Love My Dress 2016 Roundup

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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REAL WEDDINGS

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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REAL WEDDINGS

A CHARLIE BREAR GOWN FOR A MINT GREEN, GOLD AND GLIT TERY LONDON LOVET TES 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 10

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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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Palladium 1/3 carat diamond solitaire

EXCLUSIVE BRID

Renowned bridal designer Emmy L brides love and seek for the A collection of stunning engagement rings and d

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DAL DESIGNER

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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.

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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.

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FA C E B O O K

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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

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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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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SUPPLIERS PHOTOGRAPHER

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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E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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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56 TRANQUIL VALE BLACKHEATH LONDON SE3 0DB BLACKBURNBRIDAL.CO.UK Designer - Claire Pettibone Photographed by Judy Pak.

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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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REAL WEDDINGS

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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GROOM

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

Visit www.lovemydress. net/style-files and discover a whole new way to browse the very best in bridal style.

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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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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

ANNABEL BEEFORTH

S H O N A R A F F L E-E D WA R D S

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

@candidapple

Self-confessed wedding addict Tamryn spends her days in her Berkshire studio writing about all things beautiful and romantic with her black Labrador for company.

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She’s *amazing*.

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@elecrossland

With 5 years of digital marketing experience, Eleanor is social media savvy and loves connecting with people. Other interests include health and fitness, wedding-cake making and the outdoors.

E M I LY D E A M A N FEATURES WRITER

@emilydeaman

Emily covets all things Scandinavian and loves travelling, modern art, learning languages and living with her fiancé and a collection of house plants as a Northerner in London E M I LY C O LW I L L FEATURES WRITER

@emily_bun

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

Jo hails from and lives in sunny Australia, is currently working towards her dream of being a career coach and a few of her favourite things are watching the sunrise over the ocean, morning walks on the beach, butterflies, and supporting the guide dogs charity.

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@katieisles

A part time model and multi-linguist with a love of all things wedding, Katie oversees our reader and social media engagement.

S A R A H-L E I G H CONTRIBUTOR (BRIDAL FASHION)

@sarah_leigh_b

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)

@pocketfulofdreams + @fearlessauthentic Michelle of Pocketful of Dreams and Fearless Authentic has been working with us since 2011, sharing a unique series of monthly inspirational style guides.

K AT R I N A O T T E R CONTRIBUTOR (PL ANNING)

@katrinaotterwed

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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2017

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Kat Hill Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER

Noel Deasington

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Freckle Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER

The Retreat Wedding Photography

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Coming in

2017 PHOTOGRAPHER

Mirrorbox Photography

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Mark Tattersall

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