LOVEOURWEDDINGMAG.COM
ISSUE 59
• MARCH/APRIL 2022
STEP INTO SPRING! WE’VE CHERRY PICKED THE HOTTEST DRESSES AROUND
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A GUIDE TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE What happens after ‘I do’
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Contact us EDITOR Jade Pepperell
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jade@meanttobemedia.com ART DIRECTOR Andy Allen andy@meanttobemedia.com
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FIND YOUR DREAM DRESS Take a look at these luscious gowns to glide down the aisle in
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SPRING IS HERE! Pastel hues, Easter egg details and so much more to incorporate Springtime into your decor
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SALES MANAGER Martha Cooke martha@meanttobemedia.com
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SPRING BITES Slimming World offer three dreamy seasonal recipes
ONE BRIDE, THREE DRESSES! With a famous bridal designer
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her mum, Claudia was always going to have an outstanding wedding wardrobe
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VENUE IDEAS Who will host your day?
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LUXURY HONEYMOONS Beachcomber reveal their hottest properties
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LOVE THE COLLECTION: BELOVED BY CASABLANCA
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FIND YOUR STOCKIST: ELYSEE BRIDAL
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CURVY COUTURE A stunning selection of gowns for fuller figures
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QUEEN OF HEARTS A cool, dark photoshoot
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EDITOR’S LETTER
pring is finally here and that means two things – warmer weather, and a brand new wedding season (double yay!). I love this time of year; with all its pastel colours and fresh flowers blooming. You can take so much inspiration from this season and incorporate it into your day. This issue we’ve got some great ideas for exactly that with our Springtime decor ideas (page 64), plus a breathtaking wedding from a beautiful bride with a bridalfamous mum who designed her THREE dresses (page 72), and absolutely loads of gorgeous gowns to swoon over (from page 17). Now that weddings are back in full flow (thank goodness!) I am on the hunt for some beautiful days to feature in our magazine! JADE PEPPERELL Drop me a line at Editor jade@meanttobemedia.com with yours!
2. If you want stylish dresses for your girls, look no further than Dessy, and their HUGE colour palette
3. Get the Easter vibe going with this
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to your cake or candy buffet, or for photo opportunities, £8.99
5. The perfect sized clutch for your bridal essentials from Accessorize, £22
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Tick all your boxes with this hotlist of luscious wedding gowns
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www.belovedbycasablanca.com ALANNA
www.enzoani.com ORINA
www.casablancabridal.com MINA
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www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk JADA
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www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk TALIA
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www.morilee.com STYLE 5957-0037 www.enzoani.com ROZA
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www.specialday-ireland.com STYLE E21986 www.martinthornburg.com STYLE 221158
www.morilee.com STYLE 6968-0072
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www.romanticaofdevon.co.uk STYLE PB163
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MARGO WE ADORE THE CHEVRON PATTERN IN THIS LACY DESIGN, COMPLETE WITH CUTE SPAGHETTI STRAPS
MCKINLEY OFF-THE-SHOULDER IS A TOP TREND IN 2022, AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF THEM IN THIS NEW COLLECTION! MCKINLEY IS A FINE EXAMPLE
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ALANNA AS IF LIFTED STRAIGHT FROM A FAIRYTALE, THIS WOW-FACTOR DRESS IS OUR ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE!
EMERIE SUBTLY SEXY, THIS OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS OFFERS A UNIQUE SEPARATED ILLUSION BODICE
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STYLE C571 COMPLETE WITH A STUNNING SWEETHEART NECKLINE, THIS DRESS WILL MAKE YOUR PARTNER’S JAW DROP!
KALLIE OPT FOR A MORE TRADITIONAL, SOPHISTICATED STYLE WITH THIS PRETTY FROCK WITH LONG LACE SLEEVES
BLAKELYN STYLE C568 TURN HEADS FOR WE LOVE THE ALL THE RIGHT SIMPLICITY OF THIS REASONS IN DESIGN, AND ITS BLAKELYN! A SUPERCUTE OFF-THELOW V-NECKLINE SHOULDER STRAPS AND TULLE OVERLAY MAKE THIS GOWN A REAL SHOWSTOPPER
STYLE C573 GLIDE DOWN THE AISLE WITH THIS FRILL LAYERED MERMAID SKIRT
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LANEY WE CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THE COOL DETACHED SLEEVES WITH THIS DRESS. GLIDE DOWN THE AISLE LIKE THE GODDESS YOU ARE!
RAQUEL THIS FIT AND STYLE C564 FLARE DESIGN WILL SOPHISTICATED, ENHANCE YOUR CLASSIC DESIGN CURVES AND MAKE THAT WILL NEVER YOU FEEL LIKE A DATE IN YOUR MILLION DOLLARS PHOTOS
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1. Goldie’s Bridal York 2. Grace & Gown Cheshire 3. Joana Bridal Boutique North Yorkshire 4. Little London Brides Hampshire 5. Milimili Bridal Essex 6. New Beginnings Bridal Milton Keynes 7. Along Came Eve Cheshire 8. Ann Louise Bridal Greater London 9. Ava Rose Hamilton Lancashire & West Yorkshire 10. Brittany Ann Bridal Lancashire 11. Champagne & Charlotte Bridal Devon
14. The Bridal House Of Cornwall Cornwall 15. The Bridal Rooms Staffordshire 16. The Wedding Dress Company Northumberland
12. Dream Wedding Dress Nottinghamshire
17. The Wedding Dress Shop London
13. TDR Bridal Birmingham West Midlands
18. The White Collection North Somerset
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EMMIE PRINCESS PERFECTION! WE ADORE THIS STUNNING A-LINE GOWN
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ROMANTIC Romantica have outdone themselves with this incredible new collection... How does a girl choose just one?!
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REMY OFF-THE-SHOULDER IS BANG ON TREND RIGHT NOW, AND THIS SOPHISTICATED STYLE SHOWS YOU WHY
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JADA STYLE C571 OUR ABSOLUTE COMPLETEIN WITH FAVOURITE THE A STUNNING NEW COLLECTION ISSWEETHEART JADA. FIGURE NECKLINE, THIS FLATTERING WITH WILL MAKE ADRESS GORGEOUS YOUR PARTNER’S LACE TRIM ON THE JAW DROP! NECKLINE AND WAIST. DIVINE!
STYLE C568 WE LOVE THE SIMPLICITY OF THIS DESIGN, AND ITS CUTE OFF-THESHOULDER STRAPS
STYLE C573 GLIDE DOWN THE AISLE WITH THIS FRILL LAYERED MERMAID SKIRT
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LIVIA WE’RE GETTING GATSBY VIBES WITH THIS DRESS! JUST LOOK AT THE DELICATE BEADWORK ON THE CAPE
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LEXI BREAK TRADITION AND OPT FOR A SUPER-COOL JUMPSUIT! PRACTICAL AND OH-SO PRETTY
STYLE C564 SOPHISTICATED, CLASSIC DESIGN THAT WILL NEVER DATE IN YOUR PHOTOS
BEATRIX SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE, THIS FIGURE-HUGGING GOWN HAS JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SPARKLE FOR ADDED GLAMOUR M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 2 2 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ 41
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C H O O S I N G YO U R WEDDING DRESS Award-winning Birmingham-based bridal boutique, TDR Bridal, offer their brilliant dress shopping advice...
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inding your wedding dress should be one of the most enjoyable, happy, and memorable shopping trips you will ever experience. For some though, it can become quite stressful and not enjoyable at all. Here are our top tips to help avoid stress and ensure that you not only find your dream dress, but have an amazing experience, too. DECIDE RIGHT AT THE VERY BEGINNING WHO YOU WANT TO TAKE WITH YOU This is so important, ask yourself, do you trust them to be honest with you but kind and sensitive too, towards your feelings? It’s lovely to have advice from family or friends but if you have the slightest doubt that the people you choose to share this occasion with, will not listen to YOU and what YOU want or won’t take your feelings into consideration when being brutally honest (in their opinion), then they are not the people you should choose to share your buying experience with. It is hard to please everybody because we all have different ideas and personal choices and buying a wedding dress is a totally unique experience because of the emotion attached to it.
CHOOSE THE SHOPS TO VISIT CAREFULLY, IN A PLANNED AND CONSTRUCTIVE WAY Ok so here’s the thing... every bridal shop has a radius of exclusivity on each dress label they carry. Depending on the label, it can be as little as a five-mile radius up to a 25-mile range on more exclusive brands. So, based on that, it is much better to choose to visit shops within a five-mile radius of each other. That way, you get to see lots of different designers, labels and brands and styles.
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CHECK OUT EACH BRIDAL SHOP’S REVIEWS Reviews are absolutely necessary for the bridal industry, and every shop you visit must have reviews somewhere on the internet. If you have planned to visit a bridal shop that has no reviews anywhere on the web, then you must ask yourself, why? Do not be fooled by glossy websites and lots of google listings if there are no genuine reviews online to back that up. Honesty and transparency are absolutely
ARE THE BRIDAL SHOPS YOU ARE CHOOSING IN ANY ASSOCIATION OR AFFILIATION? There is only one association in the bridal industry that is worth its salt, and that is the Retail Bridalwear Association or RBA. This is the only association that inspects its members’ stores and accounts, has a strict code of conduct, checks out the shop’s suppliers and credit status, plus has the added bonus of the Brides Protection Scheme. It’s the same as buying your honeymoon from an ATOL or ABTA registered travel agent. Don’t get hoodwinked by other ‘Associations’. VISIT NO MORE THAN THREE BRIDAL SHOPS An excellent bridal shop should have at least 150 different styles in store (we have around 300), so if you visit three good shops, then you have had access to at least 450 and potentially
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SHOPS AND THEIR OPENING HOURS Will the locations work for you later on, once you have ordered your dress? Is it easily accessible for fittings? Is there a car park? What days are they open, do they offer a late-night appointment? You need to know all this information before you go into a bridal shop. If the location and opening hours are not going to work for you, then there is no point visiting. Find shops that are convenient for you and your lifestyle. DON’T BE FRIGHTENED TO MAKE YOUR DECISION Most brides instinctively know when they have found ‘the one’. You just know it’s right. However, if you are indecisive and worried about 1000s of different styles. Be careful, committing to buying, you really you don’t want to become ‘dressed shouldn’t be. Statistics show that out’ or desensitised by visiting too only over 70% of all brides find their many shops and becoming utterly dress in the first bridal shop they confused and probably a bit deflated. visit. We have so many brides who LOVE LOVE LOVE the dress, then CHECK THE LOCATION OF YOUR say, oh but I can’t buy just in case I see
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something else. The fact is you will always see something else, of course, you will, but there has to come to a point where you say ‘you know what, I’m sticking with this one’. There are millions out there, and you could just keep on looking... forever!
ultimately stressed. So many brides are amazed when they see their dress at the first shop they visit, but why? For instance, if you are going to Jimmy Choo London to buy a pair of shoes, why would you be surprised to find them at Jimmy Choo? Have a clear understanding of your budget and discuss this if you need to with each shop before you book to visit them.
KNOW YOUR FINANCES If you are going dress shopping, be prepared to buy. Don’t treat wedding dress shopping as just a happy day out because that mindset will not help AFTER SERVICE you to find ‘the one’ you will only Again, this is about doing your become confused, disheartened and homework on each shop you plan to
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visit. Do they offer free storage? Do they have an “in-house” alteration service? Will they steam, prep and pack your dress for you? Do they offer a delivery service? These are all essential things you need to know. ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY! Above all remember this is a once in a lifetime experience that should be the most enjoyable, happy experience you could ever imagine, with a good splash of luxury and top-quality service thrown in for good measure. Enjoy and cherish every second.
Congratulations, You’re Engaged! Our main goal is not only to find you your dream dress, but to support you through every single step of this wonderful journey from Miss to Mrs!
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We have a private Facebook group with over 1.5K members for TDR Brides ONLY! Where we chat most days about all things weddings
Open 7 days a week and 3 late evenings, onsite parking, child friendly, dress storage service, dry cleaning and boxing service ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We have an AMAZING team of girls who are the most kind hearted, passionate, loving individuals you could ever meet! Trust us... once you meet them you’ll be friends for life! We have over 400 gorgeous gowns in store, ranging from £625-£4500 in sizes from an 8-32 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We have over 15 years experience and have won numerous awards, including Best Bridal Retailer ENGLAND several times
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We have 3 amazing onsite seamstresses who work to make sure you dress is nothing less than perfection for your wedding day ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lastly... we absolutely love what we do. We love supporting our brides. We love cherishing these special moments with you. We love the buzz at TDR (it’s one you simply can’t describe, you just have to experience it!) and we love our brides ⠀⠀
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15. Be Envy Bridal Doncaster
16. Bridal Emporium Leeds
17. Carolines Occasions Sandbach
18. Your Wedding Shop Birmingham
19. Bridal Designs Blackheath
20. Graceful Brides Tamworth
21. The Bridal Gallery Brinklow
22. Dreams Norwich
23. Jc Brides Portsmouth
24. The Bridal Boutique Bristol
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26. The Bridal Sweet St Blazey
27. The Bridal Suite Fareham
28. Confetti & Curves Barton Le Clay
29. Cameo Brides Drayton
30. Ring O Roses Dartford
31. Alta Costura Maidstone
32. Isla Loux Huddersfield
33. Soar Valley Brides Sileby
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35. Beas Bridal Studio Southam Warcs
36. Tamsins Bridal Boutique Kiddeminster
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Spring Bakes Embrace the new season with Springtime dishes that are guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds...
Leg of lamb with roasted roots Ready in 1½ hours, plus resting INGREDIENTS 1kg leg of lamb, all visible fat removed 4 large garlic cloves, sliced 12 rosemary sprigs, plus 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary For the roasted roots: 3 parsnips, cut into batons 1 celeriac, peeled and cut into batons 3 large carrots, cut into batons Low-calorie cooking spray For the mint sauce: A large pack fresh mint, leaves picked 2-3 tbsp wine vinegar (white or red) 1-2 level tsp sweetener granules.
Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/ gas 5. Put the lamb in a large non-stick roasting tin. Pierce all over with a short, sharp knife and push in the garlic and half of the rosemary sprigs. Season lightly and roast until cooked to your liking (about 1 hour 15 minutes for medium or 1½ hours for well done). Cover with foil and rest for 10-15 minutes. Once the lamb is in the oven, put all the root veg into a saucepan of boiling water over a high heat and cook for 10 minutes. Drain well and tip them into another large non-stick roasting tin. Season lightly, sprinkle over the chopped rosemary and
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spray with low-calorie cooking spray. Toss well and roast for about 30 minutes, timing it so that the veg will be ready at the same time as the rested lamb if you can. Meanwhile, finely chop the mint and put it in a bowl with the vinegar and enough boiling water to get a consistency that you like. Mix well and leave to cool, then add the sweetener and salt to taste. Put the lamb on a platter or board and garnish with the remaining rosemary sprigs. Peel off and discard the cooked rosemary then carve and serve hot with the roasted roots and mint sauce. Tip: If you don’t want to make your own mint sauce, the no-added-sugar variety available in supermarkets.
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Asparagus frittata
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Ready in 35 minutes INGREDIENTS Low-calorie cooking spray 600g asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed 75g frozen peas 8 medium eggs ½ small pack fresh basil, shredded 2 roasted red peppers in brine from a jar, drained and chopped 8 cherry tomatoes, halved A large pinch of dried chilli flakes 100g fat-free natural cottage cheese Salad, to serve
METHOD Preheat the oven to 200˚C/fan 180˚C/gas 6 and spray a deep 30cm x 20cm nonstick roasting tin with low-calorie cooking spray. Put the asparagus and peas in a large saucepan of boiling water over a high heat and cook for 3 minutes. Drain well, plunge into cold water and drain again. Pat dry with kitchen paper and set aside. Beat the eggs and season lightly. Add
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most of the basil to the eggs along with most of the peas. Pour the eggs evenly into the roasting tin, then scatter over the asparagus, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, chilli flakes and remaining peas. Season the cottage cheese with freshly ground black pepper. Drop dollops of the mixture randomly into the egg and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and set. Scatter over the remaining basil and serve hot or cold with the salad.
Bread and butter pudding
SERVES
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Ready in 45 minutes, plus cooling and standing INGREDIENTS 250ml skimmed milk 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed ½ tsp ground cinnamon Low-calorie cooking spray 8 slices of white bread (from a small 400g loaf), crusts removed 25g low-fat spread 4 level tbsp reduced-sugar marmalade 3 large eggs 2 level tbsp sweetener Finely grated zest of 1 orange Plain quark or fat-free natural fromage frais, to serve
METHOD Put the milk, cardamom pods and cinnamon into a saucepan over a low heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, leave to cool for 20 minutes and strain into a jug, discarding the cardamom pods. Meanwhile, spray a large ovenproof dish with low-calorie cooking spray. Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with the spread and marmalade. Cut each slice into 4 triangles and arrange them all marmalade-side up in the prepared dish, overlapping to fit everything in.
Whisk together the cooled milk, eggs, sweetener and orange zest and pour the mixture over the bread to cover. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up all the liquid. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/ gas 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes and serve hot with the quark or fromage frais.
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www.tkmaxx.com Tea cup tealight, £7.99
www.elyseebridal.com Ines bridal dress, £POA
www.gingerray.co.uk Pastel streamer, £8.99
www.joannetruby.co.uk Real flower headband, £POA
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www.direct.asda.com Pastel cutlery, £13 www.tkmaxx.com Pastel popcorn, £3.49
www.accessorize.com Suedette bag, £22
www.dessy.com Pretty mint dress, £POA
www.beaverbrooks.com Aquamarine earrings, £350
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www.oliverbonas.com Beaded charm bracelet, £18
www.gingerray.co.uk Foiled pastel fan decor, £9.99
www.lights4fun.co.uk Easter egg wreath, £24.99
www.talkingtables.co.uk pastel balloon arch, £15
www.homesense.com Bird cup and saucer, £15
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www.oliverbonas.com Floral Ava earrings, £15 www.homesense.com Mint photo frame, £7.99
www.habitat.co.uk Pastel twisted candles, £6
www.lights4fun.co.uk Pastel berry lights, £11.99
www.talkingtables.co.uk Pastel flag bunting, £POA
www.rachelsimpsonshoes.co.uk Minnie May shoes, £POA
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ho says that weddings need to be an all-white occasion? This dark themed wedding with gothic details and colour scheme is a beautiful alternative to tradition. With a nod to
Alice in Wonderland, too, this shoot shows how black, red and white can work together to make the most eye-catching reception. Hosted by the glorious Standon Hill, this shoot proves weddings don’t have to be a ‘one size fits all’ affair.
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Contributors Hair & Make-up Elaynes Faces Photography Amanda Balmain Dresses Roberta’s Bridal Leather Jacket Niamh Designs Venue Standon Hill, Staffordshire Venue Dresser Vintage Venue Styling Jewellery CrzyBest Florist Buttercups & Daisies With Love Models Molly Ellen & Bethany Unwin Cake Liesie’s Bakery
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A B E A U T I F U L W E D D I N G I N S I C I LY
Claudia & Dean When your mum is a renowned bridal dress designer, you don’t have one dress, you have three! Claudia shares all... How did Dean propose? It was Dean’s birthday and I had planned a surprise trip to Las Vegas for him. Partly because my parents were in town and my dad wanted to check Vegas off his bucket list, and partly because Vegas is always a good idea! Anyway, we all arrived in Vegas for Dean’s big surprise and I had also arranged for our closest friends from LA to join us to celebrate Dean’s birthday. Little did I know, Dean had a little surprise of his own and got down on one knee on a gondola in Vegas’ version of San Marco’s square! We got engaged in fake Italy and married in real Italy! What dress did you wear and where did you buy it? So unlike most brides, I had a slight advantage. My mother happens to be Veni Infantino; Head designer at Ronald Joyce and Veni Infantino. Ever since I was a little girl, I had always played dress up and tried on a million different gowns, so when it came to picking out my gown I was pretty decisive on what I wanted. The night of my engagement, once we had finished our celebrations and gone to sleep, my mum went up to her hotel room and designed the dress of my dreams. I woke up in the morning and over a glass of champagne she showed me the design and I was IN LOVE. I didn’t make a single change. It
was perfect! She knows me so well and managed to capture everything I had envisioned. I wanted an all lace, vintage looking gown with no beading, a keyhole back, long bell sleeves and a statement train and it was exactly that. Then dress number two, I actually picked something out of the Ronald Joyce existing collection. It was a crepe, long sleeve gown, with stunning detailing on the sleeves, a plunging neckline and a breathtaking back with a detachable train! Sexy but simple! The final gown was all about the party. I wanted something I could easily move in and therefore we eliminated the train and long sleeves and my mum got her way with a little bit of sparkle! It also had a daring slit up the front, which I loved. And the accessories? My dresses were all statement pieces, so I wanted to keep it simple with the accessories. I had bought a beautiful pair of Zimmerman white scallop shoes before I had seen my dress in person, but when I tried them on with my dress, they didn’t look quite right and honestly were not that comfortable. I searched the internet for a pointed toe bridal shoe with a block heel and ended up finding a pair on ASOS for $60! Bargain and they were so comfortable!
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For the jewellery, I wore the Missoma (my favourite jewellery brand) Baroque Pearl Ovate Earrings, with no necklace and my grandma’s vintage sapphire gold ring, along with my wedding rings of course. What did the groom wear? Dean wore a slick Canali black tux. Everyone at the wedding was asked to wear a tuxedo, and honestly, it was the best decision ever. The guests all look incredible and the photos just look so chic! How did you feel when you saw him up the aisle? Honestly, the happiest moment of my life. I’ve never felt so much love in one room. Of course there were nerves and a whole lot of emotion, but I remember just feeling so excited about the journey I was about to embark upon. Seeing Dean’s reaction to my dress and a tear in his eye will remain with me as one of the best memories I have to date. Who were your bridesmaids and where were their dresses from? I chose my two best friends from school, my two best friends from University, my goddaughter and the first friend I made when I moved to America as my bridesmaids. Each one of them had played a huge role in my life and I wanted to commemorate that by having them stand by my side on the biggest day of my life. M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 2 2 ♥ L OV E O U R W E D D I N G ♥ 75
VENDORS WEDDING PLANNER Liz Gaan @lizbouquetsandbows www.bouquetsandbows.com PHOTOGRAPHER @danieletorella_photography www.danieletorella.com VIDEOGRAPHER @lambertopizzutellifilms www.lambertopizzutelli.com FLORIST Petali e Capricci @petaliecapricciweddings www.petaliecapricci.it/en/
VENUES Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo www.belmond.com/hotels/europe/ italy/taormina/belmond-grand-hoteltimeo/ Villa Mon Repos www.hotelmonrepostaormina.com/ en/index Church - Chiesa di San Giuseppe Taormina DRESSES Wedding Dresses / Mother of the Bride/ Bridesmaids Dresses Ronald Joyce www.ronaldjoyce.com Veni Infantino www.veni-infantino.com/collection/ veni-infantino
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HAIR & MAKEUP Bride Hair - Sue Sexton @headlineshertford www.headlineshertford.co.uk Bridesmaids Hair @HairPlanetTaormina www.hairplanetecosalon.com/ Bride / MOB Makeup - Jessica @ antheataormina www.antheataormina.it/ Bridesmaids Makeup - @irecaserta ENTERTAINMENT Singer - @LukeBurr Band - Samarcanda Band Saxophone Player - @torrisifabrizio
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Of course, their dresses were also by Ronald Joyce, designed by Veni Infantino. My mum and I designed a navy lace, halterneck, fishtail gown to mirror my first look. They all looked stunning! What was your wedding theme? The theme of our wedding was Sicily. We used the colour navy as our main colour with splashes of Sicilian lemons. All of our flowers were white with silvery olive green foliage, using olive leaves and eucalyptus. What was the highlight of your day? It has to be the procession from San Giuseppe Church to our venue – The Grand Hotel Timeo, Belmond Hotel. Dean and I sat in a vintage fiat cinquecento, as our guests walked/danced behind us in procession as we were serenaded by a Sicilian folk band. All of the tourists and guests were dancing in the street, declaring their congratulations and waving us off into married life. The atmosphere was just magic!
What was your best buy? Hands down it was to be our wedding planner (Liz Gaan- Bouquets and Bows), the photographer (Daniele Torella - @danieletorella_photography) and Videographer (Lamberto Pizzutelli- @lambertopizzutellifilms). Liz pulled every single ask of mine together, no matter how big or small. Especially when getting married in a place like Taormina you need someone who knows the town and all its quirks. Liz brought my vision to life and made sure it ran incredibly smoothly on the day. In terms of videographer and photographer, I actually found them on Instagram. I knew they were good but these guys managed to capture the magic of the day through their lens. Something that I didn’t think was possible. Dean and I will treasure their content forever. In my opinion I would never scrimp and save on the photographer and videographer because ultimately they will be the longest lasting thing from the day, except for the marriage of course (you hope)! Also, the female (and male) guests were incredibly grateful for the flip flops next to the dancefloor!
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WHAT MAKES A HAPPY MARRIAGE? Because it’s not ALL about the wedding, what comes next is much more important. Read our guide to a happy marriage
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here is something deeply out of kilter with spending upwards of 18 months planning for 24 hours. There isn’t a bride alive who isn’t, or didn’t, devote an eyewateringly disproportionate amount of their life to the pursuit of the finer details of this one day. But how many of us spend time preparing for the main bit to come – the marriage? We discuss the importance of preparing for a marriage – the highs, lows and everything in between... Things will change You love it when he cracks his knuckles, right? It’s just so him! It’s adorable the way he drops his clothes on the floor! And that snoring
thing? Utterly divine. And you know it’s reciprocated: he loves that you have 48 cushions on the bed with your eye on the 49th! You’re made for each other, it’s love, and these things will never
quite likely to leave the house if he dares do it even one more time. Similarly, you will be unable to hide the hurt in your voice when you ask him what’s wrong with all the cushions? Didn’t he say
The ability to keep surprising one another is one of the cornerstones of a thriving marriage change. Except, they will. And that is entirely inevitable and absolutely as it should be. He will one day look at you perplexed and a little crestfallen when you show no enthusiasm whatsoever for his knuckle-cracks. In fact, you will go on to share with him the thought that you’re
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he liked them? Managing change in yourself and then your partner’s expectations of who and what you are will be a constant in your marriage. There is such an opportunity here if this fact is embraced rather than feared. Although this is a huge potential flashpoint between
you, it also opens the door to exciting new shared ventures. Plus, the ability to keep surprising one another is one of the cornerstones of a thriving marriage. On separation Building on the above idea, every successful marriage is based on an awful lot of separation – and this is a good thing. The exquisite pain of believing you will literally cease to be once he steps out of the room, is how you know he is your home and you are his. But that feeling has to evolve for the good of the relationship; you will (and should) both see each other less as the marriage gets into its stride. Because you will change and need your own space to
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become a different version of you – as will he. Your life is still yours and, however much in love and together, you’ll still be forging a life for yourself. So don’t forget about you. The best sort of husbands will be behind you all the way, cheering you on. On gestures Anniversaries are important and should be celebrated. I believe in cards. Or if not cards, then gestures. Marriage should be gesturefilled. Inexpensive or overblown, it’s the fact you’ve thought about the other person that counts. A happy marriage requires more maintenance and upkeep, time and commitment, than anything else in your life. It’s not ‘work’ as such, but it
does need working on – and remembering to spoil your partner is one surefire way to keep celebrating them. On getting angry A lot has been made recently of women, in particular, feeling ill at ease with venting and getting angry. It’s as natural a human emotion as love and laughter, and we need to give it full voice. Because ladies, he will make you angry, and passive-aggression will only exhaust you and confuse him. I think it only right to play the way you feel and get angry. Communicating anger constructively is another way of sharing how you’re feeling and this allows you to move on. If you can (eventually) see the funny
side of both of your anger, this makes for a lot of giggles together, too.
my bum look big in this? – always a no!). However, when it comes
Never let the sun go down on an argument, and always say ‘I love you’ before you part ways On honesty Honesty is always the best policy, right? In some situations, perhaps not. Over the years with your partner, you’ll learn about what makes them tick, what winds them up, and what insecurities they have. There is no harm in telling a few white lies to make your partner feel better about themselves, or more comfortable in any given situation (for example, does
to the big stuff, honesty is absolutely key. Be mindful of how you say whatever is on your mind, but make sure you speak it regardless. Bottling things up is the most unhealthy part of any relationship, on both sides. Never letting the sun go down on an argument is also the best advice we can give, and always say I love you before you part ways for the day, or before bed.
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STUNNING & S O P H I S T I C AT E D A city getaway and a dreamy wedding venue...
CAVENDISH HOTEL The Cavendish London is a deluxe four-star hotel located in the heart of Mayfair, on prestigious Jermyn Street, which is known worldwide for high quality British artistry and craftsmanship and home to London’s finest men’s tailors, food and wine merchants, restaurants, and art galleries. The hotel occupies the tallest building on Jermyn Street, giving guests in the junior and penthouse suites unparalleled views over London’s stunning skyline. The Cavendish London is perfectly situated for those looking to explore some of London’s most famous attractions, including Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Regent Street and Oxford Street, as well plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy including St James’s Park, Green Park and Regent’s Park. During their stay, guests can also visit The Cavendish London’s restaurant, Mayfair Lounge and Grill which serves elegant seasonally inspired dishes, crafted from locally sourced ingredients, and accompanied by an excellent wine list. Inspired by the hotel’s regal past, afternoon tea in the restaurant celebrates the Duchess of Jermyn Street, Rosa Lewis, and her royal connections. Afternoon tea is served every day in Mayfair Lounge and Grill from 2pm until 5pm. Guests can rest assured that they will be in safe hands with ‘Ascott Cares’ – the hotel’s commitment to cleanliness to reassure guests and staff that The Cavendish London will deliver stringent hygiene and cleanliness standards to ensure a safe environment for all. www.thecavendish-london.co.uk
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BURNHAM BEECHES HOTEL Burnham Beeches Hotel is an elegant 18th century manor house hotel set in beautiful, manicured gardens within the woodland of Burnham Beeches in South Buckinghamshire, providing a comfortable yet luxurious home-from-home. Burnham Beeches Hotel is home to SOUL Spa Treatment Rooms offering luxurious TEMPLESPA treatments in a tranquil and soothing environment. In the hotel’s The Tea Room, guests can expect all the British afternoon tea classics including freshly made finger sandwiches and a fancy cake and patisserie selection which changes regularly and includes modern interpretations of British classics created using seasonal produce, all served with plain and raisin buttermilk scones and clotted cream accompanied with your choice of British preserves and a choice of hand-picked teas. Guests can opt for a relaxing evening in the hotel’s restaurant Brasserie 1727 offering indulgent dishes including spinach, peas and parmesan risotto; slow cooked aubergine with herb butternut squash stuffing; pan fried Cornish hake; Chiltern pork belly; and braised feather blade steak while enjoying a drink from the restaurant’s extensive drinks menu including a selection of wines, beers and spirits. With its elegant Georgian architecture and ten acres of manicured lawns and gardens, Burnham Beeches Hotel is one of the most timeless and romantic wedding venues in Buckinghamshire. Steeped in history and surrounded by ancient woodland, the charming manor house hotel offers a stylish and sophisticated venue for couples to celebrate their special day. Situated near both Windsor and Slough, the hotel is minutes from the M4, M40 and M25, and has direct rail links to central London via London Paddington. www.burnhambeecheshotel.com
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Dreamy Destinations Say ‘I do overseas’ or enjoy an incredible honeymoon at one of these stunning hotels and resorts, courtesy of Beachcomber Tours...
Pangkor Laut Resort A PRIVATE ISLAND HONEYMOON TO PANGKOR LAUT RESORT, MALAYSIA This one-of-a-kind private island resort nestles comfortably into its jungle island habitat, offering guests beautifully appointed luxury accommodation set high amidst the hills, nestled within lush gardens or resting on stilts above the tropical waters surrounding the island. Set along the Straits of Malacca, three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia, only a fraction of the 300-acre island has been developed to house this peaceful luxury resort and its Estates. Resting beneath the shade of forest giants as old as the land, this island is not only home to one of the world’s premier resorts but also to a variety of wildlife. Long-tailed macaques and oriental pied hornbills perch in the branches above while whitebellied sea eagles soar overhead and large monitor lizards sunbathe on the island’s rocky outcrops. Celebrity guests include Joan Collins, Sir Jackie Stewart, Nick Faldo and world-renowned tenor, the late Pavarotti , who fell in love with the island and declared it paradise. The Pavarotti Suite is set high on the hill in the rainforest, boasting a luxurious lounge area, an extensive balcony with breathtaking views of the sea and tropical rainforest as well as an enormous open-roofed bathroom – the perfect way to celebrate a honeymoon. www.pangkorlautresort.com
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Paragon 700, Boutique Hotel & Spa CELEBRATE IN THE ONLY RED PALACE IN THE HEART OF ITALY’S WHITE CITY, OSTUNI – PARAGON 700 BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & Spa is offering couples the chance to spend their honeymoon in ultimate style in the elegantly restored red palace in the heart of Ostuni. With just 11 individually curated rooms and suites, Paragon 700 is ideal for couples looking for an intimate honeymoon in the most idyllic setting. The former palace’s red brick façade cocoons a rare, rich garden and swimming pool, with the hotel itself offering chic interiors by Pascale Lauber of ID Living-PL. The Paragon Suite, features seven-meter-high cathedral ceilings, a romantic sunken bathtub and a grand open fireplace with two doors leading to a large terrace with garden. Paragon 700 offers guests restorative treatments at the underground spa, which is located in the hotel’s ancient water chamber, offering immune system enhancing and body resetting treatments in a private wellness sanctuary. This elegant bijou spa also offers a hydromassage basin, a steam bath, a spa shower with chromotherapy and romantic treatment room for two. The hotel also offers love birds the chance to enjoy the beatufiul Puglian weather with reserved sunbeds at the hotels affiliate beach club, P-Beach and bespoke voyages on Paragon 700’s private boat, Dragonfly. For extra wedding party activities, there’s wine and olive oil tastings, cookery lessons and local excursions; all of which can be arranged at an extra cost. Exclusive buyouts start from 10,000 euros for two nights with a minimum F&B spend from 3,000 euros in low season. www.paragon700.com
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Higashiyama Niseko Village A RITZ CARLTON RESERVE, JAPAN Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, made its highly-anticipated debut in YTL Hotels’ Niseko Village, Hokkaido on 15th December 2020 as the winter season unfolds at the powder mecca of Japan. The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to grace Japan, the 50-room resort resides at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri in Niseko Village with panoramic views of Mount Yotei and the surrounding mountain ranges. This exciting new opening will offer a world-class gateway to Niseko’s adventurous mountains with 2,191 acres of skiable terrain and access to extensive backcountry skiing, and unique gastronomy, culture and traditions through its collection of authentic experiences year-round. Luxury amenities at the new resort will include two distinctive restaurants and one lounge, a spa and onsen and a fitness centre. With a holistic focus on wellness, the hotel’s bespoke spa offers tailored treatments to provide respite for the body and soul. The resort also features a traditional Japanese Onsen for guests to luxuriate in the rejuvenating mineral-rich waters of Niseko’s natural underground hot springs. Higashiyama Niseko Village is only the fifth Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the world, and the very first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Japan. YTL Hotels’ Niseko Village has been selected as the venue for some of the 2030 Winter Olympics’ most iconic events. www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/japan/higashiyama
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GET MARRIED AT MONKEY ISLAND ESTATE OR THE GLASSHOUSE & HONEYMOON COMPLIMENTARY WITH YTL HOTELS IN MALAYSIA OR BALI
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For all those couples who have waited to tie the knot due to Covid restrictions, now is the chance with YTL Hotels’ ultimate wedding and honeymoon offer. Couples who host their wedding celebrations at The Glasshouse in Edinburgh or Monkey Island Estate in Bray, will be treated to a complimentary honeymoon at their choice of YTL Hotels’ four flagship properties in Bali and Malaysia so they can start married life in true style. Couples booking vibrant city weddings over £10k at The Glasshouse and those opting for a traditional British country wedding of over £35k at Monkey Island Estate in Bray, will receive a complimentary seven-night honeymoon. Those who tie the knot at idyllic Monkey Island Estate will also receive a generous daily resort credit to be used towards their choice of gourmet dining, tranquil Spa Village or selected activities in their chosen destination. For wedding bookings for The Glasshouse, please email events@theglasshousehotel.co.uk. For wedding bookings for Monkey Island Estate, please email weddings@monkeyislandestate.co.uk www.monkeyislandestate.co.uk/
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*Terms & Conditions: Weddings over £10k at The Glasshouse receive a complimentary seven-night stay for two guests at any of four selected YTL Hotels. Weddings over £35k at Monkey Island Estate receive a seven-night stay at any of four selected YTL Hotels, with an additional benefit of 500 MYR resort credit per day which can be used towards dining, Spa Village and selected experiences and activities. Both exclude flights and offer applicable on new bookings only. Stays at YTL Hotels’ three selected Malaysian resorts are on a bed & breakfast basis. Stays at Spa Village Tembok Bali are on a full-board basis with daily spa experiences.
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni GRAND HOTEL VILLA SERBELLONI IS THE ONLY 5-STAR LUXURY HOTEL IN BELLAGIO – THE BEST-LOVED VILLAGE AROUND LAKE COMO In one of the most beautiful settings the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is renowned for its elegance and sophistication. Surrounded by centuries-old, flower-filled gardens that slope down to the water’s edge, this unique setting is perfect for fairy tale weddings – making it the most magical place for an outdoor wedding ceremony. For those looking for an indoor wedding, The Salone Reale, lit with bronze and crystal chandeliers, can host receptions for up to 220 people; it can also be fitted with a dancefloor, with live bands and DJs. The outdoor veranda is the ideal place for when it’s time to cut the cake and raise a toast. The enchanting lake-view Sala Tivano can accommodate up to 70 people, making it the ideal setting for a more intimate lunch or dinner. To make your day the most memorable, Grand Hotel Villa Serbello offers various options for your celebration: from Italian-style aperitifs, an open bar, à la carte finger food to Aperitifs served on the terrace or in the Villa’s private garden, both with views over the lake, or in the elegant lobby. Each dish is tastefully planned and presented by Michelin-starred chef, Ettore Bocchia, and Maître d’ Carlo Pierato, hailed as a Maestro by many Italian schools. While pastry chef Manuel Ferrari will create the wedding dessert of your dreams using the very finest ingredients. Hotel reopens in April 2022. www.villaserbelloni.com/
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Elivi Skiathos A ONCE-IN-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE IN GREECE Spread across 213 acres, ELIVI SKIATHOS is perched on a hilltop on the Pounta Peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea, beside a wildlife refuge and lagoon with direct access to four of the island’s best beaches. Those who are looking for a five-star start to married life need look no further than ELIVI SKIATHOS, where every wedding is guaranteed to leave the bride, groom and wedding guests awe-struck. Happy couples can exchange eternal vows in the most magical hotel on the island of Skiathos. A setting like no other - with a backdrop of the sensational Skiathos beaches and olive groves - it is the perfect destination for couples to celebrate their special day. The passionate and friendly ELIVI team will ensure every aspect of the day is covered; from flower arrangements and sunset beach parties, to photographers, bands and food and drinks menus. The hotel ensures the bride and groom remain stress-free, in true Greek style. Every wedding at ELIVI SKIATHOS is bespoke, facilitated by either a local wedding planner or a wedding planner of the couple’s preference in the run up to the big day. Personal touches and special offers arranged by the hotel include: flower bouquets in the bridal suite; special room service upon arrival (Champagne and fruit platter); a romantic breakfast in bed the day after the wedding, and an afternoon of luxurious pampering and couples massages in the spa. On the big day, couples can exchange vows by the waterfront on one of the stunning nearby beaches or opt for the ceremony to take place at Elevate Bar on the stylish terrace of ELIVI XENIA with a magnificent backdrop of Koukounaries Beach. For the wedding dinner and reception, catch one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece at The Nest, or a sensational view over the Aegean Sea from the terrace at the Leda and The Swan restaurant. Afterparties can take place at the Black Bird Beach Bar on the Little Banana Beach for those looking to dance till dawn! Additional romantic experiences offered at the hotel include sailing to Koukounaries cove for sunset, or evening dips in the sea by Tsougrias or Arkos. Alternatively, the happy couple can enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner on the beautiful sandy beaches of Ambelakia or Big Banana, under their own private gazebo, with a bespoke menu tailored to their tastes. ELIVI SKIATHOS can accommodate up to 40 guests at ELIVI XENIA for an intimate ceremony and wedding dinner, whilst ELIVI NEST is perfect for those with a larger guest list, hosting up to 90 guests. Each wedding at ELIVI is guaranteed to be a vision of Greek romance and elegance and the perfect place to start a happily ever after. Wedding ceremonies starting from 700 euros subject to venue and number of guests. Venue hire with exclusive use of a hotel area: Leda & The Swan, NEST Greek Fish restaurant, Nest Pool area, starting from 1500 euros. www.elivihotels.com/
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