Love Our Wedding - May 2016

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ISSUE 11 • MAY 2016

REAL-LIFE BRIDES

FOUR BEAUTIFUL WEDDINGS FILLED WITH INSPIRATION

Dream dresses THE PRETTIEST GOWNS TO MAKE YOU SWOON THE WEDDING CHECKLIST TICK OFF YOUR TO DO LIST WITH OUR PLANNING GUIDE, P89

HEN HEAVEN FUN PARTY IDEAS THAT ARE CLOSE TO HOME

MODECA DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE COLLECTION FOR 2017!

FABULOUS FLORALS NEW WAYS TO USE YOUR BLOOMS

JEWELLERY, SHOES, DECOR & MUCH MORE!

How to choose your venue

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU BOOK

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CONTENTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE

33 COUNTERFEIT DRESSES The boys at Creatiques bridal boutique reveal their horror stories from online fraudsters 48 FASHION PHOTOSHOOT Ruth Milliam and Sian Whitefoot team up for a stunning ethereal shoot 51 TIME TO PARTY! Beautiful bridesmaid dresses with mixed hemlines

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ISSUE 11 • MAY 2016

REAL-LIFE BRIDES

FOUR BEAUTIFUL WEDDINGS FILLED WITH INSPIRATION

Dream dresses THE PRETTIEST GOWNS TO MAKE YOU SWOON THE WEDDING CHECKLIST TICK OFF YOUR TO DO LIST WITH OUR PLANNING GUIDE, P89

HEN HEAVEN FUN PARTY IDEAS THAT ARE CLOSE TO HOME

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MODECA DISCOVER THE INCREDIBLE COLLECTION FOR 2017!

FABULOUS FLORALS NEW WAYS TO USE YOUR BLOOMS

JEWELLERY, SHOES, DECOR & MUCH MORE!

How to choose your venue

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU BOOK

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45 OF THE PRETTIEST DRESSES WE CHOOSE OUR FAVOURITE STYLES RIGHT NOW

HEN PARTY HEAVEN! FUN IDEAS CLOSE TO HOME

SALES EXECUTIVE Pippa Florijn pippa@loveourweddingmag.com Mobile: 07725 539115 ONLINE EDITOR Sophie Grabham sophie@loveourweddingmag.com CONTRIBUTORS Tom Harrod, Susi Rogol @LoveOurWedMag

57 20 OF THE BEST BRIDAL SHOES Fancy footwear to walk you down the aisle

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60 JEWELLERY IDEAS Amazing accessories to complete your look 100 THE UK’S BEST WEDDING FAIRS Must-see wedding shows to add to your calendar Love Our Wedding is published by: Meant To Be Media Ltd, 68a Oldham Road, Manchester M4 5EE. Tel: 01612 366712

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES 29 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FOR MODECA

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ello brides-to-be of Britain! We really hope you enjoy this marvellous May issue, filled with loads of great ideas and inspiration. This month I’m loving our 45 prettiest wedding dresses, guaranteed to make you swoon (page 17), I’m head-over-heels for our blush theme (page 66) and as always, our real weddings are super gorgeous, each very different to one another with their own personal touches.

One must read this issue has to be our wedding checklist (page 89). No matter what stage you’re at in the planning process, this handy to do list will give you lots of satisfaction ticking one thing off at a time, and reminding you of the little details you might have forgotten!

We’re always on the look out for beautiful real weddings, so if you’d like to be the star of an upcoming issue, make sure you drop us a line after the big day. Best of luck to all the lovely brides getting married this month, we look forward to seeing your photos!

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My favourite picks this month!

1. This Kismet bracelet by Susie Warner is so subtle and delicate 2. I love this Rosetta gown by Ivory & Co, perfect for summer weddings 3. For an enchanting wedding theme, tease guests with this Midnight Stars save the date from Heart Invites 4. She’s an amazing dress designer, but she also creates gorgeous accessories – I love this Abella headpiece by Ruth Milliam 5. Perfectly pretty, Gardenia by Rachel Simpson is a stunning bridal shoe

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45 PRETTY DRESSES Our pick of the best bridal designs right now – from boho beauties to glamorous gowns

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1. MODECA Tamara 2. MAGGIE SOTTERO Shelby 3. BADGLEY MISCHKA Colleen 4. KENNETH WINSTON 1646 5. ALEXIA DESIGNS W411

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6. CATHERINE PARRY 1615 7. LADYBIRD 416001 8. HAZAAR OF LONDON Camille 9. SUZANNE NEVILLE Camellia 10. BENJAMIN ROBERTS 2612 11. CHRISTINE DANDO Jane Seymour 12. ELLA ROSA BE306 13. ANNA GEORGINA Kasey 14. MORI LEE 2820 15. RONALD JOYCE 69009

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16. WATTERS BRIDES Keo corset and Maureen skirt 17. MARK LESLEY 7151 18. WTOO Catherine 19. JASMINE COUTURE T182010 20. CASABLANCA BRIDAL 2245 21. OPULENCE BRIDAL Lyon 22. AMANDA WYATT 0798 23. BLOSSOM & BELLE Genevieve 24. RASHA LONDON Pearl 25. CHANTICLEER Emelia

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26. WILLOWBY Lanikai 27. SUZANNE NEVILLE Snowdrop 28. ELBETH GILLIS Rose 29. HOUSE OF OLLICHON The Le Fay top & skirt 30. LORIE X Esha 31. ROMANTICA OF DEVON Yasmin 32. ALLURE BRIDALS 2864 33. BLUE BY ENZOANI Indora 34. MARK LESLEY 7148 35. CHARLOTTE BALBIER Cecily slip

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36. ALAN HANNAH Astor 37. SASSI HOLFORD Estelle 38. BEAUTIFUL BY ENZOANI BT16 39. WILLOWBY Cristales 40. INBAL DROR BR-16-04 41. CASABLANCA BRIDAL 2240 42. KENNETH WINSTON 1662 43. RUTH MILLIAM Isabella 44. SINCERITY BRIDAL 3907 45. SOTTERO & MIDGLEY Florinda

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PARTY TIME! THE JS COUTURE EVENT SHOWCASED THE STUNNING NEW DESIGNS, AND MODECA DIRECTOR DICK VAN ZUTPHEN WAS THERE TO CELEBRATE, TOO!

his issue we’re celebrating with one of bridal’s favourite names; Modeca! Not only are they celebrating a phenomenal 70 years in business, they’re also launching the stunning 2017 collections – Le Papillon by Modeca and Modeca Collection.

We popped along to one of their fabulous stockists, JS Couture, to see the new designs up close and raise a glass to their success. We have to say, the new collections are breathtaking, featuring even more beautiful silhouettes, amazing embellishments and the finest fabrics.

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FAKE DRESS THE FAKE LOOKS NOTHING LIKE WHAT WAS ADVERTISED

ORIGINAL DRESS THE REAL GOWN IS CAREFULLY MADE WITH DELICATE DETAILS

SHOCKING! ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF A ‘DREAM DRESS’ ONLINE

COUNTERFEIT GOWNS Rob and Andrew from award-winning bridal boutique, Creatiques, tell us all about the devastation of fraudulent dress websites...

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aving been in the industry for some years now, we really have seen it all. Something that we see time and time again is the horror of buying a gown online, and the awful reality when the gown arrives shortly before the wedding.

A year or so ago, we had the pleasure of an appointment with a really lovely young woman whose dress budget was around £500. She fell head over heels

in love with a Sincerity gown that was a little over £800.

Thanking us for our help, and determined to find the dress of her dreams within her budget, the bride left our boutique, only to return five months later in a state of panic and upset.

She had visited a number of websites online and had come across the image of the dress she had fallen in love with in our boutique, but it was priced at an unbelievable £550. Still a little over her

The fit of the dress was poor, with the plastic boning of the wonky corset sticking out through the seams digging into her stomach. The bride was convinced by the image online that it was the dress of her dreams – the website she ordered it from looked professional, well polished and trustworthy – but this was not the case.

As retailers, we can’t stress enough how important it is for you to buy your dress through a recommended stockist or authorised dealer.

It wasn’t the first time we’d had a bride order a dress online only to be heartbroken with the outcome, and unfortunately, it most likely won’t be the last.

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It’s not just the bride who can fall for online scams, we’ve had some awful tales of bridesmaid dress shopping online, too! From glued-on flowers that popped off the budget, the bride took a chance convinced that it was second they did the dresses up to hems that frayed as fate, and she would soon the day went on, we’ve seen be the proud owner of a beautiful, designer gown for a all sorts of horrible cases of fraction of the retailed price. bridesmaid terrors!

This proved a fatal mistake, and when she arrived in our THANK YOU, BOYS! boutique again, the realisation THANKS TO ROB AND ANDREW of the risk she had taken and FOR SHARING THEIR STORY. VISIT THEIR GORGEOUS the mistake she had made hit SOUTHSEA BOUTIQUE NOW FOR her, then she broke down.

THE BEST BRIDAL DESIGNS. CREATIQUES.CO.UK. The gown had arrived looking shabby, poorly stitched with beads hanging off. To top it off, the bride had ordered the dress in ivory and when it arrived it was in a bright white colour made from lining fabric. The so-called organza that was on the circular skirt was so full of static that it gave all of the team static shocks!

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trends – the newest shapes, the latest embellishments, the must-have details – as well as the accessories that complete a look, and the inspirational thinking from the top designers. So what ticked all the boxes at the London Bridal Show in Olympia? Here’s my pick:

Bridal Buyer’s Editor at Large, Susi Rogol, reveals the top trends on this season’s catwalks

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his time of the year the really big bridal shows are in full swing and boutique owners are choosing what they think you will love. The recent London Bridal Show produced some real treats.

If you think finding your dream dress is a challenge, think about the buyers who might see hundreds of collections in order to pull together a selection that they

feel will have the greatest appeal. Some ranges have 200 dresses for retailers to sift through, and on top of that, offer a choice of fabrics, finishes and colours.

By the time you get to your first appointment, so much work has gone on behind the scenes, often over many months. What the trade shows do is introduce the incoming

FUNKY FOOTWEAR HEELS NOT FOR YOU? HOW ABOUT WEDDING TRAINERS?

NEW COLOURS Barely there, and often under a layer of lace or tulle. The newest trend is the palest shades of sand, a favourite at Tanya Grig.

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LACE This shows no signs of losing ground, but is instead taking new twists and turns with added intricate detail.

collar that frames the face.

Very stylish, very chic. Tres Chic has some great options on fit and flare gowns, so does Ladybird.

SLINK Dresses that are a sliver of fabric that clings to the body, with plunging necklines and wide-open backs. I loved Eddy K’s v-neck dress covered with silver and white beading.

FEATHERS A flurry of them. Trimming hems, edging light-as-air shawls.

At the Textile Forum fabric show, everyone was showing their version of fully feathered chiffons, so you just know that one of the next big things. See Ruth Milliam for great featherfilled designs.

A BIT OF BOHO Soft fabrics, often fluted, always layered, ribbons, and soft floaty straps with wing-like sleeves.

Add lace edgings and a bit of pastel colour and you’ve got the perfect picture. This is a look that works brilliantly with a halo of flowers in the hair.

Lilly is a company to consider if this is your style.

COLLARS Okay, this could be a serious trend. Imagine, a halterneck dress. Add a little stand up

TATTOOS A real fashion statement, with beautiful lace motifs on sheer tulle that give the impression of intricate ‘tattoos’ on the skin, especially on the back, but also on sleeves. Mark Lesley has some wonderful examples, as does Mori Lee.

LAYER UP LAYERS ARE STILL SUPER POPULAR, ESPECIALLY TULLE OVERLAYS

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PLAIN Another new label, Grace Philips, is one to watch. They reckon that plain is the place to be and the look to have, so there’s not a bead in sight. It is all down to cut and curve with them, fabulous shapes, gorgeous detailing like huge bows. Nothing frilly, nothing fancy, and the finished look is seriously cool.

LAYERING Still news, but taking on a whole new meaning. Lillian West did it asymmetrically, with ruffles and borders, in fact, layers of every description. So flatter, adding flounce and volume but in a slim way.

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TRAINERS Yes, that’s right, trainers! A brand new company called Florence has produced an ivory leather trainer, covered in tiny laser-cut leather flowers.

This has to be the season’s essential fashion piece. Other shoes in their collection were great, too, but the trainers did it for me.

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Lyn Ashworth This month we’ve been swooning over the breathtaking To be Loved collection by Lyn Ashworth. Designer Sarah Barrett is an expert at creating dresses that ooze femininity and luxury using beautiful fabrics, created in her design studio in Staffordshire. This chic collection features lots of gorgeous silhouettes, showcasing full frothy skirts, lovely lace and sparkly embellishments – there’s something for every bride here! See the full collection now at lynashworth.co.uk.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH

Benjamin Roberts

We caught up with MD, Karen Taft, to find out why their designs are so popular, and what’s in store next!

WHO ARE BENJAMIN ROBERTS?

Benjamin Roberts is a wedding dress manufacturer based in South Wales, which offers a fresh range of bridal gowns; elegant, sophisticated and youthful styles with exceptional fit. We are a company renowned for the highest quality and outstanding customer service.

WHAT COLLECTIONS DO YOU HAVE?

Our current 2016 collection features stylish satin, beautiful beading, detailed lace as well as feminine tulle and romantic silhouettes. The collection is a combination of our three previous labels, Karen George, Tia and Benjamin Roberts, which have now been fused into one stunning collection that truly offers something for every bride’s taste and style.

WHAT MAKES BENJAMIN ROBERTS UNIQUE?

Benjamin Roberts has spent 40 years in the bridal industry perfecting the structure and style of our gowns. We are renowned for our elite boning, internal corseting and flattering structure.

Our dresses make brides feel elegant and feminine, while still offering breathtaking styles and shapes to flatter every figure.

BEST SELLER THIS DRESS FROM THE NEW 2017 COLLECTION IS SET TO BE A BEST SELLER, STYLE 2650

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Step out of your comfort zone to start with and try Our latest best seller is our all silhouettes before ruling anything out. Also, experiment 2650 gown. This new preview of our amazing with colours, fabrics and textures to make sure you 2017 collection is truly a show-stopping find the perfect gown for you and your big day! Remember – dress. The soft you’ll want to feel special but lace fishtail comfortable at the same time. dress features a stunning keyhole WHAT’S NEXT FOR back, a unique illusion neckline BENJAMIN ROBERTS? We’re excited for the launch and an exquisite of our new 2017 collection, hem lace. which will be happening at a special event for our stockists WHAT ADVICE this month. We are so proud WOULD YOU of this truly amazing collection GIVE TO BRIDES that offers everything from SEARCHING FOR classic lace to new crepe THEIR DRESS? styles with laser cut appliqué, Always start your soft pearlescent tones, subtle dress search with textures and pearl beading. plenty of time before the big day – at least 6 To see the stunning new collection from months.

Benjamin Roberts, visit benjaminroberts.co.uk.

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FLORAL FANCY THE FLORAL EMBELLISHMENTS ON THIS SIAN WHITEFOOT DESIGN ARE SO CHIC

FASHION PHOTOSHOOT

Ethereal beauty ABSOLUTE ELEGANCE ANOTHER ETHEREAL STUNNER BY SIAN WHITEFOOT

When this amazing fashion photoshoot styled by Katherine McNeil was sent to us, we couldn’t resist! Featuring a brilliant collaboration of dress designer Ruth Milliam and lingerie and nightwear designer Sian Whitefoot, we are blown away by the effortless glamour. If you want something fashionable, elegant and a little risqué, look no further.

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SENSATIONAL BRIDAL STYLE WE’RE IN LOVE WITH THIS GOWN FROM SIAN WHITEFOOT

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CUTE & COOL WE LOVE THE SLEEVES ON THIS SIAN WHITEFOOT PLAYSUIT

GLIDE DOWN THE AISLE FASHION-FORWARD BRIDES WILL LOVE THIS STYLE BY RUTH MILLIAM

PHOTOGRAPHER Magic Owen Photography, magicowen.co.uk STYLIST Katherine McNeil, kmcneilstylist.wix.com HAIR Sam Dodson at Matthew Clulee Hair, matthewclulee.net MAKE-UP Natasha French DRESSES Ruth Milliam, ruthmilliam.com LINGERIE/NIGHTWEAR Sian Whitefoot, sianwhitefoot.co.uk MODEL Cara Kealy at Named Models

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A selection of our favourite wedding heels to walk you down the aisle

1. SIENNA by Rainbow Club £99 2. CECILE by Emmy London £765 3. HANNA by Freya Rose £450 4. PAVLOVA by Rainbow Club £49 5. CANDY by Aruna Seth £550 6. AMELIE by Rachel Simpson £175 7. ADORA by Rainbow Club £99 8. PRIMROSE by Harriet Wilde £229.99 9. VERITY by Emmy London £POA 10. GARDENIA by Rachel Simpson £180

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Our Wedding Gift to you!

After your Wedding, you can send us your Rainbow Club shoes, specifying one of our 5 seasonal colours.

We will then hand colour and deliver the shoes back to you completely free of charge, ensuring you can wear our shoes again and again.

Choose from; Black, Pale Grey, Champagne, Navy & Wild Fuchsia

For more information, visit our website www.rainbowclub.co.uk/wedding-gift

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Vintage styling is still the hottest trend for bridal footwear, with some great designs available

11. LUCY by Rainbow Club £75 12. CARLA by Freya Rose £195 13. AMELI by Charlotte Mills £250 14. LUISA by Rainbow Club £95 15. LARA by Freya Rose £235 16. MARTHA by Rainbow Club £79 17. ANNA by Emmy London £625 18. JASMINE by Rachel Simpson £175 19. CHANTILLY by Harriet Wilde £220 20. ISABELLE by Rachel Simpson £175

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OLIVIER LAUDUS, £49.99

DESIGNED TO SPARKLE, £22.50

SUSIE WARNER, £99.95

OLIVIER LAUDUS, £39.99

JON RICHARD, £30

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ACCESSORIES Make sure you look every inch a princess bride with these luxurious details

DESIGNED TO SPARKLE, £35

JENNY PACKHAM, £POA

SUSIE WARNER, £31.95

EMMY LONDON, £215

CIAO BELLA JEWELLERY, £59

ROSIE WILLETT DESIGNS, £87

OLIVIER LAUDUS, £79.99

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JULIEANN BIRD, £87.50

SUSIE WARNER, £34.95

JON RICHARD, £20 JULIEANN BIRD, £25.50

MIRANDA TEMPLETON, £POA

FREYA ROSE, £145

JULIEANN BIRD, £95

RUTH MILLIAM, £POA

EMMY LONDON, £POA

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Rose gold ring

PURELYDIAMONDS.CO.UK This beautiful wedding ring is a chic twist on tradition. From £326

Paper bunting

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This pink and gold Just Married bunting is so cute! £12

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Dainty pin

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A GORGEOUS WEDDING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

R ACHEL & SCOTT Bridal dress designer, Rachel, marries her teenage sweetheart!

The bride tells her story How did Scott propose?

“I’d shown Scott my dream engagement ring with a big hint, but he’d already started planning his proposal. I had no idea that he’d asked my dad if he could marry me (which dad was delighted with, as we’d been together since we were teenagers), got the ring and kept it all a secret. When he got down on one knee on Christmas Eve I burst into tears, I was so surprised!”

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What dress did you wear?

“I’m a bridal designer for Hazaar of London, so being the bride was both great, and tricky. You can have anything you like, but that makes it really hard to settle on one design. When I tried on one of our fitted lace and chiffon gowns, I instantly

fell in love with it. I’d always loved our long to short Violet gown, so based my dress on it. I changed the neckline, added spaghetti straps with pewter beading on velvet ribbon, and added one of my favourite lace and beaded belts from our accessories.”

And the accessories?

“I chose a delicate brow band by Corrine Smith Design. I’d long admired Rachel Simpson’s beautiful shoes, so chose Ginger in gold.”

What did Scott wear?

“We went around lots of shops until he found the

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THE DETAILS Date: 1st September 2015 Venue: Broadoaks Country House, Lake District Photographer: James Tracey Photography jamestraceyphotography.com

Rachel’s dress: Hazaar of London Scott’s attire: Charles Tyrwhitt Bridesmaid dresses: ASOS Jewellery: Corrine Smith Design Shoes: Rachel Simpson

perfect suit from Charles Tyrwhitt. His shoes were from Dune and his tie was from Favourbrook.”

them to have the same dresses, which were from ASOS, but not look totally the same, so they chose their own shoes and did their hair how they wanted. My flowergirls were cute twin daughters “I had six bridesmaids and of my very close friend, and I made their dresses two flowergirls. I wanted

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

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from silk, spotted tulle and appliqué flowers.”

What was your theme?

“We didn’t really have a theme, we just chose things we liked. Scott’s a huge Star Wars fan, so I thought it would be fun to get that in!”

What was the highlight of your day?

“The whole day was amazing so it’s hard to pick out a highlight – getting ready with my bridesmaids and mum, walking down the aisle, and my dad’s speech, which was so lovely.”

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How did Richard propose?

“We flew to Chicago to visit Richard’s parents.

I should have been suspicious when we checked into the flight flying business class!

on one knee and with a ivory. I stumbled upon traditional Irish Claddagh the lovely ladies at ring, he proposed.”

White Mischief at a wedding fair. They were simply wonderful Jet lag rose us early the “Being so naturally pale in helping guide me next day, so we went to skinned, I knew I would towards the talented the beautiful Chicago need to find a designer Augusta Jones, who Botanic Gardens before willing to make their made a bespoke version it became too hot. Within dresses in a champagne of Monica with a the Japanese gardens colour rather than champagne body and an Richard dropped down traditional white or ivory overlay.”

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What dress did you wear?

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THE DETAILS Date: 8th August 2015 Venue: South Lodge, West Sussex Photographer: Greg James Photography & Film gregjamesphoto.co.uk Genevieve’s dress: Augusta Jones Bridesmaid dresses: Dessy Shoes: Benjamin Adams

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And the accessories?

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

elder sisters – Nerissa, Natasha and Cathriona.

“As I turned the corner at The vibrant blue of the bottom of the aisle, Richard’s kilt was a everyone else fizzled into natural choice of colour. the background and all They wore dresses from I could see was Richard, Dessy in royal blue, smiling at the top of the which they ordered from Simone’s Bridal in Sligo, “Being Scottish, it was a aisle. It was a magical Ireland. Their outfits were must for Richard to wear moment with such a huge wave of emotions.” set off with some jazzy his family tartan in a shoes from Faith.” traditional kilt on the day.

The beautiful vibrant blue of the Elliot tartan “Our theme was a mix looked stunning in the glorious sunshine.”

“I am lucky to have three of timeless elegance, “I wore fresh gypsophila in my hair and kept all other accessories simple to let the neckline of the dress take centre stage.”

What did Richard wear?

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

What was your theme?

Scottish tartan meets Irish culture, and a F1 flare! The tables were named after F1 tracks around the world and they featured a glittering four-leaf clover on Elliot tartan ribbon.”

What was your best buy?

“Our best investment was asking Greg James to photograph our wedding.

We also asked Greg to video our day, which was a brilliant idea!”

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This laid-back festival wedding was fun for all ages. Bride Casey explains...

How did Ben propose?

“It was Valentine’s Day 2015. Starting at home with a romantic breakfast, and waking up to a room filled with helium balloon

with photos attached to them of our memories together. Ben disappeared for about 20 mins before calling me out to the roof, which he had covered

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with blankets and fairy lights. We sat up there for a while and listened to music, but Ben had left the ring inside! We then went for dinner, and when we returned Ben got out the bubbly, covered the living room in tea lights, sat me down and asked me to marry him!”

What dress did you wear?

“My dress was by Augusta Jones, bought from Abbey Brides in Sherborne.”

And the accessories?

“My shoes were from Next, my jewellery was my wedding gift from Ben, and our wedding bands were custom

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THE DETAILS Date: 11th-12th September 2015 Venue: Dorchester Registry Office & Ben’s parents’ farm in Longburton, Dorset Photographer: Cummins Photography

Casey’s dress: Augusta Jones Ben’s attire: Marion Baker Bridesmaid dresses: ASOS Flowergirls: Monsoon Pageboys: Marion Baker, Matalan and Next Shoes: Next

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made by Andrew English, thought how gorgeous who is based in Hatton he looked.”

Garden in London.”

What did Ben wear?

“The groom and best man’s outfits were from Marion Baker of Bond Street, Yeovil, with shoes

by Loake.”

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

“When I saw Ben I couldn’t stop smiling, my nerves went, and I

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

“I had one adult bridesmaid, one of my closest friends; Claire. She wore a dress from ASOS. We had three flowergirls – our daughter, Ben’s niece and the best man’s daughter. I dressed them as little flower fairies in outfits from Monsoon.

The pageboys’ outfits included a Marion Baker shirt, Matalan waistcoat and chinos, and shoes from Next.”

Bakery Cafe in Sherborne.

We gave wristbands as our wedding favours and the order of the day was given in a lanyard.”

What was your theme?

What was your best buy?

“Festival! We wanted it to be really laid back and for everyone to have a good time. To create that feel we had some fair stalls to entertain the 40 children attending, and the food was served from stalls, catered for by The

“I think the stalls were our best buy as they kept the kids really entertained.”

What’s your saving tip?

“We saved money by running our own bar. Ben makes cider so we had that on tap!”

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L AR A & DAVID A perfectly pretty wedding with pastel hues. Bride Lara shares the story of her day...

How did David propose?

“On a surprise weekend trip to Cambridge in early November 2014.

After a lovely day exploring the city, we went back to our hotel to get ready for dinner.

He poured the Prosecco, then said he’d been waiting to do this for a long time, that he loved me and I was his best friend. He then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”

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What dress did you wear?

“My dress was by Ellis and was bought from Allison Jayne in Bristol. It was simple, timeless and elegant, made with white Italian lace with long sleeves and a fishtail.”

headpiece from Pronovias in an Art Deco style with white swirls and pearls, which I teamed with my ‘usual’ jewellery that holds a lot of sentimental value.”

What did David wear?

“A two-piece suit and a crisp white shirt from his “I found the most beautiful favourite shop; Reiss.”

And the accessories?

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

“Wonderful! I was marrying my best friend.

At that very moment, I remember thinking how our plans, hopes and dreams had come to fruition on this beautiful sunny day in front of all our family and friends.”

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THE DETAILS Date: 19th September 2015 Venue: St. George Church and Hanham Court, Bristol Photographer: Boy Called Ben

Lara’s dress: Ellis Bridals David’s attire: Reiss Bridesmaid dresses: Monsoon Jewellery: Pronovias Stationery: Designed by designstudio88.com and printed by getsomeinsight.com

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

“I had two bridesmaids; Sonia and Stephie. I wanted something that they would both feel beautiful in, that was glamorous and elegant and could be worn again.

We found the Angelina dress in Monsoon.”

What was your theme?

“If we had a theme I would say Italian romance, but it was something that evolved over time rather than being a set decision.”

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What was the highlight of your day?

family will help out. My mum turned old wine “Having our family and bottles into glamorous friends there to celebrate table numbers; our family – especially our Italian friend, Val, created all the family travelling over the signage; my brother’s night before to be there.” girlfriend, Laura, made our beautiful cake, and Stephie helped create the “Creative friends and favours and place cards.”

What’s your saving tip?

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HOW LONG UNTIL THE BIG DAY?

Just over three months to go until the wedding, I’m starting to get nervous now.

HOW ARE YOU FEELING?

I’m really looking forward to the big day. Over the past few months, Danny and I have been busy planning and we’re really excited for the wedding. No doubt I will be stressed out nearer the time though!

WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST BIT ABOUT PLANNING?

For me one of the highlights has been choosing my dress because it’s such a special experience. I brought my mum, future mother-in-law and bridesmaids dress shopping with me and it was good to have their input. However, if you ask Danny, he will probably say the menu tasting was the best part!

WHAT’S BEEN THE HARDEST PART OF THE PLANNING PROCESS?

Choosing the guest list has been really hard as we are restricted on numbers. We wish we could invite everyone to the day but unfortunately it’s just not possible.

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booked a live band so it should make for a great atmosphere.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER BRIDES PLANNING?

HAS YOUR COLOUR SCHEME CHANGED?

I liked, otherwise I could’ve kept looking forever! I’m really No we’re sticking to the original pleased with the dress I’ve plan of soft, neutral tones. chosen and have my first fitting coming up soon... No spoilers WHAT ABOUT YOUR though, because Danny will see this!

DRESS? DID YOU BUY WHAT YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD?

I tried on loads of different dresses and there were so many I liked. In the end I decided to narrow down my search to particular designers that

WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?

I’m most looking forward to the ceremony at the church, having my dad walk me down the aisle and Danny and I taking our vows. After that I’m most looking forward to dancing and drinks in the evening. We have

Make sure you set a budget early on and keep revisiting it to check you’re not over-spending.

There are so many ideas online, in wedding magazines and at wedding fairs that you could get carried away and end up spending a lot more than you had intended. Obviously you want your day to be extra special but there are other things you could spend money on, like the honeymoon.

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NEWLY ENGAGED Choose the bridesmaids and Set a budget best men Select an ideal wedding date Buy wedding insurance and book appointments at 9-12 MONTHS TO GO wedding venues Discuss the guest list to give Book dress appointments you a rough idea of numbers Order your gown with at Buy a wedding notebook/ least 9 months to go planner Give notice of your Set up a spreadsheet for all engagement at your local your wedding costs registry office

Finalise the guest list Send out save the dates Book the caterer Book the photographer Book the florist Book the DJ or band Book the hairstylist Book the make-up artist Arrange wedding transport Order bridesmaid dresses and groomswear

4-6 MONTHS TO GO Send out the invitations Register for a gift list Start preparing the wedding stationery (table plan, table numbers, order of service etc but do not print yet) Choose the music and readings for your ceremony Finalise the timings of your day

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Have your hair and make-up Chase up any late RSVPs Book at least two days off Finalise the table trials with your bridesmaids Check the table plan and work before the wedding as plan and get it printed Investigate local upgrade any evening guests if you will need these to Have one last dress accommodation for guests if day guests have pulled out prepare for the wedding fitting to ensure the your venue can’t provide this Touch base with all booked Try to enjoy yourself and perfect fit Liaise with the local registrar suppliers and meet with relax – this once-in-aGive your bridesmaids for civil ceremonies each of them to finalise lifetime experience is all and the groomsmen a regarding timings and vows details for your day coming together for the delegation list for Pay for the registrar (civil Go on the hen party biggest day of your life. on-the-day jobs Investigate honeymoon ceremonies) Consider booking a mini spa Get your nails done and Reading of Banns (religious options (book if you have break/massage with your book the spray tan/start ceremonies) the money, or just research if mum and bridesmaids to self tanning if you plan on Order the wedding cake you plan to spend wedding calm any nerves you’ll have! doing it!

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Book a registrar If you’re having a civil wedding ceremony, then don’t forget to secure your registrar at the same time as bookin g your venue – just to ensure you’ve got someone to actuall y ‘marry you’ on the day.

Book wedding insurance It’s always advisable to book wedding insurance once you’ve booked a venue or exchanged money on anything related to your wedding. We’re not assuming that something unfortunate is going to happen, but it’s nice to know you’ve got it, just for peace of mind.

Shop for your dress early Besides having to choose ‘the one’ from thousands of different designs, there’s also the chance that your perfect wedding gown will need to be ordered and may take up to 6 months to be delivered. Don’t leave it to chance !

Thank your suppliers After having recovered from your amazing weddi ng day, don’t forget to give your venue and suppliers a shout out by leaving them a great review if you think they did a fab job!

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PHOTO HOTSPOTS When looking around your venue, earmark some spots for photos, like a grand staircase, opulent hallway or an ornate fireplace.

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HITTING THE DANCEFLOOR One thing many couples forget to consider is the space for dancing.

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DELICIOUS CUISINE If you’re a bit of a foody, it would be worth seeking out the venue’s caterers before booking to ensure you’re happy with the standard of their food and the menus they offer. And, of course, see what the costs are per head.

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GORGEOUS GARDENS Particularly important for summer weddings, make sure you check out the outdoor space of your venue. Well-kept gardens not only allow great photos, it’s also a nice place for guests to enjoy their reception drinks and games.

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DOES IT HAVE EXCLUSIVITY? Not all venues are exclusive use, so if you want complete privacy and no risk of general members of the public on the grounds during your day, you must check this. National Trust venues in particular may not be able to cater for exclusive use.

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THE BRIDAL SUITE The bridal suite is most likely where you and your bridesmaids will get ready on the morning of the wedding, as well as where you’ll spend your first night as husband and wife. Check whether the cost of the room is included in your package as many venues offer this room free of charge.

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THE WEDDING AFFAIR 18TH SEPTEMBER

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The Royal Hall Designer Show Harrogate, 12-4pm. theweddingaffair.co.uk

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Justin Alexander and Sincerity designer event, Creatiques, 151 Albert Road, Southsea, Hants, PO4 0JW. creatiques.co.uk

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