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37 ILLUSION BODICES Tap into the latest trend for barely-there nude bodices, if you dare! 51 FIND YOUR DREAM DRESS Why you should be using this website on a daily basis to find outfits for all the bridal party
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ISSUE 24 • JUNE 2017
Perfect parties
THREE REAL WEDDINGS TO INSPIRE YOUR DAY
A TOUCH OF CLASS
OVER 100 BEAUTIFUL DETAILS TO ADD INSTANT STYLE
DRESSED TO IMPRESS NEW GOWNS THAT BRIDES WILL LOVE
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THE MOST ROMANTIC PROPOSAL STORIES
DIY WEDDINGS
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119 WEDDING READINGS From tearjerkers to poems that will have your guests in stitches!
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55 FLAUNT YOUR FIGURE The hottest selection of plussize styles right now
93 DIY WEDDING IDEAS Four step-by-step guides to making fun wedding decor and favours
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edding season is now in full flow, and I love it! The only down side? We have to say goodbye to many of our lovely readers who will be putting the magazine, spreadsheets and moodboards to one side as they prepare to say ‘I do’. Good luck to everyone getting married over the next few months, and please do make sure you send us your photos after the big day! This issue, we’ve gone crazy for the finer details, with plenty of pages dedicated to the best finishing touches (from page 68). We’ve also got 60 sensational wedding dresses for you to swoon over (page 18) and some brilliant DIY wedding ideas for you to try at home (page 93). My favourite feature this issue has to be the real proposal stories, however, (page 119). Some absolute tearjerkers in here to remind us what weddings are all about – the love you and your Jade Pepperell partner share for each other. I hope you enjoy the issue! Editor
2 My favourite picks this month! 1. This Secret Garden table plan by Heart Invites is a great choice for a country wedding 2. I adore all the funky shapes and styles on offer at House of Mooshki, and this Francis design is one of my favourites 3. Hand out your confetti in these cute petal pouches from Shropshire Petals 4. Go for an Art Deco look with these super-chic Anna heels by Emmy London 5. All brides must check out the designs at Yelena Accessories – just dreamy!
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MODECA LQ DESIGNS SPECIAL DAY CATHERINE PARRY
DONNA SALADO SINCERITY BRIDAL
ALLURE BRIDALS HAYLEY PAIGE CASABLANCA BRIDAL JASMINE BRIDAL
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We heard on the wedding grapevine that the new Romantica collection would blow us away, featuring a beautiful mix of silhouettes and the attention to detail Romantica have always been renowned for. And we have to say, we weren’t disappointed! Their best collection to date has the perfect blend of fashion-led lines to push the boundaries of traditional bridal styling, through to classic, sophisticated designs to tick every box of the modern bride. See them all now at romanticaofdevon.co.uk.
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ALLURE COUTURE If only the most luxurious gowns will suffice, you can get your ultimate fashion fix in this flawless collection
STYLE C400 WE LOVE THE DRAMA OF THIS DESIGN WITH A LUSCIOUS LACE OVERLAY AND THE EYE-CATCHING TULLE TRAIN
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STYLE 1589 YOUR GIRLS WILL LOOK VERY PRETTY IN THIS GORGEOUS RED VIOLET DRESS. WE LOVE THE CAPPED SLEEVES
STYLE C406 GET THE REGAL LOOK IN THIS HIGH NECK LACE GOWN WITH BEAUTIFUL FULLLENGTH SLEEVES
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STYLE C417 AMP UP YOUR STYLE WITH THIS WOWFACTOR A-LINE DRESS, COMPLETE WITH A HEAVILY EMBELLISHED BODICE AND FRILLLAYERED SKIRT
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STYLE C412 FLAUNT YOUR BRIDAL BODY IN THIS FIGUREHUGGING DRESS. WE ADORE THE CRYSTAL-ADORNED V-NECKLINE AND STRAPS
STYLE C402 TAKE THE PLUNGE AND TRY HIS DARING DESIGN WITH A LOW V-NECKLINE AND BREATHTAKING MERMAID SKIRT
STYLE C414 WE’RE FEELING A FAIRYTALE VIBE WITH THIS PRETTY GOWN! THE WAY THE BODICE DETAILING TRICKLES ONTO THE SKIRT IS SIMPLY MAGICAL
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STYLE C411 THIS DRESS BLENDS A BUSY TOP HALF COVERED IN DIAMANTÉ DETAILING WITH A PLAIN, A-LINE SKIRT TO CREATE A STUNNING EFFECT
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his year sees the launch of the stunning new Platinum Bay Collection from awardwinning design house, Ivory & Co. Head designer, Sarah Bussey, has used an array of soft flowing silks to create a less fussy, less formal selection of gowns, which are still immensely feminine and romantic. This season sees her use of low backs, figure-hugging silhouettes and stunning beaded accents that would be equally at home at a relaxed beach wedding, a boho-themed ceremony or a more classic venue. The whole collection is fresh and beautifully flattering. The dresses will hit the stores in August and brides can find their nearest stockists now at ivoryandcobridal.co.uk.
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Do you dare to tap into the newest trend of illusion and barely-there bodices?
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ELBETH GILLIS
Planning a wedding in the sun? Then these elegant lightweight dresses could be perfect for you
ANNABELLE GLIDE DOWN THE AISLE IN THIS STUNNING DRESS WITH A PLUNGING V-NECKLINE AND FULL A-LINE SKIRT
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STYLE 1589 YOUR GIRLS WILL LOOK VERY PRETTY IN THIS GORGEOUS RED VIOLET DRESS. WE LOVE THE CAPPED SLEEVES
FIONA HOW PRETTY IS THIS HIGH NECK DESIGN? WE LOVE THE INTRICATE BEADING ON THE BODICE LEADING TO THE SILK SKIRT
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LOUISE WANT A MORE DARING LOOK FOR THE BIG DAY? THIS BARELY-THERE BODICE OFFERS JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SUBTLE SEXINESS – AND IT’S BANG ON TREND!
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TARA & PRISCILLA OPT FOR SEPARATES LIKE THIS SUPERCOOL SKIRT AND TOP COMBINATION. THE PERFECT WAY TO MAKE A STATEMENT!
NICOLE ANOTHER LOVELY LOW V-NECKLINE GOWN COMPLETE WITH A DELICATE BELT AND FLOWING SKIRT
ALICIA OUR PICK OF THE BUNCH IS ALICIA, THANKS TO HER BEAUTIFULLYEMBELLISHED BODICE. SIMPLY STUNNING!
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MICHELLE, CHLOE & HARPER MIXING THREE SEPARATES TO CREATE A GORGEOUS WEDDING LOOK, THIS OUTFIT ALLOWS YOU TO MIX UP YOUR STYLE FROM DAY TO NIGHT
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SOUTHERN ENGLAND 10. Cloud 9 Bridal Studio Locks Heath Shopping Village, Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 6DX 11. Del Tailors Ltd 30-32 Essex Way, South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7 1LT 12. Dreams Bridal Norwich 1 Wendover Road, Rockheath, Norwich NRI 36LH
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ind Your Dream Dress has all the latest bridal gowns from the hottest designers in one handy search engine, which means you can easily find the perfect gown for you! You can search for wedding dresses by silhouette, fabric, colour and style, as well as adding your favourite details such as long sleeves, illusion necklines, pockets and low backs. Plenty of choice Find Your Dream Dress features over 2,000 gowns from over 50 of our favourite designers, including Enzoani, David Tutera for Mon Cheri, Romantica of Devon and Essense of Australia. If you’re a full-figured bride looking for the perfect dress, then there’s a plus-size section with the best curvy collections, including Callista, Sonsie and Allure Women. KENNETH WINSTON
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All-in-one pesto lamb stew Ready in about 1 hour 45 minutes
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Salmon two ways with asparagus Ready in about 20 minutes, plus chilling
Set aside slices from a 300g pack smoked salmon, and roughly chop the rest. Tip 250g plain quark into a food processor with the juice of ½ lemon, 150g plain hot smoked salmon and black pepper. Pulse to a rough pâté, then stir in the chopped salmon and chill until serving. Trim and discard the ends from 400g asparagus spears, then blanch for 2-3 minutes in boiling water, drain and set aside to cool. Arrange a slice of smoked salmon on each plate. Top each slice with a sixth of the asparagus spears, then a spoonful of the pâté. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C fan/160°C gas 4. Spray a large, lidded flameproof dish with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat. Add 900g lamb leg steak chunks (visible fat removed) and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until the lamb is sealed. Slice 12 spring onions and add the white ends, along with 750g baby new potatoes, 6 garlic cloves and 750ml chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, then transfer to the oven and cook for 1 hour. Stir in 3 level tbsp green pesto, the zest and juice of 2 unwaxed lemons and 400g halved green beans. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in the spring onion greens, 300g frozen peas and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil. Cover and leave for 5 minutes. To serve, divide 150g watercress and the soupy stew between 6 bowls.
Stewed rosy rhubarb with orange ‘cream’ Ready in about 20 minutes, plus cooling Trim the ends from 750g rhubarb then cut into 2.5cm chunks. Put in a large, lidded pan and sprinkle over ½ tsp rosewater, the juice of 2 medium oranges (finely grate the zest first, and set aside) and 4 level tbsp sweetener. Cover and cook over a low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender and juicy. Leave to cool. Meanwhile, beat 250g plain quark with a 175g pot Müllerlight Vanilla yogurt and most of the reserved orange zest. Divide the rhubarb between 6 small bowls and top with a dollop of the orange ‘cream’, sprinkled with the remaining orange zest. J U N E 2 0 1 7 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ 67
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personalised confetti cones, you can now make your entire confetti moment unique. Choose a confetti mix that complements your wedding colours. Whether they match or contrast, you can pick & mix your own unique confetti to create a wow factor impact on your photographs. Whatever the style of your wedding, you can choose from 11 on-trend designs, including Bunting, Cottage Garden, Fairy Lights, Fairytale, Heart, Lace, Photo, Rose Pattern, Travel, Watercolour Flowers and Woodland.You can also
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THEME YOUR DAY
Beauty and the Beast Inspired by the incredible new movie, this Beauty and the Beast shoot is full of ideas for a romantic wedding scheme. Co-ordinated by Hayley Jayne Weddings & Events, this elegant woodland shoot takes its inspiration from Disney’s classic love story, using
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a host of incredible UK wedding suppliers. The gorgeous red blooms are perfect for setting the scene, teamed with plenty of green foliage. And let’s not forget that stunning drip cake! A must-have trend for weddings this year.
VENUE Old Brook Barn, oldbrookbarn.co.uk WEDDING PLANNER Hayley Jayne Weddings & Events, hayleyjayneweddingsandevents.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHER Frankly Iris Photography, facebook.com/franklyiris FLORIST & PROPS Luke & Lottie Floral Design, lukeandlottie.co.uk MAKE-UP ARTIST Elegant Times Beauty, eleganttimesbeauty.co.uk HAIRSTYLIST Hair By Nikki Covering Essex, facebook.com/hairbynikkiessex/ DRESS Ian Stuart, ianstuart-bride.com CAKE Bridie’s Cakes, bridies-cakes.co.uk FURNITURE HIRE Anthology Vintage Hire, anthologyvintagehire.com DRESS HIRE Bridal Reloved Maldon, bridalreloved.co.uk MODEL Sarah Frost J U N E 2 0 1 7 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ 87
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Country glamour Stunning venue, Silchester House in Berkshire, teamed up with Sonning Flowers, Ambience Venue Styling and Laura Anderson Photography to create this beautiful photoshoot with a country glamour theme. From the
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glittering rose gold table cloths to the crystal decanters filled with pretty stems and gold table numbers, this really is a feast for the eyes. A great example of how to give a country house venue a glamorous gloss.
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A rianna Tiaras We’ve been eagerly anticipating the brand new collection from Arianna Tiaras, and we were not disappointed! Stocked all over the UK, these beautiful pieces are now available – from delicate hair pieces and earrings to dreamy necklaces and back beading for your dress, these pretty finds are an absolute must-try for every bride looking for elegant finishing touches for her look. See all the designer accessories now and find your nearest stockist at ariannatiaras.com.
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4 BRILLIANT DIY WEDDING IDEAS
1. TAKE YOUR PHOTO FRAME APART, KEEPING HOLD OF ALL THE PARTS, EXCEPT THE PAPER INSTRUCTIONS.
Crafty brides will love these fun wedding details you can make at home! Words: Alice Rimes-Bowen
CHALKBOARD SIGNS WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• A regular glass fronted photo frame of your choice • Chalkboard paint • Paintbrush or mini roller • Chalk or chalkboard pen
Chalkboard signs are so simple but they look amazing and have so many wedding uses. They can be made into ‘order of the day’ signs, a photobooth sign or simply for writing your names and wedding date on. This would make a lovely keepsake to put up in your home after the wedding, too.
2. PAINT THE CARDBOARD BACKING FROM THE PHOTO FRAME WITH SEVERAL COATS OF CHALKBOARD PAINT. WE DID THREE COATS. 3. WRITE YOUR MESSAGE ON YOUR ‘CHALKBOARD’ AND THEN REASSEMBLE THE FRAME. SIMPLE!
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1. TAKE YOUR CARDBOARD SHAPE AND BEGIN TO PAINT ON THE GLUE. WE USED UHU BECAUSE IT DRIES CLEAR, BUT PVA OR COPYDEX WILL WORK JUST FINE.
TIP: ONLY PUT YOUR GLUE ON ONE SIDE AT A TIME OTHERWISE YOU’LL HAVE NO DRY SIDE TO HOLD ON TO.
2. SPRINKLE THE GLITTER ONTO YOUR GLUEY SURFACE; YOU CAN BE REALLY LIBERAL WITH THE GLITTER TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO GAPS OR BALD SPOTS, THEN LEAVE TO DRY.
GLITTER LETTERS OR NUMBERS
3. REPEAT GLUEING AND GLITTERING UNTIL ALL THE SIDES ARE COVERED.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Cardboard shapes (either letters or numbers) • Strong all-purpose glue • Paintbrush • Glitter colour of your choice • Newspaper for your table (it’s messy!) • Hairspray
If you still haven’t decided how to number your tables or you want to add a bit of personalisation to your wedding theme, then look no further than this fun and super easy glitterific DIY project!
4. ONCE YOUR SHAPE IS COVERED IN GLITTER SHAKE OFF ANY EXCESS THEN LEAVE IT TO DRY OVERNIGHT, THEN REPEAT ON THE OTHER SIDE.
5. THE NEXT DAY GIVE YOUR GLITTER NUMBER OR LETTER A REALLY GOOD SPRAY WITH HAIRSPRAY AS THIS PREVENTS THE GLITTER FROM FALLING OFF AND LEAVING GLITTER EVERYWHERE. YOU’RE DONE!
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1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 180°C / 350°F / GAS MARK 4
2. SIFT FLOUR AND SALT TOGETHER INTO A BOWL.
3. STIR IN THE SUGAR.
5. COOL DOUGH IN THE FRIDGE FOR 30 MINUTES (OR WHILE YOU DO THE WASHING UP!).
4. CUT THE BUTTER INTO SMALL CUBES, AND GENTLY RUB INTO THE FLOUR MIXTURE UNTIL A DOUGH FORMS. (ADD A LITTLE MILK IF TOO DRY).
6. ROLL DOUGH OUT ONTO A FLOURED SURFACE AND THEN CUT OUT BISCUITS USING YOUR CHOSEN COOKIE CUTTER.
7. PLACE BISCUITS ONTO A GREASED, NON-STICK BAKING TRAY AND BAKE ON THE MIDDLE SHELF OF YOUR OVEN FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES. THE BISCUITS SHOULD BE A PALE BUTTERY COLOUR.
SHORTBREAD BISCUITS
8. REMOVE FROM THE OVEN AND SPRINKLE WITH CASTER SUGAR WHILE STILL WARM, THEN TRANSFER TO A COOLING RACK.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
9. IF KEPT IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER THE BISCUITS WILL STAY FRESH FOR FOUR WEEKS, ALTERNATIVELY THEY CAN BE FROZEN FOR UP TO FOUR MONTHS.
• 175g of plain flour • 50g of caster sugar • 110g of soft butter • A pinch of salt • Caster sugar for dusting • Cookie cutter of your choice
Move over sweetie tables; dessert bars and cake ‘stations’ are going to be huge for weddings this year.You can use them in place of favours or to serve alongside the wedding cake as part of the evening buffet.
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1. FOLD YOUR PIECE OF PAPER IN HALF AND USE THE HANDLE OF YOUR SCISSORS TO GET A NICE CREASE.
2. ONCE THE PAPER IS FOLDED, MEASURE AND FIND THE MIDDLE OF THE PAPER.
PAPER BUNTING
3. CUT YOUR PAPER SHEET IN HALF ALONG THE MIDDLE LINE, GIVING YOU TWO SQUARES.
Bunting is a beautiful decoration that is showing no signs of going anywhere fast; probably because it’s a low-cost and simple way to add colour and texture to any room. This paper bunting project can be hung from the ceiling, made into chair backs or to spell out your names.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Coloured or patterned paper • String or twine • Scissors or a paper guillotine • Ruler • Pen
8. GLUE THE STRING IN PLACE, AND THEN PUT ANOTHER SMALL AMOUNT OF GLUE AT THE BOTTOM POINT OF YOUR TRIANGLE FLAGS TO CLOSE THEM UP.
6. NOW TAKE YOUR STRING OR RIBBON AND LAY IT OUT FLAT. MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE ENOUGH STRING EITHER END SO YOU CAN HANG YOUR BUNTING.
9. REPEAT FOR ALL THE TRIANGLES, LEAVING A SMALL GAP OF STRING BETWEEN EACH ONE SO IT HANGS NICELY. DECORATE HOWEVER YOU LIKE, EASY!
7. OPEN YOUR TRIANGLE FLAGS UP AND PUT THE STRING IN THE MIDDLE, TIGHT UP AGAINST THE CREASE OF THE PAPER.
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4. USING YOUR RULER AGAIN, FIND THE MIDDLE OF ONE OF THE SQUARES ON THE OPEN END, AND MAKE A MARK. THIS WILL BE THE POINT OF YOUR BUNTING.
5. CONTINUE THIS PROCESS UNTIL YOU HAVE AS MANY TRIANGLE ‘FLAGS’ AS YOU’D LIKE TO USE FOR YOUR BUNTING.
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BEAUTIFUL COLOUR COMBINATIONS
JESK A & M A RK A stunning outdoor wedding filled with colour. Bride Jeska tells her story... How did Mark propose?
“Mark and I originally met as teenagers working at our local superstore whilst studying. Our paths crossed again on a dating website. It was all a bit of fun setting my profile up, never in a million years did I think I would meet my husband! Mark proposed on New Year’s Eve 2014/15 under the stars on the beach behind our house whist watching the surrounding fireworks.” 98 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ J U N E 2 0 1 7
What dress did you wear?
“I knew from the start that I wanted something very unique, understated and not too fussy. Working with amazing, beautiful dresses/fabric on a daily basis (I own The Bridal Boutique of Jules) made my decision to choose a wedding dress really hard.
So I decided to design and make my own dress with the help, love and support of two very dear friends of mine from The School of Stitch in Ashford, Kent.”
all of my mum’s favourite flowers in, and I picked flowers from my mum’s cottage garden where I grew up and had them in my hair. I wore my stunning lace Rachel Simpson shoes along with “I simply accessorised with my very special rose gold flowers. I had a gigantic pink ruby and diamond colourful bouquet with earrings, that Mark left on
And the accessories?
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THE DETAILS Date: 9th May 2016 Venue: Bluebell woodland Photographer: Oleg Samonovos olegsamonovosphotography.com Jeska’s dress: Bespoke Mark’s attire: The Bridal Boutique of Jules Bridesmaids’ dresses: The Bridal Boutique of Jules Flowergirls’ dresses: Joules Pageboy outfit: M&S Shoes: Rachel Simpson
my pillow for me the night before our wedding.”
What did Mark wear?
“We wanted a look that was colourful, yet traditional with a touch of quirkiness. He wore a bespoke threepiece suit from The Bridal Boutique of Jules.”
Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?
“I had seven bridesmaids. We had four adults wearing The Bridal Boutique of Jules multiway dresses, three flowergirls wearing Joules floral dresses and my
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pageboy, our son Fred, wore a little M&S suit and accessories from The Bridal Boutique of Jules.”
What was your theme?
“Having lost my mum several years ago, I desperately wanted her to be a big part of our
day. As a little girl mum would always take me to a particular woodland and sit me amongst the bluebells/primroses and take photos of me. It was our perfect venue! In terms of colours, all things bright and beautiful, with rose gold hues.”
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A BEAUTIFUL SOMERSET WEDDING
L AUR A & JOEL A traditional wedding that’s oh-so sophisticated! Bride Laura shares her story... How did Joel propose?
“I was filming a TV show in Ibiza and Joel came out for my two days off. We got the ferry to Formentera, hired a car and I had booked a lovely hotel for the night. After an amazing evening, we got back to the hotel and I got into my PJs and brushed my teeth. As I came out of the bathroom, I saw Joel lying on the bed with the ring! He then leapt up, dropped 102 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ J U N E 2 0 1 7
to one knee and asked me to marry him. It was the best surprise ever; I’ve never laughed and cried so much at once.”
What dress did you wear? “It took me a while to find my perfect dress and it turned out to be something completely
different to what I had expected. I chose a strapless Phil Collins Bridal dress from Emma Elizabeth. I also wore a bolero to add lace.”
And the accessories? “I kept my jewellery simple, wearing my sister’s hair slide
and bracelet and my grandmother’s sapphire and diamond ring I had inherited. Joel gave me a beautiful necklace that matched my engagement ring and wedding band.”
What did Joel wear?
“Joel wore a beautiful
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THE DETAILS Date: 18th September 2016 Venue: St Audries Park, Somerset Photographer: Ben Simmonds
Laura’s dress: Phil Collins Bridal Joel’s attire: Burtons Bridesmaids’ dresses: ASOS
blue three-piece wool suit from Burtons that we chose together. We matched it with a pink tie and pocket square.”
who were a mixture of our sisters and best friends. The girls wore deep blue ASOS cowl neck dresses that suited them all, even Joel’s sister who was 6 months pregnant. They also had Jenny Packham shoes, “We had five bridesmaids which I loved.”
Who were your bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear?
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What was your theme?
“We didn’t have a theme as such, and wanted to keep the decorating simple and focused on a white, blue and pink colour theme. My mum handmade marmalade as the favours, which were delicious!”
What’s your top tip?
“Research! You’ll find yourself coming back to things again and again, which is a great indicator that it’s what you want. You’ll start to throw money at certain things towards the end, so keep a little extra back.”
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A CLASSIC GREY AND IVORY WEDDING THEME
STACEY & SI MON It took this bride a long time to find her dream dress, but it’s a beauty! Stacey reveals all... How did Simon propose?
“In 2014 we went on holiday to our favourite Greek island, Kos. Whilst sunbathing on the beach, Simon suggested that we swim over to Kastri island (a short distance from the shore). Once we had got there, Simon got down on one knee in front of St Nicolas church and ask me to marry him!”
What dress did you wear? “I tried on 30+ wedding
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dresses and finally fell in love with the stunning Robyn dress by Ronald Joyce. I found this dress when Gracie Bleu Bridal phoned to tell me that the ‘perfect’ dress I’d previously described had been delivered to the store and they were exactly right – it was my dream
dress! The whole team at Gracie Bleu were fantastic from my first appointment to my final fitting.”
And the accessories?
“I wore white gold and pearl droplet earrings from Ernest Jones – a present from my parents, and a pearl bracelet my mum
had made using pearls she had worn on her wedding day. My hair clip was lace and pearls and was purchased at Gracie Bleu.”
What did Simon wear?
“Simon purchased his grey three-piece wedding suit from Skopes, an East Midlands designer outlet.
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THE DETAILS Date: 17th March 2016 Venue: Shottle Hall, Derbyshire Photographer: Matt Lowe from Field Photographic
Stacey’s dress: Ronald Joyce Simon’s attire: Skopes Bridesmaids’ dresses: Dessy Accessories: Ernest Jones & Gracie Bleu Bridal
Simon wore a Paisley patterned ivory silk tie and the others wore the same pattern in a dark grey to match my bridesmaids.”
marrying the man of my dreams! My eyes filled with tears of happiness as our wedding music played and my smile was unbreakable!”
How did you feel when Who were your you saw him up the aisle? bridesmaids and what dresses did they wear? “I felt like the luckiest woman alive finally
“I had two bridesmaids:
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my younger sister, Carly and my best friend, Amy. They wore a full-length Dessy dress in a dark grey with pearl accessories. I had two flowergirls and they wore a privately made ivory dress similar to mine with a grey belt to match the bridesmaids.”
What’s your saving tip?
“Make a budget and stick to it! A lot of people try to get involved with your wedding planning but you must remember, it’s yours and your partner’s special day so do what makes you happy. You can’t please everyone!”
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REAL-LIFE PROPOSALS! We caught up with some of our newest readers to hear their beautiful proposal stories... Words: Izzy Hicks
NICOLE & CONNOR “At my 21st birthday barbecue, we had 100 of our friends and family all celebrating with me. I was six months pregnant at the time, and my best friend had taken me to the bathroom to sort my hair and apply some lipgloss before everyone sang happy birthday to me. I was
honestly oblivious to all of the fuss at the time! The song finished, I blew out my candles and then Connor announced he had a gift for me to open. It was a fairly large box, so I was baffled! Inside the box was another box, and another, and another, until I got to the final
one to reveal the most beautiful engagement ring! I looked up and the love of my life was on one knee in front of everyone asking me to be his wife! I watch the video over and over and still get tearful every time – we’re now expecting baby number two before planning our big day!”
Do you have a lovely proposal story to share? Drop us a line!
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Eniko & Jonathan “We went to Paris for a long weekend in November 2013. We were walking towards Notre Dame where there was a beautiful park with long trees and benches, when he stopped
and looked at me, tears in his eyes and said ‘Would you like to marry me, darling?’. I was surprised, happy and very emotional. Of course I said yes.”
JESS & TOM “It was the day before my 30th birthday. Tom woke me up saying he was going to cook me whatever breakfast I wanted and that I had to wait upstairs while he was cooking. This was unusual, but I thought it was deserved as it was my birthday weekend! Tom came upstairs and asked me to close my eyes, then guided me downstairs into the living room. He then
asked me to open my eyes, and in front of me was a beautiful brand new surfboard! On it Tom had written ‘Happy 30th Birthday Jess. P.S…’ Then he turned the surfboard around and it said ‘Will you marry me?’ Tom then held out the ring and a bottle of champagne! That night we celebrated my 30th and our engagement with all of our friends.”
Janay & Shaun
EMMA & ADAM Adam got me a Sprocker Spaniel puppy called Louie for my birthday in August 2015. In December we took him away for his first ever holiday to a little cottage in a village called Copley near Barnard Castle, and on our first day we took him out for a walk to Balderhead Reservoir as he loves water. He had always loved to paddle but had never swam properly before.
On this particular day he decided to start swimming! I was busy throwing the ball in for him to swim after, when Adam said to me, ‘Do you want to throw this in for him?’. I turned around and there was the ring! Obviously I cried and told him I didn’t want to throw it in the reservoir! This was such a brilliant proposal as it was so spur of the moment. Just perfect!”
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“Shaun always told me that he would give me a sapphire one day because of how much I love Princess Diana’s engagement ring, and low and behold, at my 21st birthday party, I blew out the candles on my cake and turned round to see him down on one knee with
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HEATHER & ANTHONY “We had saved for months for a three-week trip to Australia, where we took a campervan along the East coast to Cairns. On our trip we stopped at the most amazing campsite with kangaroos hopping around, and sea view from the campervan. We were taking a walk on the beach when we sat down to take in the sea air, and Anthony handed me a book which he said was a little something for Valentine’s Day. It was filled
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Kate & Ben “It was my 26th birthday and the first day in our new home. Ben had organised a taxi to pick me up and take me to have a massage and facial in Leamington Spa. When I arrived home later, Ben took me out for lunch. Afterwards, we walked down to the amazing Warwick Castle to have a stroll around. When
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CHARLENE & DAN “I had just finished a set of long shifts and I was looking forward to some time off celebrating my 30th birthday. I knew that Dan had something planned for the following day but I had no idea what! Throughout the day I noticed a couple of envelopes dotted around our house, I didn’t really think too much of them until Dan gave me the first envelope to open, and inside were our passports and details for parking at Heathrow! The next day we made our way to the airport, where I was given my second envelope, which revealed our flight details to Tromso, Norway! I had never been to Norway before and couldn’t contain
my excitement. When we arrived in Tromso, Dan gave me my final envelope to open and inside was details for Chasing the Northern Lights tour for that evening! Wrapped from head to toe in warm layers, we went to view the Northern Lights that night, and it was absolutely breathtaking. At the final stop of the tour, Dan and I had our photo taken under the Aurora, and as I was about to walk away, Dan got down on one knee and pledged his life to me – I was so full of emotion and shock, and of course I said yes! It was the most magical moment of my life, and to top it off, we saw a shooting star, too!”
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The heartfelt one ‘Love’ by Roy Croft
I love you Not only for what you are, But for what I am When I am with you. I love you, Not only for what You have made of yourself, But for what You are making of me.
And for drawing out Into the light All the beautiful belongings That no one else had looked Quite far enough to find I love you because you Are helping me to make Of the lumber of my life Not a tavern But a temple. Out of the works Of my every day Not a reproach But a song.
Readings to suit your day From tearjerkers to poems that’ll have your guests in stitches, find your perfect reading here
I love you Because you have done More than any creed Could have done To make me good. And more than any fate Could have done To make me happy.
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I love you For the part of me That you bring out; I love you For putting your hand Into my heaped-up heart And passing over All the foolish, weak things That you can’t help Dimly seeing there,
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The scientific one Albert Einstein on Relativity Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love. How on earth can you explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love? Put your hand on a stove for a minute and it seems like an hour. Sit with that special girl for an hour and it seems like a minute. That’s relativity.
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The creative one ‘Have You Got a Biro I Can Borrow?’ by Clive James Have you got a biro I can borrow? I’d like to write your name On the palm of my hand, on the walls of the hall The roof of the house, right across the land So when the sun comes up tomorrow It’ll look to this side of the hard-bitten planet Like a big yellow button with your name written on it Have you got a biro I can borrow? I’d like to write some lines In praise of your knee, and the back of your neck And the double-decker bus that brings you to me So when the sun comes up tomorrow It’ll shine on a world made richer by a sonnet And a half-dozen epics as long as the Aeneid Oh give me a pen and some paper Give me a chisel or a camera A piano and a box of rubber bands I need room for choreography And a darkroom for photography Tie the brush into my hands Have you got a biro I can borrow? I’d like to write your name From the belt of Orion to the share of the Plough The snout of the Bear to the belly of the Lion So when the sun goes down tomorrow There’ll never be a minute Not a moment of the night that hasn’t got you in it
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