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16 WEdding drEssEs Beautiful gowns in every style!

56 PHOtOgrAPHy & VidEO Help to get the shots and footage you’ll treasure for life.

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52 tABLE idEAs Finishing touches and beautiful favours for your reception.

54 WEdding FAirs Wedding fairs near you.

64 trAnsPOrt Arriving in style on your special day.

80 cAkEs think differently and ensure your cake looks and tastes great.

86 FLOWErs Beautiful floral designs that are delightfully different.

93 EntErtAinMEnt keeping young and older guests alike entertained.

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SEE THE REGION'S BEST SUPPLIERS AT THE

NORTH EAST WEDDING SHOW

The North East Wedding Show at the Metro Radio Arena takes place on 13th and 14th September With leading wedding experts, spectacular Catwalk Shows and the largest collection of dresses under one roof...

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he North East Wedding Show returns to Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on 13th-14th September 2014, providing brides-to-be in the North East with direct access to the very best bridalwear and wedding suppliers in the region.

The North East Wedding Show will see hundreds of products and services on offer this autumn, including beautiful bridal dresses, bridesmaid dresses, venues, limousine and classic car hire, honeymoon destinations, stationers, florists, tiaras, shoes, hair and beauty products and lots, lots more.

This season’s exciting exhibitor line-up includes Accent Original Bridal House, Kate Fearnley Boutique, Kathryn Russell, Funky Flowers, Moss Bros, Slaters Menswear, Something New Stationery, Hotel du Vin, Bamburgh Castle and many more. >>

Above: With three catwalk shows on each day and the best wedding suppliers in the region, you’ll find every element of your wedding at The North East Wedding Show.

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>> The must-see fashion show will take place at The Catwalk three times a day, showcasing the latest trends in bridalwear, occasionwear, groomswear and mother of the bride dresses. In between each show, some of the region’s top musicians will appear on The Catwalk to entertain the crowds.

The Experts Theatre For even more entertainment and inspiration, visitors can head to The Experts Theatre, where they can discover invaluable advice on everything from planning and preparation to styling, hair and big day beauty from the show’s host of experts.

Bridal Coach The UK’s No.1 Bridal Coach Michele Paradise will take centre stage at The Experts Theatre with her popular workshops and sessions. Michele will share invaluable advice on how to walk in fabulous shoes and achieve the perfect pose for those all-important photographs as well as choosing the best dress for your body shape, helping you look and feel good inside and out on your big day.

Taking place at Newcastle’s premier venue, the Metro Radio Arena, The North East Wedding Show provides the perfect environment for brides-to-be to experience an unforgettable day out. With great facilities, the venue is easily accessible by public transport and offers free parking for show visitors.

Free Goody Bag All visitors to the show will receive a free goody bag and a show guide which includes all the contact details and advice a bride needs to plan their perfect day, as well as free copies of The Wedding Guide and a copy of National Wedding magazine.

Free Fizz The first 500 visitors through the door on Saturday 13th September 2014 will also receive a glass of fizz to celebrate and toast to future happiness!

Advanced tickets to the show are priced at £7 and tickets on the door cost £9* For more information and to book tickets visit www.theukweddingshows.co.uk *Advance tickets must be booked by midnight on September 12th 2014

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Find The Perfect Dress at The North East Wedding Show...

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he region’s best bridal boutiques will showcase their latest collections all under one roof at The North East Wedding Show this season. Names to look out for include Si Bridal, Accent Original Bridal House, Kate Fearnley Boutique, Kathryn Russell, Something Special and The Wedding Studio.

From traditional bridal gowns and vintage styles to dresses fit for a fairytale princess, you are sure to find the dress of your dreams.

The Latest Collections Discover the latest collections from Si Bridal.

Featuring designers including Poirier, Intuzuri, Demtrios and many more, Si Bridal offer a beautiful range of Italian and internationally recognised gowns which complement every style of wedding, from the traditional church ceremony to the destination beach wedding.

Accent Original Bridal House will present their latest collection of bespoke wedding dress designs together with beautiful gowns from designers including Benjamin Roberts and Blue

by Enzoani, while Something Special will showcase styles from Ronald Joyce, Impression, Art Couture, San Patrick and many more.

Plus Size Collection The Wedding Studio will be showing Alfred Angelo’s collection as well as new plus size collection Callista. Alfred Angelo’s traditional collection features designs with a modern twist, delicate detailing and a subtle hint of colour as well as simple, elegant styles. The Wedding Studio will be offering a 20% discount on orders

placed on new gowns at The North East Wedding Show on 13-14 September, as well as offering a selection of sample gowns at up to 50% off.

Vintage Weddings If you’re planning a vintage wedding, browse the stunning range of wedding dresses and occasionwear from Kate Fearnley Boutique, which takes inspiration from the Hollywood icons of the 1950s. Winner of Cosmopolitan’s ‘Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2010, Kate Fearnley has seen her quirky, colourful and sophisticated creations adorn celebrities on the red carpet and wedding guests alike.

Meet The Designers Bridal designer Kathryn Russell, known for her talent in Venetian beadwork, will be showcasing her exquisite collection of dresses and accessories, all intricately hand-beaded with Czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals and real pearls. Inspired by the French Court and Victorian eras, Kathryn’s collection of dresses is created from luxurious fabrics including silk, tulle and French lace.

As well as discovering your dream dress, you can find suave suits for your groom, stylish solutions for your bridal party and much more at The North East Wedding Show.

To find out more visit www.theukweddingshows.co.uk.

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SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP AT

The North East Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning...

Above; Aaron Bayley Band and wedding stationery from Something New.

From your dress, honeymoon and venue to entertainment, flowers and stationery you can find everything you need for your big day at The North East Wedding Show

Below: Bamburgh Castle.

Fabulous Finishing Touches…

Discover all the fabulous finishing touches for your reception, from exquisite flowers from the likes of Floral Design by Anthony to striking invitations from Something New Stationery. Whether you’re dreaming of a traditional fairytale wedding or planning your very own winter wonderland, there are stylish solutions for all themes and colour schemes.

Heavenly Honeymoons...

From exotic hideaways to island hopping adventures, discover and book your dream honeymoon. Meet the experts from Hays Travel and Designer Travel, who will be on hand to give you advice on everything from the top destinations to travel to and the best places to visit at different times of year.

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WE LOVE THESE...

Main; Wedding venue Maften Hall.

Venue Inspiration…

If you’re looking for a unique and spectacular backdrop for your big day, seek inspiration from The North East Wedding Show’s selection of venues, from the grandeur of Maften Hall to the magnificent Bamburgh Castle, you can discover the perfect setting to make your big day a magical and memorable one.

A Night to Remember…

For hen or stag do to remember, discover the fun-filled packages available from Lane7, where you and your friends can bowl your socks off, sing your hearts out, and show off your pool hustling skills and ping pong prowess!

Their ultimate hen and stag packages combine mouth-

watering food and drink with an action-packed evening for a truly memorable night out.

Exciting Entertainment…

See The Aaron Bayley Band perform live at The North East Wedding Show. Former "Pop Idol" finalist Aaron Bayley and his band will be entertaining the crowds, as well as being available to discuss your requirements for your big day, from choosing the perfect first dance song to keeping your guests up on the dancefloor all night long.

Discover all this and more at The North East Wedding Show. To view a full exhibitor list and find out more about the companies exhibiting at The North East Wedding Show, visit www.theukweddingshows.co.uk/exhibitorsearch.

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TIPS AND ADVICE FROM BRIDAL COACH

MICHELE

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he UK’s No.1 Bridal Coach Michele Paradise returns to The North East Wedding Show this autumn.

With over 20 years in the modelling industry, Michele has appeared as an expert and judge on Britain’s Next Top Model as well as several other TV programmes and trained as a hypnotherapist with Paul McKenna. Now a Harley Street Life Coach, Michele has combined her wealth of skills and experience to help brides look and feel good inside and out on their big day.

Working closely with her clients, Michele gives brides the confidence they need to ensure their big day is the best day of their lives. Michele’s workshops cover important areas including diet and lifestyle before the wedding and how to remain relaxed and calm on the day itself.

Here are Michele’s three top tips for looking and feeling good inside and out on your big day – 1. Communication is key for a stress free wedding. Communicate with your respective parents on every level to save misunderstanding later on.

Be clear about the money they may give you and what it means, how much involvement they have in the wedding and who they can invite.

Many couples avoid these conversations and regret it later.

2. Include the groom in as much decision making as he feels comfortable with. It’s his wedding too.

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Play to his strengths and get him to organise details of the wedding that he is comfortable with and don’t take over.

There’s more than one way to bake a cake!

3. Take one day off a week from wedding planning and that includes talking about it.

Everyone needs a break from the wedding planning, including you!

Meet Michele At The North East Wedding Show…

Taking centre stage at The Experts Theatre with her popular workshops and sessions, Michele will share invaluable advice on everything from how to walk in fabulous shoes and achieve the perfect pose for photographs to choosing the best dress for each body shape.

As well as appearing at The Experts Theatre, Michele will be available throughout the weekend for one to one advice and consultations, with her wide range of Bridal Coach workshops, products and programs on offer.

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DRESSES

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WEdding

Dresses Helping you find the wedding dress of your dreams with pages and pages of beautiful dresses from the leading dress designers...

When choosing your dress, don’t shop blind… do your research on our wedding dress pages and on sites like www.ukbride.co.uk, which has a searchable library of thousands of wedding dresses. Whether you have a rough idea of what you’re looking for, or completely in the dark - remember that a dress worn by a magazine model may not suit if you’ve a different stature, bust or complexion. Make sure you try before you buy!

Style Guide: Empire Line: Feature a high waist, generally hitting just below the bust. this style elongates the body, minimizes pear-shaped figures and can help to conceal a large or small bust.

A-Line: Like an Empire Line dress, but with a fitted bodice that has a modest flair in the skirt and suits almost any body type.

Column Dress: Works well with more petite figures.

Mermaid Dress: Also known as trumpet or Fishtail; it hugs the body and begins to flair which can modest or exaggerated. this design accentuates a woman's figure and suits tall women. n don’t take an entourage wedding dress shopping several friends and mums will inevitably like different dresses – one friend whom you can trust to give you honest feedback should be enough! n Ensure your budget takes account of alterations and never buy a smaller dress that you intend to slim into. choose a gown that flatters your body. n Practise walking not only in your bridal shoes but your dress too, and use sandpaper to slightly scuff the soles of your shoes to provide good grip.

The Darcy and Paris wedding dresses from Caroline Castigliano. caroline castigliano is a top uk fashion designer in bridal and evening wear. she set up her first bespoke bridal boutique over 20 years ago, and specialises in classically understated, yet contemporary wedding dresses and gowns. she incorporates expert corsetry to make the gowns fit perfectly and to help enhance the female form. caroline now has her boutique in London’s knightsbridge, and 50 exclusive stockists around the world.

“We want to ensure that when you walk down the aisle in a caroline castigliano wedding dress you will feel the most confident you have ever felt in your life.”

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DRESSES Cuvee Rose is Ian Stuart’s strapless ball gown dress, which features a magically beautiful pink-rose colour. www.ianstuart-bride.com

New colour wedding dresses are a big trend for 2015, as well as off the shoulders, tulle overskirts capes and collars...

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Veromia wedding dress; style 6136 9 www.veromia.co. uk.

351 g dress; style 91 Sonsie weddin .co.uk ia m ro ve w. ww Christiano Lucci’s Rita.

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For the fashion-conscious bride to be, designer cristiano Lucci will guarantee you’ll look runwayworthy but on a practical budget, with the brand’s classic semi couture range. His latest collection promises the latest trends with high necks, embellishments, sumptuous silhouettes, minus the exorbitant price tags. And even for the less dramatically inclined, cristiano Lucci promises a new destination for timeless staples.

Christiano Lucci

Juventas gown

by Opulence Br idal www.opulenc ebridal.co.uk.

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tiful tiffany rose have a selection of beau the maternity wedding dresses, including Eliza column wedding dress in ivory. www.tiffanyrose.com.

<< if you’re jetting off for a wedding abroad make sure you pack one of sincerity’s wedding dresses. And with a selection of styles available, you’ll be spoilt for choice! this gown features a simple V-neckline, sheer straps, classic Empire line with lace detailing. www.sinceritybridal.com.

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DRESSES

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Column gown by Lillian West This simply stunning wedding dress by Lillian West is simple yet elegant, featuring a v-neck neckiline, capped shoulders and embellishment. www.lillianwest.com.

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<< Cristiano Lucci’s ‘Ingrid’ gown has a slight yellow colour, perfect for a spring or summer wedding. www.cristianolucci.com.

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DRESSES

Anna Campbell.

>> >> There is something truly mesmerising about an Anna Campbell dress, with designs dripping with decadent embellishments, intricately beaded laces, soft pretty tulles and ďŹ&#x201A;oating silk chiďŹ&#x20AC;ons. No matter which Anna Campbell bride you may be, when you slip into your dress on your wedding day you will feel timeless, yet not traditional, sexy yet sweet, and truly beautiful - just how every one of our brides should feel on her wedding day.

They create breathtaking, silken dresses inspired by vintage romance, all hand made in Melbourne, Australia with love, and stocked around the world in independent boutiques. www.annacampbell.com

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A Christian

MARRIAGE

A Christian marriage ceremony takes place every 1.7 seconds in the UK. Here, we explore the religious and legal implications of a church wedding...

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WEDDING IDEAS

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he most popular religion across the UK’s 60,975,000 population is Church of England Christianity, with over 22% of the population declaring themselves a member of the C of E denomination, in the most recent national census.

In marriage terms that relates to over 250,000 Church of England marriages each year, of which 40% take place in church.

But these days, it’s even easier to marry in a church of your choice following Marriage Measure and Marriage Law Review.

The review is the result of a working group established by the Archbishop’s Council in 2002 which addressed the process of calling banns in church and relaxed the limitations of where couples may marry.

From 2008 couples have been able to marry in a church which has a special significance to them rather than in a parish church within the parish where either the bride or groom is resident.

Church weddings remain popular with couples, but recent changes in synod law mean couples now have a much wider choice of where they choose to marry!

Now, couples can choose to marry in a church if they can demonstrate a Qualifying Connection - that is, if the bride or groom was baptised, confirmed or if they habitually worship in that church, or if the person has had their usual place of residence in the parish of a particular church for at least six months.

Couples can also chose to marry in a church if their parents live or have lived in the parish in question or have habitually attended worship there.

In order to comply with UK civil and church law, banns - an announcement of your intention to marry -

must be read in the church in which you plan to marry, on three Sundays, usually but not necessarily consecutively.

Those over the age of 16 may marry with those aged under 18, requiring parental consent, and the time of your wedding must take place between 8am and 6pm on any day - wedding rehearsals take place outside these times in order that the ‘practice run’ isn’t rendered legally binding!

Civil ceremonies, conversely, require couples to give a notice to marry at their local registration office, regardless of the destination of their intended marriage and require the superintendent registrar’s permission to marry. The registrar will then issue the relevant documentation which must be presented at your civil ceremony to a person authorised to conduct weddings within that district.

Christians believe that marriage is the appropriate relationship in which to share a life together, raise a family, make love and make a life-long commitment to one another.

Couples often feel a greater affinity to the Church once they begin their wedding planning and are able to enrol on both pre-wedding ‘boot camp’ courses which aim to strengthen the bond between the couple by exploring the role of marriage in a Christian context, and the Alpha Course, an opportunity to explore the Christian faith and other religions in a relaxed ‘non-dogmatic’ way over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with an optional day or weekend away; see www.uk.alpha.org for further details.

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RECEPTIONS

RECEPTION CLASS

Planning your Party...

Your wedding breakfast is an opportunity for two families to come together and celebrate your love! Here, we suggest a few reception considerations to make sure your venue looks dazzling...

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hen it comes to creating a wonderful wedding reception, there’s no one-size fits all solution. Our top tips will help you to create a really memorable reception...

Candles, flowers, crystals and favours can all make your wedding tables look individual so exploit the opportunity to make your wedding unique here, more than anywhere else.

The Fundamentals

Above All...

There are many ways to style a venue in terms of colour, table dressings and the food you choose... but you can’t change the style, size or location of a venue, so view as many as possible in the run up to your wedding.

Have an idea of the style of wedding you’d like grand, posh, quirky, fun - and most of all enjoy shopping around.

Consider Your Options The most exciting aspect of planning your reception is the variety of options available to you - from grand historic castles to intimate boutique hotels, to marquees for a summer wedding on the lawn... the options are endless.

Talk to your chosen suppliers, have a firm idea of the number of guests you’ll be inviting and work out a budget early on - when you view a reception venue, do so armed with a good idea of figures so you can determine the exact price.

With every venue you visit you’ll pick up more and more ideas!

You may not have a clear idea of what you want from a reception but you’ll know roughly the style or scale of your wedding. Choose a venue which suits the size of your event, and the style.

Do dine or stay at your chosen venue too to accurately assess how happy you’ll be hosting your reception there.

All Year Round Don’t discount the idea of out of season or mid-week weddings. It’s natural that peak times command a premium, but planning your wedding in such a way as to avoid these times could save you thousands... a winter wedding perhaps?

With mulled wine, furry stole and bright red berries incorporated into your colour scheme?

Make It Your Own Search the internet for favours that suit the theme of your wedding, use photographs of yourselves to create table cards or get into the kitchen to bake cookie favours with your guests’ names iced onto them.

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Want a free engagement photoshoot?

See page 68 to ďŹ nd out more.

This free engagement shoot was taken by www.dan-hughes.co.uk

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WEDDING IDEAS

A Seaside Wedding This month wedding photographer and stylist Mandy Carter hosts a styled wedding shoot with a great look for summer brides... a vintage seaside wedding!

Images: Mandy Carter, Dottie Photography; 01945 773368 or see www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

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WEDDING IDEAS

WE DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE... and this styled photoshoot from wedding photographer Mandy Carter makes it easy to see why!

Mandy took on-trend vintage colours and typography as her inspiration for her shoot, spending hours creating little personal touches like bespoke confectionery jars and tins for flowers that you can incorporate into your wedding too.

DIY touches will personalise your wedding and make the day really quirky - and whilst theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more labour intensive, little touches like our tin table flower containers, and vintage sweety jars can be picked up for very little money; all you need is a keen eye for design. Mandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photography was treated to a vintage cross-processing effect that emphasised the traditional style that many couples are looking for.

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Centre: Our brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dress was created by Harriet of Tasty Vintage and featured layers of lace trim over a powder blue dress. Bright red shoes from a High Street retailer proved cost effective.

Above/Left: Confectionery was presented in a variety of jars found at vintage and antique fairs. Home-made labels were created with a vintage feel.

Mandyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s styled wedding shoot provides a wealth of ideas you can adapt and incorporate into your own special day...

Opposite, Main: One of the biggest trends in wedding photography for 2014 will be the photobooth - an area that guests can go for a shot which will often include props.

Our models were Chelsea Fitzpatrick and Gareth Thomas... oh yea, and Ken the Dottie Pug! Left: Stripy individual cakes by Couture Cakes, with design touches by Dottie Creations.

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WEDDING IDEAS

Above: Framed prints made great finishing touches for our cake table and for the background of our ‘detail’ shots.

A vintage seaside setting allowed photographer Mandy to incorporate lots of driftwood textures and bright colours like our yellow beach hut.

Right: Vintage china, hand-made napkin labels and confetti cones.

Below: Ken the Pug in makeup. He’s so vain.

Opposite: A shabby chic beach hut and beach made a great setting for our vintage images.

We didn’t quite ‘trash the dress’ but it was a lovely change from formal wedding images.

Make your wedding your own with DIY touches - talk to a graphic designer friend or approach a local company to design items other than invites and ‘ b rand’ your wedding...

Suppliers and Experts...

Stationery: Dottie Creations; 01354 660804, www.dottiecreations.com.

Photos: Mandy Carter, Dottie Photography: 01945 773368, www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

Venue: Carrington House and the family’s beachhut www.carringtonhouse.net.

Dress: Harriet, Tasty Vintage: www.tastyvintage.com.

Makeup: Rochelle O’Brien: www.rochelleobrien.com.

Hair: Lisa, Ciao Hairdressers: 01733 241136.

Cales: Katie Watts: www.couture-cakes.co.uk.

Flowers: Lesa: 07735 434965.

Models: Chelsea Fitzpatrick, Gareth Thomas and Ken the pug.

Asst Photographer/Stylist: October Ward.

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WEDDING IDEAS

Down to the Woods Wedding photographer and stylist Mandy Carter takes us down to the woods this month for a Woodland inspired photo shoot, great for Boho Brides looking for a rustic wedding.

Images: Mandy Carter, Dottie Photography; 01945 773368 or see www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

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WEDDING IDEAS

IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY you’re in for a big surprise, as this month’s styled wedding shoot features on-trend rustic theme that many Boho Brides want to incorporate into their special wedding day.

Wedding photographer Mandy Carter found the perfect location, giving her inspiration for this Woodland wedding. Rustic tables and chairs covered with moss, flower garlands and ivy are given a glamourous edge with chandeliers, and gold and red colours.

Those extra little touches can help make your wedding day truly unique, and although they can take time, things like our glass jars, hanging light bulbs with flowers, and gold painted apples for place mats are all finishing touches that you can use for your wedding.

Mandy’s photography was treated to a crossprocessing effect that emphasised her images and to help make the colours really stand out.

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Left: The brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding dress featured intricate lace detailing and plunging neckline and her bouquet used coloured ribbon, pine cones, roses and foliage.

Above/Centre: Wooden palettes added a rustic feel, where guests could leave notes using carved pencils that created pretty flower bunting with pegs.

This Woodland Wedding features lots of personalised DIY touches that any bride can incorporate for their wedding day...

Suppliers and Experts...

Stationery: Dottie Creations: 01354 660804, www.dottiecreations.com.

Photos: Mandy Carter, Dottie Photography: 01945 773368, www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

Venue: West Lexham Manor: www.westlexham.org.

Wedding Dress: Martin Charles Bridal: www.martincharlesbridalgallery.com.

Makeup: Liza Smith: www.lizasmithmakeup.co.uk.

Hair: AlIson Jenner Hair: www.alisonjennerhair.com Suit: Tweedmans Vintage: www.tweedmansvintage.co.uk Paper flowers and chair covers: Decadent Dreams Flowers: Swaffham Florist: www.swaffhamďŹ&#x201A;orist.co.uk Models: April Rayson, James Davenport, Rosie and Freya.

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Five Simple Tips

Marquee Weddings A marquee will give you the flexibility to plan the size, shape and look of your reception down to the last detail... just be sure to consider our tips! n Book early; marquee companies sometimes have both new and old stock; confirm early to ensure the best marquee stock, especially during mid-summer when both weddings and country shows are at their height. n There are two types of marquee; canvas pole marquees which are better in summer with greater airflow and arguably better looking, and clear span marquees which are more stable, and don’t have poles and ropes getting in the way. n Budget for extras; flooring, the dance floor, luxury toilet blocks (one unit per 50 guests), silk linings, heating or air conditioning, lighting, furniture and crockery hire. n Position your bar (where people congregate) near your entertainment and ensure you don’t inadvertently create areas of congestion - around the entrance, for example. n After something different? Past Tents specialise in medieval and Tudor tents, The Raj Tent Club provides middle-east tents and Hooe’s Yurts supply Asian style yurts.

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TABLES

FIVE WAYS TO REALLY

COLOUR CO-ORDINATE TABLES

It’s a good idea of bear in mind how you’d like your reception tables to look when you’re establishing your colour theme, as they’re a great way of implementing your chosen colour scheme...

n Good as Gold: Opt for a combination of soft gold (napkins, flowers) and a stronger shade (use this on your table runners, favour boxes and perhaps on glassware) to create a luxurious look that pairs well with soft gold groomswear or gold accents in your bridesmaids’ dresses. n Lilac and Soft Pink: An example of how softer shades and stronger tones can work really well together. There’s a huge number of soft pink table linens and favours out there, whilst a stronger highlight of purple works well to prevent the scheme looking too anaemic.

A third colour of soft blue adds depth. n Think Texture: Don’t just consider colour this punchy pink colour is given extra luxe with table crystals, pearls and glassware.

Candles make cheap favours and look great when illuminated at night. They’re also available in a limitless range of colours.

Above: Candles help this scheme - they’re available in every single colour and you can even buy personalised ones as favours.

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Main: This country table scheme has been created with bright green; not an obvious wedding colour but we think it looks great. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, it pairs well with polka dot vintage fabrics.

Below: Cover bland or garish chairs with plain covers then use voile to create accent colours. Incorporate displays of flowers enhance the look even further.

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WeddingFairs To advertise your wedding fairs in our 2015 edition call 01529 46 99 77 and speak to one of our friendly team.

September 2014 SATURDAY 13TH & SUNDAY 14TH The North East Wedding Show Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle www.theukweddingshows.co.uk

SUNDAY 28TH

SATURDAY 24TH & SUNDAY 25TH

Durham Wedding Show at Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground http://www.weddingfairsnortheast.com *Visit website for further details*

The North East Wedding Show Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle www.theukweddingshows.co.uk

October 2014

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The Biscuit Factory Stoddart Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN 01912 611103 events@thebiscuitfactory.com www.thebiscuitfactory.com 12-4pm £2 entry, £1 concessions, £6 family of four, under 11’s free. Free parking

Thistle Newcastle – The County Neville Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5DF 0191 2322471 Letsmeet.newcastle@thistle.co.uk www.thistle.co.uk/newcastle

SUNDAY 25TH Gisborough Hall Hotel Whitby Lane Gisborough North YorkshireTS14 6PT 0844 879 91 49 Weddings.gisboroughhall@ macdonald-hotels.co.uk 12pm-4pm

February 2015

November 2014

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The George Hotel Piercebridge Darlington County Durham DL2 3SW 01325 374576 t.pearson@bulldogmail.co.uk Open Day 12-2pm

The Little Haven Hotel The Hotel River Drive Little Haven South Shields Tyne & Wear NE33 1LH 0191 455 4455 www.littlehavenhotel.com *Contact Venue for further details*

Great North Wedding Show at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead http://www.weddingfairsnortheast.com *Visit website for further details*

SUNDAY 28TH The Customs House Mill Dam South Shields NE33 1ES 01914 545450 mail@customshouse.co.uk www.customshouse.co.uk 11-4pm SUNDAY 28TH Gisborough Hall Hotel Whitby Lane, Gisborough North Yorkshire TS14 6PT 0844 879 91 49 Weddings.gisboroughhall@ macdonald-hotels.co.uk 12pm-4pm

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January 2015 SUNDAY 4TH ‘Double Header’ Novotel Newcastle Airport & Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport http://www.weddingfairsnortheast.com *Visit website for further details*

April 2015 SUNDAY 26TH Gisborough Hall Hotel Whitby Lane Gisborough North Yorkshire TS14 6PT 0844 879 91 49 Weddings.gisboroughhall@ macdonald-hotels.co.uk 12pm–4pm

Wedding Weekend

SUNDAY 18TH Durham Wedding Show at Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground http://www.weddingfairsnortheast.com *Visit website for further details*

Newcastle Racecourse Wedding Show Sat 31st January & Sun 1st Feb 2015 http://www.weddingfairsnortheast.com *Visit website for further details*

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Find a professional photographer Need a helping hand to ďŹ nd a professional?

See the British Institute of Professional Photographers; www.bipp.com, the Master Photographersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association; www.thempa.com or Society of Wedding Photographers; www.swpp.co.uk. You can also find a photographer in your area at www.ukbride.co.uk.

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Picture Perfect Weddings Here, we find out what makes a professional photographer different from a well-meaning relative and discover why employing a professional photographer will never prove a false economy...

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hotography has changed dramatically with the advert of digital technology. For years, digital imaging had to ‘catch up’ with the quality and warmth of film.

Now, taking pictures is easier, with screens on cameras to preview exposures, no messy time consuming films to develop or film to buy. It’s quicker to design and print images on computers, easier to distributed pictures on CD and via the internet.

Consequently there are more photographers than ever, but whilst the medium has become easier, the skill of manipulating light, using flash, posing people and dealing tactfully with brides on an emotional day remains just as challenging. That’s why photography is still a job for the professional, not for a well-meaning friend or relative.

Professional photographers also create photobooks of their images or large mounted photographic prints, rather than prints created on domestic photo printers.

Having years of experience enables a professional photographer to deal tactfully and professionally with anxious brides, nervous grooms, and guests – a skill that the amateur photographer just doesn’t possess!

As you’ll discover, your chosen photographer really does earn their fee!

Employing an enthusiastic amateur is a recipe for disaster! Get the pictures you deserve by hiring a professional!

A professional photographer can work around overcast, rainy or exceptionally bright days.

They can capture tricky shots like the first dance; moving subjects in a dark room, or take control of a group for formal shots.

A professional photographer has plenty of kit, backup lenses, flashes and camera bodies… nothing is left to chance!

A photography company with two or more photographers enables both the bride and groom to be photographed during the course of their preparations.

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CAPTURE THE DAY

Screen LEGEND Having your wedding filmed is the most perfect way of recording the amazing story of your day, and uniquely it gives you the opportunity of watching all the people you love really enjoying it with you.

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f course the film will be a record of the key moments of your wedding, but it will be so much more than that – it will be a permanent record of those people you love, looking amazing and being so happy to be sharing your day with you.

And as time goes by, those couples who did decide to have their wedding filmed look upon it as not simply a record of the best day of their lives, but as an investment in their family’s heritage.

Some do’s and don’ts about choosing a wedding videographer: • Ask friends and family who have had their wedding filmed if they would recommend the videographer they chose • Meet a few videographers and spend some time chatting with them – you need to feel comfortable that this individual will be sharing your day with you • Ask to see an example or two of a full wedding they have filmed, don’t rely on a showreel.

“A wedding film is an investment in your family’s heritage.”

These people who mean so much to you both will never all be together again, and with a wedding film you will have beautiful, moving, speaking images of them having a fantastic time – images that you will be able to share with people who were unable to be there, or who haven’t yet been born!

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Couples who have had their weddings filmed are always surprised by how much more of the day they see in their film… so often the priceless parts that otherwise would have been lost forever.

• Don’t decide purely on price choose a company whose filming and editing quality and style is something you will love showing to your friends and family – this is one of the few thing you are spending money on that you will have after the wedding – make sure you invest carefully.

For information see the Institute of Videographers’s www.iov.com and www.ukbride.co.uk.

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Get free quotes from your local wedding suppliers

Visit www.ukbride.co.uk/join, and you can ask ďŹ&#x201A;orists, cake artists, photographers and loads more local suppliers for quotes.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make planning your wedding easier, and save you money too!

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TRANSPORT

Jakabi Photography www.jakabiphotography.com

Here Comes

The Ride Notton House Photography www.nottonhousephotography.com

You’ve got the dress, hired the venue - now how are you going to get to the ceremony? Your wedding transport is an important part of your day - you need to arrive at the church feeling special, calm and composed, and you definitely want to make a show stopping entrance! The possibilities are really endless, and you can start here with these deliciously different ideas for your wedding transport!

Henden Weddings www.hendenweddings.co.uk Bridal designer: Stephanie Kate www.stephaniekate.co.uk

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VW Camper Van and Beetle: Look no further to create a 1960’s hippy look! Boho is very much on trend, so add flowers to your hair to get the full effect.

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Double Decker: Add a bit of London edge to your wedding with a red double decker bus. It will provide a splash of colour for your outdoors wedding photographs, and you could also ‘double it up’ as a ride for guests. You could book a party bus and sip champagne as you spend quality time with your guests.

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Retro glam: For a retro glam inspired wedding, there’s nothing quite like a classic car! Rolls Royce, Beauford, Daimler - just whip out those sunglasses and lipstick, and you’ll be the star of the show.

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On the farm: Fun, quirky and great for those outdoor ‘festival’ style weddings - a tractor will make the perfect prop for your photographs, and the children at your wedding will love a ride!

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Italian Job: Turn your guests’ heads with a famous car replica. There is so much choice - from a classic James Bond Aston Martin, Italian Job Mini to a 66 Ford Thunderbird or General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard.

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Wild Wedding: Ooze ultimate cool and get the groom to arrive at the wedding ceremony on a motorbike. For brides with wedding dresses too big for a side car - a trike is the perfect alternative and bound to get Dad grinning from ear to ear on the way to the ceremony. Make sure all you biker brides choose a hairstyle that can be easily fixed after wearing a helmet!

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Take to the sky: Create a truly remarkable and memorable way to travel to your wedding ceremony with a hot air balloon ride. This will also give you the perfect setting to get some unusual but cool aerial photographs of your guests as you arrive.

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Tandem for two: Environmentally friendly and hopelessly romantic, who could resist a bicycle ride for two on a tandem. Store your flowers in the basket and whisk off on a scenic route together before making your way to greet your guests at the reception. A great way to get some fun and natural photographs of you together on your special day.

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This free engageme nt shoot was taken by www.dan-hughes.co .uk

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HOW DOES IT WORK? UKbride is the number one wedding website in the whole of the UK. We want to ensure our wedding photographer advertisers get the very best response to their advertising on our website.

We also want to ensure that our 456,000 members enjoy the benefits of UKbride.

So just like a dating agency we want you, the bride, to meet up with a local wedding photographer. We want you to get to know them, see them at work, see their finished product in the hope that you love your experience - and your free photograph - and decide to book them for your wedding. There is no obligation to book the photographer, but obviously if you are impressed, you will!

It’s a ‘win win’ situation. This service is free for you and free to our wedding photographers. We have over 450 wedding photographers across the UK who are waiting for you to choose them. All you need to do is join UKbride for free. You’ll receive a free wedding magazine, free wedding planning tools and we will enter you into our ‘Win a £25,000 Wedding’ competition too!

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Would you like a Free Engagement Shoot?

Includes a Free Photograph.

No Catches, No Purchase Necessary.

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ENT M E G ENGA SHOOT O PHOT

All you have to do is choose from one of our 450 host Wedding Photographers from across the UK! The Photoshoot is for you and your partner, and can take up to one hour, the photos will be taken by a professional local wedding photographer.

All you have to do is join UKbride for free, and follow the instructions. Please note this offer is for brides-to-be in the UK who have not yet booked their wedding photographer.

Join UKbride for Free www.ukbride.co.uk/join

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HOW DOES IT WORK? UKbride is the number one wedding website in the whole of the UK. We love giving away prizes to our members. When you join UKbride (for free) you are automatically entered into our annual £25,000 wedding competition. We enter you into the annual competition every year until you are married.

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But if you choose to become a Power User (£20 per year), we enter you into our monthly prize draws too.

You could win your wedding dress, honeymoon, wedding cake, photographer and loads, loads more.

Power Users also receive 100 more chances of winning the £25,000 wedding! They can receive up to 50% discount from some of our

35,000 wedding suppliers on the site. We also give you advanced wedding planning tools to ensure your day runs smoothly.

And when you are married, if you want to, you can sell your dress for free to over 445,000 members!

All you need to do is join UKbride, we’ll email you about Power Users, then simply follow the instructions!

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UKbride give away

WEDDING PRIzES EVERY SINGLE MONTH UKbride gives away genuine wedding prizes every single month. You can visit www.ukbride.co.uk/prizes to see previous prizes and winners, and this month’s prize too!

All you have to do is join UKbride for free, and become a Power User.

We charge £20 per year (or £2.50 for a monthly raffle ticket).

There are loads more benefits to become a Power User, too.

Join UKbride for Free www.ukbride.co.uk/join

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The A-Z of

WEDDINGS

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From the moment he pops the question to the first glass of champagne on your honeymoon... we this month present an A-Z of weddings with tips, suggestions and moral support!

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is for AttENDANtS

Make sure your day runs smoothly, by choosing carefully those you want to support you on the most important day of your life.

The Chief Bridesmaid’s responsibility is to organise the hen night, help a bride with dressing and ensure her dress looks perfect on the day, and to witness the signing of the marriage register.

Flower girls, meanwhile have it a little easier — though their responsibility was traditionally to scatter flower petals before the bride walks down the aisle; a Pagan legacy celebrating the bride-to-be’s virtue.

is for Cupcake

B is for Bouquets

Once you have chosen your wedding theme or colour scheme, you can choose from a range of gorgeously designed flower displays, and most importantly your bouquet.

Floral designers, such as Elizabeth Inc, will help to set your perfect wedding scene.

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Wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes.

But especially popular now are towers of wedding cupcakes, beautifully decorated on massive tiers... they’re great for children!

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is for Designer Wedding dress designers tend to update their

collection once or twice a year when they do, their

existing collections may still be

available in some bridal boutiques, However, if you’ve a favourite

dress designer, keep checking

their websites and UKbride.co.uk

for updated wedding dress designs.

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E is for ENtErtAINmENt A disco is a great staple of a relaxed reception — but consider a rat-pack tribute artist for live entertainment that will appeal to all ages, and table magician.

is for FLoWErS Source a professional florist with years of experience for your floral designs — in addition to your bouquet, consider stands with displays in church, table decorations and matching buttonholes.

In church, your flowers will have most impact on the ceremony table, the font, the lecturn and the pulpit.

See www.flowersandplants.org.uk for ideas and lists of suitable wedding flowers by colour, budget and season.

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Help

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GroomSmEN Options for the groomsmen include a morning suit — a one-buttoned tailcoat, ideally of pure wool and with dark grey pinstripe trousers — or a less formal suit with waistcoat.

The latter is a great way to carry through the bride’s chosen colour theme, so ensure you can take a fabric swatch along to your fitting.

For thoroughly modern grooms, you could also opt to avoid hiring your suits and instead treat yourself to a bespoke suit from an independent tailor, retaining it for the future.

Hotels make planning your wedding a cinch — with the all important civil license, reception venue with catering and dedicated wedding planners to help you out.

I is for INvItAtIoNS Opt for a professional wedding stationery designer who can create save the date cards, invites, table plans and thank-you notelets all in the same style using your chosen theme and colour.

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is for Joy Your wedding day will go by extremely fast, almost without you knowing. Make sure you capture each and every moment with photos and videos. Place disposable cameras on the tables and see everyone enjoying themselves, but make sure you have a professional to capture the moments you don’t want to miss. Don’t scrimp on a videographer — they don’t serve as a replacement for your photographer, but in addition to one, capturing funny soundbites and the character of your day.

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Night Time

K is for Killer Heels

Fireworks, marquee linings with sparkling lights, candles, disco lighting, sparklers and Chinese lanterns are all ways of create an ambience when your reception continues into the small hours...

Every woman loves a great pair of shoes.

From the most lavish, expensive and elaborately designed to the traditional, and comfortable.

You can have it all. Shop about to find the right ones to match your dress... but whilst your at it, why not treat yourself to a pair for in theevening too.

Independent bridalwear retailers can dye shoes to suit your bridesmaids’ highlight colour, with many stocking Rainbow and Paradox.

L is for Luxury Incorporate into your budget a little luxury for your guests. Champagne for your guests after your ceremony, just before your wedding breakfast accompanied by Pimms, champagne or mulled wine in the winter will enable guests to mingle and will provide your photographer with the chance to take your formal photographs.

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m is for marquee

Ideal for if you have lots of guests, or if you want something a little different.

Opt for a supplier who can source outside catering, furniture, a lining, heating and convenience hire.

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o is for outfits

Most brides know when they see ‘their’ dress - ‘the one.’ However, most report that their chosen dress was completely different to the style they thought they’d opt for.

After this, have a rough idea of your preferred theme or highlight colour and take your bridesmaids to

Opt for a historic hotel or stately home for your wedding and you’ll be assured of a beautiful backdrop for your photographs.

When buying an engagement ring, the traditional figure presented to a groom is that two to three months worth of salary should be spent.

In reality, grooms spend what they can afford — usually between £1,500 and £2,500. Around 76% of all engagement rings sold are classic diamond solitaires, and budgets permit different variations of characteristics of cut, clarity, caret weight and colour, so a little research in this respect before shopping is prudent.

Modern wedding bands are usually of simpler design, created in titanium, platinum or gold, with white gold the most popular.

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Q is for QUAINt

is for Rings

choose their outfits then give the groomsmen a sample of the fabrics to ensure they can choose their outfits to complement the bridal party.

P Even if you don’t want to delegate your entire wedding planning,

employing a professional wedding planner can afford you just a little

extra help or advice with out them

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‘taking over’ your day.

Help with everything from a

romantic proposal, a venue search

A visit to a day spa is a great way to extend your hen night — especially for older members of the hen party who may not enjoy a loud night out.

Local spa’s all offer excellent packages and treatments for wedding and hen parties, with the added benefit that you’ll look great and feel refreshed on your special day.

to producing a detailed itinerary

and timeline is money well-spent to ensure your day goes smoothly.

UKbride.co.uk will also provide

loads of help free of charge with free wedding planning tools like free table planner software.

t is for tiara A bespoke tiara is the perfect finishing touch for your outfit and a great way to keep rogue tendrils of hair in check. Opt for a taller tiara to elongate the face if you have a round face, a headband or very short tiara if your face is longer, and any style of tiara if you’ve a more oval-shaped face. Avoid cheap diamanté tiaras in favour of crystal or pearl designs.

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is for UKbride UKbride is a wedding planning website that takes social networking tools and wedding planning tools to put you in touch with other brides-to-be planning their wedding.

v Visit the site (www.ukbride.co.uk) for all the help you need, plus the chance to win a wedding up to the value of £25,000.

is for veils

If your wedding dress supplier and veil are different take a fabric swatch along.

What you will or won't wear in your hair is as important as veil length.

Your options range from dramatic pieces such as sparkly tiaras and crowns to jewel-encrusted barrettes, combs, and pins.

Ask for your wedding veil to be made with a detachable long tier so that you can keep a shorter veil on at your reception.

y is for you!

Your wedding should be the ultimate expression of you — your love for one another and your life together.

Make it personal, no matter what your theme and have fun personalising your special day.

W is for Weather Always have a ‘plan B’ in mind in case the weather turns — personalised wedding umbrellas for your guests, for example; see www.pure-treats.com.

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Zoom Lens Wedding photography has changed dramatically since the advent of digital technology. However, whilst it’s possible to pay just a few hundred pounds for your photography, it’s worth paying more for a real expert.

X is for Xmas Weddings are most popular during the summer, but you should at least consider an out-of-season wedding.

Not only are the savings considerable, but a stark landscape, snowy wedding and red berry colour scheme can all make a winter wedding the perfect Christmas present.

Avoid offers of having your photographs on a disc on the day — this means no post-production will have been undertaken. A professional photographer will cost between £1,500 and £2,500 but the difference in the quality of your photographs — which wil llast for the whole duration of your marriage — makes employing a cheap photographer a realfalse economy.

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Win prizes in our monthly wedding competitions...

See page 70 to ďŹ nd out more.

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Five Simple Tips

Wedding Makeup Just a few tips, with our love, for ensuring you look dazzling on your day... n Your skin is a reflection of your lifestyle - smoking, lack of sleep and not hydrating your skin with water will all have an adverse effect on the way you look. Cut out the cigarettes and put the money towards your wedding fund! n Don’t rely on a friend - use a professional beautician to ensure you look flawless on your special day. Don’t be alarmed if she makes your makeup really strong - on camera, the effect won’t look as dramatic. n Any make-up artist will tell you the only way to apply foundation correctly is with a foundation brush, so invest in one before the big day and practise using it. n Avoid looking too pale for photographs, with the subtle use of blusher applied to the apples of your cheeks. n Whilst there are no set rules governing the use of lipstick or gloss on your wedding day, you should, either way, use a lip liner as close as possible to the colour of your choice... use a cotton bud to prevent the lipstick or gloss from bleeding.

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CAKE TIPS FOR YOUR WEDDINg

WEDDINg CAKES ARE TAKINg HUgE STEPS FORWARD - gONE ARE THE USUAL WHITE TIERED CAKES - SAY HELLO TO BRIgHT AND BEAUTIFUL COLOURS, LAYERS AND RUFFLES, HAND PAINTED DESIgNS AND RUSTIC NAKED CAKES!

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Make a statement: Every bride wants centre stage on her wedding day - and this shouldn’t stop at the dress! Make your wedding cake stand out with bold splashes of colour.

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Mix it up: Gone are the days of same sized tiers and shapes. Create an exciting and intriguing wedding cake using different heights, widths and shaped tiers.

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Classic Combo: It’s the year of the sponge (bye bye fruit cake!), and couples are starting to choose even more adventurous flavours - such as cocktail inspired tiers, chocolate, and even lemon or carrot cake.

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Make a frill: Romantic frills and ruffles are a continuing trend this year mimicking folds of delicate wedding dresses.

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Love is sweet: Brides looking for a more relaxed atmosphere are using styled sweet tables and dessert bars - a great way to incorporate your favourite edible delights complimenting your wedding theme.

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Paint me up: Hand painted cakes are a hot trend this year - anything goes and it gives couples the opportunity to create their very own piece of art.

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Stay naked: More and more brides are opting for a rustic themed wedding, and naked cakes are the answer. Uncovered sponge cakes with layers of buttercream and jam, decorated with flowers.

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Cupcakes: Lots of brides are opting for cupcakes instead of the traditional wedding cake. You can add an array of colours, textures and flavours with these little delights. Some of the top trends for 2014 are coral, 20’s Gatsby-inspired and English Garden.

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Modern geometrics: Geometric prints are hot on the agenda for 2014, and wedding cakes are no exception.

Appealing to the modern day bride, they incorporate structured patterns and elegant clean lines.

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Rise of the bespoke bride: More and more couples want their wedding to be more personable and a reflection of their personalities. They want to look back on their photographs, and say ‘That was so us’. Creating a bespoke wedding cake is a great way to achieve this.

For more wedding cake ideas, visit www.ukbride.co.uk

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FLOWERS

5 IDEAS FOR USING

FLOWERS AT YOUR RECEPTION

By being a little more creative your flowers can be an integral part of your wedding theme... here are our top tips and ideas...

n Think Seasonally: Spring flowers include tulips, lilies, peonies, amaryllis and anemone. Summer blooms you should consider include lilies, carnations, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, lavender and roses. In Autumn, think delphinium, hydrangea, and gerbera, whilst Winter flowers include snowdrop, hyacinth, lisianthus, lilacs and irises. n Work with Mother Nature: If you’re planning to marry in a hot, humid summer, avoid lily of the valley and tulips in favour of flowers that are less prone to wilting, like hydrangeas, dahlias zinnias. n Be Creative: Bouquets are beautiful and these can be hand-tied, tightly for a contemporary look or designed as trailing bouquets tied with raffia for a looser, vintage look. n Cut your Costs: Only work with native, current flowers as this will be cheaper than trying to import something out of season.

Combine expensive ‘feature’ flowers with cheaper filler flowers and bushy foliage like ivy, fern and gyp.

Above; Large headed roses, gloriosa and cala lilies in a shower bouquet. Left; Girl Flower’s collection of spring hand-tied poseys and matching buttonholes with gerbera and freesia.

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Main; Cala lillies usually come in white but can feature striking colours like the ones used in this hand-tied bouquet, which also incorporates steel grass and bear grass.

Below; Eden of Tauntonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer arrangement utilises large-headed roses with more economical in-season lisianthus. The headdress features freesia and cheaper filler flowers.

Images: Courtesy of Flowers & Plants Association, www.flowersandplants.org.uk for advice and to search for a recommended local florist near you.

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THE RING

With this ring...

“I Thee Wed!” With this ring, I thee wed; your wedding band is a symbol of your unending love - rings are exchanged and are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand as the Romans believed this contained the vena amoris, the vein of love...

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6mm for men and 3mm for women, with a typical budget of around £500.

Only since the Second World War have men accepted a wedding ring in return, but now ‘his and hers’ bands are common.

Conventionally, wedding bands are created in white or yellow gold or platinum, though more contemporary materials such as titanium are available.

Wedding bands tend to be plainer, especially for men, with bevelled edges preferred and men’s bands generally wider than womens - around

Typically silver is avoided as it tarnishes over time and doesn’t have the longevity necessary in a ring you’ll be wearing for decades to come.

our wedding ring is not a benign object, but a symbol of your love for one another, a continuous band to represent an unending love.

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Women’s wedding bands embellished with diamonds can be popular, but men typically have the choice of matt, brushed or polished finishes but usually opt for a more low-key look.

Remain realistic about your lifestyle, opting for harder-wearing materials and simpler design if you work in a manual job, where you’re likely to subject it to rough treatment.

As a last resort, some brides and grooms even opt to put their ring onto a chain and wear it around their neck. Meanwhile, those in civil partnerships opt to put their rings on their left hands - though this act is so recent that a firm precedent hasn’t been established.

As with any wedding element, shop around and view as many examples as possible, opting for a design that reflects you, personally.

Ensure you have your ring finger professionally measured rather than guessing sizes, and allow a little movement if you’re likely to remove it often.

Engraving is a popular, low-cost way to personalise your rings, with messages typically engraved on the inside of the ring for around £20.

For a completely bespoke ring, enlisting a bespoke designer is a more expensive but luxurious option, whilst travelling ring suppliers can visit you in your own home. Typically these will visit you in your home in the evening or at weekends, making life much easier, and can show you a couple of hundred samples before you choose your width, material, finish, embellishment and engraving, before they are delivered a month or so later. Without the overheads of a chain of stores these can often work out surprisingly cost effective.

A family jeweller will offer a great service and can usually show you any stones, allowing you to pick the one you’d like to embed in your chosen band.

Diamonds are the most common option, in which case it’s wise to ‘gem’ up on the four C’s - colour, clarity, cut and carat - which would be familiar from your engagement ring shopping.

Finally, consider a wedding ring that fits round or ‘halos’ your engagement ring - these are a modern design statement and look really great.

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Right; Even if you’re not a classical music buff, a string quartet is a superb way to add class to your reception and cover up the clatter of cutlery during your wedding breakfast.

Below; Think different - with ideas like bouncy castles and face painting for the children.

LET’S HAVE

FUN Right; Indoor and outdoor fireworks create spectacular photographs and they’re entertaining for guests too.

Weddings are a celebration, so introduce as much fun and as many surprises as possible into your reception...

Music; A wedding DJ is a staple but consider classical music during your wedding breakfast too. Alternatively, tribute bands performing as, for instance, The Beatles or ABBA will appeal to all generations.

Fireworks; Outdoor - and indoor fireworks make a great photograph and will elicit lots of impressed oohs and ahhs from your guests.

First Dance; Consider dance lessons to surprise your guests when it comes to your first dance.

Children; Bouncy castles, giant outdoor games, and face painters all keep children entertained and help parents to relax.

Something Different; What about a mini casino, a table magician or perhaps celebrity lookalikes and circus performers? Think outside the box and you’ll find something quirky to make your wedding stand out!

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Camp Hill The Camphill Estate, Kirklington Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2LS 01845 567788 www.camphill.co.uk Northumberland Wedding Creche Northumberland 07955 843665 northumberlandweddingcreche@gmail.com www.northumberlandweddingcreche.co.uk Serenity Duo County Durham 01325 721829 contact@serenityduo.com www.serenityduo.com Val Boyers Music Teeside 01642 949391 val.boyers@gmail.com www.valboyersmusic.co.uk

Bramwells Jewellers 28 High Street, Durham County Durham DH1 3UJ 0191 3868006 shop@bramwellsjewellers.co.uk

Florist Cosmic Flower Shop Newcastle Upon Tyne 01912 286488 sue@cosmicflowershop.co.uk www.cosmicflowershop.co.uk The Countryside Florist 97 High Street, Skelton Cleveland TS12 2DY 01287 652808 thecountrysideflorist@live.co.uk www.thecountrysideflorist.com

Gifts Celebrations Plus 01702 384438 www.uk1weddinggifts.com

Health & Beauty Identity Individual Dental Care 78 Wolviston Road, Stockton-On Tees Billingham, Cleveland TS22 5JF 01642 554299 info@identitydentalcare.co.uk www.identitydentalcare.co.uk

JEWELLERY BY 14 Bridge Road, Stokesley TS9 5AA 01642 714385 hello@jewelleryby.co.uk Kirsty Taylor Jewellery Jubilee Buildings 2 Middle Street, Corbridge Northumberland NE45 5AT 01434 633000 kirsty@kirstytaylorjewellery.com www.jewelleryby.co.uk Whickham Jewellers Bishops Court, Rectory Lane Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE16 4PA 01914 200144

Photography Carro of Wynyard Lakeside House, 17 Wynyard Woods Wynyard, Tyne and Wear TS22 5GJ 07775914711 info@carroofwynyard.co.uk www.carrophotography.co.uk David E Williams Photography 14 Murray Court Shotley Bridge Co. Durham DH8 0LY 07896 522375 david@davidewilliamsphotography.co.uk www.davidewilliamsphotography.co.uk Martin Ker Photography Teeside 01642 562669 martinjker@gmail.com www.martinkerphotography.com Michael Southwick Photography Sunderland, Tyne & Wear 0191 5229972 michael.southwick@hotmail.co.uk www.michaelsouthwickphotography.com

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Michelle Osborne Photography Tyne and Wear 0191 296 4919 info@michelleosborne.co.uk www.michelleosborne.co.uk Pam Hordon Photography Tyne and Wear 01670 775422 hello@pamhordon.com www.pamhordon.com Photography By Sarah & Joanne Tyne and Wear photography-sarahandjoanne@mail.com www.photographybysarahandjoanne.com RGM Photo Sunderland 07747 037025 ross@rgmphoto.co.uk www.rgmphoto.co.uk Sean Elliott Photography Tyne and Wear 0191 2302020 info@seanelliottphotography.co.uk

Photobooths Crazy-Pix.co.uk Photobooth Hire Northumberland 07736 516 162/ 07736 561 692 info@crazy-pix.co.uk www.crazy-pix.co.uk Northeast Photo Booth Ltd Co Durham 07940 884440 info@northeastphotobooth.co.uk www.northeastphotobooth.co.uk Party Pics Photo Booth Hire Stockton-on-Tees 07923 032760 www.partypicsphotobooths.co.uk

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Transport AB Wedding Cars Newcastle, Tyne and Wear 07831 556520 enquiries@abweddingcars.com www.abweddingcars.com Alnwick Wedding Cars Alnwick, Northumberland 08007 563653 alnwickweddingcars@gmail.com www.alnwickweddingcars.org.uk Autograph Chauffeurs Newcastle, Tyne and Wear 08007 812027 info@autographchauffeurs.co.uk www.autographchauffeurs.co.uk Status Wedding Cars Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear 03336 005555 enquiries@statusweddingcars.co.uk www.statusweddingcars.co.uk

Venue Aston Hotel Darlington Coatham, Darlington County Durham DL1 3NL 01325 329600 www.astonhotels.co.uk Burythorpe House Burythorpe, Malton North Yorkshire YO17 9LB 01653 658200 www.burythorpehouse.co.uk Camp Katur The Camphill Estate, Kirklington Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2LS 08438 860 607 www.camphill.co.uk Easterbrook Hall The Chricton, Bankend Road Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway DG1 4TA 01387 702020 www.easterbrookhall.co.uk

Made 2 Matter Wedding Collections Tyne and Wear 01915 193939 info@made2matter.co.uk www.made2matter.co.uk

Gisborough Hall Whitby Lane, Gisborough North Yorkshire TS14 6PT 08448799149 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/ gisborough-hall-hotel

The Bay Printing Tyne and Wear 01912 964919 rich@theprintpeople.eu

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Venue Decoration Classically Covered Event Decorators 9L Riverside Road Industrial Estate Southwick, Sunderland SR5 3JG 07866694212 infoclassicallycovered@yahoo.co.uk www.clasicallycovered.co.uk Flawless Weddings and Events Northumberland 01670 457400 ailsa.ryder@flawlessweddingsandevents.co.uk www.flawlessweddingsandevents.co.uk Something Borrowed Newcastle Upon Tyne 0191 2802439 info@somethingborrowednortheast.co.uk www.somethingborrowednortheast.co.uk

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