Love Our Wedding - August 2015

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ISSUE TWO • AUGUST 2015

BRITAIN’S BEST BRIDES

REAL WEDDING STORIES TO GIVE YOU LOADS OF BRILLIANT IDEAS

Accessories

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20% OFF DESIGNER SHOES INSIDE!

FLOWER POWER

TOTALLY ADORABLE DRESSES FOR YOUR LITTLE BRIDESMAIDS

SHOPPING, TRENDS AND INSPIRATION

dresses

GET YOUR FASHION FIX HERE WITH THE HOTTEST NEW STYLES

SENSATIONAL WEDDING VENUES

PLUS ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

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WE SHOW YOU HOW TO CREATE TABLE NUMBERS

MODECA

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THEIR LATEST COLLECTION

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49 TOP-TO-TOE DETAILS Pretty treats for your hair down to your feet!

54 20% OFF DESIGNER BRIDAL SHOES Love Our Wedding readers can get a brilliant discount at Love Art Wear Art 13

REAL BRIDES THREE GORGEOUS BRIDES SHARE THEIR STORIES

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MODECA WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS CHIC BRIDAL LABEL

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REAL WEDDING STORIES TO GIVE YOU LOADS OF BRILLIANT IDEAS

Accessories

HOW TO GET TOP-TO-TOE GLAMOROUS PAGE 49

20% OFF DESIGNER SHOES INSIDE!

SHOPPING, TRENDS AND INSPIRATION

dresses

GET YOUR FASHION FIX HERE WITH THE HOTTEST NEW STYLES

SENSATIONAL WEDDING VENUES

PLUS ADVICE ON HOW TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

FLOWER POWER

TOTALLY ADORABLE DRESSES FOR YOUR LITTLE BRIDESMAIDS

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SUPER-CUTE FLOWERGIRLS ADORABLE DRESSES FOR MINI MAIDS

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FASHION FIX Our pick of the best new bridal designs

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60 TOP TUTORIAL We show you how to create your own floral table numbers 80 HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEDDING VENUE Five things you must consider before you book!

40 LOVE YOUR GIRLS We choose our favourite bridesmaid dresses in this year’s hottest colours

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SENSATIONAL VENUES GREAT PLACES TO WED – REVEALED!

Love Our Wedding is published by Meant To Be Media Ltd, 68a Oldham Road, Manchester M4 5EE. Tel: 01612 366712

36 BARGAIN? YOU MUST BE KIDDING! Susi Rogol reveals the pitfalls of buying ‘bargain’ dresses online

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EXCLUSIVE FEATURES 30 ALLURE BRIDALS COLLECTION 62 FAIRGOUND ATTRACTION 88 TOP WEDDING FAIRS 90 BRIGHTENING BLOOMS

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DRESS INSPIRATION THE HOTTEST NEW STYLES FOR BRIDES

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THE UK’S BEST WEDDING FAIRS ESSENTIAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Love Our Wedding magazine has a readership in excess of 20,000.

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elcome to the second issue of Love Our Wedding, and what a treat it is! We’ve been hard at work finding the prettiest bridal buys for your wedding. From stunning dresses for all the bridal party through to crystal details to set off a glamorous theme, we’ve got it covered. This issue you’ll also find three beautiful real weddings, each filled with loads of inspiration for you. And if you’re looking for your perfect wedding venue, you’re in luck!

We’ve got a fool-proof guide to choosing your venue as well as showcasing some of the finest places to wed in the UK. Finally, we’ve got a fabulous reader offer for you, with 20% off designer shoes from Love Art Wear Art. Ideal!

We love hearing from our readers, so please do drop us a line if you need any planning advice. Happy reading!

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1. Perfect earrings from Love Susie 2. Top and skirt combination by Love Marley 3. A stunning wedding venue – St Audries Park 4. Just about everything in Nicola and James’ wedding!

4 5. Karis kitten heels from Love Art Wear Art

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www.modeca.com Stunning Sandrea from our inaugural 2016 collection Le Papillon by Modeca is now available in your bridal store.

For further informationen please email info@modeca.com

www.modeca.com Beautiful Suzette from our romantic 2016 Modeca Collection is now available in your bridal store.

For further information please email info@modeca.com

www.stephaniebrowne.com.au For nearest UK/Europe stockists and sales: t: +44 (0)330 2000 302 e: sales@barberinifashion.com

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH

Modeca

ATTENTION TO DETAIL EVERY MODECA DRESS IS CAREFULLY MADE USING THE FINEST FABRICS AND EMBELLISHMENTS

We catch up with one of the most exciting names in the bridal industry right now – the fabulous Modeca...

TELL US ABOUT MODECA WHAT MAKES MODECA Modeca Bridal first started GOWNS UNIQUE?

in 1946 in The Netherlands as a little shop that sold lace, buttons and other little knick knacks. Modeca then successfully started designing hand crafted bridal designs, and from that point on, the business flourished. Today, Modeca is run by owner and director, Dick van Zutphen, and each design is created within our small team in The Netherlands. Just two team members come up with ideas for the new collections, drawing sketches, then together with the whole team we finalise the design for each single dress.

WHAT COLLECTIONS DO YOU HAVE?

The 2016 Modeca Collection has 43 romantic, classically beautiful bridal gowns and the newly-launched 2016 Le Papillon by Modeca collection has 23 wow-factor designs featuring the finest lace with vintage undertones.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO BRIDES STARTING THEIR DRESS SEARCH?

The attention to detail in the cut, the fabric, and in every bead and pearl hand crafted for Listen to your heart! the bride. All Modeca dresses It’s your big day, so it’s are designed to flatter the important that you choose figure, making you feel your dress yourself. It’s absolutely amazing! nice to get advice from friends and family, of WHAT’S YOUR course, but ultimately it must be your decision.

BESTSELLING Also, listen to the STYLE? Brides love our advice from the Sephora, Shine, professionals in the Sidney, Soul, Suzette bridal boutiques, and Swan styles and don’t get from the 2016 fooled into buying Modeca Collection. a copycat dress Sandrea, Sindy, Soft online (for more and Stacey information of the Le turn to page Papillon by 36). Our Modeca official collection stockists have also can be been found at extremely modeca. popular. com.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM MODECA NEXT?

Modeca will continue to produce the highest standards in bridal, creating high end, high quality bridal gowns.

Getting the bride’s dress right for her special day is something we always do with care.

We are always available to help our brides wherever we can, giving her the excellent service she deserves.

To see the stunning new 2016 Modeca Collection and elegant 2016 Le Papillon

by Modeca collection, visit modeca.com now.

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ALLURE BRIDALS Feel confident and beautiful in one of these classic wedding dresses from Allure Bridals

STYLE 9262 PRINCESS PERFECTION. A HEAVILY-EMBELLISHED, SWEETHEART BODICE WITH A FULL TULLE SKIRT

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STYLE 9266 GET AN ELEGANT SILHOUETTE IN AN INSTANT. DELICATE LACE WITH A CHIC FISHTAIL

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STYLE 9252 SEXY YET SOPHISTICATED, WE LOVE THIS LOW-CUT ILLUSION NECKLINE TEAMED WITH THE SLINKY MATERIAL

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STYLE 9267 BE SUBTLY UNIQUE WITH THIS BLUSH PINK DESIGN AND LAYERED SKIRT

STYLE 9275 FITTED, FEMININE AND CLASSY. THIS FIGUREFLATTERING DRESS HAS THE WOW FACTOR

STYLE 9263 THE MIX OF LUXURIOUS FABRICS AND EMBELLISHMENTS WITH THE MERMAID SKIRT IS SIMPLY DIVINE

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STYLE 9265 MAKE YOUR GROOM SWOON IN THIS STUNNING GOWN, COMPLETE WITH A CRYSTAL-ADORNED LOW BACK

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FASHION FOCUS

Rasha London

One of the hottest new designers on the wedding scene, Rasha London will be the name on everyone’s lips before long. Lovingly made in the UK, Rasha’s stunning collections feature slinky silhouettes and incredible attention to detail. Perfect for brides that want an effortlessly elegant style for their big day. See all the chic designs now at rashalondon.com.

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To find your nearest stockist please visit our website or email info@alexia-designs.co.uk

NOT-SO DREAMY WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE IS OFTEN NOTHING LIKE WHAT IS DELIVERED

Could you be left broken-hearted on your big day? And all because, says Susi Rogol of findyourdreamweddingdress.co.uk, you thought you were bagging a bargain...

Bargain? Y COUNTERFEIT DRESSES

YOU MUST BE KIDDING!

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ou’ve started visiting bridal boutiques – either just to see what they have on offer, or to make an appointment and start trying on. This part of the planning process is incredibly exciting, cloud nine material, and an experience you will never forget. But not every bride gets to experience this, sadly, as the lure of online ‘bargains’ leads them down a devastating path.

Doing it the right way You have your family in tow and head off to your nearest bridal boutiques in the search for your dream dress. In a bridal boutique, not only will you be made to feel a million dollars, but the staff in specialist shops are real professionals who can give you a quick glance-over and know instinctively the style and colour that will bring out your bridal glow. Their advice is invaluable and often

LOW QUALITY DETAILS INSTEAD OF THE HIGH QUALITY INTRICATE BEADING AND CRYSTALS, FAKE DRESSES WILL HAVE CHEAP ADORNMENTS LIKE THIS

INTERNET DISASTERS THIS DRESS COULDN’T BE ANY LESS LIKE THE GOWN IT WAS ADVERTISED TO BE!

their ideas are inspirational.

Once you’ve been measured for your dress, it will be made just for you (including any tweaks you may want) and alterations to ensure a perfect fit will be scheduled.

Going to the experts pays off a zillion-fold and will keep stress levels down. And when you buy your wedding dress, you are also buying into the talents behind the label, from the design force to the team that source the most wonderful fabrics and trimmings, to the production experts who will ultimately make your dress.

Shortcuts don’t pay off Now, think about the outcome if you used your

online search time to bargain hunt, and came across a website that promised the moon – or at least a designer gown – at a silly price. Go down that route and be assured of this: it could cost you, and cost you dearly, in tears, heartache, and also in

There have been horror stories aplenty in recent year of brides-to-be awaiting the delivery of that beautiful dress they saw online for just £100. They soon found that instead of the big box and tissue paper wrappings, their ‘dream dress’ was stuffed

Is it worth putting the most important day of your life in jeopardy? No way! the pocket, as you will almost certainly have to head to the shops and see what you can find at any price, at short notice. Is it really worth putting the most important day of your life in jeopardy?

No way!

into a jiffy bag; crumpled, dishevelled, and bearing little resemblance to the image shown on the internet.

Could they get their money back? Unlikely. Scamsters are clever, and make a lot of money from those wishful

thinkers who fail to see what’s blindingly obvious.

Officialdom is wising up now, but as fast as copy-cat websites are closed down, more spring up with a different name, different web address and different offering.

Don’t be fooled when you see photos of gorgeous gowns on these sites – you can bet your bottom dollar those images are being used illegally to tempt you into believing that the best buy ever is coming your way.

Top tips and advice If you’ve fallen in love with a dress, visit the website of the designer to find their official stockists. For more stories and tips, see bridesbeware.com.

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HAIR 1. ACORN PEARL COMB from HT Headwear £25 2. TEARDROP HALO by Emmy London £350 3. MIDSUMMER HEADDRESS by Jenny Packham £POA 4. ARIETIS HEADBAND by HT Headwear £120 5. ADRIANNA COMB by Emmy London £245 6. AMORE HAIR FLOWER by Olivier Laudus £34.99 7. LAILA HEADBAND by Rosie Willett Designs £150 8. IRIS HAIR COMB by Debbie Carlisle £145 9. KEELA HAIR PINS by Designed To Sparkle £15 10. FLORAL HEADBAND by Polly Edwards £POA

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Drop earrings

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Sparkly head band GLITZYSECRETS.COM Make a statement with this bold headband. £72

Table crystals

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Glamorous girls

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Silver shoes

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Crystal necklace

CADENZZA.COM This chunky, super-sparkly necklace will certainly turn heads! £159

Hanging droplets

THEWEDDINGOFMYDREAMS.CO.UK Hang a collection of these crystal lace droplets around your wedding venue. £2.50

Perfect places

AMARA.COM Seat your guests in a simple and sophisticated way. £270 for 6

Princess heels

Black tie beauty

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Raise a glass!

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED FLOWERS: Your chosen blooms SCISSORS: Sharp scissors preferably FLOWER PRESS: Or some heavy books with kitchen roll and cardboard for layers GLUESPOTS: Or ordinary strong glue PHOTO FRAMES: Must come with a stand ACETATE PAPER: Or strong transparent tape PENCIL/PEN FABRIC/CARD/PAPER: For your number

6. STICK THE FLOWERS USE GLUESPOTS FOR SECURITY

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7. DRAW NUMBER ON MATERIAL EITHER BY HAND OR USING A STENCIL

4. LEAVE IN A COOL DRY PLACE WAIT FOR A WEEK THEN UNPEEL ALL THE FLOWERS

5. CUT FLOWERS TO SHAPE THEN DECIDE WHERE YOU WANT TO PLACE THEM ON THE FRAME’S GLASS

8. CUT OUT THE NUMBER THEN PLACE IN POSITION

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9. STICK IN THE NUMBER USE A PIECE OF ACETATE OR OTHER CLEAR MATERIAL

10. STICK GLASS TOGETHER IN EACH CORNER USING GLUESPOTS

11. SECURE IN THE FRAME AND YOU’VE GOT A UNIQUE FLORAL TABLE NUMBER!

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THEME YOUR DAY

Fairground attract ion Shot at the fabulous Marleybrook House in Canterbury, Kent, we love this vintage fair photoshoot. Filled with bright colours, gorgeous flowers and authentic fun fair pieces, this fabulous moodboard inspires the fun

element every couple wants to bring to their wedding. With simple ideas you can make yourself (coconut shies and knocking down tin cans), this shoot proves that you can have the best day ever whatever your budget.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Matilda Wedding Photography, matildaphotography.co.uk VENUE Marleybrook House, marleybrookhouse.co.uk FUN FAIR, FIRE ENGINE, VINTAGE TRACTOR AND EVENT STYLING Marleybrook House, marleybrookhouse.co.uk FLOWER CROWN AND BOUQUET Wild Coco Floral Design, wild-coco.com A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ 63

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NICOL A & JA MES Real bride Nicola shows us how to create a perfect rustic wedding style...

How did James propose?

“It was coming up to our two-year anniversary so James had booked a table to take me out for dinner. Before we left he gave me a gift,

which was a memory book filled with photos and tickets, documenting all of the amazing adventures we’ve been on together. As I turned to the last page, it said

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‘What’s next?’ James then got down on one knee and proposed!”

What dress did you wear?

“My wedding dress was Avalia from Temperley London. It was a twopiece woven satin gown with a detachable skirt and a crystal detail at the front.”

And the accessories?

“For my jewellery I wore a pair of vintage sapphire and diamond earrings and a necklace to match.

Both were gifts from an antique shop.”

What did James wear?

“A forest green threepiece suit from Next and a floral tie.”

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THE DETAILS Date: 28th February 2015 Church: St Laurence, Winslow Reception: The Long Dog, Waddesdon Photographer: Hayley Pettit Photography

Nicola’s dress: Temperley London James’ attire: Next Bridesmaid dresses: ASOS, Debenhams and Gap Jewellery: Mixed vintage jewellery

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How did you feel when you saw him up the aisle?

from Debenhams with cardigans from Gap.”

“Excited! All my nerves vanished and I wanted to race down the aisle to be “We opted for a rustic winter country theme. by his side.”

My flowers were a beautiful mix of caramel coloured roses, succulents, berries and thistles, hand-tied with “My sister was my maid hessian. I wanted the of honour and wore church to ooze love a dress from ASOS. and romance so we My three nieces were opted for candles rather my bridesmaids and than flowers. It was full their dresses were

What was your theme?

Who were your bridesmaids and where were their dresses from?

of candle light, from lanterns to jam jars filled with tea lights. I also wanted our cake to be a little bit different, so we opted for a half-naked cake with lemon, white chocolate and raspberry, and vanilla tiers.”

love each other for the rest of our lives.”

What was the highlight of your day?

What’s your saving tip?

“Standing next to the most amazing man I have ever met, saying our vows and promising to

What was your best buy?

“Our photographer!

Hayley Pettit was extremely reasonably priced and captured our day so beautifully.”

“Create bits yourselves – it makes the wedding more personal. You don’t have to be the most creative person to pull it off.”

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A SWEET SUMMER CELEBRATION

LIBBY & SHAUN Libby and Shaun enjoyed a perfect summer wedding.

The bride tells all...

What dress did you wear?

“The gorgeous Zara dress

by So Sassi, bought from Sassi Holford in Taunton.

It was the very first dress I tried on! I tried a few after, but I always came back to it.”

And the accessories?

“Earrings from Sassi Holford, a pretty bracelet from Ernest Jones (which was a gift from my sister), and shoes from John Lewis.”

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Who were your bridesmaids and where were their dresses from?

and he wore brown shoes and sage green accessories.”

“My sister Hannah, my best friend Katie, and our “There was a loose rustic friend from church, Kelly. theme but we weren’t Their dresses were from Ariella at House of Fraser.” too fussy. Mostly we just wanted the day to be a very relaxed, joyful celebration with all our “His suit was from Next

What was your theme?

What did Shaun wear?

favourite people around us. We wanted great music, plenty of food and lots of fun – and I think that’s exactly what we achieved!”

What was the highlight of your day?

“The highlight would have to be the feeling of

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THE DETAILS Date: 28th June 2014 Venue: West Buckland Church and Cowparsley Weddings, Roughmoor Farm, Somerset Photographer: Simon Biffen Libby’s dress: So Sassi Shaun’s attire: Next Bridesmaid dresses: Ariella at House of Fraser Shoes: John Lewis Jewellery: Bought from Sassi Holford and Ernest Jones

pure love and happiness walking back down the aisle after marrying Shaun, and seeing all our family and friends beaming back at us.”

What was your best buy?

“Definitely our photographer; Simon

Biffen. Our photography was the one thing that from the offset we said we wouldn’t scrimp on.

The photographs are the only part of your day that you get to keep forever so it was important for us that our memories were captured

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exactly as the day was.

Simon did just that and was worth every penny.

We will treasure our photos forever and find new favourites every time we look at them!”

What’s your saving tip?

“Do as much as you

can yourself and be resourceful. I made all our invitations and orders of service, borrowed lots of bits from friends, a family friend made our cake and we asked our families to collect their jars for the whole year, which we used as

vases/candles etc. Also, don’t rule out a designer dress because you think it’s out of budget, just keep an eye out for the sales. Growing up near Taunton, I always dreamed of having a dress from Sassi Holford on my wedding day, but

never thought it was something I’d be able to afford. I went in to try some on and they told me about their sample sale the following week. The dress that I’d fallen in love with just happened to be in the sale, in my size!”

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How did Matt propose? What dress did you wear?

“Matt proposed by the river in Bridgnorth in 2009, where he took me on our first date. I was shocked when he got down on one knee!”

“After looking tirelessly at dresses, I was very lucky to win £1,200 towards an Alexia dress.

Alexia informed me of my nearest stockist,

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which was Manor Park Brides in Castle Bromwich, where Alexia had sent a huge selection of beautiful dresses for me to pick from. After trying quite a few on, I went back to one I had tried first, style W409.

The girls at Alexia were great and even sent me a veil, too.”

And the accessories?

“I wore a sparkly Glitzy Secrets tiara on my wedding day. I was adamant I didn’t want to wear a tiara, but when I saw their Vintage Wreath design I just knew it would set my dress off, perfectly. My bridal jewellery was a wedding present from Matt.”

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THE DETAILS Date: 7th February 2015 Wedding venue: The Moat House Acton Trussell, Stafford Photographer: Photographed By Me

Emma’s dress: Alexia Matt’s attire: Duncan James Bridesmaid dresses: Monsoon Flowergirl dresses: BHS Jewellery: Wedding gift from Matt Hair accessories: Glitzy Secrets Photobooth: Photofever

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What did Matt wear?

“Matt wore a navy three-piece, slim-fit suit from Duncan James. He also wore a locket of his grandparents on their wedding day, like I had on my bouquet.”

How did you feel when you saw him up the aisle?

“I felt at ease. We always used to joke about getting married and would say to each other ‘want to get married?’

What was your best buy?

niece Millie. The adults wore Monsoon dresses “Obviously winning the and the flowergirls wore dress was the best buy BHS designs.” and a huge bonus and the photobooth from Photofever was really “We didn’t have a strong popular with our guests.” theme, we just based it “My best friend Tanya, on us and our family. my sister Rachel, “Don’t be afraid of Our table names were Matt’s two sisters Amy named after our favourite having a go at some DIY and Rachel, and our bands, from Courteeners wedding craft. I made daughter Leah. We also to The Beatles, paired our table plan myself, had three flowergirls – saving quite a bit of with one of our muchour younger daughters loved lyrics from our money and all the guests Gracie and Ava, and our favourite songs.” commented on it.”

As I met Matt at the altar, that’s exactly what he said to me, which made me smile.”

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What’s your saving tip?

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TOP PRIORITY YOUR VENUE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE FIRST THING YOU BOOK, ALONGSIDE WEDDING INSURANCE

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of the day you want indoors and outdoors, and how the venue can accommodate this. And consider the British summer – investigate weatherproof back-ups!

THE PACKAGE

Most venues will provide a comprehensive package that goes beyond just venue hire, but not all venues do.

Be clear about exactly what is and isn’t included before signing the contract to avoid IS IT THE ONE? How do you know when you’ve disappointment and a hefty found the ‘right’ venue? Like unexpected bill later on. dating, if you’re doubting your choice then it’s probably not THE LOCATION right. Don’t be afraid to walk Guests travel far and wide away and keep looking. to join your celebrations, so it’s gracious to consider their THE SEASON transport needs. If on-site The requirements of a summer parking is limited, could you venue are very different from organise a bus from the nearest winter. Think about which parts station or a designated hotel?

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After the cake’s been devoured and your feet have stopped throbbing, the photographs will remain as your lasting memory of the day. Before you decide on the venue, think about how it will look in pictures – from the lighting to the best spots to have photos taken. Make sure it’s what you envisaged, as this background will be on your family’s mantelpiece for many years to come.

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CLEARWELL CASTLE Clearwell Castle is set within the Forest of Dean and provides the perfect fairytale setting for your wedding day. The spectacular Ballroom is licensed for civil ceremonies and boasts a 75ft aisle.

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BIRTSMORTON COURT Birtsmorton Court is a fully-moated manor house nestled at the foot of the rolling Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. As well as the beautiful venue and its gardens, Birtsmorton also offers a semi-permanent marquee for bright and airy wedding breakfasts. birtsmortoncourt.com.

CAIN MANOR Cain Manor is an exclusive-use country house wedding venue in Surrey. It offers a rustic, barn-style charm, and is licensed for civil ceremonies both indoors and out via The Music Room and gazebo. As well as 14 bedroom suites, the house also boasts a tennis court, swimming pool, and extensive landscaped grounds. bijouweddingvenues.co.uk.

THE ITALIAN VILLA You’re guaranteed a magical wedding at the UK’s only Italian Villa – featuring three floors of unrivalled elegance, set within 10 acres of sensationally themed gardens.You and your guests will be simply wowed by the setting and exquisite cuisine prepared by the Michelin-trained chefs from Beales Gourmet. the-italian-villa.co.uk.

MAMHEAD HOUSE A hidden gem steeped in history, Mamhead House is newly available for exclusive wedding venue hire.

The house is a love story in itself, built by Sir Robert Newman for his bride Mary. Comprised of a house and castle, Italian-style terrace, orangery and panoramic views of the East Devon coast, it’s a must see. mamheadhouseandcastle.co.uk.

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NOTLEY ABBEY Located on the border of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, this former home of Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh has a long list of historical figures who’ve visited, including Henry VIII and Marilyn Monroe!

Notley Abbey is now an exclusive-use country house wedding venue, licensed for civil wedding ceremonies both inside (in the Abbot’s Hall and Monks’ Refectory) and out.

It can host up to 190 guests for your entire wedding day. bijouweddingvenues.co.uk.

MAUNSEL HOUSE Maunsel House, a breathtaking 13th-century manor in Somerset, is one of the most charismatic wedding venues in England.

Unique features include a covered pergola in the walled garden seating up to 220 guests, and 17 fantastic bedrooms included in the exclusive use. maunselhouse.co.uk.

HODSOCK PRIORY Hodsock Priory is a historic country house set in 800 acres on the Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire border.

The family home is now a luxury, awardwinning wedding venue offering total exclusivity.

Packages can include up to 120 guests in total as well as five-star B&B accommodation. hodsockpriory.com.

GOSFIELD HALL Essex’s Gosfield Hall is a stunning Georgian manor house that’s perfect for a quintessentially English wedding. Formerly a royal residence, the Queen Charlotte’s oak panelled gallery with a 120ft long aisle is perfect for wedding ceremonies and the newly-licensed carriageway is a gorgeous location for outdoor celebrations. The ballroom is ideal for wedding receptions for up to 116 guests. countryhouseweddings.co.uk.

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THE GREAT LONG BARN This beautifully refurbished Grade II listed barn in Somerset is perfect for small wedding receptions of up to 80 people, with acres of grounds for a large evening party. thegreatlongbarn.com.

SILCHESTER HOUSE A grand Victorian home set in nine acres of landscaped grounds and boasting a marquee capable of seating up to 160 guests, Silchester House in Berkshire is ideal for a country garden wedding. bijouweddingvenues.co.uk.

LEEZ PRIORY Leez Priory’s beautiful Tudor mansion in Essex has the wow factor! Set in 40 acres of parkland, with lakes, lawns and a sweeping driveway, Leez Priory is a stunning setting for your big day. Civil ceremonies can be performed in any of six licensed settings including the Great Tower. countryhouseweddings.co.uk.

THE MANOR SOMERSET Nestled within 12 acres of Somerset countryside, this stunning and secluded property sleeps 24 people and is perfect for smaller parties. It has a swimming pool and caters for ceremonies both indoors and out. themanorsomerset.co.uk.

BOTLEYS MANSION A grand Palladian country mansion wedding venue for your exclusive use, the beautiful Botleys Mansion is set in 56 acres of rolling Surrey parkland. With its elegant reception rooms and stunning glass atrium, it’s the perfect location to host your special day. bijouweddingvenues.co.uk.

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B OT L E Y S M A N S I O N , S U R R E Y

CAIN MANOR, SURREY

N OT L E Y A B B E Y, OX F O R D S H I R E

SILCHESTER HOUSE & MARQUEE, BERKSHIRE

For Him And For Her A Tradition As Timeless As Marriage Itself

The Wedding Gold and Silver Set revisits the custom described in the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, which included the giving of gold and silver as part of the wedding ceremony. Add a traditional finishing touch to your wedding with this year-dated gift that will endure and be loved for years to come.

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