Love My Dress 2015 Roundup

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.

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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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SOCIAL MEDIA

CREDITS

t f I g p

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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REAL WEDDINGS

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

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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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