NEW YEAR
2016
A CELEBRATION OF 25 OF OUR FAVOURITE WEDDINGS FROM 2015 • SAVINGS, PROMOTIONS AND SPECIAL OFFERS FOR READERS • LINKS TO ALL THE MOST POPULAR DISCUSSION POSTS LOVEMYDRESS.NET • LIT TLEBOOKFORBRIDES.NET
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On 22nd September 2015, we launched Little Book For Brides - a brand new sister site to Love My Dress - a beautifully designed and lovingly curated wedding directory. Over a year in the making, Little Book For Brides was our answer to the countless requests we have received for a directory. We’ve always known that having such a resource would be helpful to our readers, but we knew that in creating a directory, it would need to offer something fresh and new to the market, something that not only suited the tone and style of Love My Dress, but that, unlike the many other directories we have seen ourselves, allowed every single business listed a chance to truly shine.
making useful information more visible and easy to find – this includes special money saving offers and links to social media feeds. We have even designed a ‘My Little Book’ facility that will enable you to shortlist your favourite Little Book For Brides suppliers to a special ‘My Book’ section of the site – meaning you can print these details off and slip a hard copy into your wedding planning files.
We’ve worked so hard on Little Book For Brides and have tried hard not to force readers into following the conventions of most directories already out there. We wanted to avoid the ‘click here for Photographers in the Midlands’ style maps, forcing users into inappropriate and narrow regions but at the same time, we have worked hard to integrate accurate map services using Google Maps technology. Overall, what was most important for us, was creating something that allowed our users to discover brilliant new wedding suppliers in a natural and organic way.
We are beyond proud of Little Book For Brides and hope very much that it will assist you in finding your own brilliant, talented and hard working wedding suppliers.
We’ve given a lot of thought to page display and
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WELCOME... Hello there! I hope this finds you all settled down and cozy for Christmas and enjoying this opportunity to relax and be around loved ones. Firstly, if you happen to be a newly engaged bride to be who has only just discovered Love My DressÂŽ or our sister site and wedding directory, Little Book For BridesÂŽ for the very first time, then an extra big welcome to you! My name is Annabel and I founded Love My Dress back in 2009, after getting married myself and falling in love with the world of weddings. It started out as a simple place online for me to share things that inspired me. Six years later, Love My Dress has a small but brilliantly hard working team supporting my husband (also my business partner) and I, and together we have shared almost 4000 blog posts. We reach over 1.6 million readers every year and have gathered over 800,000 social media followers. I still have to blink each time I see those figures on screen. The purpose of this little magazine is to celebrate some of my personal favourite weddings shared in 2015, tell you about Little Book For Brides, our beautiful wedding directory, and to also introduce you to our sponsors, some of whom have some amazing time limited money saving offers to share with you (make sure you read the adverts in this magazine carefully!).
Styled/jewellery shots from our shoot for Goldsmiths Jewellers – see the full shoot and credits here.
But first, I wanted to talk just a little about the blog and what we try to achieve through Love My Dress.
Love My Dress is a beautifully curated online world of wedding planning inspiration that embraces glamour and elegance and encourages sophistication and style, whilst remaining true to the love story behind every wedding. We aim to connect our readers with the very best suppliers, and publish content that offers a gentle and daily reminder of love and the true value of weddings and marriage. We know how easy it is to get caught up in the crazy carnival of wedding planning, so encourage our readers on to a path that will lead to the kind of wedding they truly, personally desire and can plan without pressure from others to do something different. L O V E M Y D R E S S - C H RI S TM A S 2 0 15
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wedding venue Fetcham Park, best sums this up. Laura wrote a deeply moving feature for Love My Dress that explains everything and I encourage you to read it here. You might want to bookmark it for future reference if and when the wedding planning is beginning to feel a touch overwhelming. You can also take a look at any of our real wedding features and scroll down to the end of the feature to read the ‘Words of Wedded Wisdom’ passed on by the bride too – these words are often full of the most brilliant, honest, insightful and emotional nuggets of information shared from brides right in the middle of that newlywed moment of reflection. Ultimately, we aim to inspire, encourage and support. I truly hope that if you are starting out on your own path of planning a wedding, that you will find Love My Dress a constant, reliable companion throughout your journey. You can keep a track of content through our social media feeds. Instagram is my very favourite – I shall see you there! We also aim to enable readers to submerge themselves in an inspiring, supportive and encouraging environment. As well as real weddings, films, DIY features and bridal fashion posts we share many ‘discussion’ posts too - you can read more about these posts on page 45.
Wishing you all the loveliest of festive periods and may your 2016 be one of joy, health and happiness. And wonderful weddings, of course.
Love Annabel x
When I first started blogging, it was all about the photography, details and styling. But as time has passed, and whilst I continue to adore every single image that we share, I have come to gain a much greater sense of pleasure knowing that we are sharing positive messages about and reinforcing the true value of love and marriage. I think our support of the wonderful #ShareTheHonestLove campaign founded by Mrs Caudery of Surrey
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CREDITS
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EDITORIAL
twitter.com/lovemydressblog facebook.com/lovemydressblog
Annabel Beeforth
Naomi Kenton
D E S I G N + L AY O U T
REAL WEDDING PHOTOS
instagram.com/lovemydress
Swash & Fold
google.com/+lovemydress
COVER PHOTO
pinterest.com/lovemydressblog
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EDITORIAL PHOTOS
John Barwood
See supplier details for each wedding
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REAL WEDDINGS
A SUBLIME SILK DRESS AND CASHMERE JUMPER FOR AN AUTUMN WEDDING IN SCOTL AND SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DON’T BE PRESSURED INTO DOING THINGS YOU DON’T WANT TO DO. STAND FIRM AND DO IT YOUR WAY. THERE ARE NO RULES
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SURROUND YOURSELF BY THE BEST PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE – ESPECIALLY THE CALMING, PRACTICAL ONES
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
PERFUME
FLOWER GIRL DRESSES
Christopher Currie
Tullibole Castle
Chanel no.5
I Love Gorgeous
PL ANNER/ST YLIST
WEDDING DRESS
GROOMS SUIT
FLORIST
Knot & Pop
Richard Nicoll
Paul Smith
Pyrus
TIPI HIRE
BRIDE’S SHOES
BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
RINGS
Highland Tipis
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VENUE
Manolo Blahnik
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Whistles + navy blankets made bespoke in Scotland
Tiffany + Amazon
REAL WEDDINGS
MAGGIE SOT TERO AND GOLD BOOTEES FOR A JOYFUL WEDDING AT NORTHBROOK PARK SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE CHOSE TO GET MARRIED ON A MONDAY, WHICH NOT ONLY SAVED US THOUSANDS OF POUNDS BUT ALSO MEANT THAT WE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH SUPPLIER AVAILABILITY
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IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME, I WOULD HAVE BANNED MYSELF FROM CHECKING THE WEATHER
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
M&J Photography FILM
Reel Weddings
Estella Sparkle dress in gold from Monsoon
Thirsa Rothman
FLORIST
Favour Catering and Events
VENUE
GOLD BOOTS
DRESS
Maggie Sottero Boston dress via Elizabeth James Bridal
HARPIST
HEADPIECE
Utterly Wow
Northbrook Park, Surrey
GROOM
Next
Brooke by Klaire Van Elton via Liberty in Love
PL ANNER/ST YLIST
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VEIL
Rebecca via Liberty in Love
Christian Louboutin via the Outnet.com BRIDESMAIDS
Adrianna Papell Art Deco beaded dress in taupe
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FLOWERGIRLS
Bloomingayles CAKE
Marks and Spencer E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Emae + The Wedding Smashers
Hayley Wilde RINGS
C AT E R I N G
S TAT I O N E R Y
DIY
HAIR STYLIST
David Johnson (07932 – 533046)
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REAL WEDDINGS
A BLUSH PINK WAT TERS GOWN FOR AN ELEGANT L ATE WINTER WEDDING AT ISCOYD PARK SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
IF I COULD GIVE ANY ADVISE FOR BRIDES TO BE, IT WOULD BE TO ENJOY THE PLANNING EXPERIENCE AND TO LISTEN TO YOUR GUT INSTINCT ABOUT DECISION
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
F E AT H E R N E C K L A C E
GROOMS SUIT
Haydn Rydings
Alex Monroe
Canali
VENUE
BRIDE’S SHOES
BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
Iscoyd Park in Shropshire Addison in Gold by Jimmy Coast Choo BRIDE’S DRESS F E AT H E R Watters (The Ahsan Skirt + Corina Corset in Blush/ Rose Gold via Agape Bridal Boutique VEIL
Made at Agape Bridal Boutique
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Casinos 4 Fun
C AT E R I N G C O M PA N Y
BRIDE’S HAIR
Alex Monroe
The Fine Dining Company
ACCESSORIES
FLORIST
S TAT I O N E R Y
NECKL ACE
Donna Crain
Selina Godsal
Etsy
PERFUME
CAKE
H A I R A N D M A K E-U P
Jo Malone’s Peony and Blush Suede
Bloomsbury Wedding Cakes
ARTIST
Nicola Jewsbury
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REAL WEDDINGS
GOLD, GLIT TER AND HALFPENNY LONDON FOR A FAIRY TALE DINNER PART Y WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
ANDY AND I SPENT THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING TOGETHER RATHER THAN APART, AND IT WAS SO SPECIAL TO WAKE UP WITH HIM THAT MORNING
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
John Barwood Photography VENUE
Crystal and pearl tiara, given by Kate Halfpenny SHOES
Kilver Court, Somerset
Benjamin Adams
WEDDING DRESS
B R I D E ’ S S C E N T/ P E R F U M E
Bespoke by Kate Halfpenny, Halfpenny London
Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules
VEIL
Done by a friend
Halfpenny London
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HEADPIECE
HAIR AND MAKEUP
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ACCESSORIES
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Small diamond earrings in John Barwood’s white gold, blue diamond friend Martin DJ’d bead bracelet (martin_l_r@hotmail. com) GROOM’S SUIT Victor Valentine
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
All chosen by the bridesmaids CAKE
Made by the bride and groom
C AT E R I N G
Victor Valentine CONFETTI
Shropshire Petals
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REAL WEDDINGS
A FABULOUS VINTAGE BRIDE AND HER KITSCH AND COLOURFUL 1960’S INSPIRED BRIGHTON WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
MY NERVES COMPLETELY WENT THE MOMENT I STEPPED INTO THE CHURCH, AT THAT POINT YOU JUST HAVE TO LET IT GO
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
SHOES
BRIDESMAIDS
Dragan Zlatanovic
M&S
Own choice 60’s inspired
PL ANNER/ST YLIST +
ACCESSORIES
FLOWERGIRLS
Original 60’s earrings and BHS The bride herself, aka, The gloves from Etsy FLORIST Fabulous Vintage Bride PERFUME Wendy Kelly Flowers of S TAT I O N E R Y
V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
Proud Cabaret, Brighton
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Rob Ackroyd (guitarist) + Tom Monger (harpist) both of Florence and the Machine RINGS
Joya
Brighton
Hatton Garden London
GROOMS SUIT
CAKE
H A I R A N D M A K E-U P
WEDDING DRESS
Justin Alexander
Spencer Hart + vintage tie, The groom’s mother tie pin and cufflinks TRANSPORT
VEIL
GROOMSMEN’ SUITS
Original 60’s from Charlie All vintage Brear
ARTIST
Jo Clayton
1960’s Bentley
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REAL WEDDINGS
CHARLIE BREAR AND TOUCHES OF GOLD FOR A RUSTIC AUTUMN BARN WEDDING IN NORFOLK SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Peach & Jo Photography VENUE
Godwick Great Barn, Norfolk WEDDING DRESS
Charlie Brear via The Secret Dress House in Reigate B R I D E ’ S B E LT
BRIDE’S HAIR
PLANNER
Penny Baldry from DreamsByTheSea on Etsy Godwick Great Barn, Norfolk BRIDE’S SHOES ACCESSORIES
Elehandmade at Etsy BRIDE’S HAIR
Sophie Lloyd (no website) GROOM’S SUIT
Charles Tyrwhitt
J Marie Bridal Finery
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BRIDESMAID DRESSES
ASOS
FLORIST
Bramble and Berry RINGS
Joy Everley
S TAT I O N E R Y
Diane Gush C AT E R I N G
Hatter Events CAKES
made by the couple’s mums and groom’s sister E N T E R TA I N M E N T
The Lovin Handful
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REAL WEDDINGS
DELPHINE MANIVET FOR A BOHEMIAN BRIDE AND HER CHIC SUMMER WEDDING IN ITALY SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
“THE WHOLE DAY WAS FANTASTIC – FROM THE PREPARATION WITH FAMILY AND BEST FRIENDS, TO THE NIGHT SWIM
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Haydn Rydings VENUE
The couple’s home, Portofino, Italy WEDDING DRESS
Delphine Manivet via Atelier Rebecca La Sposa in Piacenza HEADPIECE
unknown supplier
BRIDE’S SHOES
O Jour + espadrilles by Valentino and Manebí BRIDESMAIDS
dresses by Tibi, Dolce & Gabbana, Sport Max + Prada. Shoes by Jimmy Choo + Max Mara PA G E B O Y/ Y O U N G M A L E
C A K E + C AT E R I N G
‘Cherry And Events’, Catering & Events by Fabrizio Zanotti TRANSPORT
Fiat Bianchina Cabrio + goiters (Ligurian gozzi) for guests E N T E R TA I N M E N T
A S S I S TA N T S
Il Cortile, Genoa
Dj Lofti Begi from Budapest
FLORIST
RINGS
Maiden Just Flowers
S TAT I O N E R Y
Carlotta Bottino (email carlottabottino@gmail. com) HAIR STYLIST
Denise from Aldo Coppola By D’ Adamo Saloon in Genoa MAKE UP ARTIST
Marina Bonzi
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REAL WEDDINGS
A PRET T Y CORTANA SKIRT AND TOP FOR A FUN AND JOLLY, LOCALLY SOURCED WEDDING IN CORNWALL SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
REMEMBER THIS DAY IS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR OTHER HALF
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YOU ARE MARRYING THE PERSON YOU LOVE AND WANT TO SPEND YOUR LIFE WITH. THAT IS PRETTY AMAZING! SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
B R I D E ’ S S C E N T/ P E R F U M E
Jackson & Co Photography
Hugo Boss Orange for women
VENUE
GROOM’S SUIT
Porthilly Farm, Rock, Cornwall *no website + LPM Bohemia marquee hire BRIDE’S DRESS
Cortana (ordered online) VEIL
Twigs and Honey SHOES
Green flats via J Crew
Cad and The Dandy + tie by Harrods of London BRIDESMAIDS
Isabel Knowles + shoes from House of Fraser FLOWERGIRLS
Isabel Knowles + shoes from Debenhams + flower head band from Accessorize
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PA G E B O Y S
C AT E R I N G
CAKE
WINES
Ted Baker at Debenhams + Miss Tea + icecream via Le Beau Cheva The Cornish Ice cream Trike + Cornish pasties via FLORIST The Chough Bakery The Blue Carrot made by the bride TRANSPORT
‘Dora’, the couple’s Land Rover Defender
Camel Valley Vineyard + The Padstow Brewing Company + Tarquins Gin (of Cornwall) S TAT I O N E R Y
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
DIY by the bride & groom
RINGS
a friend
Pastiche (band)
made by the couple, with Abigail Brown
HAIR & MAKEUP
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REAL WEDDINGS
A L AID BACK AND ECLECTIC TWENT Y YEAR VOW RENEWAL IN SHADES OF GOLD AND GREEN SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
IT’S ALL SURREAL ON THE DAY AND YOU WON’T REMEMBER HALF THE THINGS HAPPENING SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR MEMORIES TO KEEP
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
DENIM JACKET
BRIDESMAID’S SHOES
Epic Love Photography
House of Fraser
Own shoes
VIDEOGRAPHER
BRIDE’S SHOES
BRIDESMAID’S JEWELLERY
Carl Higgins Media
RINGS
Original wedding rings, worn around neck
WEDDING ST YLIST AND
‘Summer’ by Jessica Simpson for Kurt Geiger
Gold bracelets, a gift from Tippy
The bride, Tippy Longrino
FLORIST
BRIDE’S ACCESSORIES
GROOM’S SUIT
HAIR ARTIST
Grace and Saviour VENUE
Helen’s Bay Beach Apartments, County Down, Northern Ireland BRIDE’S DRESS
Jenny Packham via Shay Harris Bridal Lounge, Southampton
Own gold necklaces Zara Man (star, moon and sun SON Q’S OUTFIT gold necklace from Mint Zara and floral tie from Velvet), gold drop earrings Topman from Anthropologie, own CAKE watch and bracelet The Little Cupcakery BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
Michelle’s from Mango, Paula’s from Zara and Grace’s own
M A K E-U P A R T I S T
Bridesmaid Michelle Maxwell OTHER DECOR
Bunting from Etsy and anniversary frame from The White Letter
C AT E R I N G
Marks and Spencer and friends
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REAL WEDDINGS
JESUS PEIRO AND JENNY PACKHAM FOR AN ETHEREAL AND ELEGANT AUTUMN WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PLANNER THEN TRY AND MAKE YOUR BUDGET STRETCH TO INCLUDE ONE, EVEN IF IT IS JUST FOR ON THE DAY
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HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO RELIVE OUR FULL MARRIAGE CEREMONY, ALL THE SPEECHES AND MOMENTS THAT WE WEREN’T A PART OF THE DAY WHENEVER WE LIKE IS ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Eddie Judd VENUE
Nonsuch Mansion, Surrey PLANNER
Helen, from Nonsuch Mansion W E D D I N G D R E S S 1 ( D AY )
‘Cynthia’ by Jenny Packham, from Miss Bush Bridal WEDDING DRESS 2 (EVENING)
Style 5020 by Jesus Peiro, from Miss Bush Bridal VEIL
SHOES
‘Lotte’ by Jimmy Choo ACCESSORIES
Faux diamond stud earrings by H&M B R I D E ’ S S C E N T/ P E R F U M E
Bulgaria Omnia Crystalline. GROOM’S SUIT
October House Groom’s extras + accessories Shirt Hackett; shoes Russell & Bromley; tie Favourbrook BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
Miss Bush Bridal
Ghost
HEADPIECE
SHOES
‘Tzarina’ headband by Jenny Packham
Dune + Hobbs
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FLORIST
S TAT I O N E R Y
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Tania Stephenson-Oliver
Gayle Evans of Tanya Jago of Bureau Bloomingayles. Flowers Design sourced locally from Plant H A I R S T Y L I S T Passion Sharon Roberts at CAKE Wonderful Wedding Hair Boulangerie Jade MAKEUP ARTIST Javier Moreno and his Spanish and Latin band ‘Los Amigos’ + Belly dancer Tara Lee + Matt Maurice RINGS
From a jeweller in Hatton Garden C AT E R I N G
In house, by Bovingdons catering team at Nonsuch Mansion
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Mo, from Sydenham Dance School
C H A M PA G N E G L A S S H I R E
Gorgeous Hire
O T H E R TA B L E WA R E H I R E
Couvert
CONFETTI
Etsy
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AN ENGLISH ROSE AND HER PINK, GOLD AND PASTEL COLOUR, COUNTRY HOUSE WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I WISH I HAD BEEN BETTER AT DELEGATING AND NOT ASSUMED THAT I WOULD HAVE TIME TO DO ANYTHING ON THE MORNING OF THE WEDDING
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I SECRETLY LOVED KEEPING MYSELF MANICALLY BUSY AND WAS INCREDIBLY PROUD OF THE PERSONAL TOUCHES AND HOMEMADE DECOR
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Dominique Bader VIDEOGRAPHER
Clarke and Palmer VENUE
Hengrave Hall WEDDING DRESS + VEIL
Ava Rose Hamilton
HANNAH’S EVENING DRESS
Virgos Lounge BRIDE’S SHOES
Serena By Charlotte Olympia
BRIDE’S PERFUME
H A I R A N D M A K E-U P
PLANNER
Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone
Make up by Jodie
ARTIST
Hannah at Hengrave Hall
GROOM’S SUIT
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Cad and The Dandy
Mango
GROOM’S EXTRAS +
BRIDESMAIDS
ACCESSORIES
Church Footwear GROOM’S SCENT
Tom Ford ‘For Men’ RINGS
18 carat simple yellow gold bands
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ACCESSORIES
The Jump & Wail Big Band C AT E R I N G
Pearl necklace from Dogeared
Milsom Catering
GROOMSMEN’S SUIT
Bespoke Stamps
Austin Reed FLORIST
Tudor Rose Florist
S TAT I O N E R Y
EXQUISITE WEDDING GOWNS
KAREN WILLIS HOLMES HEAD OFFICE & COUTURE Newtown NSW 2042 Australia For all enquiries contact +61 2 9519 3901 info@karenwillisholmes.com View the website for National & International Stockists
www.karenwillisholmes.com
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REAL WEDDINGS
MODERN VINTAGE GL AMOUR, GOLD AND A DAVID FIELDEN BRIDE SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE HOW IMPORTANT A FEW DAYS BEFORE A WEDDING ARE TO GET YOURSELF MENTALLY IN THE RIGHT HEADSPACE FOR YOUR WEDDING
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TRUST THE EXPERTS AND LOOK FOR VALUE NOT CHEAP
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
BRIDES’ SHOES
GROOMSMEN
FLOWERS
Joanna Brown
Dune
Navy suits via Zara
The Flower Cube
V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
PERFUME/SCENT
BRIDESMAIDS
CHEESE CAKE
Elmore Court in Gloucestershire DRESS
David Fielden bought from The White Closet in West Didsbury Manchester BRIDE’S HAIR ACCESSORIES
Gold Fairy Crown from Avigal Adam on Etsy
Hermes ‘Un Jardin Un Mediterranee‘ GROOM
‘The Byard’ suit by Paul Smith + TM Lewin shirt + Turnbull & Asser tie/ pocket square GROOM EXTRAS
Lanvin via Mr Porter cufflinks + Church’s Chetwynd’ brogues
Marks & Spencer + Ebay + House of Fraser + Peter Jensen + Nordstrom + Zara FLOWERGIRLS
Debenhams dress + Monsoon cape + Mini Boden shoes PA G E B O Y
Roco Clothing
The Cheese Works in Cheltenham E N T E R TA I N M E N T
DJ – Julian Maynard at Oxygen Discos RINGS
Berganza + Andrew R. Ullmann H A I R A N D M A K E-U P
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THE NIT T Y GRIT T Y
ON WHAT REALLY MAT TERS
WHY ARE WEDDINGS EXPENSIVE?
PA U S I N G F O R T H O U G H T T O C O N S I D E R T H E WEDDING AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS T H AT R E A L LY M AT T E R
R E AD TH I S PO ST WHY IT’S OK TO SPEND MONEY ON YOUR W E D D I N G D AY R E AD TH I S PO ST
R E A D T HIS P O S T T H E W E D D I N G D AY R E A D I N G S R E A D T HIS P O S T
HOW TO PLEASE EVERYONE ON YOUR W E D D I N G D AY R E AD TH I S PO ST
FA I R Y TA L E W E D D I N G S V E R S U S R E A L L I F E MARRIAGE R E A D T HIS P O S T
H O W T O H AV E T H E W E D D I N G Y O U WA N T W H E N Y O U R PA R E N T S A R E PAY I N G F O R I T R E AD TH I S PO ST C O R K A G E F E E S , C AT E R I N G C O S T S & O T H E R M O N E Y M AT T E R S Y O U N E E D T O K N O W A B O U T R E AD TH I S PO ST
Photography by CKP Weddings
REAL LIFE SHARE THE HONEST LOVE R E A D T HIS P O S T A N I N S P I R AT I O N A L S T O R Y O F S T R E N G T H , H O P E , D E T E R M I N AT I O N A N D L O V E R E A D T HIS P O S T CLARA AND JASON R E A D T HIS P O S T
Photography by Ali Lovegrove
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You can also browse through my favourite weddings of 2014 and 2013, and you will find many more discussion posts here on Love My Dress.
REAL WEDDINGS
A COLOURFUL AND COOL EAST LONDON AND FRIDA KAHLO INSPIRED WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DON’T GET DRUNK. THE DAY GOES BY SO QUICKLY AND YOU WANT TO REMEMBER EVERY SINGLE SECOND
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MAKE SURE YOU GRAB EACH OTHER THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AND JUST STAND STILL FOR A FEW MINUTES
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Nick Tucker VENUE
FLORAL HEADPIECE +
BRIDESMAIDS
FLOWERS
Own choice in white
Love Blooms
TRANSPORT
Union Chapel Islington + MC Motors in Dalston
PERFUME
Chloe eau de Parfum
Routemaster Hire
DRESS
GROOMS SUIT
The Sound Casters
Katya Katya Shehurina via Preloved SHOES
Bespoke suit + Lanvin bow tie + Soulland brogues
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T RINGS
Metal Crumble C AT E R I N G C O M PA N Y
Easy Gourmet Catering
S TAT I O N E R Y
Grace O’Leary MAKEUP + HAIR
Elbie Van Eeden
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REAL WEDDINGS
A TEMPERLEY DRESS FOR A FLOWERFILLED, RUSTIC ITALIAN WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
JUST KEEP IT SIMPLE AND CONCENTRATE ON THE EMOTIONS AND THE LOVE THAT THE DAY IS GOING TO BRING
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
SHOES
FLORIST
FILM
Lelia Scarfiotti
Repetto
La Rosa Canina
Brazil Algodão Filmes
PLANNER
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
CAKE
C AT E R I N G
Aurora Berti, Castello di Vicarello
Giambattista Valli
VENUE
Riccardo Almeida
WEDDING DRESS
Salvatore Ferragamo
Castello di Vicarello Temperley
GROOM
GROOM’S ACCESSORIES
Castello di Vicarello FAV O U R S
Conti Confetteria E N T E R TA I N M E N T
The Alma Project
Castello di Vicarello S TAT I O N E R Y
Il Papiro
HAIR AND MAKEUP
Giulia Cresci
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REAL WEDDINGS
AN EXQUISITE NATURAL WORLD INSPIRED WEDDING IN SHADES OF SEA GL ASS GREEN SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
THE THINGS IN LIFE THAT ARE THE TRICKIEST TO NAVIGATE ARE THOSE THAT HAVE THE MOST TO TEACH US
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Kitchener Photography FILM
Worldly Nomads V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
ACCESSORIES
Bracelets via Rene Walrus + rose gold cuff via LotusStone on Etsy
Monsoon
PERFUME
CAKE
Crear, West Coast of Scotland
Portrait of a Lady from Frederic Malle
WEDDING DRESS
GROOMS SUIT
Rowanjoy
FLORAL CIRCLET
Myrtle and Bracken SHOES
Rachel Simpson
FLOWERGIRLS
Reiss + bowtie via The Vintage Beau on Etsy BRIDESMAIDS
RINGS
James Porter & Son in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade
FLORIST
Myrtle and Bracken
S TAT I O N E R Y
Skinny Malink
Big Bear Bakery in Glasgow + topper by WeddingPros on Etsy
HAIR STYLIST
Marc McCune via Eutopia (Glasgow)
TRANSPORT
West Coast Motors E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Nougat London (cardian), The Dotted Crotchets + Fanfaronada (skirt), Reiss the Kinloch Ceilidh Band (top), ASOS (dress) L O V E M Y D R E S S - C H RI S TM A S 2 0 15
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REAL WEDDINGS
A BAZ LUHRMANN AND 1930’S DECAYED DECADENCE INSPIRED WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DON’T HAVE TOO MUCH TO DO ON THE MORNING OF YOUR BIG DAY. I DID AND IT MEANT I DIDN’T ENJOY THE GETTING READY PART AS MUCH AS I HOPED I WOULD
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
BRIDE’S SHOES
Zoe Noble
Celine Ivory Stilettos
PL ANNER/ST YLIST
BRIDE’S HAIR
VENUE
1940’s Heirloom Tiara, sourced from America
Ros Shiers (the bride’s twin sister) The Asylum Chapel in Peckham, London WEDDING DRESS
ACCESSORIES
PERFUME
Chanel No. 5, all I ever wear
1930s original vintage via G R O O M S S U I T London Vintage Fashion Reiss + Yves Saint Fair Laurent shoes BRIDE’S VEIL
Vintage scalloped edge lace – sourced on eBay
BRIDESMAIDS
Whistles + Warehouse
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FLOWER GIRL DRESSES
RINGS
PA G E B O Y
C AT E R I N G
Victorian satin Vintage rose gold bands christening gown sourced via Alfie’s Antiques in from an antique fair Marylebone Vintage Laura Ashley Sailor suit + white Converse
Swine Waiter + Sorbitium
FLORIST
HAIR STYLIST
S TAT I O N E R Y
Ros Shiers
DIY, the bride’s sister, Ros Portaits Bridal Shiers CAKE
DIY, the bride TRANSPORT
Routemasters
MAKEUP ARTIST
DIY by the bride
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REAL WEDDINGS
A ROMANTIC WOODL AND INSPIRED WEDDING IN SHADES OF ORANGE, PEACH AND BUT TERMILK SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WEDDINGS HAVE BECOME SO PERSONAL AND UNIQUE NOW THAT NO TWO BRIDES ARE THE SAME AND I’M SO EXCITED TO BE PART OF THAT CREATIVE PROCESS
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Paul Raeburn
V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
Prestonfield House in Edinburgh, Scotland WEDDING DRESS
Shareen in Downtown Los Angeles
SHOES
Inexpensive sparkly champagne flats ordered online PERFUME
GROOM
MacLeod hunting tartan kilts in Harris Tweed. Kilts and jackets made by Georgian Kilt
‘Poppy’ by Coach
FLORIST + FLOWER
BRIDESMAIDS
CROWN
Own choice
Jack Fleuriste
D E S S E R T TA B L E
Mimi’s Bakehouse E N T E R TA I N M E N T
The Pickled Piper + Bleeker RINGS
Sofia Kaman S TAT I O N E R Y
A friend
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REAL WEDDINGS
LIT TLE WHITE GLOVES AND FLOWERS IN HER HAIR FOR A 1960’S BROOKLYN FACTORY INSPIRED WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
IT WAS IMPORTANT TO US TO BE RESPECTFUL OF OUR FAMILIES’ WISHES AND WE WERE NERVOUS THAT THEY WOULD QUESTION OUR CHOICES, BUT NO-ONE DID
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
SHOES
CAKE
S TAT I O N E R Y
HAIR STYLIST
Ella Ormerod Photography
BHS
Buttercream and Dreams By Ellie herself
ACCESSORIES
VENUE
Family jewellery
TRANSPORT
The Oratory, with the reception at The Church Inn in Birmingham, WEDDING DRESS + VEIL
Sarah Willard Couture
B R I D E ’ S S C E N T/ P E R F U M E E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone GROOM
FLORAL CROWN +
Suit, Marc Wallace; Watch: Danish Design
FLOWERS
BRIDESMAIDS
Passion for Flowers
TOA taxis
Bought in Sweden
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The Byrnes, plus other family and friends RINGS
Matthew: Pyramid Gallery, York, Ellie: Catbird
Natalie at Bridal Hair Specialists MAKEUP ARTIST
Claire Salter
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REAL WEDDINGS
A PALE GREEN GOWN FOR AN ELEGANT AND FAMILY FOCUSSED LONDON WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
TO CREATE A VERY SPECIAL GIFT AND RECORD EVENTS SURROUNDING THE BUILD UP TO OUR BIG DAY I DECIDED TO WRITE A SECRET JOURNAL FOR MATT, WHICH I GAVE HIM ON THE MORNING OF OUR WEDDING
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Lee Garland VENUE
Mayfair Library + Hush, Mayfair + The Tokenhouse on Moorgate WEDDING DRESS
The State of Grace HEADPIECE
Bessie by Jo Barnes Vintage ACCESSORIES
Pearl earrings
PERFUME/SCENT
Philosykos (him) + L’Ombre dans l’Eau both by Diptique GROOMS SUIT
FLORIST
Flowers by Brian Kirkby CHEESE CAKE
Ausra via Kristina Gasperas
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Say Fromage
RINGS
Start the Dance
Pistachio & Pickle
PHOTOBOOTH HIRE
Butler & Moss + Liberty print tie
Guilty Pleasures (DJ)
BRIDESMAIDS
Engagement ring via Joseph Bonnar + wedding rings via Hatton Garden
Ghost
PA G E B O Y S
Trousers, braces + bow ties via The Scotland Shop
MAKEUP ARTIST
FIRST DANCE LESSONS
HAIR STYLIST
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REAL WEDDINGS
ELIZA JANE HOWELL AND A JULIET CAP VEIL FOR A GL AMOROUS GATSBY INSPIRED CIT Y WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
THE WORLD OF WEDDINGS IS A BIT OF A MINEFIELD, SO I WOULD RECOMMEND PICKING A THEME. IT’S REALLY EASY TO GET LOST AND LOSE TRACK OF THE FINAL LOOK YOU’RE TRYING TO ACHIEVE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
ACCESSORIES
PA G E B O Y S
Jo Hastings Photography Fresh water pearl earring Bespoke shorts made by + bracelet from Francis Julie Dutton + Next shirt STYLIST + Clarks Original Desert Nikki of Every Occasion & Gaye Boots Floral Design & Venue BRIDE’S PERFUME Styling VENUE
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
WEDDING DRESS
Next suit + Alexander McQueen tie/pocket square + ASOS
Christ the King Catholic Church + St Mary’s Guildhall
GROOM
Eliza Jane Howell purchased at Georgina Scott Bridal, Stourbridge
Nuleaf Florists dresses + Dune heels
V E I L + H AT
FLOWERGIRLS
Agnes Hart SHOES
Rachel Simpson
BRIDESMAIDS
Nicki MacFarlane CAKE
Cotton & Crumbs
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FLORIST
Nuleaf Florists + Every Occasion Floral Design & Venue Styling TRANSPORT
Vintage Rolls Royce Silver Cloud hired from Barrie Jones E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Vyne String Quartet + Organist Derek Clarke + Black Fish Duo + DJ from Vibe Entertainment
RINGS
Brown & Newirth purchased at Francis & Gaye C AT E R I N G
St Mary’s Guildhall S TAT I O N E R Y
Betsy Button HAIR STYLIST
Hoochie Hair Salon MAKEUP ARTIST
Makeup By Jodie + bridesmaid’s makeup by Mosey Bow
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REAL WEDDINGS
RIME ARODAKY FOR A REL AXED, INFORMAL, FUN AND FLOWER-FILLED WEDDING IN SCOTL AND SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
HAVE A VISION AND SEE IT THROUGH!
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WE HAD A LOT OF PERSUADING TO DO BY NOT FOLLOWING THE TRADITIONAL FORMULA FOR A WEDDING (NO SPEECHES, NO FIRST DANCE) BUT ARE SO GLAD WE STUCK TO OUR GUNS AND DIDN’T DOUBT OURSELVES SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Caro Weiss VENUE
BRIDES SHOES
Russell and Bromley GROOMS SUIT
TRANSPORT
S TAT I O N E R Y
VW Beetle convertible 1972 from Classic Car Holiday
Rifle Paper Company (Invites & Church order of service)
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
H A I R + M A K E-U P
Eastwood House in Dunkeld
Reiss + Watch
THE DRESS
Sandro dresses + Russell and Bromley shoes
Pete Clark and Ron Shaw Taylor’d Beauty Perth (church reception/music) (Cheryl)
FLORIST
RINGS
Olsen dress by Rime Arodaky via The Mews’ bridal shop in Notting Hill VEIL
The Mews Nottinghill
BRIDESMAIDS
Pyrus CAKE
Lovecrumbs
Tiffany’s + The Jewellers Guild in Newcastle C AT E R I N G C O M PA N Y
Ginger Snap
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REAL WEDDINGS
SOPHIA BY IAN STUART FOR A CHARMING AND VINTAGE INSPIRED LOCAL VILL AGE WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I STRUGGLED LETTING GO OF ANY CONTROL AND WOULD WORRY ABOUT SILLY THINGS LIKE THE QUARTET BEING STUCK IN TRAFFIC
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YOU ARE ONLY A BRIDE FOR ONE DAY, DON’T WASTE ANY OF IT WORRYING ABOUT THINGS WHICH ARE IN THE SAFE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE YOU HIRE
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
The Twins VENUE
Freemasons Country Inn at Wiswell in the Ribble Valley WEDDING DRESS
Sophia by designer Ian Stuart via Ava Rose Hamilton VEIL
Bespoke via Ava Rose Hamilton ACCESSORIES
SHOES
The Flower shop Clitheroe
GROOM
CAKE
Bespoke suit via Charles Campbell Tailors + pockettie via Swagger and Swoon + Ted Baker brogues BRIDESMAIDS
Dessy + Gold/pearl Necklaces by Oliver Bonas + Mode in Pelle shoes
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FLORIST
Franchesca by Emmy Shoes London
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C AT E R I N G
Iced with Elegance
Freemasons Country Inn + Dolly’s Delights vintage ice-cream van (via ‘The Love Bus’)
TRANSPORT
S TAT I O N E R Y
Solar Strings (quartet) + Riviera Band + Jason Rea-Illusionist/magician
Candy Counters
1950’s bus + Hippie Van + Artcadia Red Talbot Sunbeam 1954 V I N TA G E P H O T O B O O T H convertible HIRE The Jolly Good Photo Co E N T E R TA I N M E N T
RINGS
DJM Goldsmiths
SWEETS PICK ‘N’ MIX
REAL WEDDINGS
A GOLD TULLE GOWN FOR A 40S AND 50S VINTAGE INSPIRED WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
THINGS WILL GO WRONG, IT CAN’T POSSIBLY GO PERFECTLY, BUT THROUGH ITS IMPERFECTIONS IT WILL BECOME THE PERFECT DAY FOR THE TWO OF YOU
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IF YOU CAN DO GET A WEDDING VIDEO, BECAUSE YOU’D BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH YOU MISS AND FORGET AND HOW MUCH OF A BLUR THE WHOLE THINGS BECOMES , AND I CAN’T TELL YOU HOW NICE IT IS TO LOOK BACK ON EVERYTHING AFTERWARDS
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Joanna Brown Photography FILM
Newlywed Films VENUE
Hedsor House in Beaconsfield WEDDING DRESS + VEIL
Dessine-moi un soulier
BRIDESMAIDS’ ACCESSORIES
Crown and Glory and Passionate About Vintage Tatty Devine ACCESSORIES
B R I D E ’ S S C E N T/ P E R F U M E
Coco Chanel GROOM
Tweed Addict GROOMSMEN
Fur Coat No Knickers
Jack Bunneys
HEADPIECE
BRIDESMAIDS
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SHOES
Made by the bride
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FLORIST
Ruby and Grace CAKE
Little Bear Cakery E N T E R TA I N M E N T
4YP
RINGS
Pip Jolley
C AT E R I N G
Caper and Berry S TAT I O N E R Y
Curious Me
H A I R S T Y L I S T A N D M A K EUP ARTIST
Lipstick and Curls
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REAL WEDDINGS
DECAYED DECADENCE AND MODERN VINTAGE GL AMOUR AT THE ASYLUM, LONDON SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
KEEPING TRACK OF ALL THE PAYMENT DAYS AND DETAILS WAS A CHALLENGE
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DOING EVERYTHING SEPARATELY ISN’T FOR EVERYONE AND THERE WERE TIMES WHEN IT WAS A BIT MUCH – SO I SUPPOSE I’D THINK ABOUT THAT NEXT TIME!
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
HEADPIECE
The Twins + Eclection Photography second shooting
Jenny Packham
VENUE
PERFUME
SHOES
Russell and Bromley
The Asylum Arts Chapel + Paul Smith Rose The Hunter S.Pub in East GROOM London Ben Sherman suit + WEDDING DRESS pocket watch + Harris Created by a local dress Tweed Waistcoat from maker + trouser suit by Toast Solace
BRIDESMAIDS
RINGS
New Look
Hatton Garden
FLORIST
C AT E R I N G
GraGrac
London Particular + Dunns Bakery + The Asylum Arts Chapel
CAKE
The brides’ mum
SOUND + LIGHTING
TRANSPORT
Terry Tew
Red Routemaster E N T E R TA I N M E N T
TA B L E H I R E
Bride + Groom DJ set
Classic Crockery
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REAL WEDDINGS
ANOUSHKA G ELEGANCE FOR AN IRANIAN BRIDE AND HER ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY GOT SOMEONE TO DOG SIT MY CHIHUAHUA! AS MUCH AS I LOVED HAVING HIM THERE...I THINK I PROBABLY COULD HAVE RELAXED A BIT MORE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
S6 Photography FILM
Cupcake Videos V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
Deer Park Country House Hotel WEDDING DRESS
Marlena’ by Anoushka G, via BOA Boutique in Richmond VEIL
BOA Boutique in Richmond
HEADPIECE
Ivory & Co. Beatrice Headdress from Boa Boutique
BRIDESMAIDS
ASOS, Chi Chi London + Topshop sandals FLOWERGIRLS
SHOES Own dresses Rainbow Club Lucy Satin F L O R I S T Court Shoes, Ivory from Poppy’s of Exeter Boa Boutique PERFUME
Chance by Chanel GROOM
Hugo Boss via Savoy Taylors Guild + Jasper Conran shoes + Thomas Pink shirt
S TAT I O N E R Y
The Bride
HAIR STYLIST
Louise Alway
CAKE
Claire Makes Cakes E N T E R TA I N M E N T
RINGS
The Diamond Store (engagement) + Eric Ross (wedding)
MAKEUP ARTIST
Claire Bowring
Liz Grier (harpist) + All Jazzed Up + Sounds Amazing Entertainment (disco)
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REAL WEDDINGS
A 1970’S OSSIE CL ARKE DRESS FOR AN ELEGANT JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN WEDDING AT HOME HOUSE LONDON SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
ENJOY EVERY MINUTE – DON’T COMPROMISE ON ANYTHING AND STAY CALM IN THE RUN UP TO THE WEDDING!
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Rebecca Goddard V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
Home House, London FLORIST
Rob Van Helden
WEDDING DRESS
1970’s Ossie Clarke original BRIDE’S SHOES
Bionda Castana (found at Harvey Nichols)
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GROOMS SUIT
S TAT I O N E R Y
Norton and Townsend + Ruth Kaye Design pocket square via Mr Start RINGS
Zoe and Morgan
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