£3.50 AUTUMN 2014 – ISSUE 4
INSPIRE NORTHERN
WEDDINGS
IRELAND’S
bridal
BRIDAL SHOWER
STYLE GUIDE
INSPIRATIONAL DIY IDEAS
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TRENDS
BAGS, SHOES
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MOOD BOARDS VENUES, FAVOURS CAKES & GIFTS
VINTAGE STYLE &
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AUTUMN
FASHION
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The latest launches, design inspiration and accessories - everything you need to know...
Elegant & retro
Wedding Cars
Shoe Crush
Groom wedding cars, based in Banbridge offer beautiful wedding cars to hire for your big day. They offer two amazing wedding cars and a number of different wedding day transportation options. Their Imperial Vintage Wedding car is stunning and the Vintage Wedding Bus compliments it. In addition to road vehicles grooms can also fly you to the church in a R44 Helicopter! groomweddingcars.
Set of 4 champagne saucers by LSA,. Part of the Wine collection. Beautifully handmade, these champagne saucers are ideal for partying in style. The set is presented in a stylish box making it a wonderfully original gift idea for any occasion. £46, Bedeck
We love these stunning shoes from Emmy London. Elegantly crafted and undeniable beautiful bridal shoes. The perfect pair for your wedding day, £635, emmylondon.com.
Bridal Fashion Tea Come along to The Merchant Hotel for a series of gloriously decadent champagne afternoon teas with a fabulous fashion show showcasing the most beautiful bridal wear from Castle Coutre and amazing pop-up boutiques. Relax in the elegant Art Deco surroundings of The Rita Duffy Suite, sip Champagne, savour melt in the mouth patisseries and let the very best in fashion for the new season come to you – the perfect pre wedding get together with the girls. Tickets £35 each. 11th October. To book, visit themerchanthotel.com
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Create Ambience
Add some atmospheric light to your reception or ceremony with these rustic single heart hanging t-light holders, £2.50, dotcomgiftshop.com
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londons calling
London based designer Emma Hunt arrives in Petticoat Lane Bridal this month. Emma Hunt designs blends classic couture techniques with a modern approach, creating timelessly beautiful dresses. A perfect edition to the exquisite collection of designers the boutique carries.
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global trend inspiration from global wedding dress designers from around the world
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london L-R: Ian Stuart; David Fielden; Elizabeth Stuart; Jenny Packham; Charlie Brear; Alan Hannah; Charlotte Balbier; Suzanne Neville; Caroline Castigliano
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Embrace country glamour and the results could be breathtaking. Barn settings are a romantic hybrid of rustic and chic, so play to the strengths of the natural surroundings. Perhaps the best venue for a cozy, manmade, homely feel. inspire-weddings.com | 87
Bridal Shower inspire weddings diy
May we never forget that getting hitched is first and foremost a joyous and happy occasion. But like all great parties, a warm up do before hand is always a good idea. Enter: The Bridal Shower. Photography Rory Corrigan
Loosely speaking a bridal shower is a fun little way to shower the bride to be with love and gifts. Whether it is a bridal brunch or an evening meal at home, the bridal shower is full of possibilities. A sweet opportunity to raise a glass to your newly engaged friend, or maybe a chance to hand out some bridal gifts - something borrowed, something new perhaps? Or even an intimate alternative to a fast paced hen party night out. Or maybe all of the above! How your shower works is completely up to you, we encourage you to break all the rules along the way. But as always we couldn’t resist sharing a few hints and tips to help inspire you. So we’ve put together our very own bridal shoot, inspired by what we had at home in the cupboard and what we could borrow from friends. Let’s get this shower started!
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BOXES & bags Favours are a great way to tip the hat to your guests and loved ones, find your perfect wedding favour from inspires collection of beautiful boxes and bags
L-R from top: Hessian wedding favour bags, 65p each, theweddingofmydreams.co.uk; White wooden bird pegs to accessorise favour bags, £4.99 set of 10 pegs, hamptonblue.co.uk; Let the love grow wedding favour stickers, £5.50 for 18, envelopes 15p each, both theweddingofmydreams.co.uk; Map favour boxes from Hope and Willow, £1.25 each, notonthehighstreet.com; Personalised mini glass bottle with wire snap, £2.08 each, confetti.co.uk; Blue and white candy striped paper bags, £3.99 for 25, hamptonblue.co.uk; Mini woven picnic basket, £2.17 each, confetti.co.uk; Vintage floral bag and tag, set of 12, £5.95, bakerandmaker.com; Set of 10 blank kraft pillow boxes, £2.50, weddinginateacup.co.uk
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