Love Our Wedding - February 2017

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ISSUE 20 • FEBRUARY 2017

Real

Brides

REAL WEDDINGS WITH THE WOW FACTOR

WHERE TO MARRY ABROAD & HONEYMOON IN EVERY SEASON READINGS & MUSIC IDEAS THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR DAY – SORTED!

ALLURE BRIDALS

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TICKING ALL OUR TREND BOXES FOR 2017!

SHE’S IN FASHION! A BUMPER ISSUE OF THE BEST BRIDAL DRESSES

Curvy couture

PRETTY PLUS -SIZE STYLES FOR FULLER FIGURES

WIN PRIZES WORTH £10K!

DESIGNER DRESSES, DECOR, STATIONERY & MUCH MORE, P164

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WHERE TO HONEYMOON IN EVERY SEASON THE BEST PLACES TO TAKE YOUR NEWLYWED BREAK

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EDITOR Jade Pepperell jade@loveourweddingmag.com Mobile: 07885 397120

COMPETITION PRIZES GALORE! WE’VE GOT £1,000S WORTH OF AMAZING COMPS

FEBRUARY 2017

CONTENTS INSIDE THIS ISSUE

59 FIND YOUR DREAM DRESS Britain’s best bridal boutiques reveal their favourite dress designs in store 69 DESIGNERS FROM DOWN UNDER We list some of the best Australian designers available here in the UK 97 PLUS-SIZE PRETTY We select our favourite styles for curvier shapes

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BOHO MEETS INDUSTRIAL A SUPER-COOL SHOOT WITH GREAT IDEAS

ISSUE 20 • FEBRUARY 2017

Real

Brides

SHE’S IN FASHION!

REAL WEDDINGS WITH THE WOW FACTOR

A BUMPER ISSUE OF THE BEST BRIDAL DRESSES

WHERE TO MARRY ABROAD & HONEYMOON IN EVERY SEASON

ALLURE BRIDALS

PRETTY PLUS-SIZE STYLES FOR FULLER FIGURES

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TICKING ALL OUR TREND BOXES FOR 2017!

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WIN PRIZES WORTH £10K!

ONLINE EDITOR Sophie Grabham sophie@loveourweddingmag.com

DESIGNER DRESSES, DECOR, STATIONERY & MUCH MORE, P164

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READINGS & MUSIC IDEAS THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR DAY – SORTED!

ART DIRECTOR Andy Allen andy@loveourweddingmag.com Mobile: 07855 587219

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REAL-LIFE WEDDINGS OUR DREAMIEST SELECTION OF REAL WEDDINGS, EVER!

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107 NECKLINES FOR YOUR MAIDS A selection of chic necklines on gorgeous gowns for your best girls

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128 SOMETHING BLUE Use this famous wedding rhyme to help theme your day 157 READINGS & MUSIC IDEAS Lovely readings & songs for the perfect wedding soundtrack

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44 THE STUNNING LE PAPILLON BY MODECA COLLECTION 77 WIN AN ETERNITY BRIDE WEDDING DRESS 103 WIN A PLUS-SIZE CALLISTA BRIDE GOWN 182 WIN NATIONAL WEDDING SHOW TICKETS

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VEGETARIAN GUILT-FREE DISHES SLIMMING WORLD SHARE VEGGIE DELIGHTS

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ust when you thought we couldn’t get any bigger, we decide to add another few sections to our magazine!

Welcome to our biggest ever issue, with even more pages of the best in bridal fashion, planning advice, real weddings and dreamy details.

This month I’m loving our dress feature with gorgeous gowns to suit every shape and size (page 25), as a veggie myself, I can’t wait to try the scrummy vegetarian dishes from Slimming World, much needed after Xmas indulgence (page 116), and the real weddings truly are the most beautiful to date, and also include real bride Heather who we’ve followed since her engagement (page 134)!

But the must-read this month has to be our competition feature (page 164). In addition to our other competitions, we have this bumper feature with thousands of pounds worth of prizes up for Jade Pepperell grabs! Make sure you head over to loveourweddingmag.com before 17th Publishing Editor February 2017 to take advantage.

2 My favourite picks this month!

1. This blue suede clutch from Dune is so dreamy, just £60 2. I love this tea-length dress

by Special Day, style C17 108 – perfect for summer!

3. Complete your look with these beautiful chandelier earrings from Yarwood-White, £70 4. Make a statement in these silver, sparkly Morgan heels from Pink by Paradox 5. The stationery suites on offer at Imagine DIY are so elegant and sophisticated

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SHAPE Apples are top heavy with slender hips and legs – perfect for shorter styles and high necks.

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WENDY MAKIN

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Slinky lightweight dresses are great for this shape, as well as the latest trend for separates.

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Gorgeous bridal buys from xxx xxx xxx xxxx xxxx xxx xx xxx xxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx

Hourglass SHAPE This idyllic shape can wear most styles, but fitted fishtails are the hottest choice.

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ALEXIA DESIGNS

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With a smaller top half and larger bottom, cinched-in waists and A-line skirts work well.

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SHAPE Petite frames suit lightweight fabrics and short skirts. Make sure you avoid tea-lengths though!

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Celebrate those long legs with long trains and high waist details with flowing skirts.

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FASHION FOCUS

Allure Women

This issue we’re celebrating curves, and rightly so! Gone are the days where bridal fashion only came in sizes 8-12, thankfully, and now there’s an abundance of beautiful collections for curvier shapes. One of our favourites right now is Allure Women. Carefully created for a comfortable, perfect fit thanks to the patented Allure Construction, love and care is given to each and every design, as they would all their collections. These latest designs by Allure are truly something special. Our favourite is style W390 (top right) with its beautiful back beading, which is yours?

See them all now at allurebridals.com.

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LOVE THE COLLECTION

MODECA

Unrivalled beauty is guaranteed with any dress from the Le Papillon by Modeca collection

TAHNEE THIS DRESS IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER WE’VE SEEN! SO SIMPLE, BUT VERY EFFECTIVE, THE RIDGED DETAIL ON THE WAIST AND DOWN THE SKIRT ELONGATES THE BODY. SO CLEVER!

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STYLE 1589 TEMPLETON YOUR WILL THEGIRLS INTRICATE LOOK VERY PRETTY EMBROIDERY ON IN THIS GORGEOUS RED THE BODICE ALL VIOLET DRESS. THE WAY DOWN TO WETHE LOVE THE HIPS ON THIS CAPPED DRESSSLEEVES IS JUST DIVINE

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TYREE THERE WON’T BE A DRY EYE IN THE HOUSE AS YOU MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE ALTAR IN THIS ABSOLUTE BEAUTY

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TROPHY THIS BEAUTIFUL DRESS, TROPHY, WAS OUR COVER STAR LAST MONTH. A WINNER IN OUR EYES!

TIVOLI ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED OVERSEAS? THIS LIGHTWEIGHT, GRECIAN-STYLE GOWN IS PERFECT FOR HOT WEATHER

TORINO WITH CUTE CAPPED SLEEVES AND TOP-TOTOE LACE, THIS DRESS IS SURE TO BE A HIT WITH TRADITIONAL BRIDES

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TEMPTATION THIS DRESS IS ALL ABOUT DRAMA, AND WE LOVE IT! THE BLUSH BODICE TEAMED WITH THE FRILL-LAYERED SKIRT IS SIMPLY GENIUS

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SINCERITY Traditional styles with a modern makeover, these beautiful dresses are bang on trend

STYLE 3945 BLUSH IS A TREND THAT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING! WE LOVE THE ILLUSION HIGH NECK ON THIS DRESS, REVEALING A SWEETHEART UNDERNEATH

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STYLE 3938 STYLE 1589 OFF-THE-SHOULDER YOUR GIRLS IS SET TO BE WILL LOOK VERY PRETTY EVERYWHERE THIS IN THIS GORGEOUS YEAR, OFFERING RED VIOLET DRESS. EFFORTLESS WE LOVE THE GLAMOUR. THIS CAPPED SLEEVES DRESS IS ONE OF THE BEST WE’VE SEEN!

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STYLE 3968 COVERED IN PRETTY FLORAL MOTIFS FROM THE ILLUSION NECKLINE TO THE PRINCESS LAYERED SKIRT, THIS DRESS IS PERFECT FOR GIRLY-GIRLS

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STYLE 3936 HAVE YOU GOT AN HOURGLASS FIGURE? THIS PRETTY GOWN WITH LONG SLEEVES IS A GREAT CHOICE FOR YOU

STYLE 3937 GLIDE DOWN THE AISLE IN THIS FLOATY FLORAL DRESS WITH DELICATE STRAPS FOR ADDED SUPPORT

STYLE 3942 THIS TRADITIONAL STRAPLESS STYLE WITH A SWEETHEART NECKLINE TICKS ALL OUR BOXES

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STYLE 3953 WANT TO MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE? CHOOSE THIS BEAUTIFUL A-LINE DESIGN – PRINCESS PERFECTION!

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STYLE BE377

FAIRYTALE ELEGANCE WITH

Ella Rosa

Elegant and chic with an ethereal vibe, these new designs are to die for!

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e’ve seen thousands of wedding dresses in our time, but it amazes us that every year, the collections seem to get more detailed and more breathtaking. This new collection by Ella Rosa

is no exception, in fact, it’s up there with our favourites of all the 2017 collections.

Featuring elegant, subtle shapes, amazing adornments and the finest materials, brides that want luxury and style, look no further! See them all at ellarosabridal.com.

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F IND YOUR

DREAM DRESS

CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW WEBSITE TODAY!

The Bijoutique at Botleys Mansion, Stonehill Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0AP

We caught up with the owners of Britain’s best bridal boutiques to discover their favourite designs

THE BIJOUTIQUE

Shopping for your dress should be a magical experience, and at FRAN CRIBB the Bijoutique in Surrey, we can make your dreams come true.

0345 130 9966 bijoutique@bijouweddings.co.uk Our utterly stunning collection bijouweddingvenues.co.uk of designer bridalwear combined with our elegant ambience and Stockists of expert service, we’ll provide you • Amanda Wakeley • Lillian West with everything you need to find • Caroline Castigliano • Mia Mia your perfect gown.

• Eliza Jane Howell • Jasmine Bridal

Our dream dress...

The Bijoutique is full of ultraglamorous wedding gowns, but from our dreamy collection, Estelle by Mia Mia is a true classic! This immaculately cut gown, embellished with hundreds of elegant pearls, really makes a statement and will look sensational on any bride.

ESTELLE BY MIA MIA

26 Dover Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent CT14 7JW JESKA HAMMOND

UNTAMED LOVE BY CHARLOTTE BALBIER

01304 389710 Info@boutiqueofjules.co.uk boutiqueofjules.co.uk

Stockists of • Stephanie Allin • Charlotte Balbier • Rembo Styling • Eliza Jane Howell • Minna • Amanda Wyatt

26 Little Clarendon St, Jericho, Oxford OX1 2HU ELLIE SANDERSON

01865 558444 oxford@elliesanderson.co.uk elliesanderson.co.uk Stockists of • Claire Pettibone • Jesus Peiro • Kate Halfpenny • Charlie Brear • Suzanne Neville • Sassi Holford

BOUTIQUE OF JULES The Bridal Boutique of Jules is a quintessentially British bridal boutique beside the seaside in the quaint and award winning town of Walmer, Deal, in Kent. Here you will be greeted by not only a very warm welcome, but by beautiful designer gowns, stunning shoes, and amazing accessories.

Our dream dress...

I love the Charlotte Balbier dress Untamed Love. She is simply beautiful in every way – the cut, style and fabric are just exquisite. The stunning floral print is unique to Charlotte Balbier, which makes her even more special. A breathtaking dress that is little bit different.

ELLIE SANDERSON Our Oxford boutique is perfect for the style-conscious bride, as cool international labels nestle alongside the best of British.

We are proud to work with our clients on a one-to-one basis and offer a unique and personal level of client care, bespoke styling and in-house fittings. We also have gorgeous accessories.

Our dream dress...

My Favourite dress this month is Cheryl by Kate Halfpenny.

We love this sexy beauty with its slinky bias cut silk skirt and the soft warm tone to the fabric makes it a winner for so many girls. We can’t get enough of the halterneck and drape of fabric at the back of this dress – swoon!

CHERYL BY KATE HALFPENNY

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47 High Street Old Harlow Essex CM17 0DN

ENCHANTED BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

Every bride wants to look a billion dollars and take MELANIE RICH their groom’s breath away, at 01279 445556 Enchanted Bridal Boutique you mel@enchantedbridalboutique.co.uk enchantedbridalboutique.co.uk will get the whole fairytale experience. When you’re in Stockists of your perfect dress you will • Danielle Couture know – here you can guarantee • Phillipa Grace • Phoenix Gowns a dress that will not only be • Tres Chic • Romantica admired, but remembered, too.

• Pure Bridal • Richard Designs

Our dream dress...

It would have to be style W568 from Danielle Couture.This is the most beautiful of all fairytale dresses – it has everything – sophistication, elegance and charm with a hint of subtle sexiness. Any bride will feel like a real life princess with an exquisite glow in this dress.

STYLE W568 BY DANIELLE COUTURE

4 Churchside Arcade Little Church Street Rugby CV21 3AW Warwickshire JULIA HART

01788 877430 info@florencebridal.co.uk florencebridal.co.uk

Stockists of • Mark Lesley • Special Day • Phoenix Gowns • Rosa Couture • Eliza & Ethan

FLORENCE BRIDAL A hidden gem in Rugby’s Churchside Arcade, Florence Bridal offers a range of gorgeous bridal gowns to order and off the peg as well as shoes, veils and headpieces. The gowns are carefully chosen for their impeccable style in a wide range of sample sizes. Book your appointment today!

Our dream dress...

Style W608 by Phoenix Gowns!

This dress with an asymmetric bodice is my current favourite as it has such a flattering offthe-shoulder neckline revealing elegant collarbones. With the lace three-quarter sleeves, this dress combines vintage romance with modern sophistication.

STYLE W608 BY PHOENIX GOWNS

JOAN DILLON

1510 Stratford Road, PLATINUM BRIDES Hall Green, At Platinum Brides, we Birmingham, B28 9ET understand your wedding

0121 733 7309 info@platinumbrides.co.uk platinumbrides.co.uk Stockists of • Kenneth Winston • Diane Harbridge • Jack Sullivan • Ella Rosa • Nicola Anne • Decorum Bride

dress is the most important dress you’ll ever buy. We’re an independent family-owned boutique with many years of experience and a passion for helping brides find the perfect dress. Our designers each have something different to offer.

Our dream dress...

We handpick every dress in our boutique so it’s impossible to choose just one! Current loves include Venetian by Nicola Anne for killer curves, Hannah

by Jack Sullivan is a real showstopping ballgown and we have a Decorum gown called Peony coming soon that’s stunning!

VENETIAN BY NICOLA ANNE

F I ND YOUR

DREAM DRESS

Find Your Dream Dress is a brilliant tool to help brides find their dream bridal gown depending on their preferred tastes – from length and material to necklines and price. When you’ve found your dream dress, we then filter through 2,000 UK bridal boutiques to find your nearest stockist! As well as featuring

the top bridal designers in the world, you’ll also find designs for the mother of the bride, bridesmaids and guests, too, as well as a great selection of shoes and accessories.

The all-new website is live now, so make sure you visit findyourdreamdress.co.uk and find your dream designs for you and all the bridal party!

SUZANNE NEVILLE

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0208 368 1500 • www.angelbbride.co.uk

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F I ND YOUR

DREAM DRESS Use our handy tool to search through 1000’s of dresses online for all the bridal party, then click to find your nearest stockist!

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WHERE TO SHOP FOR

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NORTHERN IRELAND 1. Naomi Ballyclare (Ballyclare)

NORTH ENGLAND

SCOTLAND

8. Because I Love You (Bolton)

2. Gwennes Broxburn (Broxburn) 3. Elmar Bridal (Peterhead)

9. Wedding Vows (Rotherham) MIDLANDS, ENGLAND

4. Wedding Wise (Glasgow)

10. La Creme (Norwich)

5. Envious Bridal (Glasgow)

11. Your Wedding Shop (Birmingham)

6. Bellisima Brides (Inverness)

12. Serendipity Brides (Northants)

7. Dream Brides (Irvine)

13. Bridal Lounge (Newcastle Under Lyme)

SOUTH, ENGLAND 14. The Bridal Emporium (Exeter) 15. Abbi Chapel (West Buckland, Somerset) 16. The Wedding Collection (Barnstaple) 17. Lacey’s Bridal Boutique (Clacton on Sea) 18. Clifford Burr (Ware, Herts)

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For more information contact Elizabeth Morton at uksales@wendymakin.co.uk or phone 07771 542042 www.wendymakin.com PREMIUM STOCKISTS Emma Louise Designs Sunningdale, Ascot 01344 882445 The Dressing Rooms Halesowen, Birmingham 0121 423 2777 Shade Bridal West Bridgford, Nottingham 0115 982 2820

DOWN UNDER

ESSENSE OF AUSTRALIA

JACK SULLIVAN

ANNA CAMPBELL SOPHIA TOLLI

DESIGNERS FROM

STELLA YORK

WENDY MAKIN

KAREN WILLIS HOLMES

MARTINA LIANA

This month we’re highlighting some names you might not be familiar with, but you absolutely should get acquainted! These Australian designers are hot property all over the world, and have lots of stockists right here in the UK, particularly Sophia Tolli, Wendy Makin and Essense of Australia. All offering incredible quality, add them to your must-try list! Find stockists now at findyourdreamdress.co.uk.

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“Exquisite Details Beyond Luxury”

Birmingham 0121 778 6066

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MARCO & MARIA

SAVIN LONDON

ETERNITY BRIDE

MARTINA LIANA

BONNY BRIDAL

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DAVID TUTERA FOR MON CHERI

Not a traditional bride?

Think outside the box with a beautiful coloured gown

STELLA YORK

ALLURE BRIDALS

Colour me pretty

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VICTORIA KAY

JASMINE BRIDAL

NICOLE SPOSE

PHOENIX GOWNS

WENDY MAKIN

SOPHIA TOLLI

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ENZOANI

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www.ashleyjustinbride.com Tel: 01727 851452

L OVE T H E L A B E L

FASHION FOCUS

Ashley & Justin Looking for a figure-hugging gown that’s oh-so glamorous? Look no further than Ashley & Justin!

These lacy designs pull you in at all the right places, and are each guaranteed to turn heads. Details include sparkly waists, low backs, sparkly embellishments, extensive trains and blush hues – perfect for brides that want to stand out from the crowd. To see all the designs and to find a stockist near you, visit ashleyjustinbride.com today!

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WIN!

ETERNITY BRIDE

Glide down the aisle in a gorgeous Eternity Bride gown with this amazing competition!

S

till searching for your dream dress? Fear not!

This month we’ve got an amazing opportunity to win a beautiful wedding dress from Eternity Bride, worth up to £1,500!

We’ve teamed up with the experts at Eternity Bride to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a stunning dress of their choice. Known for their attention to detail and excellent structure, Eternity Bride have something to suit all tastes and budgets. Take a look at the latest collections now at eternitybridal.co.uk and read on to enter this great competition!

HOW TO ENTER To be in with a chance of winning this prize, pop over to loveourweddingmag.com today to answer a simple question.

Competition closes 15th February 2017.

T&Cs • Prize winner must be a genuine bride-to-be. Prize is strictly not for resale, is non transferable and subject to availability.

No cash or prize alternative. If winner doesn’t respond to contact within 5 days, prize is forfeited. Alterations and delivery not included. Up to £1,500 value only.

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ark Lesley is one of the most well-known and loved names in bridal, and with good reason. Constantly in touch with the latest trends on the catwalks, their dresses appeal to every bridal style. We have to say, the eagerly-anticipated 2017 collection was totally worth the wait, showcasing the finest designs Mark Lesley has produced to date.

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Linzi Jay Want to treat your girls to a dress they can wear after the big day? Take a look at the pretty styles available at Linzi Jay. Created for modern maids and available in a palette of elegant colours, no matter what your wedding theme or preferences, they will have it covered here. Get your girls to log on to linzijay.com now so they can take their pick!

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BAKED VEGETABLE BIRYANI

SERVES 4 READY IN 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 small cauliflower, broken into small florets 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks 1 large onion, sliced Low calorie cooking spray Salt & freshly ground black pepper 800ml hot vegetable stock 2 tbsp curry powder 2 whole dried red Kashmiri chillies ½ tsp saffron strands 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp black mustard seeds 1 cinnamon stick 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2 cloves 400g dried basmati rice 200g green beans, halved Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp each of chopped fresh coriander and mint leaves

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For the cucumber raita: 150g fat-free natural yogurt ½ cucumber, deseeded and coarsely grated, reserving some to serve Pinch of paprika

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C/ Fan 200°C/Gas 7. Put the cauliflower, sweet potatoes and onion in a large non-stick roasting tin. Spray with low calorie cooking spray, season and bake for 15 minutes until starting to brown.

2. Meanwhile, stir together the stock, curry powder, chillies, saffron, cumin and mustard seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and cloves. Mix the rice and green beans into the baked vegetables, then pour over the stock mixture.

Reduce the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas 5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Discard the cinnamon stick.

3. For the raita, mix the yogurt and cucumber together in a small bowl, then top with the paprika and reserved cucumber.

Stir the lemon juice into the biryani, then scatter over the chopped herbs and serve with the cucumber raita.

QUORN RAGU

INGREDIENTS Low calorie cooking spray 1 large onion, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 2 tsp all-purpose seasoning 2 x 390g cartons chopped tomatoes with basil 200g passata 350g pack Quorn Meat Free Mince (not the frozen variety) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Boiled dried basmati or brown rice and steamed vegetables, to serve

SWEET POTATO BURRITO BOWLS SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 750g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks 1½ tsp each of mild chilli powder and ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper Low calorie cooking spray 2 x 400g cans black beans, drained and rinsed 198g can sweetcorn, drained and rinsed 200g white cabbage, shredded Juice of 1 lime 200g fat-free natural yogurt 200g dried long-grain rice 2 baby gem lettuces, shredded A small pack of fresh coriander, roughly chopped For the salsa: 1 small onion, finely chopped 300g tomatoes, diced 1-2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 tbsp white or red wine vinegar 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C/

1. Spray a large non-stick saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown.

2. Add the carrots and 150ml of water and bring to the boil over a high heat. Simmer for 4-5 minutes or until most of the liquid has reduced. Stir in the all-purpose seasoning, chopped tomatoes, passata and Quorn, season to taste and bring back to the boil.

3. Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve hot with rice and your favourite vegetables.

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Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Toss the sweet potatoes in 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin and a little salt. Spray with low calorie cooking spray and arrange in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast for 25 minutes, or until soft and golden, then set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in 3 separate serving dishes: mix the salsa ingredients with the remaining chilli powder and season; mix the black beans with the sweetcorn and the remaining cumin; and mix the cabbage with the lime juice and 2 tbsp yogurt, then leave to soften for 5 minutes. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions and drain well. Divide between 4 bowls.

3. To serve, mix the lettuce and coriander into the cabbage mixture. Let everyone fill their bowl with the cabbage slaw, sweet potato chunks, beans and sweetcorn, tomato salsa and a dollop of the remaining yogurt.

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vibrant geodes and hand-dyed tassels, the details of this shoot are as dreamy as they are colourful. We especially love the geode cake – expect to see a lot of these this year, they’re set to be the hottest new cake trend!

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A SENSATIONAL SUMMER WEDDING

HE ATHER & DA NN Y We’ve followed Heather’s story from the start, now she shares her gorgeous day!

How did Danny propose?

“At Christmas, Danny surprised me with a trip to New York, booked for February 2015. It was -18 when we arrived and snowing everywhere!

Danny had to be careful to hide the ring from me, which was especially tricky through airport security. On our second day in New York, we went to Central Park in the

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evening and had a walk around. He found a quiet spot so we sat down on a bench. He gave me a book of memories of us with a poem he’d written, which ended with him down on one knee! We were so happy, we went back to the hotel for champagne and couldn’t wait to tell our friends and family.”

What dress did you wear?

“I knew I wanted a Maggie Sottero dress and Brides at Waterfields have such a lovely choice. I saw the Pia dress online, and when I tried it on, I knew it was my dress.”

And the accessories?

“I had some Swarovski earrings and a bracelet I

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THE DETAILS Date: 23rd July 2016 Venue: Kingston Estate, Devon Photographer: Jo & Sam from Life Photographic lifephotographic.com Heather’s dress: Maggie Sottero Danny’s attire: Hired from Serenity Bridal Store Bridesmaid dresses: Coast Accessories: Swarovski & Ernest Jones Shoes: Rainbow Club Confetti: Shropshire Petals

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bought from Ernest Jones.

I also bought some hair accessories for myself and the bridesmaids from Truly Delightful in Totnes.

I chose a cathedral-length two-tiered veil and shoes from Rainbow Club.”

What did Danny wear?

“The groomsmen wore navy suits with tails and grey waistcoats. We hired the suits, shirts and shoes from Serenity Bridal Store in Newton Abbot.”

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

“It was overwhelming seeing everyone in the church, and it probably didn’t help that I had kept them waiting (I was fashionably late!). My nerves calmed when I saw Danny – we couldn’t stop smiling at each other.”

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

“I had five bridesmaids

who are my closest friends that I’ve known since primary school. It was so nice having them all involved in the wedding and they were a huge help in the build up to the day.

They wore multiway Coast dresses in a rose colour.”

What was the highlight of your day?

“We had a fantastic band called Bill Ding & the Skyscrapers, which created a great party

atmosphere. We also hired Glitz Photobooth, so there were plenty of funny photos to look back on from the night!

Our caterers, Posh Nosh, provided really tasty mini burgers and pulled pork buns. We loved our real confetti petals from Shropshire Petals and our sparklers in the evening, which both made for some really nice photos. It was such an amazing day, we didn’t want it to end!”

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LOVE OUR WEDDING

A STUNNING SEPTEMBER WEDDING

DA NIELL A & BEN

A beautiful bride with a breathtaking bespoke dress. Daniella tells her story...

How did Ben propose?

“In 2014 I was a bridesmaid for my cousin in Australia. We had a few nights stopover in Hong Kong on the way home from the wedding. One

What dress did you wear?

“My parents have been friends with Mark and Lesley of Mark Lesley Bridalwear for over 20 evening we ate in Ming years. Thanks to the Court restaurant inside special friendship, I was the hotel, then headed lucky enough to work for drinks on the 4th floor closely with the designers terrace garden. There, Ben to create my dream dress got down on one knee from start to finish. There under the stars.” aren’t many brides who

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are fortunate enough to do this and I really did get my dream dress. It was detailed with long sleeves, lots of appliqué, lace and pearl buttons from the top of my back down to my bottom and a long train.”

And the accessories?

“I wore white gold diamond drop earrings

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THE DETAILS Date: 17th September 2016 Venue: Ceremony at St Barnabas Cathedral, followed by the reception at Swancar Farm in Trowell, Nottingham Photographer: Jim Poyner Photography jimpoyner.co.uk Daniella’s dress: Mark Lesley Ben’s attire: Reiss, Hugo Boss & Dessy Bridesmaid dresses: Dessy flowergirls: John Lewis Accessories: Tiffany & Co and Beaverbrooks

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from Beaverbrooks; a gift from my parents.

Ben left a gift with my chief bridesmaid, which I opened the night before the wedding – a beautiful diamond Tiffany bracelet.”

What did Ben wear?

“Ben used the personal tailor services of Reiss in Nottingham and with great help from Adam, his PT assistant, Ben designed his gorgeous three-piece suit. He picked everything

from the material to the stitching – he had our names and the wedding date sewn inside his jacket. He also wore a Hugo Boss shirt with a satin bow tie and pocket square by Dessy.”

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

“I was excited to see Ben and I was excited for him to see me. Walking down the aisle my dad kept telling me to slow down!”

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

“I had 6 bridesmaids: my chief bridesmaid Lauren, then Chantel, Olivia, Ally, and flowergirls Evie and Lucy. The adults wore fulllength dresses by Dessy. I chose Dessy because they offer a full colour match for the men, which was prefect for kitting out the groomsmen.

The little ones wore John Lewis dresses.”

What was the highlight of your day?

“Family is important to us both, and we would have given anything for the family who have passed away to be there, so for us being able to share our special day with the rest of our family and friends meant a lot and we were overwhelmed by their love and kindness. Otherwise, my dad’s speech was cracking – both he and Ben made me very proud.”

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LOVE OUR WEDDING

A SUPER-COOL WEDDING WITH AN AMAZING VENUE

K ATIE & JONN Y Last issue we saw their amazing honeymoon, now here’s the beautiful wedding! Katie tells all...

How did Jonny propose?

“We were visiting my relatives in Oslo and Jonny had the engagement ring hidden in a sock in his pocket the whole weekend because the box was too big! He’d secretly asked my cousin to take us somewhere private and romantic, then he proposed near a waterfall.”

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a favourite in every single shop), my mum saw a Pronovias dress online called Tanay that looked like ‘the one’. They stocked it in a shop called Eternity Bridal in Warrington, but I had to wait weeks to go and try it on because they were closed for Christmas.

Thankfully it was worth

the wait, and the couple who own the shop made me feel so special.”

And the accessories?

“I bought my Strictlystyle shoes a year before the wedding in Monsoon, long before we’d chosen anything else other than the venue. My veil was

handmade using silk tulle

by Zoe at Eternity Bridal, and my lace gloves were from Cornelia James. I also wore diamond earrings, which were a gift from my parents.”

What did Jonny wear?

“A navy suit with a waistcoat, a blush

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THE DETAILS Date: 19th August 2016 Venue: Ceremony at St Matthews Church in Stretton, Warrington, followed by the reception at The Palm House in Sefton Park, Liverpool Photographer: Steven Rooney Photography Katie’s dress: Pronovias Jonny’s attire: Slaters Bridesmaid dresses: ASOS Accessories: Eternity Bridal & Cornelia James Shoes: Monsoon Flowergirl dresses: Monsoon

coloured tie and gold tie pin. All the groomsmen’s suits were from Slaters.”

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

“My bridesmaids were three school friends, my eight-year-old cousin

and two-year-old niece.

The adult dresses were from ASOS and the two little ones wore flowergirl dresses from Monsoon.”

require a lot of decoration, wanted to crowd surf on it was like nothing we’d our wedding day, but I ever seen before.” wasn’t sure when it would happen. But he invited me up onto the stage, serenaded me with Purple “Jonny plays in a wedding Rain, and then I dived into “We didn’t have a theme band so they did two sets the crowd! It was pretty as such. Our venue was so during the evening. I’d epic and thankfully a few breathtaking that it didn’t told him previously that I people caught it on video.”

What was your theme?

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What was the highlight of your day?

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LOVE OUR WEDDING

A TRADITIONAL WEDDING IN ESSEX

KERRY & MIKE An elegant, traditional wedding with a vintage pink colour scheme.

Bride Kerry tells all...

How did Mike propose?

“Mike had booked The Ivy Restaurant in London where I had always wanted to go. We had an amazing meal and he proposed to me at the end. He told me afterwards that he’d wanted to get down on one knee, but we were jammed in a corner table and he couldn’t get out!

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with all our family and friends in the garden.

I couldn’t believe he’d organised all this and that my family kept it a secret.

It was great to have everyone we loved there.”

What dress did you wear?

“The style I thought I wanted just didn’t suit

my height or figure, so I decided to try everything!

I thought I’d found ‘the one’ about 4 times, then I’d go home and overthink it. In the end I tried on a Cymbeline dress that the shop assistant pulled out and fell in love with it.

Dresses always look better on than on the hanger.”

And the accessories?

“I wore sparkly, vintagelooking earrings, a sparkly bracelet my sister had given me as a bridesmaid for her wedding, and over my hair bun I had a jewelled accessory that gripped one side with a jewel cluster and draped pieces over it.”

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THE DETAILS Date: 1st September 2015 Venue: Leez Priory, Essex Photographer: Elizabeth Lois Photography Kerry’s dress: Cymbeline Mike’s attire: Marks & Spencer Bridesmaid dress: Watters Flowergirl: Debenhams Pageboys: Next

What did Mike wear?

“The groomsmen wore blue suits from Marks & Spencer. Mike knew the colour he wanted and organised it all himself.

He also got our nephews matching suits from Next.

They also all wore brown brogues and pink ties.”

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

it straight away so we bought it before any of us changed our minds. Ivy is younger so we decided to get her a similar mini version of my dress.”

“I had two bridesmaids; my sister Hollie and my niece Ivy. We chose my sister’s dress first from Watters and then coordinated the colours with “It was important to her dress. She just loved us that our guests felt

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What was your best buy?

relaxed, which is why we loved our venue Leez Priory and all its different rooms. Our elderly guests could relax in one room if they needed to get away from the bar area and prams could be put in another with sleeping children if necessary.”

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LOVE OUR WEDDING

A DIVINE DAY WITH SO MANY PERSONAL DETAILS

NICOL A & JOSH We’ve seen a lot of weddings, and this one is up with the best! Bride Nicola tells her story...

How did Josh propose?

“Josh knows that I love Italy and he planned a surprise trip to Venice.

Before owning my bridal boutique, I have been an actress for the past 12 years. My icon is Audrey Hepburn and Moon River in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is our song. On our second night he asked me to get dressed up and took me to the Teatro La Fenice where he hired out the theatre for an 150 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7

hour and took me up to the Royal Box. There he played Moon River and proposed to me with the most stunning Victorian diamond ring.”

What dress did you wear?

“Well, this part was easy! I picked my dress from my own boutique;

George James Bridal. I love a ballgown shape as for me it epitomises the traditional bride, and I’m all about fabric and tailoring. Suzanne Neville gowns have all of this in abundance and so I chose Heather. I was lucky to also have a second dress to dance the night away

in – a gorgeous tea-length dress by Justin Alexander.”

And the accessories?

“I teamed my first dress with a classic single tier train-length veil from Nieve Couture and a roman-inspired vintage tiara from Ivory & Co. My evening dress had a

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stunning belt from Lily Bella sewn on to add a bit of sparkle and I wore some head jewellery with a change of hairdo from Richard Designs.”

What did Josh wear?

“Josh had never been keen on the traditional formal top hat and tails attire although he loves a well cut suit. We both liked the idea of keeping the feel to the day Italian inspired so he opted for

a classic, tailored threeexcitement with every step piece black dinner suit.

I took towards him.”

All the groomsmen wore the same suits purchased from Claytons Menswear and wore oyster ties and matching pocket squares.” “I had four ‘official’ bridesmaids who were two of my best friends and my two nieces. I also wanted “When we walked into my two sisters to be a the church, I gave my dad special part of the day so a squeeze and told him I they had dresses that were loved him. I looked ahead in the colour scheme but to Josh and my heart just slightly different. All the filled with more joy and dresses were by Mori Lee.”

Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?

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

What was your theme?

“We both have special places in the world and have travelled together, so with this a slight travel inspired feel tied all the elements of the wedding together. One thing that was the most important was to have special tributes to my nephew who tragically passed away from cancer three years ago. The colour scheme was inspired by him as his favourite

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THE DETAILS Date: 10th September 2016 Venue: Ceremony at The Lady St. Mary Church, Wareham, followed by the reception at The Italian Villa Photographer: Peppermint Love Photography Nicola’s dresses: Suzanne Neville & Justin Alexander Josh’s attire: Claytons Menswear Bridesmaid dresses: Mori Lee Shoes: Westerleigh Accessories: Nieve Couture, Ivory & Co, Lily Bella and Richard Designs

colours were orange and green. Considering it was autumn, we used burnt oranges and soft pinks, golds and warm greens.

My sister had his pictures printed on the ring pillow as he would have been our pageboy and the songs in the church were some

of his favourites. When we arrived at The Italian Villa, there was a special table set up with an arrival cocktail called George’s Marvellous Medicine.

There were large balloons surrounding his picture that were released by the family in the evening. On

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the cake we also had a putting me in my dress. little lego brick wall tucked My dad seeing me for the away as a tribute to him.” first time was so special.

However, the highlight has to be saying our vows. Wedding planning “There are too many! is wonderful and we had Celebrating my parents’ a glorious day, but what’s golden anniversary in the important is committing to morning and my mum the person you love.”

What was the highlight of your day?

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The One

Author Unknown When the one whose hand you’re holding Is the one who holds your heart.

When the one whose eyes you gaze into

Gives your hopes and dreams their start, When the one you think of first and last Is the one who holds you tight,

And the things you plan together

Make the whole world seem just right, When the one whom you believe in puts their faith and trust in you,

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Readings & music To My Dear and Loving Husband

By Anne Bradstreet If ever two were one, then surely we.

If ever man were lov’d by wife, then thee.

If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me, ye women, if you can.

I prize thy love more than whole Mines of gold Or all the riches that the East doth hold.

My love is such that Rivers cannot quench, Nor ought but love from thee give recompense.

Thy love is such I can no way repay.

The heavens reward thee manifold, I pray.

Then while we live, in love let’s so persevere That when we live no more, we may live ever.

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ENTRANCE & CEREMONY MUSIC Bridal Chorus R. Wagner Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, 18th Variation S. Rachmaninoff Butterfly Waltz Brian Crain Air George F. Handel Salut d’amour Edward Elgar Canon in D Major for strings Johann Pachelbel Spring (from The Four Seasons) Antonio Vivaldi The Prince of Denmark’s March Jeremiah Clarke Wedding March (from The Marriage of Figaro) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Roll on the Wedding!

by Catherine Smith

The band has been booked, the cake has been made, the photographer ’s chosen, all bills have been paid.

The guests are decided, the menu too; Something borrowed? Check! Ditto old and blue.

The stationery’s been ordered, along with the flowers, favours are done after fiddling for hours.

The stag do’s a blur, same goes for the Hen won’t be drinking that much in one sitting again!

The dress has been picked, accessories bought; there’s nothing to schedule, no more to sort.

After endless to-do lists for over a year, it’s time to relax; the big day is here!

Sitting here with my girls as our hair gets done, I can’t help feeling lucky to have found ‘the One’ Just think, by lunchtime I’ll be his new wife!

Roll on the wedding, and our new married life!

All You Need Is Love The Beatles Here Comes The Sun The Beatles Marry Me Train Hoppipolla Sigur Ros No Surprises Radiohead

I’m Yours (Jason Mraz) Vitamin String Quartet Use Somebody (Kings of Leon) Vitamin String Quartet A Thousand Years The Piano Guys

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Would you like to walk down the aisle wearing personalised wedding shoes? We’ve teamed up with Elizabeth & Rose to offer one bride-to-be a bespoke service like no other.

Head of Design, Sophie, will work with you to create the perfect pair of hand-painted shoes, designed to beautifully reflect your flowers and tie in with your theme. This unique prize, worth up to £199, is a must enter at loveourweddingmag.com! Visit elizabethroselondon.com to see more of Sophie’s work.

MAKE-UP/JEWELLERY WORKSHOP VOUCHERS FOR THE BOUTIQUE The Boutique in Fulham is the bridal brainchild of sought-after accessories designer,Victoria Millésime, and top make-up and hair professional, Tori Harris. Offering brides-to-be all their accessory and beauty needs under one roof, you’re sure to find those all-important finishing touches at their stunning boutique. The Boutique is giving away three £25 vouchers for one of their incredibly popular make-up or jewellery workshops. What better way to get into the wedding planning mind-set? Find out more at theboutique-bridalcoop.co.uk and enter at loveourweddingmag.com to win!

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SAVE THE DATE CARDS FROM BELO PAPERIE As soon as there’s a ring on that finger, you need to tell the world!

What better way to spread the good news than a set of gorgeous save the date cards from Belo Paperie?

Experts in designing beautifully detailed wedding stationery, they are giving away 50 save the date cards, worth up to £75, to one lucky couple.

From rustic to multi-coloured, pastels to pinks, their designs are the perfect way to announce your big day! See belopaperie.co.uk and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

A MOBILE DRINKS PACKAGE FROM FIZZ & FLUTE Fizz & Flute’s unique mobile fizz bar will get the party started at any wedding reception and is guaranteed to put a smile on guests’ faces. Fizz & Flute are offering one very lucky couple a prize package worth £500 that includes 100 glasses of fizz, two bar staff and display lighting. A charming addition to your day that’s sure to get guests talking! See fizzflute.co.uk for more details and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

RIGBY & PELLER’S VIP LINGERIE BRIDAL PACKAGE Lingerie experts, Rigby & Peller, have put together a VIP Bridal Package that will make you the envy of every woman! Their Chief Lingerie Stylist, whose client list includes numerous celebrities, will expertly fit our lucky winner with a stunning lingerie set worth up to £150.

From the moment you arrive, you and a plus one will be spoilt with champagne and tasty treats. This prize really is something special and is a wonderful way to spend some quality prewedding ‘me’ time.Visit rigbyandpeller.co.uk and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

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A STATIONERY PACKAGE FROM BORROWED & BLUE DESIGN For the ultra-modern couple wanting to make a statement, look no further than Borrowed & Blue Design. Wedding stationery experts, their modern designs are bold, classy and perfectly crafted to give your wedding that standout style. Borrowed & Blue Design are offering an invitation package worth up to £148 that includes 40 invitations from their House Collection, ‘You’re Invited’ tags along with beautiful matching ribbon to complete the look. See more at borrowedandbluedesign.com and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

FLOWERS FROM THE FLORAL DESIGN BOUTIQUE The Floral Design Boutique will make your day picture-perfect! Amanda’s personal approach to designing and creating floral bouquets and displays will ensure your big-day blooms are nothing short of spectacular. When ordering your flowers with The Floral Design Boutique, our lucky winner will receive a bridal bouquet up to the value of £100 and five buttonholes worth up to £45. See thefloraldesignboutique.co.uk and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

ACCESSORIES VOUCHER FOR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BRIDE AT CROWN & GLORY When it comes to styling alternative weddings, there’s only one name you need and that’s Crown & Glory. Their fantastic collaboration with Rock ‘n’ Roll Bride perfectly captures the fun, glitz and glamour every bride deserves to experience on her big day. We’re talking birdcage veils with gorgeous glitter embellishments, sparkly star-trimmed veils and velvet bow hairclips available in all the colours of the rainbow! One very lucky reader will win a £75 voucher towards their latest collaborative collection! See crownandglory.co.uk and enter today at loveourweddingmag.com.

A VENUE STYLING VOUCHER FROM PERFECT SETTINGS The team at Perfect Settings offer an abundance of impressive venue-dressing props, decorations and styling advice. One lucky couple will win £800 worth of venue styling to spend on anything from striking table centrepieces – we’re talking vintage birdcages, candelabra and glassware – to elegant chair covers and giant ‘LOVE’ letters and lighting backdrops.

One thing’s for sure, your venue will look (almost) as fabulous as you with this prize! See perfectsettings. co.uk and enter now at loveourweddingmag.com.

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The perfect gift for the perfect day Your wedding day will create wonderful memories to last a lifetime. If someone you love can’t be there because of dementia, you can still make them part of your celebration.

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TWO PERSONALISED WEDDING CANDLES FROM TUSSIE MUSSIE One lucky couple will win two personalised Love Story scented candles from Tussie Mussie worth £100, each with an engraved lid displaying a message of your choice. Why not give as heart-warming gifts to members of your wedding party or keep as the perfect post-wedding treat to scent your

home? Tussie Mussie’s hand poured, natural wax candles are fragranced with beautiful essential oils; Love Story is a romantic scent that will bring big day memories flooding back every time it glows. See tussiemussie.london and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

WILDSEED FAVOURS FROM NATURAL FAVOURS The passionate team at Natural Favours specialise in providing bespoke floral products to brides and grooms craving romance for their special day. Grown in the Derbyshire countryside, Natural Favours are offering 50 personalised seed packets to one lucky couple, worth £72.50.

Beautifully designed to match any theme, filled with a selection of stunning British wildflower seeds. See naturalfavours.com and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

AN ACCESSORY VOUCHER FROM SUSIE WARNER Jewellery and accessory designer, Susie Warner, captures vintage glamour so perfectly that wearing one of her creations is guaranteed to turn heads. One lucky bride-to-be can select a headpiece worth up to £500 from Susie’s Coquette range. Whether you’re after a statement piece or subtle glamour, you’ll be spoilt for choice! See susiewarner.com and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

A STATIONERY VOUCHER FROM IT’S BOWADE Talented designer, Adèle, of It’s Bowade, is offering one lucky couple a set of stunning wedding stationery worth up to £100. Whether you opt for a set of made-to-measure evening invites or bespoke table plans, her enviable collection is sure to get guests excited for the big day! From on-trend marbled backgrounds to delicate florals and classic monochromes, It’s Bowade will set the theme of your wedding from the get-go!

See itsbowade.com and enter at loveourweddingmag.com.

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SPRING With year-round great weather, you can’t go wrong with the Caribbean. These beautiful, beachy islands will be the perfect place to relax after the build up to the big day. We highly recommend Jamaica with its vast climate and superfriendly people.

thanks to the beautiful zen gardens and forbidden city, to the incredible food and lovely, friendly people – this really is an excellent choice.

and Sorrento. Oh, and not to mention the food... The Italians invented the good stuff!

EGYPT

As a child did you ever dream of exploring the pyramids and For a city break that’s rich temples of Egypt? You won’t be in history and likely to have disappointed! With so much good weather this time of year, history and legend surrounding consider Italy. With so many this country, you will be in JAPAN beautiful cities to explore, each complete awe as you get up If beachy breaks aren’t your offering incredible architecture, close to the buildings and thing, go for a cultural adventure this is definitely one for the attractions you’ve only ever in Japan. Here you truly will feel photo albums. Must sees seen in books and the movies. like you’re in another world, include Rome, Florence,Venice An absolute must-visit!

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The summer heat can be a little overwhelming, but spring is the perfect time for a wedding in the USA. The travel experts from Perfect Weddings and Honeymoons Abroad say: Las Vegas is the wedding capital of America and offers endless glitz and glamour, the razzmatazz cannot fail to enchant you! Why not hop into a limousine and say your vows while cruising down the strip; visit one of the quaint white-washed wedding chapels and be serenaded by Elvis or choose to say ‘I do’ amidst the stunning scenery of Red Rock Canyon or take to the skies for an airborne helicopter ceremony?

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SUMMER One of the most popular honeymoon destinations for British travellers, The Maldives is a complete romantic getaway where you can feel like the only two people there. With golden beaches and beach huts on stilts in the sea to send you off to sleep, this place truly is paradise.

perfect honeymoon destination.

The combination of bright blue seas, white sands and romantic church backdrops is magical.

With great wines, fabulous seafoods, stunning country walks amongst the divine smelling olive trees, you will create amazing memories.

THAILAND

Often acclaimed as one of the world’s most beautiful Greece and its gorgeous islands countries, Thailand is not only that are scattered across the a great choice for guaranteed Mediterranean make for the brilliant weather, but its GREECE

vibrancy, from the people who live there to the multitude of colours of the natural plant life, Thailand has personality by the bundle!

SEYCHELLES

The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa.

Offering amazing coral reefs, mountainous rainforests and an abundance of nature reserves, you can experience several kinds of honeymoons in one trip here!

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If you want a wedding basked in sunshine but lots of cooler places for guests to relax in the summer sun, the Greek Islands are a perfect choice.

With beachside and garden settings, luxurious hotels, castles or palazzos, picturesque local churches – Planet Weddings’ specially selected venues will give you your dream wedding abroad, with guaranteed spectacular views.

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Royal Marines Museum, Southsea

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Portsmouth Guildhall

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As we enter the cooler months, there are still plenty of countries offering late 20s+ degree weather, and Portugal is one of our favourites. The stunning Algarve and its breathtaking caves will blow you away. Not too far from home but feels like worlds away, this trip won’t cost the earth but will offer exactly the escape you’re looking for after the big day.

NEPAL

With the monsoon season out

of the way, autumn is the best time to visit Nepal. The weather is ideal for trekking and white water rafting, and there are also two amazing Hindu festivals, Tihaar and Dasain to attend.

CROATIA

It’s no wonder why Croatia is fast becoming one of the hottest spots for UK travellers.

The coastal city Dubrovnik has massive 16th-century walls encircling an old town with gothic and Renaissance buildings, whereas central Croatia offers

an abundance of museums, restaurants and sightseeing. For glorious views and the island feel, pop over to Hvar for a couple of nights.

Blessed by miles of beautiful white-sand beaches, The Algarve region sits at the southern tip of Portugal. A combination of stunning sceneries, rich historical interest, great outdoor activities plus wow-factor hotels and villas make The Algarve a perfect option when trying to decide on the ideal venue for the big day.You should also consider the Alentejo area where golden plains stretch as far as the eye can see, and whitewashed villages and hilltop towns contribute to its appeal.

GRAN CANARIA

One of Spain’s Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa, this little island is a sun-trap! With cities and old buildings to explore in the north and the warmer chilled vibe of the south, whatever your mood for the day, what you need is just a short trip away.

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Ever fancied exploring South America? Now’s the perfect time! Enjoy the relaxed environment of the beaches and 5-star resorts or explore the wondrous attractions such as Chichen Itza, the Copper Canyon and Palenque.

AUSTRALIA

One of the most popular choices with British travellers is Australia. Explore the East Coast and its dreamy beaches, buzzing cities and incredible

nightlife. With some of the best surf in the world and scorching sunshine during our winter months, you can swap your thermals and roast dinners for bikinis and barbecues here!

of the world, you won’t feel a penny is wasted here.

Fall in love with The Islands Of The Bahamas. With 16 main islands to choose from and hundreds more islands, islets and cays, there’s no shortage of special locations. With yearround good weather, sunny and bright and not too hot, this is the perfect place to say ‘I do’ abroad. Winter and spring are usually the driest months while June to November brings a likelihood of a little rain.

CANADA/USA

So winter in these countries isn’t technically running to the sun, but they’re perfect for snowNEW ZEALAND lovers! Snow sports fans cannot One of the greenest countries miss Canada’s Whistler Village in on the planet, New Zealand British Columbia, with the city offers something for everyone. life of Vancouver just a couple From the glaciers to the of hours away. For the US, snow beaches, to the city life or wow- sports are most popular in factor parks, New Zealand has it Aspen and Vail. And, of course, all! If you’re going to splash out there’s nothing more romantic on travelling to the other side than New York in winter!

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They say knowledge is power, and The National Wedding show has a line-up of industry insiders to devour their passions at The Makeover

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Savile Row tailors from Cad & The Dandy and Yardsman lead the way for the boys in the Gentleman’s Lounge, where the iconic British menswear brand will showcase their latest bespoke and hire collections.

Who knows, you might discover the groom’s (and his groomsmen’s) stylish side.

Back by phenomenal demand, Kat Williams from award-winning blog Rock n Roll

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