Love Our Wedding - December 2015

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ISSUE SIX • DECEMBER 2015

STUNNING REAL-LIFE WEDDINGS &

Br ides REAL IDEAS, ADVICE AND DETAILS TO INSPIRE YOU

HOW TO PLAN YOUR PERFECT WEDDING!

WOW-FACTOR COLLECTIONS

THE LATEST FASHION TRENDS FOR YOU & YOUR BRIDESMAIDS

P lus -size gowns

A SELECTION OF GORGEOUS DRESSES FOR CURVY BRIDES

AMAZING VENUES! SAY ‘I DO’ IN ONE OF THESE IDYLLIC PLACES

Beauty ideas

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GORGEOUS GROOMS GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR MODERN MAN

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14 40 OF THE BEST BRIDAL DRESSES Take your pick of the best gowns from the 2016 collections 20 ROCK MY CURVES Beautiful plus-size bridal designs 35 GORGEOUS GROOMS The best buys for the love of your life

REAL-LIFE WEDDINGS FIVE GORGEOUS DAYS TO ENJOY

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AMAZING VENUES!

REAL IDEAS, ADVICE AND DETAILS TO INSPIRE YOU

SAY ‘I DO’ IN ONE OF THESE IDYLLIC PLACES

HOW TO PLAN YOUR PERFECT WEDDING!

Beauty ideas

USE OUR EXPERT TIPS TO CREATE A PRETTY WEDDING LOOK, P44

WOW-FACTOR COLLECTIONS

GORGEOUS GROOMS GREAT IDEAS FOR YOUR MODERN MAN

THE LATEST FASHION TRENDS FOR YOU & YOUR BRIDESMAIDS

P lus-size gowns

A SELECTION OF GORGEOUS DRESSES FOR CURVY BRIDES

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ISSUE SIX • DECEMBER 2015

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36 CHIC SHADES FOR YOUR BRIDESMAIDS Cool colours for you and your best girls 53 TABLE PLANS Seat your guests in style 50 FABULOUSLY FLORAL A wonderful photoshoot full of inspirational ideas

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85 AMAZING VENUES Some of Britain’s best places to say ‘I do’

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ere we are – the last issue of 2015! We can’t believe how fast this year has gone, and what a year it’s been.

Since our launch in May, we’ve produced six gorgeous issues and teamed up with some of the biggest names in bridal to give you a great magazine filled with top planning tips and advice, the latest in wedding fashion, stunning real weddings and much more! We’ve been overwhelmed by the love and support for us, and we will strive to give you even better features in 2016. This month I’ve been loving the real weddings – five gorgeous couples each with very unique and creative ideas (from page 56). I also love the beauty looks on page 44, which are so different to each other, but equally stunning. Make sure you read our fabulous venue feature too, which showcases some great places to say ‘I do’ (page 85).

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1. The combination of opals and silver in this Gazelle headband by Jenny Packham is just gorgeous 2. This Robin gown from newcomer to bridal, Evelyn Valerie, is so pretty 3. I love this floral lace save the date from Swoon at the Moon 4. This Blossom belt is a great finishing touch 5. If you want beautiful real confetti that’s eco friendly, Shropshire Petals is for you!

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GORGEOUS WITH CURVES

Be proud of your shape and flatter your curves in one of these hot new designs...

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REASONS TO BUY FROM A

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE W

ith so many beautiful designers out there, choosing your bigday dress can be tough.

But some brides make the mistake of searching online for their designs, only to find their ‘perfect’ dresses on scam websites that trick brides into purchasing fake gowns at a snip of the price.

Inevitably the bride is left brokenhearted when the cheap design turns up on her doorstep, bearing little

FAKE DRESS

resemblance to the gown she thought she was buying!

Here’s why shopping for your dress in a trusted bridal boutique is not only sensible, but also one of the most important parts of the planning process...

experience with their nearest and dearest wil be up there as one of the most memorable moments. From getting mum in tears to prancing around in beautiful dresses, it’s a once-in-alifetime experience you won’t want to miss.

Support the people who will make your dreams come true, not your nightmares THE EXPERIENCE

Ask any bride – the shopping

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When you go into a trusted boutique, you’ll be greeted by a friendly team of trained and experienced staff who will make the shopping process easy!

They will know just by looking at you what shapes and styles will suit you, and will be able to advise you on any questions you may have. Something you’d never get online.

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE QUALITY

Bridal boutiques stock genuine dresses from the word’s leading designers and manufacturers, so you can be guaranteed quality. Unlike online where replicas are made using cheap fabrics, you can feel safe in the knowledge that each dress on the rail has been carefully and lovingly made.

SUPPORTING THE WEDDING INDUSTRY

Designers spends thousands of pounds and many hours to create perfect dresses to make you feel like a million dollars on your day. Scam artists simply want your money and don’t care if you’re left broken hearted. By buying from a trusted retailer, you are supporting the people who will make your dreams come true, not your nightmares.

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ALLURE BRIDALS Go for all-out glamour in one of these stunning styles from the Couture Collection at Allure Bridals

STYLE C367 FLAUNT YOUR FIGURE IN THIS HOT DESIGN FEATURING A SWEETHEART NECKLINE AND FRILLED FISHTAIL SKIRT

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STYLE C364 ANOTHER BEAUTIFULLYEMBELLISHED BODICE AND FRILLED SKIRT. PRINCESS PERFECTION!

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STYLE C360 WE LOVE THE CRYSTALADORNED BACK OF THIS OPULENT GOWN. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!

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STYLE C346 GO FOR ABSOLUTE DRAMA IN THIS FABULOUS DRESS. THE BLUSH SKIRT ADDS THE WOW FACTOR

STYLE C343 BRIDES WILL OOZE SOPHISTICATION IN THIS FIT AND FLARE GOWN

STYLE C348 FLATTER YOUR FIGURE IN A TRADITIONAL DESIGN LIKE THIS SUMPTUOUS HEAD TURNER

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STYLE C352 GET YOUR GROOM SERIOUSLY HOT UNDER THE COLLAR WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL DRESS

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Everyone is talking about brand new designer and this issue’s cover star, Ruth Milliam right now! Her fresh approach to bridal design has caught the attention of the wedding world, creating dresses with a fashion focus, rather than traditional lines. Using the highest quality materials to create her elegant designs, her name will be just about everywhere next year, mark our words! See her latest collection now at ruthmilliam.com and prepare to swoon...

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Visit our new boutique at... 3 Langton Street, London, SW10 0JL

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1. BOSS FRAGRANCE from House of Fraser £43 2. ROTARY POCKET WATCH from Rotary Watches £229 3. TEDDY BROGUES from Agnes & Norman £135 4. CANNONBALL SUNGLASSES from Black Eyewear £187 5. SILVER CUFFLINKS from Links of London £110 6. BLACK BOW TIE from Burton Menswear £6 7. CREAM TIE from Wilvorst £POA 8. PRINGLES SOCKS from Sock Shop £7 9. BLACK PATENT SHOES from Wilvorst £POA 10. PURPLE CHECK BOW TIE SET from TKMAXX £7.99

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The perfect bridesmaid dresses for your ‘something blue’...

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EBONYROSE DESIGNS MAIDS TO MEASURE

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One of the hottest colours for summer weddings, we adore coral

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Professional bridal make-up artist, Becky Flynn, reveals how you can create these two great looks for your big day...

VINTAGE GLAMOUR

THE EYES Keep the eye shadow colours fairly neutral. Start with a wash of colour such as MAC Naked Lunch and then to add a little depth, one of my most-used colours is MAC Satin Taupe. For the liner use a powder, gel or liquid liner for a bold, crisp line.

My favourites are Maybelline Master Precise liner and Bobbi Brown gel liner. Draw a thin line along your lash line, making it a

little thicker on the outer edge, then mark a dot where you’d like the wing to end. Wing the liner out and have a cotton bud on hand to clean it up, leaving the line precise.

a pencil product, Soap & Glory have a great product called Archery 2-in-1 Brow Pencil.

THE SKIN Focus on creating a beautifully flawless complexion. Pick a THE EYEBROWS foundation that works nicely This look has defined eyebrows, with your skin type and then which make such a difference either set it with some powder to your look. I use powder for or a setting spray, like Rimmel eyebrows – Arbonne Sand and Stay Matte or alternatively the MAC Coquette. If you’d prefer Urban Decay setting sprays. For

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a pop of colour, try something like MAC melba blusher.

THE LIPS I always start with a lip liner like MAC Redd. For the red lipstick, there is a red to suit everybody!

Some of my favourite reds are Lancome Rouge in Love 170N, Dior Diorific 038, MAC Ladybug & MAC Russian Red. Apply this with a lip brush and you will get a cleaner application.

LOVE THE LOOK CHARLOTTE BALBIER

GET THE LOOK BOHO BRIDES CAN COMPLETE THE LOOK WITH A COOL FLOWER CROWN

BOHEMIAN BEAUTY THE EYES The eyes aren’t the main focus of this look, so use enough product to make them sparkle but don’t look heavy. Keep them natural by using colours from the Urban Decay Naked palette.

I’d then go for some lengthening mascara and leave it there.

feel to them. I would simply pop some brow gel through them – I love Maybelline Brow Drama because it has a little colour in it, so adds some soft definition.

extra coverage. I would then use an Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder all over the skin to create the soft focus. To add a little bit of warmth to the face, use a big fluffy brush to apply THE SKIN some bronzer to the high points This look is very polished. My (forehead, cheekbones, nose). favourite foundation to use is I love the Body Shop Bronzing Face Atelier Ultra. Keep it to a Powders for this. The cheek light-medium coverage and then colour is so delicate. My most THE EYEBROWS The eyebrows are very natural use a little brush with concealer used blusher would be perfect to create this look – Illamasqua and have a perfectly un-groomed to go over any areas that need

Naked Rose. It’s such a beautiful shade with no shimmer and suits many skin tones.

THE LIPS Similarly to the cheeks, the lips are a beautifully delicate colour.

My favourite lip liner for a more natural lip is Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk. Choose a lipstick in a soft pink shade. One of my favourites is the Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Pale Pink.

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Floral bunting

Crystal necklace

LUCKANDLUCK.CO.UK This Blossom & Brogues bunting is ideal for a floral theme. £4.94

LOVE-SUSIE.COM Jazz up your bridal look with this glitzy teardrop necklace. £49.95

Mini hair comb

DESIGNEDTOSPARKLE.CO.UK We love this Nereida comb! The pearl flower clusters are so subtle. £35

MAKE IT FABULOUSLY

Pearl bracelet

JONRICHARD.COM This crystal flower bracelet designed

by Alan Hannah is great arm candy. £35

Flower shoes

FLORAL

Theme your day to petal perfection with these ideas

Retro dress

VIVIENOFHOLLOWAY.COM This Victory rose halterneck bridesmaid design is so much fun! £89

EMMYLONDON.COM These blush pink Lucy peep toes are just gorgeous! £POA

Pom pom bouquet

DAPHNEROSA.COM The mix of pastels in this bouquet is so chic, and you can keep it forever! £POA

Floral ribbon

TCH.NET Decorate your favours, stationery and more with this pretty ribbon. £4

Perfect petals

SHROPSHIREPETALS.COM Give guests this beautiful confetti to throw on the big day. £11.50 per litre

Flower halo

FLOANDPERCY.COM Bang on trend, this Portia halo is ideal for boho brides. £90

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LOVE THE DETAILS

Maxi dress

ALLUREBRIDALS.COM This full-length gown can be worn again and again. £POA

Flower clip

OLIVIERLAUDUS.COM Make a statement with this Amore hair piece. £34.99

Pretty bracelet

RACHELSIMPSONSHOES.CO.UK We adore this Flora silver bracelet.

Simple, delicate and elegant. £65

Beautiful gown

LYNASHWORTH.CO.UK For a truly regal look, find your nearest stockist of this Windsor Halls design. £POA

Paper pom pom

THEWEDDINGOFMYDREAMS.CO.UK Give your ceilings a flutter of floral with paper pom poms. £5

Save the date!

SWOONATTHEMOON.CO.UK Get guests to put your date in their diary via this cute floral lace design. £POA

Vintage suitcases LUCKANDLUCK.CO.UK Perfect for storing cards or honeymoon essentials! £14.95

Table plan

KNOTSANDKISSES.CO.UK Seat guests in style with this pastel pink plan. From £45

Floral belt

FREYAROSE.COM Have you got a simple dress? Add this belt for a feminine touch. £195

Cake stand

TCH.NET Serve high tea to guests on this vintage-style stand. £35

Floral tiered cake

CAKEMAISON.CO.UK We love the waterfall effect of the orchids on this cake. £POA

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CIAO BELLA JEWELLERY £95

JON RICHARD £20

DESIGNED TO SPARKLE £30

STUNNING BRIDAL

JEWELLERY JENNY PACKHAM £239

FREYA ROSE £145

From statement to subtle accessories, finish your look in style...

GLITZY SECRETS £30

EMMY LONDON £450

HT HEADWEAR £120

SUSIE WARNER £180

HT HEADWEAR £185

ROSIE WILLETT DESIGNS £87

RICHARD DESIGNS £POA

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OLIVIER LAUDUS £49.99 OLIVIER LAUDUS £49.99

Subtle SUSIE WARNER £90

HT HEADWEAR £25

JENNY PACKHAM £POA

JENNY PACKHAM £299

JENNY PACKHAM £68

ROSIE WILLETT DESIGNS £20

GLITZY SECRETS £24

ROSIE WILLETT DESIGNS £61

LOVE SUSIE £19.95

HT HEADWEAR £25

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KNOTS & KISSES

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OUR PICK OF THE BEST

TABLE PLANS Seat guests in style with one of these fab finds

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THEME YOUR DAY

Downt on Abbey Romantic, vintage, traditional, opulent... This photoshoot has it all! Inspired by the hit TV series, Downton Abbey, this shoot provides great inspiration for one of next year’s big themes. Mixing pastel

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tones with metallics will be huge in 2016, creating the perfect balance of glamour and elegance. We love the look of those cakes, too – pretty centrepieces and taste sensations in equal measure...Yum!

WEDDING PLANNER & SHOOT CONCEPT Susan Hopkins Wedding Design and Event Management, susanhopkinsweddings.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHER Weddings and Portraits by Garazi, bygarazi.co.uk VENUE Weston Park, weston-park.com VENUE STYLING The Midlands Events Company, themidlandseventscompany.co.uk MAKE-UP Rebecca Frances, rebeccafrances.com HAIR Sally Thomas, sallyscissorhands.co.uk DRESSES by Pronovias and Jenny Packham from Silk Brides, Lichfield, silkbrides.com SUITS The Bespoke Tailor, thebespoketailor.co.uk FLOWERS Fine Flowers, fine-flowers.co.uk CAKES Ben The Cake Man, benthecakeman.co.uk STATIONERY Anisha Chauhan Design, anishachauhandesigns.co.uk MODELS Tammy Dexter (PHA Agency) and Thomas King (RMG Models) D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ 55

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A STUNNING DAY IN ESSEX

CHLOE & CORIN We love everything about this traditional wedding! Bride Chloe tells us her story...

What dress did you wear?

“My dress was by White Rose. It was a simple ivory A-line dress with pearls, beads and capped sleeves. I bought it from Abigail’s Collection in Colchester, Essex.”

And the accessories?

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charms, which was a present from Corin.”

Who were your bridesmaids?

“My maid of honour was my best and closest friend Hannah, then I had my niece and sister, Erin and Lisa, Corin’s sister Danielle, and one of my good

What was your theme?

friends, Jade. Our beautiful flowergirls were my four“We didn’t really go with year-old niece Rebecca a theme, however our and Corin’s cousin Olivia.” colours where pink and navy blue.”

What did Corin wear?

“He wore a navy blue suit and black Barker shoes, both bought from The Groom’s Room at Abigail’s Collection.”

What was the highlight of your day?

“My highlight was when we went to the dining room with our

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THE DETAILS Date: 13th August 2015 Venue: Gosfield Hall, Essex Photographer: D&A Photography

Chloe’s dress: White Rose Corin’s attire: The Groom’s Room at Abigail’s Collection Jewellery: H Samuel, Abigail’s Collection and Pandora

photographer away from the guests. We had just finished having photos taken when our photographer left us so we could go back to our wedding guests, but instead we took the opportunity to hide on the staircase and just

talk and kiss each other, cherishing that moment and take everything in. It was so perfect.”

What was your best buy?

“I don’t know how I can choose! The venue was out of this world, so beautiful and I couldn’t

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imagine marrying anywhere else, plus it was affordable! We both wanted a photo booth but couldn’t afford one, so we had an Ant and Dec cardboard cut out, an old frame and spent £40 on props and made our own. Both the

children and adults had so much fun with it, it really made the day even more special. We also got a Polaroid camera for our guest book, and what an amazing idea that was! Our book is brilliant with so many funny photos.”

What’s your saving tip?

“We didn’t really need to save too much before the wedding because we had savings already that we used to pay for it.

Each month we bought bits and bobs, which worked really well for us, rather than buying in

one go. I’d also suggest making a lot of stuff yourself to cut the price of things. Not only will it save you money but it’s very enjoyable, too!

Since the wedding I’ve been feeling lost without having to make things for the big day!”

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A PERFECT COMBINATION OF PINK & BLUE

L AUR A & M ATT A wow-factor wedding venue that was oh-so traditional. Bride Laura tells all...

How did Matt propose?

“In July 2013 we bought our first home together in Surrey. As we moved in, Matt surprised me with a holiday to Corfu!

On our second day there,

while we were having a few drinks on our balcony at sunset, Matt got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I instantly said yes! I was so happy.”

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What dress did you wear?

“I chose a Ronald Joyce lace dress, bought from Belle and Bouquet in Wellingore, Lincolnshire.

It included a beautiful veil that made the dress even more fabulous!”

And the accessories?

“As the dress had a diamanté waistband, I

selected some simple diamond stud earrings, which belonged to my Grandma, and a beautiful pearl and diamanté headband to match.”

What did Matt wear?

“After searching for many blue suits, we went to Moss Bros where we found a Ted Baker suit

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THE DETAILS Date: 4th July 2015 Venue: Stoke Rochford Hall Photographer: Mark Pugh of MP Media

Laura’s dress: Ronald Joyce Matt’s attire: Ted Baker at Moss Bros Bridesmaid dresses: Coast

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Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

for hire, which Matt loved. We also purchased the dark brown shoes “I asked my three from Moss Bros.” wonderful friends from high school and university to be my bridesmaids – Emma, Helena and Bev. “I was so excited for They wore dusky-pink the day to start, but just dresses from Coast. The as we were all about to girls looked beautiful!” walk down the aisle, I became very nervous. I ended up smiling like a “Pastel pink, silver and Cheshire cat when I saw how smart and gorgeous lace. The theme went perfectly with the Matt looked.”

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

What was your theme?

wedding venue and the time of year. My bridesmaid Emma is very creative, so she kindly helped decorate all the different jam jars I had collected with hessian and lace. They are cheap and ideal to fill the tables.

We are known for our love of holidays so we always knew our table names would be our holiday destinations. Our sweetie cart provided pudding in the evening.”

What was your best buy?

“My wedding dress! By buying the sample in the shop, I saved myself £800! Matt’s favourite was our L & M light letters from Mad Philomena.

They looked fabulous in the orangery for our evening ceremony.”

What’s your saving tip?

“Do lots of research into prices. Having a good idea of what’s out there will help you save money.”

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A RUSTIC COUNTRY THEME

EMILIA & BENJA MIN A beautiful wedding in the South of France.

Real bride Emilia reveals all about her day...

What dress did you wear?

“I didn’t have a lot of time to organise the wedding or look for the dress. I finally found my beautiful Calas dress in a small shop in Paris called Nectar Mariage.”

And the accessories?

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gift. I also put flowers in my hair and wore a short veil.”

Who were your bridesmaids and where were their dresses from?

“My bridesmaids were my little sister who wore a dress from Debenhams and my best

friend who wore a pretty design from Kookaï.”

What did Benjamin wear?

“The groom wore a royal blue suit and accessories from Zara.”

What was your theme?

“Rustic countryside, traditional but with a

touch of chic. A nice combination! Most of the decoration was handmade or borrowed.

This included haystacks, sheets to cover them, wild flowers and sunflowers everywhere, which we picked the night before in uncultivated fields.”

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THE DETAILS Date: 29th August 2015 Venue: Family home in the South of France Photographer: Sound Pictures

Emilia’s dress: Nectar Mariage Bridesmaid dresses: Debenhams and Kookaï Shoes: Guiseppe Zanotti Design

What was the highlight of your day?

“Absolute Beginners by David Bowie played at the exit of the church, which was a real highlight along with our private photoshoot, which was very intimate – we had lots of fun!”

What was your best buy? What’s your saving tip?

“My wedding dress, the rings, my caterer – a fantastic French Chef Jerome Dupouis – and the photographer, Tomasz Kozak from Sound Pictures. I still can’t stop looking at the photos even now!”

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“DIY! Our flowers were grown in our garden and used on the day, we bought hoola hoops and transformed them into flower circles for decoration, and we accumulated coffee jars for the flowers to go into

in the months before the wedding. I looked for many ideas on the internet, and Pinterest was a great tool to visualise the venue and store decoration ideas that we could keep referring to. Working together with family

and friends meant not only was preparation less stressful and saved money, but I also got to spend time with family creating bits for the day, too. I know it meant a lot to people that they were so involved in the build up to our wedding day.”

Bride’s advice

“The wedding goes by very quickly, so take time to enjoy it together as husband and wife. I’d also suggest going on your honeymoon straight after the wedding so that you can both relax and have fun as newlyweds.”

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C A R MEN & STEVE A stunning day filled with handmade touches. Groom Steve tells his story...

And the accessories?

others in the restaurant.

“Carmen wore a hair Everyone clapped and we celebrated with a few piece by Amanda Wyatt, Swarovski drop bottles of champagne.” earrings, a bracelet borrowed from a friend one knee, strategically and peep toe shoes from “We were on holiday in blocked the exit and Jenny Packham, which Vilamoura, Portugal with proposed in front of “Her dress was called she adored.” close family and friends. the restaurant full of Brandy by Maggie That evening we went to people. It was a complete Sottero. She bought it Carmen’s favourite Thai surprise to our party from Rookery Manor “I wore a dark blue threerestaurant. I got down on of ten people and the in Somerset.”

How did you propose?

What dress did Carmen wear?

What did you wear?

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THE DETAILS Date: 29th May 2015 Venue: Maunsel House Photographer: Simon Biffen Photography

Carmen’s dress: Maggie Sottero Steve’s attire: T. M. Lewin Bridesmaid dresses: Ted Baker Jewellery: Amanda Wyatt Shoes: Jenny Packham

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piece suit from T. M. Lewin with a white shirt, blue dotted tie, gold tie pin, dark tan shoes and a belt to match.”

Who were the bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

“The bridesmaids were Carmen’s best friends who she has known for over a decade – Emily and Julie. Their dresses were a peach lace design from Ted Baker.”

What was your theme?

“We wanted a relaxed feel without a definite colour scheme. We mixed and matched summer pastel colours and handmade as much as possible to give our day a personable feel.

Over eighteen months, Carmen sourced fabric from charity shops in blues, yellows, pinks and peaches, and handmade over 50 metres of bunting.

This pulled together the peach colours of the

bridesmaid dresses and the flowers in the blue ball mason jars, which were our table centres.”

What was your best buy?

“Our best buy would definitely be our photographer – Simon Biffen. He was amazing with us prior to the day helping us prepare, during the celebrations he made us feel completely at ease and mixed well with our

guests, but most of all the fantastic images we have of our day are something we can treasure forever and show our children in the future. You can’t put a price on that.”

What’s your saving tip?

“Don’t leave everything to the last minute and have a thrifty wife like mine who isn’t afraid of ebay, charity shops and hand-me-downs!”

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A WEDDING FULL OF QUIRKY DETAILS

A LICE & M ATT A gorgeous day in Somerset, filled with pastel hues. We caught up with bride Alice...

How did Matt propose?

“Matt proposed on the 1st December 2013.

We’d been to a friend’s wedding the night before, when Matt woke me up the next

morning (a little too enthusiastically because I was slightly hung over!) and insisted we go for a walk around Tarr Steps on Exmoor. I was really reluctant to go, trudging

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around Exmoor on a cold December morning was the last thing I wanted to do, but Matt was weirdly insistent we go. We were walking along the bank of the river, when he stopped and said: “I’ve actually brought you here under false pretences…” And with that he got down

on one knee, produced a ring box and asked me to marry him.”

What dress did you wear?

“My dress was Mimi by Sassi Holford, which I bought from the Taunton boutique. I affectionately called it ‘the cloud’ because the huge tulle skirt reminded me of

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THE DETAILS Date: 20th June 2015 Venue: Huntsham Court, Devon Photographer: Studio 1208

Alice’s dress: Sassi Holford Alice’s eveningwear: Watters Matt’s attire: Adrian Barrows at thebespoketailor.co.uk, Kenneth Cole, New & Lingwood and Eton of Sweden Bridesmaid dresses: Bespoke Jewellery: Glitzy Secrets & Warren York Shoes: Irregular Choice & Schuh Veil: Sassi Holford Flowers: The Rose Shed Cake: Pam Chilcott Stationery: Aimee Paints

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a big fluffy cloud! My evening outfit was a playsuit called Prato from Watters’ Encore range.

I bought it from 14 and Sixpence – a bridal shop in Somerset.”

And the accessories?

“I wore a veil from Sassi Holford, hair piece by Warren York, Irregular Choice shoes, Glitzy Secrets bracelet and my great grandmother’s pearl earrings. In the

evening I changed into sparkly Converse shoes from Schuh.”

What did Matt wear?

“He wore a bespoke suit

by Adrian Barrows at thebespoketailor.co.uk, shoes from Kenneth Cole, a shirt by New & Lingwood and tie from Eton of Sweden.”

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

“So happy and excited.

I couldn’t wait to get to him and get married. It was just the most blissful, fun and joyful moment.

I loved his suit – the cut and the colour choice – and thought he looked so incredibly handsome.”

just for them made by my mum and one of her good friends. We also had our niece and nephew, Megan and Jack, as flowergirl and pageboy.

They wore outfits from Next and Monsoon.”

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

What was your theme?

“My twin sister Sarah and my best friends Holly, Zofia and Fiona. Their dresses were bespoke

“Our theme was a country garden, village fete style with lots of bicycle elements because we are both keen cyclists.

Florals paid a big part

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and our colours were predominantly pastels with a big focus on pink and lilac. We handmade and crafted the village fete theme creating garden games (hook a duck, splat the rat, coconut shy etc). We had our vintage caravan

called Florence on display, she was turned into a photobooth for the day. We also put up lots of bunting, balloons, deck chairs and plenty of beautiful flowers, which were provided by Rachel Husband from the Rose Shed.”

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What was the highlight of your day?

“I absolutely loved the speeches. They were the perfect mix of hilarious and touchingly sweet, along with being perfectly delivered. They gave me a really special opportunity to look

around the room and see everyone I loved and cared about laughing and just enjoying the day.”

What was your best buy?

“Definitely Studio 1208 for our photography and videography. Sadly, very shortly after our wedding

we lost someone very close to us and our wedding pictures and video hold a whole new significance to us both now that he is gone. We can look back and see him, and be reminded of how happy and proud he was on our special day.”

What’s your saving tip?

“When you’ve booked the venue and know the time period you have to plan the wedding (we had 18 months), buy things gradually so you can spread the cost over time rather than forking out lots in one go.”

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Vintage charm

For couples that want a relaxed, fun vibe for their wedding filled with vintage touches, this photoshoot is all the inspiration you need. From the pretty flowers with a handpicked look to the vintage car and

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photobooth, this shoot shows you how to bring the vintage theme into a modern wedding. We love the use of the balloons here too, a great prop that you can use to create fun and effortlessly beautiful photos.

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BOTLEYS MANSION This grand country wedding venue is available for your exclusive use. The beautiful Botleys Mansion is set in 56 acres of rolling Surrey parkland, giving you plenty of amazing photo opportunities. 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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MAMHEAD HOUSE Mamhead House is newly available for exclusive wedding venue hire.

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.

If you want a magical setting for your day, choose one of these stunning venues

THE ITALIAN VILLA Recently voted as The Most Popular Wedding Venue in the World 2015, it goes without saying that you’re guaranteed a magical wedding at The Italian Villa! Set within 10 acres of sensationally themed gardens, you and your guests will be wowed.

And to top it all off, they also offer exquisite cuisine prepared by the Michelin-trained chefs from Beales Gourmet. the-italian-villa.co.uk.

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MAUNSEL HOUSE This pretty 13th-century manor in Somerset is one that oozes charm.

You and your guests can enjoy this romantic hideaway exclusively, with all 17 fantastic bedrooms included. maunselhouse.co.uk.

NOTLEY ABBEY Located on the border of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, this former home of Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh offers the perfect balance of original character, history and glamour. Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies both inside and out, and hosting up to 190 guests, it’s a wonderful choice. bijouweddingvenues.co.uk.

BERKELEY CASTLE Be the queen of your very own castle for the day at this breathtaking exclusive-use venue in Gloucestershire. Here you can enjoy everything from the stunning Great Hall to the cosy Drawing Rooms and exquisite grounds. Licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 150 guests and wedding breakfasts for up to 130, it’s perfect for hosting a grand day. berkeley-castle.com.

ST AUDRIES PARK Featuring fabulous coastal views and a tranquil setting in 100 acres of deer park, St Audries Park is without doubt one of the most idyllic wedding venues in Britain. countryhouseweddings.co.uk.

SILCHESTER HOUSE For a quintessentially English day, try this grand Victorian home set in nine acres of landscaped grounds in Berkshire. The venue also offers a marquee capable of seating up to 160 guests! bijouweddingvenues.co.uk.

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The most magnificent wedding venue in Somerset Maunsel House, a magnificent 13th Century Manor, is one of the most charismatic wedding venues in England. Exclusively yours for the occasion, whether for one day or a whole weekend. From the moment you arrive at Maunsel you will be encouraged to treat it like home, with friendly staff whose sole aim is to make you and your guests experience truly wonderful.

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