2016 MAGAZINE
A CELEBRATION OF OUR FAVOURITE WEDDINGS FROM 2016 • PROMOTIONS AND SPECIAL OFFERS FOR READERS • LINKS TO ALL THE MOST POPULAR DISCUSSION POSTS LOVEMYDRESS.NET • LIT TLEBOOKFORBRIDES.COM
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This time last year, I was sat in the very same chair I am now, writing my introduction for our debut annual digital magazine.
Building COMMUNITY
We had moved house on 21st December, and I was surrounded by a state of semi-organised chaos. 2016 started to unfold and my family and I adjusted to living deeper within the countryside. It was a bigger life adjustment than I had anticipated to be honest - those of you who follow my personal Instagram account @annabelbeeforth might already be aware that we live in a very rural environment, surrounded by fields and farms. It’s a world away from the vibrant city life that greets me when I visit London, a journey I’ll be making in March to attend the Most Curious Wedding Fair. My peaceful and inspiring new work and home environment has, however, provided a much needed opportunity to take stock and focus on developing Love My Dress. It’s important for all businesses to evolve, but the pressure to evolve in a social media environment, where new apps and algorithms supersede old ones in the blink of an eye, is vital to commercial survival. And, despite knowing how hard we’ve worked as a team this year, I think even I was surprised when I sat down to reflect on our accomplishments in 2016. When I say ‘accomplishments’ - I refer to everything we’ve done to make Love My Dress a better experience for our community of visitors and all those who enjoy frequenting the blog. For you.
Clockwise from top left Me learning to take self portraits without feeling daft. Learning to take beautiful photographs with my new Olympus Pen EPL7 camera - my best purchase of 2016! Me captured by @xantheb in London earlier this year. Me and Emma Marshall of @MissBushBridal in Barcelona for bridal fashion week, April 2016
FRONT COVER CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHY
Alain M DRESS
Belle & Bunty 2
VEIL
Britten BLOG POST
See full wedding here
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For a start our beautiful wedding directory, Little Book For Brides, is a whole year old now! I recall fearing a huge tumbleweed response as we launched the directory last year, but I needn’t have worried. We now proudly list hundreds of the best most talented, creative and hard-working wedding suppliers out there. In September we launched our Style Files - which were created to enable blog visitors to browse through the latest designer collections in a fashion ‘lookbook’ format. Regardless of whether you’re viewing via a
desktop computer or handheld device, the Style Files offer a high quality visual of everything that makes your bridal heart tick; bridal fashion, bridesmaids dresses, jewellery and rings and also shoes and accessories. We’ve worked on some great campaigns this year, though the one I’m most proud of was for the Emmy London diamond jewellery collection. But for me the main focus for 2016 was all about building community. Love My Dress turned seven years old in November and continues to thrive, but changes in the nature of social media mean that people don’t comment as much on blog features any more (they often don’t comment on blog features at all). You can’t blame them, being required to log-in and bypass bot-detectors or wait for a comment to be approved isn’t exactly a gratifying experience. Far easier to leave a comment or like on Instagram or reply to a Facebook post, right? Some bloggers battle against these changes, but we decided we’d rather go with the flow and fully embrace them. As a result we’ve invested a lot more time and energy into our social communities including Instagram. But the biggest social media change for us this year has been Facebook. Earlier this year we established a private Facebook forum for brides to be and newlyweds. It has been the biggest most wonderful and amazing success. Not for the number of members we now have (which, as I type, is heading towards 2000) but for the incredibly loving, non-judgemental, supportive and nurturing community that has been established as a result. Real brides supporting real brides. Genuine, honest, meaningful human
Pete of @lawsonfilmsuk, and a model looking beautiful in our wild flower meadow where we filmed part of the campaign for the Emmy London for H Samuel diamond jewellery collection
interactions in a space free of advertising, where people feel ‘safe’. If you haven’t requested to join the group yet, you can do so here. My focus on building our community led to the launch of our ‘From the Heart’ series earlier this year - a Sunday morning feature that offers our readers the chance to write for Love My Dress on all matters of life and love. This series has thoroughly enriched our content and opened my eyes even further to the caring nature of the community that has evolved around Love My Dress. I urge you to read these features, some of them are profoundly moving and heartfelt and may change the way you look at the world, and consider weddings. So as we approach 2017, and I sit to consider again how we can continue to evolve and enhance Love My Dress, I feel deeply inspired by you, our community, and everything you’ve done to remind me that what we do at Love My Dress makes a positive difference. We have exciting plans for 2017 - plans so big I often wonder if we’re actually crazy, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from blogging, for seven years now and running my own business six of those, it’s that you should always follow your heart. And right now, my heart says ‘do this’. And so, we shall. You’ll just have to ‘watch this space’ (hint - a shiny, smart, brand new domain name has been registered!).
Clockwise from top left
All images from my personal Instagram feed @annabelbeeforth
My youngest daughter building a fairy village in our garden; Our Christmas Wreath from Little Book For Brides members @shepherdspursewhitby; Beach huts in the summer in my beautiful hometown of Whitby
I’d like to thank my amazing team for helping make everything possible this year - without them, Love My Dress simply wouldn’t exist. Wishing you all peace, love and happiness this Christmas. I hope 2017 will be a year full of joy for you.
Annabel x
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REAL WEDDINGS
A BELLE & BUNT Y GOWN FOR A COOL EAST LONDON WEDDING AT THE ACE HOTEL SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE ESCAPED TO A PRIVATE TERRACE TO SHARE A PIECE OF OUR WEDDING CAKE AND GAZE AT THE CITY LIGHTS. IT WAS MAGICAL!
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Alain M VENUE
Oscar de la Renta from Net-a-porter SHOES
The Ace Hotel in Shoreditch, London
Aperlai from Net-a-porter
BRIDE’S DRESS
Chloé, Love (scent worn when they met)
Belle & Bunty VEIL
Britten Weddings BRIDE’S HAIR ACCESSORIES
PERFUME
GROOMS SUIT
Cos + Clarks shoes BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
Isabella Bridal
FLOWERGIRLS
C AT E R I N G C O M PA N Y
Stella McCartney Kids via AlexandAlexa
Hoi Polloi
FLORIST
DIY using Paperless Post + English Stamp Company
Hattie Fox at The Flower Shop CAKE
Chef at The Ace Hotel decorated by Hattie Fox at The Flower Shop
S TAT I O N E R Y
HAIR + MAKEUP
Jennifer Howson YOU ARE ACE BOXLIGHT
BXXLGHT
RINGS
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A PLEATED DRESS FOR A 1930’S INSPIRED KITSCH AND GL AMOROUS CIT Y WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
NOT TAKING TIME TO RELAX IS MY ONE BIG REGRET, AND WE BOTH WOKE UP THE DAY AFTER THE WEDDING WANTING TO DO IT ALL AGAIN
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Lisa Devine
RECEPTION ST YLING
Carnival Chaos VENUE
Canongate Kirk + The New Club on Princes St. WEDDING DRESS
Sarah Arnett for Hope & Harlequin in Brighton VEIL
Hope & Harlequin in Brighton
HEADPIECE
Antique silver German crown SHOES
Revival Retro boutique and later on in the day I wore silver Superga’s, PERFUME
Narciso Rodriguez GROOM’S TROUSERS AND TA I L C O AT
(heirloom/his Grandpa’s) + Peckham Rye waistcoat +
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Drakes tie
Rudsambee Choir + Trendy Wendy
BRIDESMAIDS
Ghost
RINGS
FLOWERGIRLS
Heirloom
John Rocha for Debenhams PA G E B O Y S
S TAT I O N E R Y
DIY
kilt via Kinloch Anderson FLORIST
HAIR STYLIST
Keith Marshall
Laura Eberst via Carnival M A K E U P A R T I S T Rebekah McVitie Chaos CHEESE TOWER
Mellis
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A CHARLIE BREAR GOWN FOR A MINT GREEN, GOLD AND GLIT TERY LONDON LOVET TES WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
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SHOES
CEREMONY
ASOS heels + Puma trainers
Miss Gen Photography Stoke Newington Town Hall V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
06 St Chads Place, Kings Cross, London DRESS
Charlie Brear via The Secret Dress House + bespoke belt via Etsy VEIL
Kelly Spence
HAIR ACCESSORY
BRIDESMAID SHOES
CAKE
Own shoes
BRIDESMAID’S HAIR ACCESSORIES
Dried flower crown from Sophie and Luna
Gypsophila from Triangle Nursery
JEWELLERY
GROOM + GROOMSMEN
Handmade by work colleague Jo-anne + meringues by the Meringue Girls S TAT I O N E R Y
S C E N T/ P E R F U M E
Designed by the bride and Suit and shoes from ASOS groom + Burton tie + sparkly H A I R + M A K E-U P Topshop socks Lynda Darragh from Make Up Junkies FLORIST
Chanel’s ‘Chance’
Triangle Nursery
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
RINGS
Alex Monroe necklace + grandmother’s engagement ring
ASOS
Etsy
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
DJ Alex Hayes, a friend TRANSPORT
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REAL WEDDINGS
A FEATHERED WEDDING DRESS FOR A SCANDINAVIAN, MINIMALIST & GEOMETRIC INSPIRED MODERN WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
HAVING A PAIR OF MORE ‘SENSIBLE’ SHOES TO CHANGE INTO FOR THE EVENING WAS SUCH A LIFE SAVER FOR ME AND MEANT I COULD DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
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HEADPIECE
Lucy Little
Isobel Hind Couture
FILM
ACCESSORIES
Etsy/ASOS
Vintage Beauty Parlour
FLORIST
B E S P O K E TA B L E L I N E N S
Westwood Design
Annabel Perrin
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Baz & Fred’s Pizza Van + venue (undisclosed)
Cinereportage (film not yet Silver Sixpence in her CAKE available) Shoe +Erica Stacey Bridal Olofson Design + Kirstie Maclaren PL ANNER/ST YLIST Pocketful of Dreams
PERFUME
VENUE
Chloe
WEDDING DRESS
Doherty, Evans and Stott
Undisclosed Valentine Avoh SHOES
Charlotte Olympia – ‘Runaway Bride’
GROOMS SUIT BRIDESMAIDS
C AT E R I N G
The Rivera (church band + first dance) + Rhythm of the 90s + Danny Lewis Design RINGS
Erica Stacey Bridal + ASOS shoes
Kirstie Maclaren
FLOWER GIRL DRESSES
Bethany Jane Davies, The
HAIR + MAKEUP
DECOR
Hanging installation, table centre trees, table names, paper chain back drop and the favour boxes handmade by Things by Laura, styled by Pocketful of Dreams
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REAL WEDDINGS
A 1970S AND ICEL ANDIC INSPIRED BOHEMIAN WEDDING IN REMOTE SCOTL AND SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE GOT UP ON THE MORNING PUT ON SOME MELLOW BEATS, DID SOME YOGA, HAD AN AWESOME BREAKFAST AND WENT FOR A SWIM IN THE LOCH TOGETHER, IT WAS AMAZING TO HAVE THAT LITTLE CHILL OUT TIME BETWEEN US
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THERE AIN’T NOTHING THAT SOME GOOD MUSIC, GOOD VIBES AND DANCING WITH YOUR PERSON TO BE WON’T CURE, GET YOUR FAVOURITE NON-WEDDING SONG AND GET YOUR BOOGIE ON WHEN THINGS GET A BIT MUCH!
SUPPLIERS Caro Weiss
PHOTOGRAPHER
Miss Dior
PERFUME
London + shirt via Kestin Hare
Adjei
V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
VEIL
BRIDESMAIDS
Vintage store + Stag Head Designs
RINGS
The Dutch Barn at Monachyle Mhor, Balquidder, Scotland
attached to a hat from Anthropologie
ASOS + Zara dresses + Fawn and Rose necklaces
SHOES
BRIDE’S DRESS
Kurt Geiger
FLORIST
Ruby Flowers
Skinny Malink
GROOM
CAKE
Rainbow Room directors John and Jo Parker
Rowanjoy
ACCESSORIES
Viviene Westwood gold agate stone pendant
S TAT I O N E R Y
HAIR STYLIST
Vans + Ted Baker cherry Bakery 47 brogues + Harris Tweed E N T E R TA I N M E N T Jacket + Waistcoat with The Homecoming String custom lining from Liberty Band + DJ mate Kwaku
MAKEUP ARTIST
A friend
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EXCLUSIVE BRID
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REAL WEDDINGS
A BLUE VELVET WINTER WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE DIDN’T REALISE HOW FAR IN ADVANCE A CAKE NEEDS TO BE ORDERED! WHEN WE DISCOVERED THIS, WE WERE WAY TOO LATE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
WEDDING DRESS
Eclection Photography supported by Lisa Jane
Jane Bourvis
VENUE
Natacha Marro
Asylum Chapel in Caroline Gardens, Peckham
B L U E V E LV E T B O O T S
GROOM
suit made by fabric purchased via Goldhawk Road FLOWERGIRLS
made by a family friend
CAKE
handmade RINGS
Grays Antiques C AT E R I N G
Jacqueline Wise
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REAL WEDDINGS
RUSTIC LUXE – AN ELEGANT AND ST YLISH FLOWER FILLED AUTUMN WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
“PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL ASK YOU TO DO SOME WEIRD THINGS – IT WILL FEEL UNNATURAL TO STAND TOUCHING NOSES OR FOREHEADS FOR EXAMPLE. BUT TRUST THEM BECAUSE THE NOSE TOUCHING PHOTOS ARE SOME OF MY FAVOURITES. THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah Beth VENUE
Lemore Manor in Eardisley, Herefordshire
PERFUME
Chanel CoCo Noir (the bride’s favourite scent) GROOM
Wilden Bride London
Tailored suit via Michelsberg Tailors in the Victoria Arcade, Leeds
HEADPIECE
BRIDESMAIDS
WEDDING DRESS + VEIL
Etsy find from Mignonne
Adrianna Papell
SHOES
FLOWERGIRLS
Ada by Chelsea Paris
House of Fraser +
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Monsoon PA G E B O Y S
Next + Zara + Ebay + Etsy FLORIST
Juliet Glaves CAKE
made by a friend E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Soul Serenade from Warble entertainment
RINGS
Hatton Gardens, London C AT E R I N G
Lemore Manor S TAT I O N E R Y
made by the bride MAKEUP ARTIST
Jess Mac
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DISCUSSION POSTS
Our discussion posts are as important to us as our real wedding features. Written by experts and containing valuable insider information, here are the posts we think you need to be bookmarking for reading in the run-up to your wedding day:
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T R A N S PA R E N C Y, H O N E S T Y A N D C L A R I T Y I N T H E W E D D I N G I N D U S T R Y ( PA R T 1) Read this post T R A N S PA R E N C Y, H O N E S T Y A N D C L A R I T Y I N T H E W E D D I N G I N D U S T R Y ( PA R T 2 ) Read this post UNAPOLOGETIC BUSH Read this post THE EVENING RECEPTION & AFTER THE WEDDING Read this post DRINKS & DINNER Read this post THE WEDDING MORNING & WEDDING CEREMONY Read this post T H E W E E K & D AY B E F O R E Y O U R W E D D I N G Read this post 2017 W E D D I N G P L A N N I N G R E S O L U T I O N S TO MAKE NOW Read this post COMMON WEDDING PL ANNING MY THS EXPLAINED Read this post THE TRUTH ABOUT WEDDING PLANNING – THE HIGHS AND LOWS EVERY BRIDE WILL KNOW Read this post UNEXPECTED WEDDING COSTS - HOW TO PLAN AND BUDGET FOR THEM OR EVEN AV O I D T H E M E N T I R E LY Read this post TEN COMMON WEDDING PLANNING M I S TA K E S A N D H O W T O AV O I D T H E M Read this post
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A TIERED WEDDING DRESS FOR A DELIGHTFUL PEACH AND PALE BLUE COUNTRY HOUSE WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
IT GETS TO A STAGE WHERE YOU WONDER WHAT YOU TALKED ABOUT BEFORE GETTING ENGAGED, BUT AS LONG AS YOU JUST ENJOY IT AND DON’T BECOME OBSESSED BY IT, YOU SHOULD FIND A NICE BALANCE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah-Jane Ethan VENUE
Lartington Hall, Teesdale WEDDING DRESS
Katya Katya Shehurina, purchased from the flagship store in Soho SHOES
Vivienne Westwood Melissa ACCESSORIES
Flower crown + family jewellery
PERFUME
Ellenisia by Penhaligons BRIDESMAIDS
HAIR STYLIST
Daccs
MAKEUP
ASOS, Warehouse, + Yumi Girls from House of Fraser
Michelle Court - Court on Camera
BRIDESMAID SHOES
Hannah at Wildflower Florist
Next
GROOM
Trousers, Next; waistcoat, Ted; tie ,TM Lewin; brogues, Bertie PA G E B O Y
M&S
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CAKE
Cheese cake provided by Lartington Hall, sweet cakes by friends and family RINGS
Warburton’s, Leigh on Sea
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Tommy from Worldheadquarters TRANSPORT
VW Beetle + VW campervan from Love Dub Cars FAV O U R S
Scrabble keyrings, from Ebay PHOTOBOOTH
Photo Crazy
I N V I TAT I O N S
Jordyluxe, Etsy
SASSI HOLFORD 82 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HR 020 7584 1532 / London@sassiholford.com www.sassiholford.com
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REAL WEDDINGS
A 1970’S CALIFORNIA INSPIRED BOHEMIAN WEDDING AT ALMONRY BARN IN SOMERSET SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DON’T FORGET TO HAVE A LITTLE THINK ABOUT HOW YOUR VENUE WILL BE LIT
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HEADPIECE
GROOM
Bowtie and Belle Photography
Flower crown by Amber Persia
Joshua Kane Bespoke
VENUE
SHOES
Abercrombie and Fitch, ASOS, Topshop
Almonry Barn, Somerset WEDDING DRESS
Reformation, LA
Retro Boutique in LA PERFUME
Santal 33 by Le Labo
BRIDESMAIDS
FLORIST
Amber Persia
RINGS
Gray’s Antiques + Midas Touch S TAT I O N E R Y
Tom Passmore HAIR & MAKE UP
Hannah, Bridesmaid
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A TWO-PIECE RIME ARODAKY GOWN FOR A L AID BACK, FUSS FREE AND INFORMAL RESTAURANT WEDDING IN LONDON SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DON’T FORGET THAT ALTHOUGH YOU MAY READ ABOUT LOTS OF THE SAME IDEAS BEING USED AT WEDDINGS IT DOESN’T MEAN YOUR GUESTS WILL HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED THEM
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Jess Soper
V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
Antico Restaurant WEDDING DRESS
Rime Arodaky via The Mews of Notting Hill.
SHOES
Shoe Embassy GROOMS SUIT
TRANSPORT
H A I R A N D M A K E-U P
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Claire Urquhart
RINGS
Chanel Coco
Vintage London Bus
Gieves and Hawkes + Church’s shoes
Magician James Pritchard
C H E E S E C E L E B R AT I O N
Hearts of London
CAKE
The Cheeseboard, Greenwich
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PERFUME
ACCESSORIES
Chevron necklace and matching earrings both by Paper and Chain
LUXURY WEDDING SHOES & ACCESSORIES
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VALENTINO ROCK STUDS AND A 1930’S INSPIRED LONG SLEEVED GOWN FOR A GL AMOROUS WINTER WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO DO WHAT MAKES YOU AS A COUPLE HAPPY; YOU GET SO MUCH ADVICE AS A BRIDE TO BE (AND A LOT OF IT IS CONFLICTING)
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
My Beautiful Bride VENUE
SHOES
Valentino Rock Stud ACCESSORIES
BRIDESMAIDS
RINGS
ASOS dresses + Tiffany earrings
Andrew R Ullman C AT E R I N G
Orleans House Gallery (ceremony) + The Alma Pub (reception)
Earrings Carrie Elizabeth and her nan’s necklace
FLORIST
Maua London
The Alma Pub
PERFUME
WEDDING DRESS
Coco Chanel
CAKE
handmade by the bride and groom
TRANSPORT
a friend of the bride
Rock the Frock Bridal Boutique
GROOM
ASOS
S TAT I O N E R Y
handmade by the groom’s family Ensignbus
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
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Ah, a new year and a new you. It’s something we hear time and time again yet January always feels like the perfect time to gather motivation and make 2017 awesome. It will obviously be memorable with your wedding on the way, so kick start a new life together with your partner with a helpful hand from your wedding gift list with Prezola. With over 30,000 gifts to choose from, there’s definitely something for everyone but we’ve whittled it down to gifts that will help with a fresh start in 2017. Get organised and on top of everything with these helpful gifts (that you don’t even have to pay for!)
Keep throws, cushions, towels and laundry tidy with this Cosy Living Set of 3 Wicker Baskets (1) that’ll add style and organisation to your home. We adore the zig zag pattern for an edgy look that will work with any home décor. While things on the floor may be sorted, keep bits and bobs organised up high too with the Nkuku Locker Shelf and Hooks (2). This distressed shelf is great by the front door to hang coats, umbrellas and keep your keys safe – or perhaps you’d prefer it in the kitchen to hang tea towels and aprons while keeping gadgets and accessories off the counters. The kings of organisation, Joseph Joseph have a huge variety of products available for your Prezola gift list. This Stackable Rotating Spice Rack (3) is perfect for keeping everything you need in one place and it’s a real space saver too. Opt for Natasha Corrett’s Honestly Healthy Cleanse book (4) to rid yourself of Christmas overeating and get back on track. To give yourself inspiration, we’re in love with
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The White Company Pin Board (5) to pin up important post, recipes, receipts or even just as a style board. Organisation never looked so pretty! Alternatively, go for the MoA Industrial Chalkboard Noticeboard (6) so you can co-ordinate everyone’s important things and add a rustic vibe to your home.
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You definitely deserve some luxury gadgets on your wedding gift list such as the new Apple iPad Air 2 (7) for the ultimate organisation. You can sort all your wedding planning on here as well as update your Prezola wedding gift list, and edit your wedding website so guests know exactly what’s going on.
Create your wedding gift list today at Prezola.com for free!
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AN ALTERNATIVE AUTUMN SHADES GOWN FOR AN INTIMATE OUTDOOR SCOT TISH WEDDING PL ANNED IN JUST 5 WEEKS SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE WROTE EVERYONE A PERSONAL LETTER THANKING THEM FOR BEING THERE, AND FOR BEING SO IMPORTANT IN OUR LIVES
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
The Drawing Room VENUE
SHOES
Irregular Choice ACCESSORIES
Inchcailloch + Hotel du Vin Glasgow
Mikey ring+ Etsy earrings + Etsy hair comb
WEDDING DRESS
PERFUME
Aftershock London via House of Fraser
Hermes
GROOM
Marks and Spencer Collezione suit + Dune shoes + Ted Baker shirt FLORIST
Roots Fruits & Flowers
CAKE
Top Tier RINGS
Damson Jewellery TRANSPORT
Balmaha Boatyard
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Wedding Planning “Where do I start?” You start out on this wedding planning journey feeling so excited at the prospect of throwing the most amazing party of your lives. You have an epic vision and big dreams about what it will be like. It feels thrilling and exhilarating to step into this wonderful world of weddings where everything is fun, creative and colourful. But then reality bites, you find yourself lost in a sea of ideas that you’ve no idea how to implement and you don’t know where to start with it all. Well fear not, I’m here to share with you my insider secrets and fool-proof timeline process that I follow with ALL my wedding clients. If you google ‘wedding planning timelines’ no doubt you’ve already come across those lovely pictograms that tell you how to plan your wedding in 12 months and what needs doing by when. Which is great if you live in a perfect world and that’s exactly how long you are planning for. Thing is, we don’t all live in a picture-perfect ideal world. No two weddings are the same because no two couple’s are the same. And trust me when I tell you this: I’ve helped over 50 couples plan their weddings and not one of them followed these oftenpublished processes. Over the years I’ve perfected and refined my own secret formula for tackling a project as huge as planning a wedding, and it goes against the grain of a lot of the typical advice that’s offered. 4 4 LOV E M Y D RES S - CHRIS TM AS 20 1 6
You see, I don’t believe in spending every waking moment thinking about or planning for this big day from the second you get engaged. I DO believe in giving dedicated and focused time to planning at regular intervals that suit your own lifestyle. I also believe in taking action, making quick decisions and getting stuff done, then getting on with your life in between. My timeline splits tasks into phases, how you tackle these phases is up to you, there are certain elements you have to do before you can move onto the next, like figuring out what you want, what your budget is, who you’re inviting and where you will celebrate. Once you have all of that it’s pretty easy to manage the rest. If you want to spend 2 years planning your wedding then great do it - but remember you may end up re-planning as your tastes and values change over that period. Likewise if you want to plan your wedding in 3 months it is entirely possible as long as you’re flexible to what’s available to you. Just know that you should tackle this process in a way that feels right for you and suits your own lifestyle. To help you get a little farther, learn a little more, and feel more confident about tackling your wedding planning I’m sharing my detailed timeline toolkit for FREE. Simply sign-up here to receive your copy.
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Michelle Kelly at Fearless Authentic PHOTOGRAPHY
Helena Marie Photo FLOWERS
Swallows and Damsons S TAT I O N E R Y
Lola and Blush SILK AND RIBBONS
Pom Pom Blossom
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Michelle Kelly is a wedding planner on a mission to support women like you to be the blissed-out bride you really want to be, so you can look back on this journey with nothing but happy memories and a heap of pride at what you’ve achieved. She has planned over 50 weddings for some of the most incredible clients over the past 7 years. Now she is sharing all her insider secrets and actionable steps that will save you time, money and sanity. Encouraging you to embrace this pivotal life-stage and have a lot of fun along the way. In her flagship 8-week online course of Wedplanology she will guide you every step of the way to create your own wow-factor, personalised & oh-so authentic wedding day.
To keep up to date with all the news from Fearless Authentic, including details of the upcoming launch of Wedplanology take a look at their lovely new website and stay in touch with Michelle and her team on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. CONNECT WITH FEARLESS AUTHENTIC WEB
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hello@fearlessauthentic.com I N S TA G R A M
www.instagram.com/fearlessauthentic
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FA C E B O O K
www.facebook.com/FearlessAuthenticWedding/ PINTEREST
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REAL WEDDINGS
A SECOND HAND OXFAM WEDDING DRESS FOR A L AID BACK AND HOMEMADE BACK GARDEN WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
MY MUM LOVED BEING INVOLVED SO MUCH, SHE WOULD JUST GO OUT AND PICK UP DECORATIONS ETC WITHOUT TELLING ME (THAT’S WHY OUR DECOR WAS A BIT OF A MIX MATCH!)
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I WAS DOING IT AGAIN, I MAY HAVE WORN MY HAIR SLIGHTLY DIFFERENTLY, OR HAD DIFFERENT COLOURS IN THE FLOWERS, BUT I GOT TO MARRY THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, SO WHO REALLY CARES?
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
India Hobson FILM
Tregoning Weddings
BRIDE’S SHOES
Ebay (originally Zara) ACCESSORIES
FLORIST
RINGS
Independent jewellers in Sheffield (her) + Argos (him)
The bride’s parents back garden
PERFUME
flower market in Sheffield + Mayfield Lavender Farm C AT E R I N G in Surrey The Spitting Pig Company
Chanel Chance
WEDDING DRESS
GROOMS SUIT
a friend
VENUE
Oxfam
BRIDE’S VEIL + HEADPIECE
Agnes Hart (floral crown worn in the evening)
Vivienne Westwood bracelet
FLOWER GIRL DRESSES
Monsoon
CAKE
S TAT I O N E R Y
The Bride
New Look + ASOS bow tie T R A N S P O R T + Zara shoes a friend BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
ASOS + Miss Selfridge
PHOTOBOOTH
The Mighty Booth
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REAL WEDDINGS
A COLOURFUL RAINBOW VALENTINO DRESS FOR A COOL AND QUIRKY LONDON PUB WEDDING IN WINTER SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE JUST WANTED A DELICIOUS DINNER AND A FANTASTIC PARTY; NOTHING TOO WEDDING-EY OR FUSSY
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HAIR ACCESSORY
Lee Garland Photography Rosantica CEREMONY
PERFUME
Stoke Newington Town Hall, London
Mui Mui
V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
self-portrait
The Anchor and Hope WEDDING DRESS
Valentino via Marylebone matchesfashion.com store SHOES
Tory Burch
GROOM
Violet Bakery
PA G E B O Y S
London red double-decker bus via Routemaster
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Fred Perry and H&M
BRIDESMAID SHOES
Rebel Rebel
BRIDESMAID
Ingle and Rhode Jewellers
ACCESSORIES
TA B L E C A R D S A N D
Ted Baker
Whistles
CAKE
Mark Powell London suit + Marc Jacobs shoes
FLORIST RINGS
CONFETTI
Peagreen Boat
TRANSPORT
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Members of the bride’s family HAIR STYLIST
Stephanie from Daniel Galvin MAKEUP ARTIST
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A JANE BOURVIS GOWN A LOVET TES’ RUSTIC AND WHIMSICAL WOODL AND WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
MUM HAD ARRANGED WITH MY FRIEND, AND RIDING INSTRUCTOR, A SURPRISE FOUR-LEGGED GUEST IN THE FORM OF HARVEY, THE HORSE I LEARNT TO RIDE ON FROM THE AGE OF 13
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Red on Blonde FILM
Happy Wedding Films
SHOES
Jo Flowers
B R I D E ’ S S C E N T/ P E R F U M E
Created by a friend of the bride
Orange Blossom Cologne VENUE by Jo Malone Ceremony at All Saints Church in Thornham, GROOM Norfolk, followed by a Kilt and jacket purchased reception nearby at Happy from The Kilt Company Valley BRIDESMAIDS WEDDING DRESS + VEIL
H&M dresses
HEADPIECE
‘Estella’ dress from Monsoon + gold sandals from Debenhams
Jane Bourvis
Fresh flower crown created by Jo Flowers
FLORIST
‘Mimosa’ by Rachel Simpson
FLOWERGIRLS
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CAKE
TRANSPORT
A vintage Jaguar from The Marriage Carriage Company E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Dave Harper + The Woodleys + Willowspin RINGS
Tustains
C AT E R I N G
Purple Plum DÉCOR
Favours, signage and guest book from Stag Design; festoon lights and garden games from The Little Lending Company; petal confetti from Shropshire Petals S TAT I O N E R Y
Created by the couple, using a Noolibird stamp and printed by TW Printing, Leamington
belle&bunty loNdoN www.belleandbunty.co.uk @belleandbunty
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REAL WEDDINGS
A GOLD SEQUIN WEDDING DRESS FOR AN ENGLISH BARN WEDDING WITH A TWIST SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
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Elegant, simple jewellery hand made to order in the UK nikkistarkjewellery.co.uk
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SOMETHING A FRIEND TOLD ME WHEN WE GOT ENGAGED WAS MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SOMETHING EXCITING LINED UP FOR AFTER YOU ARE MARRIED – ALL THE TIME YOU SPEND WITH EACH OTHER HAVING WEDMIN MEETINGS AND MAKING PLANS WILL SUDDENLY GO AND EVENINGS WILL BE A LOT LESS BUSY
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Emily Brittain
ACCESSORIES
BEST MAN/GROOMSMEN
Ted Baker range at Moss Bros Hire
Suffolk Barn
Lapis Lazuli Earrings by Anthropologie, Obsidian bangle
WEDDING DRESS
GROOM
Forage For
VENUE
Jane Hill alterations by Jan Wardle Designs
Bespoke by Trotter and Deane
HEADPIECE
handmade
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FLORIST CAKE
made by Bride’s sister
RINGS
Romark in Bury St Edmunds, engagement ring by Serendipity Diamonds C AT E R I N G
Crown Catering S TAT I O N E R Y
Rob Fresson
Photography: Eleanor Hardwick
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REAL WEDDINGS
A RED PILLBOX HAT AND SWEDISH HASBEENS FOR AN INTIMATE LONDON CAFE WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
AFTER GETTING MARRIED, WE ALL GOT THE TUBE ONE STOP TO OUR WEDDING RECEPTION AND IT WAS HONESTLY ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
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WE DIDN’T HAVE BRIDESMAIDS, HEN DO’S OR STAG DO’S AND KNEW PEOPLE MAY THINK THIS WAS WEIRD BUT WE DIDN’T CARE!
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
HAIR ACCESSORY
GROOMSMEN
TRANSPORT
Joanna Brown Photography
Pillbox hat by Mind Your Bonce
John Lewis
CEREMONY
PERFUME
Wildabout Flowers + table E N T E R TA I N M E N T flowers by the venue Jonny Hepbir Trio
GROOM
Fidra Jewellers (bride’s wedding band) + Grays Antiques (brides’s engagement ring) + groom’s ring from The Lanes in Brighton
Camden Town Hall V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
J + A Cafe, Clerkenwell, London WEDDING DRESS
Dig for Victory Clothing SHOES
Swedish Hasbeens
‘Flowerbomb Extreme’ by Viktor and Rolf Tiger of Sweden suit + Liberty print bow-tie via Botanique Workshop + pocket square, shirt, socks and shoes via Reiss
London Wedding Taxis + via the tube
FLORIST
RINGS
HAIR AND MAKEUP
By the bride
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REAL WEDDINGS
A ROMANTIC AND ATMOSPHERIC WEDDING IN ICEL AND SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE STAYED TOGETHER THE NIGHT BEFORE. WE ALREADY LIVE TOGETHER AND KNEW WE WOULD HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING WITHOUT EACH OTHER
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OUR FAVOURITE MOMENT WAS WHEN WE LEFT THE PARTY AT 3AM, AND DRANK A CHAMPAGNE IN THE TUB IN OUR ROOM, STRAIGHT FROM THE BOTTLE
SUPPLIERS
PHOTOGRAPHER
The Kitcheners VENUE
Heradsskolinn WEDDING DRESS
San Patrick Dress + H&M
Jacket
B R I D E ’ S S C E N T/ P E R F U M E
HEADPIECE
Burberry Brit Rhythm
Twigs and Honey SHOES
Topshop
GROOM
Calvi Iceland + Livid Jeans + Heart by Sew Happy Girls
RINGS
Rare Earth, Etsy + Gull og Silfur, Iceland S TAT I O N E R Y
Nora Husby + Letterpress
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From the HEART
Earlier this year we launched our ‘From the Heart’ feature – an opportunity for our readers to write for Love My Dress on all matters of life and love. Here are some of our favourite, must-read posts, though we urge you to bookmark this link to the full list of features: http://www.lovemydress.net/blog/tag/from-the-heart
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THE POWER OF A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE WEDDING BLOG COMMUNIT Y Read this post MY BROTHER - A STORY OF ADDICTION AND B E R E AV E M E N T Read this post D E A L I N G W I T H A D I F F I C U LT M U M W H E N PLANNING A WEDDING Read this post A D I F F I C U LT M O T H E R I N L AW Read this post R E L I V I N G T H E W E D D I N G D AY M O M E N T S T H AT DIDN’T GO TO PL AN Read this post
MARRIAGE AFTER FOSTER CARE Read this post P L A N N I N G A W E D D I N G A N D M A I N TA I N I N G F E M I N I S T VA L U E S Read this post T H E ‘ PA R E N T T R A P ’ - D E A L I N G W I T H D I V O R C E AT Y O U R W E D D I N G Read this post C E L E B R AT I N G T H E J O Y O F A B L E N D E D FA M I LY Read this post W H Y D O E S N O O N E WA R N Y O U A B O U T T H E P O S T-W E D D I N G B L U E S ? Read this post
JACK AND HIS AMAZING MUMMY
GETTING THROUGH A WEDDING IN THE A B S E N C E O F A M U C H L O V E D PA R E N T
Read this post
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WEDDINGS BRING OUT THE BEST AND WORST IN PEOPLE
EMOTIONAL ABUSE
Read this post M Y C A N C E R S T O R Y & T H E I M P O R TA N C E O F CHECKING YOUR BOOBS FOR LUMPS Read this post BODY CONFIDENCE AND BRIDAL BOUDOIR, 3 B A B I E S A N D A W E D D I N G L AT E R Read this post G R A N D PA Read this post 7 Y E A R S O F B L O G G I N G A N D T H E I M P O R TA N C E OF STORY TELLING THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
Read this post DIETING HAS NO PL ACE IN THE WEDDING INDUSTRY Read this post MISCARRIAGE AND ADOPTION, FERTILIT Y TROUBLES, MOTHERHOOD AND LOVE Read this post TURNING 40 Read this post R E F L E C T I O N S O N B L O G G I N G - FA C I N G T H E FUTURE Read this post
Read this post MISCARRIAGE BEFORE A WEDDING Read this post
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A 5PM CEREMONY AND WAREHOUSE RECEPTION FOR A QUIRKY AND ST YLISH WINTER WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
YOU’RE ONLY GOING TO DO IT ONCE, SO IF YOU REALLY WANT THAT LOCATION OR THAT DRESS – GET IT. YOU CAN ALWAYS CUT COSTS ELSEWHERE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
ACCESSORIES
Eclection Photography and second shooter Erika of Photo Madly
Earrings from Dutch Basics
VENUE
PULP by Byredo
Ceremony at Islington Town Hall, Reception at Studio Spaces, Wapping WEDDING DRESS
Self-Portrait SHOES
Jimmy Choo
PERFUME
HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST
Laura Anne Hair and Makeup
C AT E R I N G
Disappearing Dining Club TRANSPORT
London Retro bus Hire
GROOM
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
BRIDESMAIDS
ASOS
Suit, Alexander McQueen; Hand Fulla Soul shoes, Paul Smith
ACCESSORIES
FLOWERS
Light Up Love
RINGS
BonBon Balloons
Earrings from Etsy, necklace from French Connection FLOWERGIRL
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Mcqueens Anna Sheffield CAKE
Made by the bride
LIGHT UP LETTERS BALLOONS
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REAL WEDDINGS
A HALFPENNY LONDON GOWN WITH FEATHERED SLEEVES FOR AN ETHEREAL AND NATURE INSPIRED WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
IN DENMARK IT’S TRADITION TO OPEN THE SPEECHES UP TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO SAY A FEW WORDS. WE HAD SEVEN SPEECHES IN TOTAL AND TWO SONGS, AND THEY WERE ALL BRILLIANT
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Lisa Devine
PL ANNER/ST YLIST
Pænt
VENUE
Cruggleton Church + the Old Place of Mochrum
BRIDE’S SHOES
Miista
PERFUME
FLORIST
Tom Ford Soleil Blanc
Galloway Flowers
GROOMS SUIT
CAKE
WEDDING DRESS
Andersons Kilts, Dumfries family + kilt pin by Alison TRANSPORT Macloed own car
VEIL
H&M + Faith shoes via Next
Halfpenny London via Anne Priscilla Bridal
BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
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ACCESSORIES
Georg Jensen earrings
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Zoe Bastel + Two Left Feet + Deep Fried Soul
RINGS
Shimell & Madden C AT E R I N G
Maria Salzmann + Hog 2 Roast S TAT I O N E R Y
Boutique Wedding Stationery Design HAIR + MAKEUP
DIY
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REAL WEDDINGS
A 1930’S VINTAGE GOWN AND CELTIC HANDFASTING FOR AN INTIMATE WEDDING HELD AT HOME SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I BOUGHT MY DRESS EIGHTEEN YEARS BEFORE I GOT MARRIED… IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT AND I JUST KNEW IT WAS THE DRESS I WANTED TO GET MARRIED IN!
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Rooftop Mosaic VENUE
The couple’s home
A LT E R AT I O N S
GROOM’S OUTFIT
Converse
VEIL
Botanical Essence Eau de Parfum No 1 by Liz Earle
Made by family
MAKE UP ARTIST AND
Home Bargains and Paperchase
Made by a friend with Original 1930’s, purchased fabric from Mandors, from Circa, Ruthven Lane, Glasgow Glasgow JEWELLERY Family heirlooms BRIDE’S DRESS
SHOES
The Zip Yard, Great Western Road, Glasgow
Family tartan
SCENT
HAIR STYLIST
Pin Ups Vintage Hair and Makeup
CAKE
DECOR
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REAL WEDDINGS
ELIZA JANE GL AMOUR AND A JULIET CAP VEIL FOR A CELTIC HANDFASTING IN FRANCE SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
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NEITHER OF US HAD ATTENDED A WEDDING AS ADULTS BEFORE WE MARRIED, AND I FOUND THE COMMUNITY OF LOVE MY DRESS BRIDES-TO-BE AND NEWLYWEDS SO INCREDIBLY SUPPORTIVE, INSIGHTFUL AND NURTURING SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHY + FILM
Lifestories Wedding Photography PL ANNER/ST YLIST
Fete in France VENUE
Chateau de la Motte Beaumanoir, France CEREMONY OFFICIANT
Scot AnSgeulaiche
WEDDING DRESS
Jayne by Eliza Jane Howell VEIL
GROOM
Paulette a Bicyclette, Paris
BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
Les Doigts dans le Pot
FLORIST
Designed with Amore on Etsy
Kelly SpenceHeadpiece Eliza Jane Howell crystal headpiece (via EBay)
Ghost London
SHOES
Bloomette
PERFUME
Beatriz Belliard Cake Design
Laurence Dacade Tom Ford’s Noir de Noir
RINGS
Robertson Tartan kilt outfit via Kinloch Anderson Edinburgh
CAKE
C AT E R I N G
S TAT I O N E R Y
H A I R + M A K E-U P A R T I S T
Michel Le Du GUESTBOOK
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REAL WEDDINGS
A MARCHESA GOWN AND PRADA SHOES FOR A SOPHISTICATED AND ELEGANT ENGLISH COUNTRY WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE WANTED TO COMBINE NATURAL FLOWERS WITH PAPER ONES TO CREATE A REALLY SPECIAL AND UNIQUE EFFECT
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Dominique Bader Photography
VENUE
VIDEOGRAPHER
St. Mary the Virgin Church in Farnham + Farnham Castle
PLANNER
Marchesa
Gorgeous Films
Rachael Corigliano via Serendipity
WEDDING DRESS SHOES
Prada
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PERFUME
L’Artisan Parfumeur GROOM
Anthony Leslie BRIDESMAIDS
L’Agence
TRANSPORT
The London Bus Company
C AT E R I N G
Farnham Castle HAIR STYLIST
Kasia Fortuna M A K E-U P A R T I S T
Jo Adams via The Hair & Make up Atelier DECOR
Wanda Barcelona
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REAL WEDDINGS
A BL ACK TIE, VINTAGE AND PARISIAN INSPIRED WINTER WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I CAN HONESTLY SAY THERE IS NOTHING I WOULD HAVE CHANGED ABOUT THE DAY APART FROM MAYBE PAYING THE EXTRA TO GET THE CAKE DELIVERED… THAT WAS ONE SCARY CAR JOURNEY
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Dale Weeks FILM
Karl Joseph Wedding Films VENUE
The Little Hermitage WEDDING DRESS + VEIL
Judy Mott
Topshop
SHOES
bow tie from Zara and braces from H&M.
ACCESSORIES
GROOMSMEN
Kenneth Jay Lane at Next Net-a-Porter earrings and BRIDESMAIDS Crown and Glory head ASOS dresses and New piece Look shoes PERFUME
Jo Malone GROOM
Tux from Dress to Kill,
FLORIST
Bride’s Auntie
CAKE
Emma Page RINGS
Alba Rose S TAT I O N E R Y
Coco Invites You HAIR STYLIST
Holly Andersen MAKEUP ARTIST
Harriet Rainbow
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REAL WEDDINGS
A STATEMENT FEATHER HEADPIECE FOR A VINTAGE DRAMA MEETS WHIMSICAL ELEGANCE WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DECIDING WHO TO INVITE IS SO HARD. ONLY INVITE PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE, WHO MAKE YOU FEEL SPECIAL AND SMILE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Miki Photography VENUE
Rectory Farm WEDDING DRESS
Nilgun
HEADPIECE
Day - TrifleRabbit and House of Eliska. Evening – Isla Campbell
Jo Malone
PERFUME
Westwood Design
FLORIST
HAIR ST YLIST & MAKEUP
GROOM
CAKE
Cambridge Makeup Artist and Malkia
ARTIST
Suit and shirt from New The Tartelettes and Lingwood at House of E N T E R TA I N M E N T Fraser, tie from Kenneth deejayskinz@gmail.com Cole and shoes from C AT E R I N G Clarks Cambridge Dining BRIDESMAIDS
Elizabeth Nsubuga
S TAT I O N E R Y
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A MARCHESA GOWN FOR A FAIRY TALE CELTIC AND JEWISH FUSION WEDDING IN AN IRISH CASTLE SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
BEING A HEALTHY, HAPPY, FULFILLED BRIDE MEANS ACCEPTING THE REALITY THAT YOUR BIG DAY WILL NOT GO AS PLANNED. PERFECTION IS NOT THE GOAL
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
HEADPIECE
BRIDESMAIDS
RINGS
Craig and Eva Sanders Photography
Hair vine from Melinda Rose Design via Etsy
FloAtelier via Etsy + Modcloth shoes
Tacori
FILM
SHOES
FLOWERGIRLS
Invitations created by Good Juju Ink + Brenda Himmel Stationery; ceremony booklets, place cards + menus by Appleberry Press + wedding website by Midnight Coffee Creative
Catch Wedding Cinematography
Manolo Blahnik
PL ANNER/ST YLIST
Gold slave bracelet from Carma Collection + Hamsa bracelet from Alex & Ani + Crystal earrings from BHLDN + ring from Isabel Coquette Bijoux via Etsy
Olivia Buckley Events V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland WEDDING DRESS
ACCESSORIES
Marchesa gown purchased from The Glamour Closet B R I D E ’ S S C E N T Angel by Thierry Mugler in San Francisco VEIL
Lynee at Wee Scotty Tailoring, San Francisco
GROOM
Suit from Martin Feeney + Celtic knot cufflink by Blarney Home
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Anna Triant Couture FLORIST
The Informal Florist CAKE
Caroline Goulding at The Wedding Cake Boutique TRANSPORT
Leonard Chaffeur Drive E N T E R TA I N M E N T
S TAT I O N E R Y
HAIR STYLIST
Lydia at Le’Masque Studio, Killarney
Joyce Country Sheepdogs MAKEUP ARTIST + Ireland’s School of The Powder Room Girls Falconry + Carolan String Quartet + The Firm
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REAL WEDDINGS
KAREN WILLIS HOLMES SEQUIN GL AMOUR FOR AN ART DECO INSPIRED WEDDING IN SHADES OF GOLD AND GREEN SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I REMEMBER FEELING SUCH JOY, HOLDING MY NEW HUSBAND’S HAND LOOKING ONTO EVERY PERSON WE LOVED IN ONE ROOM, EATING, DRINKING AND HAVING A FABULOUS TIME AND THINKING, ‘WE DID THAT! 9 0 LOV E M Y D RES S - CHRIS TM AS 20 1 6
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
SHOES
The Connaught Hotel, London
‘Elle’ by Yves Saint Laurent
PERFUME
Bros + tie via The Tie Bar + Alexander McQueen + pocket square from Mrs Bow Tie + Paul Smith shoes
WEDDING DRESS
BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
FLOWER GIRLS
Alex Wysocki Photography Harriet Wilde V E N U E + C AT E R I N G
Karen Willis Holmes via Angelica Bridal in Islington HAIR ACCESSORY
Susan Caplan Vintage for John Lewis brooch
Biba via House of Fraser
RINGS
Beaver Brooks CAKE (PROFITEROLE TOWER)
Monsoon
BRIDESMAID’S JEWELLERY FLORIST
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Festival Foxes + DJ Gems
Caffe Concerto
Rachel Morgan Wedding Feather necklace from Flowers Estella Bartlett + gold embossed initial from Etsy T R A N S P O R T London taxi cab GROOM Ted Baker suit from Moss
S TAT I O N E R Y
Emily and Jo MAKEUP + HAIR
Emily Kent from Wedding Hair Company
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A MAGICAL FOREST WEDDING AT WILDERNESS WOODS SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
INVOLVE AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN IN THE PROCESS, BUT ALSO BE AWARE IT’S NOT THEIR WEDDING SO THEY MAY NOT GET AS EMOTIONAL ABOUT TABLE CANDLES AS YOU DO
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Tarah Coonan VENUE
GARTER
Sarah Denise Lingerie. VEIL
Wilderness Woods, Hadlow Down, Sussex
Elizabeth Dickens
CELEBRANT
H&M
Felicity Harvest
HEADDRESS SHOES
DRESS
‘Disney Cinderella’ for Melissa
JEWELLERY
Rose by Roger & Gallet
Bespoke by friend Vicky Sanders Pearls, Cellini and gifts from family
SCENT
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES
Coast, Debenhams and Monsoon
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FLOWERGIRLS
Monsoon GROOM
CAKE TOPPER
Sophie Illustration C AT E R I N G
Kilt, LochCarron; belt, Centaur Design
Pan Global Catering
GROOMSMEN
Boondock Band, Zoot Zazoo and Fiona Bevan
A1 Kilt hire
HAIR STYLIST
Jo at Love Hair, London MAKEUP ARTIST
Ana Ospina CAKE
Groom’s Mum
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
TA B L E S A N D C H A I R S
Rustic Hire RINGS
H Samuel S TAT I O N E R Y
Caroline Cummock
REAL WEDDINGS
A 1920S INSPIRED DROP WAIST GOWN BY CHARLIE BREAR FOR A COOL MC MOTORS WEDDING IN LONDON SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE GOT SO MUCH FOR OUR MONEY BY BUYING DIRECTLY FROM THE MARKET AND SPREAD THE FLOWERS AND GREENERY ALL OVER THE VENUE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
trainers
VENUE
Victor Valentine suit + Ted T R A N S P O R T Baker shirt + H by Hudson London Wedding Taxis shoes RINGS Kirstie Maclaren FLORIST Jewellery Flowers from Covent Garden Flower Market
Emilie White Photography MC Motors, Dalston WEDDING DRESS
Charlie Brear SHOES
Macy’s heels + Mango
GROOM
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CAKE
Lumley and Elms
C AT E R I N G
Easy Gourmet Catering S TAT I O N E R Y
Materials from Paper Source, New York HAIR STYLIST
Teresa via Base Cuts, Islington
REAL WEDDINGS
A BEAUTIFUL BLUE OMBRE WEDDING DRESS FOR A BAREFOOT BEACH WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
DON’T WISH AWAY ALL THE PLANNING AND IF PEOPLE WANT TO HELP, LET THEM
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
JEWELLERY
HAIR AND MAKE UP
CAKE
Meredith Lord Photography
Diamond earrings and pendant, Ernest Jones
Bernita Stone and Dana Gasson
Cakes by Adie
RECEPTION VENUE
SHOES
GROOM’S SUIT
BHLDN
Samantha Robertson (friend), with map painted by Suzannah Newton (friend)
FLORIST
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Bremdale Gardens, Nuhaka, New Zealand
ASOS
BRIDE’S DRESS
For Her and For Him
Custom-made by Phoebe Blockley Bridal
BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES JEWELLERY
Sugar Oh Honey Honey PA G E B O Y
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BEST WOMAN’S OUTFIT
S TAT I O N E R Y
Tina Raskin, family friend Kiri Gilbert C AT E R E R
Craig Kokich
STYLE FILES
Launched in September 2016, the Style Files are a new resource on Love My Dress that we have created to enable our blog visitors to browse through the latest designer collections in a format that identifies with the layout of a fashion design ‘look book’. Visit www.lovemydress.net/style-files and discover a whole new way to browse the very best in bridal style.
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REAL WEDDINGS
A BRIDAL BOUTIQUE OWNER’S COLOURFUL AND WHIMSICAL WOODL AND WEDDING AMIDST THE BLUEBELLS SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
OUR COLOURS WERE INSPIRED SIMPLY BY MY LOVE FOR ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
SHOES
PA G E B O Y S
Olegs Samsonovs Photography
Rachel Simpson
CELEBRANT
Viktor and Rolf
VENUE
The Bridal Boutique of Jules
Contemporary Flowers + Lillies and Lace
FLOWER GIRLS
RINGS
Karina via S imply Ceremonies UK The Coastguard on The Bay WEDDING DRESS
Jeska Hammond
PERFUME
BRIDESMAIDS
Joules
GROOM
The Bridal Boutique of Jules
M&S suits + The Bridal Boutique of Jules accessories FLORIST
Smooch TRANSPORT
C AT E R I N G
Charlotte via The Windmill Coffee Shop + The Coastguard on The Bay H A I R A N D M A K E-U P ARTIST
Bianca Gutsell viaNew Cheveux ENTERAINMENT
Aston Martin DB5 Hire + MARShopper Ltd
Thomas Abrahams + Kevin Iverson
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A NAV Y BLUE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN DRESS AND LIT TLE ‘RING BEARS’ FOR A MODERN AND ST YLISH LONDON WEDDING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
HAVING A WINTER WEDDING ALLOWED US TO PLAY WITH DEEP RICH COLOURS INTERMIXED WITH FLECKS OF GOLD TO BRING OUT THE DETAILED EMBELLISHMENT IN MY DRESS
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Peachey Photography PL ANNER/ST YLIST
Liz Linkleter Event Planning & Design VENUE
Islington Town Hall + St John Restaurant in Clerkenwell WEDDING DRESS
Alexander McQueen SHOES
Russell & Bromley
ACCESSORIES
FLOWERGIRLS
RINGS
Light Green Ostridge Feather Cape+ clutch bag by Alexander McQueen + stud diamond earrings + a tiny flower from Stefan’s Grandmother’s wedding dress
Stella McCartney Kids Lee jacket in navy + white leotards + little bear hats
Emma Franklin
PA G E B O Y S
S TAT I O N E R Y
PERFUME
FLORIST
Flora Starkey
Portraits Bridal
TRANSPORT
Lyndsey Samuels
Inflorescence by Byredo BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
Reformation + Coast + BHLDN
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C AT E R I N G
St John Restaurant
Stella McCartney Kids Lee Lamplighter London jacket in navy
Red London Bus E N T E R TA I N M E N T
The Wedding Smashers
HAIR & BRIDES MAKEUP BRIDESMAIDS MAKEUP
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REAL WEDDINGS
A WILD WOODL AND INSPIRED DEVON WEDDING FOR A BOHEMIAN BRIDE IN GREEN L ACE SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
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THE WHOLE THING WAS SO MUCH FUN THAT I REALISED I NEEDED TO PUT ON SOMETHING MORE SUITABLE FOR DANCING, SO CHANGED INTO A DENIM SKIRT AND T-SHIRT
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
SHOES
Richard Skins Photography
Dune + ASOS
VENUE
Jewellery by House of Harlow + & Other Stories + Catbird NYC
Langdon Court WEDDING DRESS
Arjan B
ACCESSORIES
PERFUME
Fig Fiction by & Other Stories
GROOM
C AT E R I N G
BRIDESMAIDS
E Katz + COO Jewellers
FLORIST
Dave Rich + Marcus Barnes + Police Box Photobooth
Tailor Made London suit + Langdon Court April Look tie RINGS Chic Wish Dresses + Wolf and Badger bracelets Laura Hingston Flowers
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
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RIME ARODAKY SEPARATES AND A POLKDA DOT VEIL FOR A COOL EAST LONDON WEDDING AT MC MOTORS SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS BECOME YOUR MEMORIES AND I THINK THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE WEDDING TO SPEND YOUR BUDGET ON
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Emma & Pete VENUE
SHOES
Jimmy Choo via EBay ACCESSORIES
Mange
BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
H A I R A N D M A K E-U P
Stoke Newington Town Hall + MC Motors, Dalston, East London
Lele Sadoughi earrings + chunky bracelet via Etsy
Needle & Thread
PERFUME
WEDDING DRESS
D&G – The One
Lily Vanilli
VEIL + HEADPIECE
Violets & Velvet
Rime Arodaky Luna Bea
CAKE
TRANSPORT
FLORIST
Ensign bus hire
GROOM
Hatton Garden, Fine Diamonds
Suit Supply + Russell &
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C AT E R I N G C O M PA N Y
Bromley + Spicebomb by Viktor and Rolf
RINGS
ARTIST
Blow
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Live Lounge (Band) + Lochnagar Ceilidh Band + The Wedding Smashers
REAL WEDDINGS
A GHOST GOWN AND STARRY HEADPIECE FOR A 1930’S INSPIRED MINT GREEN WEDDING IN THE SPRING SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
IT’S SO EASY TO GET SUCKED DOWN A PINTEREST BLACK HOLE THOUGH – IN THE END I CHOOSE A FEW IDEAS THAT I LOVED AND KEPT TRYING TO REPEAT THE MANTRA THAT LESS IS MORE
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
SHOES
Matilda Delves Photography
New Look
CEREMONY
The Tin Tabernacle, Kent
Belt via Topshop + gold feather cuff from H&M + handmade star hair accessory
WEDDING DRESS
PERFUME
Hythe Town Hall, Kent VENUE
Ghost VEIL
ACCESSORIES
‘The One’ by Dolce & Gabanna
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C AT E R I N G
ASOS suit + Ted Baker tie + Next shoes
Everest Inn Hythe
USHERS
Wed! Wed! Wed! band
BRIDESMAID’S DRESSES
Datter Industries
FLOWER GIRLS
Invitations by friend Helga of Feralchild Studio + wedding zine by friend Dan
Badges via The Aviary ASOS + Lindy Bop
Dresses via Debenhams FLORIST
Wild for Flowers
E N T E R TA I N M E N T RINGS
S TAT I O N E R Y
REAL WEDDINGS
A BAREFOOT BRIDE AND HER EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT AND NATURAL WEDDING AT A MEDIEVAL PRIORY SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
WE STOLE HALF AN HOUR AWAY IN AN OLD EMPTY ROOM IN THE PRIORY, WE JUST LAY ON THE FLOOR TOGETHER AND STARED UP AT THE WOODEN BEAMS OF THE CEILING
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STYLE
FILES
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHY + FILM
SHOES
BRIDESMAIDS
RINGS
Grace Elizabeth Photograph
silver foot jewellery via ASOS
Missguided dresses + Forever21 shoes
H-Samuel
VENUE
PERFUME
FLOWER GIRL DRESSES
Orchard Catering, Gloucester
Blackfriars Priory in Gloucester
Valentino
WEDDING DRESS
Next Tuxedo + Noose & Monkey waistcoat via ASOS
Designed by the bride, made by The Dress Suite
GROOMS SUIT
C AT E R I N G C O M PA N Y
Monsoon
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
The Big Entertainment Company
S TAT I O N E R Y
Minted.com by Kaydi Bishop
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Shop our latest collection of beautiful wedding decorations and details
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REAL WEDDINGS
TWO BELLE AND BUNT Y GOWNS FOR AN ENGLISH GARDEN PART Y AND VILL AGE HALL WEDDING IN CORNWALL SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
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WE HAD A HAND-FASTING AFTER THE RING EXCHANGE AND WE ALSO JUMPED THE BROOM (AN ANCIENT PAGAN TRADITION THAT SIGNIFIES SWEEPING AWAY THE OLD AND JUMPING IN TO THE NEW)
SUPPLIERS Liberty Pearl Photography Pelican Rose Bride
PHOTOGRAPHER
VEIL
Miss Dior
SCENT
ASOS; shoes, Ted Baker
VENUE
FLOWER CIRCLET
MAKE UP ARTIST
The Artisan Dried Flower Company
FLOWERS
Kingsand Village Hall, Cornwall
The Artisan Dried Flower Company
Ione Kutz
CELEBRANT
JEWELLERY
Coast
Drakes Jewellers
FLOWERGIRLS’ DRESSES
SHOES
John Rocha at Debenhams The Pig Apple Hog Roast
C AT E R E R
Emma from Best Day Ever South Devon
ASOS
BRIDE’S DRESSES
White, Jenny Packham from Debenhams; gold, ASOS
Belle and Bunty
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BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
GROOM’S OUTFIT
Suit, Moss Bros; tie,
RINGS
E N T E R TA I N M E N T
The Brim Music
REAL WEDDINGS
PRONOVIAS L ACE, GLIT TER AND GOLD FOR AN ECLECTIC ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN WEDDING IN THE COTSWOLDS SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I WANTED THE WEDDING TO FEEL FUN AND PLAYFUL, SO A LOT OF THE QUIRKY DETAILS WERE THERE TO PUT A SMILE ON PEOPLE’S FACES
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Sarah Ann Wright FILM
Adam Nicholas Films VENUE
The Rectory Hotel BRIDE’S DRESS
Pronovias, purchased from Teokath, Wimbledon HAIRPIECE
Lavender by Jurgita, on Etsy JEWELLERY
Earrings by Alex Monroe; bracelet from the John Lewis vintage collection
SHOES
Kurt Geiger SCENT
Allure by Chanel BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
Debenhams and Jenny Packham BRIDESMAID’S ACCESSORIES
GROOM’S OUTFIT
MAKE UP
Suit, Hugo Boss; shoes, Oliver Sweeney London; tie and pocket square, TM Lewin; shirt, Emmett London
Victoria Percival
RINGS
Aisle Hire it
C AT E R E R
HD Lighting
Simon Wright
S TAT I O N E R Y
Designed by the bride and printed by Photobox LOVE LET TERS PINK FLOOD LIGHTS
Butterfly clips, Flutter2Me In house at The Rectory E N T E R TA I N M E N T Hotel on Etsy; earrings and Acoustic duo (day) - Body bracelets, Accessorize CAKE and Soul; Evening Funk Cake of cheese from The FLOWERGIRL DRESS Band - The Yo Yos Cotswold Cheese Company Monsoon HAIR STYLIST
Lauren Mathias
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REAL WEDDINGS
A BACKLESS CHARLIE BREAR GOWN FOR A FESTIVAL WEEKEND ST YLE TIPI WEDDING IN CORNWALL SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
I WISH I HAD REALISED HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE TO STYLE ON OUR OWN! DON’T UNDER ESTIMATE HOW LONG THINGS TAKE, WE DID SO MUCH OURSELVES THAT EVERYTHING TOOK AGES
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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
Lucy Little Photography VENUE
Cornish Tipi Weddings WEDDING DRESS
Charlie Brear via The White Closet SHOES
Rachel Simpson
BRIDESMAIDS
Twobirds + Debenhams shoes + Marie Canning bracelets FLOWER GIRL
I Love Gorgeous + Marie Canning bracelet PA G E B O Y
Monsoon
ACCESSORIES
Marie Canning bracelet
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GROOM
River Island suit + Reiss shirt and shoes + Next tie and handkerchief FLORIST
Garden Gate Flower Company RINGS
Wave Jewellery in Manchester
TRANSPORT
VW camper van via Cornwall VW Wedding Hire C AT E R I N G
Fee Turner Catering + hog roast via Snout & Trotter M A K E-U P A R T I S T
Ella Butler
HAIR STYLIST
Sarah Hooper at Capella
REAL WEDDINGS
A BESPOKE 1960S INSPIRED GOWN FOR A GARDEN PART Y WEDDING FILLED WITH WILD BLOOMS SEE THIS WEDDING ONLINE
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WE PLANNED EVERYTHING IN ABOUT THREE MONTHS AND TO BE HONEST IT WAS THE BEST THING WE COULD HAVE DONE. WE COULD CONCENTRATE ON EXACTLY WHAT WE WANTED AND NOT BE TOO CRAZY ABOUT IT
SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER
HEADPIECE
Joanna Brown Photography
HF couture
VENUE
‘Peony Low’ by Harriet Wilde
SHOES
Ceremony at Hebden Bridge Town Hall, ACCESSORIES followed by a reception at Bracelet + earrings from the groom’s parents’ house Eclectic – Mix in a PapaKata Sperry tent. WEDDING DRESS
Bespoke gown, created by Hayley at Glory Days Vintage
BRIDESMAIDS
Monsoon dresses PA G E B O Y S
Grey linen shorts from Monsoon + waistcoats from Scotch & Soda + grey C AT E R I N G Vans The Larder Deli in Ripponden FLORIST
Fiona at Firenza Floral GROOM Design Paul Smith suit + cream braces from Zara + Clarks E N T E R TA I N M E N T boots It’s a Wind Up
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RINGS
Engagement ring: Trumpet & Horn + groom’s band: Element Jewellery
S TAT I O N E R Y
Created by the bride HAIR STYLIST
Kizzy at Charisma Bridal Hair
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FOUNDER + EDITOR
FEATURES WRITER
@annabelbeeforth
Annabel adores all things glamorous and elegant and is currently honing her styling skills in the surrounds of her beautiful North Yorkshire country home. She has recently discovered and is now entirely obsessed with Charlotte Tilbury makeup. She lives and works with her husband Philip, two children Eska and Leanora and 3 dogs, Izzie, Winifred and new puppy Maggie. TA M R Y N L AW R E N C E SENIOR FEATURES WRITER
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Emily daydreams by the sea in North Cornwall, owns more pyjamas than clothes and is still very confused when referred to by her married name. CAOIMHE ANDERSON FEATURES WRITER
@caoimhe.a
Caoimhe will never tire of a beautiful wedding dress and a blooming flower crown. When not lusting after gorgeous weddings she’s trying new vegetarian recipes, knitting very slowly or capturing a pink sunset from behind a camera lens.
@shonalovesthesoundofrain
Shona is a wedding admiring bookworm with a love of the countryside, flowers and all things organisational who is currently based in sunny Yorkshire with her husband and beloved cat. J O S I N G L E TA R Y FEATURES WRITER
@annaoj1976
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An experienced fashion journalist, SarahLeigh turns her eye for style to Love My Dress focussing on trends and bridal fashion forecasting. M I C H E L L E K E L LY CONTRIBUTOR (PL ANNING + ST YLING)
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Katrina is a wedding planner and event stylist with a wealth of knowledge, an eye for detail and an endless supply of nuggets of insider style information.
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Noel Deasington
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Freckle Photography
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The Retreat Wedding Photography
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2017 PHOTOGRAPHER
Mirrorbox Photography
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Mark Tattersall
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