Norfolk Brides Magazine by Norfolk Brides

Photography Copyright: Jamie Groom Photography

JUNE 2013

DIY Weddings Seven Reasons Stag-Doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s How to personalise your day

Why You Should Have A Veil

ABROAD!

I am so proud to introduce our 1st edition of Norfolk Brides Magazine! It has been long time coming and after lots of hard work and effort form our dedicated team and contributors we can finally offer you a little insight to our wedding world obsessed minds. In this issue you will find some fabulous bridal gowns available at the high street stores, shoe collection [with several personal favourites of mine!], something for the Bridesmaids and the Grooms Inspiration too! Not forgetting some DIY offerings and the fabulous ‘Get the look’ feature about the great Gatsby wedding to name just a few helpful features for planning your big day. We really hope you enjoy reading this issue and if you have any questions or suggestions – drop us an email!

Dalia Courridge Editor

Lo v e D a li a x Norfolk Brides Magazine

info@norfolkbrides.co.uk www.norfolkbrides.co.uk

@norfolkbrides

Norfolk Brides

Andrew Healy

Sam Dawson

Corin Germany

Emily Turnball

Becky Hoh-Hale

Victoria Arndt

Jon Taylor

Julia Holland

Caroline Wickham

Louise Thomas Minnis

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Featured Venue: Congham Hall

Get The Look: High Street Bridal Get The Look: Bridal Shoes

Get The Look: Say Yes to the Veil Get The Look: Bridesmaids Get The Look: The Great Gatsby Expert Advice: Make Up

Expert Advice: Skin Care Expert Advice: How to choose your photographer Get The Look: The Great Gatsby DIY Weddings: Intro

DIY Weddings: Flower Pomander DIY Weddings: Mr and Mrs Hoops Escape To: The Maldives Scents for Her and Scents for Him Grooms Corners: The Speeches! Grooms Corner: The Stag Do - Abroad!

Featured Venue

Photography Copyright: Rebel Heart Photography

Congham Hall

Tell us about the venue Turn into the driveway at Congham Hall and you get a glimpse of the beautiful Georgian house which sits in 30 acres of stunning parkland. The hotel has recently been refurbished and offers a choice of 26 bedrooms, including 11 new garden rooms with private terraces. There is a tennis court, croquet lawn and putting green, as well as a new “state-of-the-art” spa. With a 12 metre swimming pool, a thermal suite with sauna, steam and bio sauna, experience showers, footbaths and an outdoor hot tub. There is a range of spa treatments, using Elemental Herbology products and herbs from the hotel herb garden. The Writing Room is a perfect room for small weddings and seats up to 18 people around one large table. The restaurant, with its majestic views can seat 90 -100 people.

Are you registered wedding venue? Yes

What is guest capacity at the venue?

Do you have any availability left for the 2013 weddings? Some dates yes

What is your favourite part when helping to plan and arrange your couples wedding? My personal favourite part is the ‘theme’, how we can work with the Bride and Groom to create their theme for their special day. We have so much flexibility for example creating bespoke menus to planting herbs for favours. It’s about creating a relationship with the Bride and Groom, so they feel like they are the ‘owners’ for the day, and Congham is their home.

Would you have any advice or tips for the couples in Norfolk? Many Brides do a pre-photo shoot, I would always recommend (if photographer is willing) to go to the coast, get some coastal photos taken and use these on the Big day to incorporate what Norfolk has to offer and show it off to your friends and family.

90-100

How many weddings do you host each year? About 20

Do you offer bespoke wedding planning services or are there set packages for weddings?

Congham Hall Hotel Lynn Road Grimston, Norfolk PE32 1AH

Written By: Caroline Wickham

We offer both

Caroline is passionate about hospitality industry and her favorite part of her job is helping couples getting married at the hotel plan their big day.

How far in advance should couples book their wedding venue? If they are taking over the whole hotel on an exclusive use basis then probably a year in advance but the sooner the better

Congham Hall Hotel

Caroline Wickham

www.conghamhallhotel.co.uk

Bridal Fashion

High Street Bridal!

Wedding and bridal fashion is forever changing industry. There is so much choice for the bride out there making it very difficult to make a

decision not only on what style, colour or shape you would like your dress to be, but the designer and cost also comes in to play.

Editors Pick! Saphia Tapework Wedding Dress Price: £350 Available at: phase-eight.co.uk

Rose Dress Price: £650 Available at: coast-stores.com

Richard Nicoll Bridal for TopShop Price: £ 350 Available at: topshop.co.uk

High Street Wedding Dresses

As the time and trends change, some high street stores are starting to bring in their own Bridal Range Collections. Stylish, good quality and

Annabel Dress Price:£249 Available at: monsoon.co.uk

trendy the High Street wedding dresses are not only getting increasingly popular – they are a perfect choice for a budget savvy Bride.

Gost Sylvia Dress in Nude Price: £225 Available at: johnlewis.com

Octavia Lace Ivory Wedding Dress Price: £ 416.50 [Sale item] Available at: bhs.co.uk

Fashion Tips

Aliah Bellerina

Haute

Della Sky Blossom

Price: £495 Available at: arunaseth.com

Price: £68 [Sale Item]

Price: £425 Available at: freyarose.com

Under £100!

Bridal Shoes Charlotte Olympia Croissant Sandal

D’Orsay Price: From £80 Available at: amazon.com

Price: £645 Available at: charlotteolympia.com

Farfalla Price: £ 595 Available at: arunaseth.com

Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Lady Dragon IX Peeptoe Bow Heels Price: £120 Available at: asos.com

Attitude Court Shoes Price: £100 Available at: houseoffraser.co.uk

Shoe Envy

Under £50!

Blink Nude Butterfly Price: £44.99 Available at: newlook.com

Photo 1 Pearl & Satin Trim Wedding Shoes by Mandarina Shoes Price: £133 Available at: notonthehighstreet.com

Kurt Geiger Yasmin Printed Leather Slim Stiletto Court Shoes Price: £220 Available at : johnlewis.com

Rainbow Club Christy Satin Glitter Platform Court Shoes Price £85 Available at: johnlewis.com

Alexander MCQueen Lace Covered Satin Pumps Price: £238 [60% off!] Available: net-a-porter.com

Asos Pillow Platforms Price: £50 Available: asos.com

“you can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many woman think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet” Christian Dior

Bridal Fashion

Say YES to the Veil! One of the first decisions to be made after purchasing the wedding gown is whether to wear a veil or not. Instinctively, most of the modern day brides tend to shy away from the idea as it represents purity, virginity and innocence. And although it sometimes fails to fit within their contemporary lifestyles, there is no doubt that wearing a veil on their wedding day can make a big difference. Here are 7 reasons why you SHOULD have a veil:

Veil Pictured // Swarovski Crystal Rhinestone Silk Pencil Edge 125 Inch Long Cathedral Length Veil with Blusher by glager6 at Etsy

It symbolises femininity – the sheer tulle gracefully falling over the shoulders softens the look and gives that angelic glow.

First Impressions Counts – there is no better way to capture everyone to when the bride walks in the room.

You can wear it only once – although there are many occasions for women to get dressed up in fabulous gowns – the only time you will get to wear a veil – is your wedding day!

Perfect accessory – you can match your veil to your dress to complete the look whether you are less traditional and more fashion – forward bride – there is plenty to choose from – bohemian, avant-garde with extra volume and shape to create a more dramatic look.

Two different looks – wear your veil for the official part of the wedding and the ceremony and take it off for the evening celebrations for more relaxed look.

Perfect photo opportunity – veils look fantastic in photos, especially on a blowy day on the beach or in a sunny garden.

Keep your mum and grandmother happy – not only by looking great, but also, by giving them a little bit of excitement and tradition to the wedding, especially if you are having a quirky do.

Bridesmaids Emerald green is the new pink!

When the sun comes out, we are naturally drawn to bright and floral prints. This season reveals a new red hot trend for emerald green bridesmaid dresses! Teamed with gold accessories green is accentuating class, sophistication and elegance. The vibrant colour is suitable not only for summer, but is also a perfect choice for winter weddings too! We love this gown by Ghost teamed up with some beautiful jewellery from Norfolk independent jewellery stores and pair of head turning heels!

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Get The Look

Set the tone from the start with stationery from Penny Wren, who has a range which takes inspiration from Art Deco’s clean geometric lines and monochrome palette, prices from £1.50 for a Save the Date Card www.pennywren.co.uk

You can arrive in a classic car from the late 1920s from Suffolk-based Brooks Vintage Car Hire. One of their Packards (shown here) is rumoured actually be the vehicle used in the 2000 adaptation of The Great Gatsby

Great Gatsby! Everyone is going wild for Gatsby Glamour! Baz Luhrmann’s decadent adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel set in 1920s New York during the jazz explosion, has got brides all over the world taking inspiration from the Art Deco period for their big day. This era was all about silks, sparkle, pearls, feathers, tassels and embellishment. If it dazzled when you danced, women wanted to wear it and you can take this theme right through your day.

www.brooksvintagecarhire.co.uk

The Car

This beautiful bouquet is from the Gatsby collection by Innstyches, using vintage brooches, satin and lace, £185 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Innstyches

Shoe description Shoe description Shoe description

The Dress

www.zoelem.co.uk

Written By: Rebecca Hoh-Hale Founder of a Most Curious Party, passionate about unusual & inspiring vintage weddings. Most Curious Party

www.amostccuriousparty.co.uk

@curiousparties

This is a jazz-era inspired gown in 100% silk by Zoe Lem. She is an expert in dressing for your shape and this is designed to suit an hourglass figure, £1,800. www.zoelem.co.uk

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The Venue

For a truly authentic feel hire a vintage wind up gramophone from Norwich based A Most Curious Party complete with records from the era, from £20 www.amostcuriousparty.co.uk

The make up saw dark lips and defined, dark eyes, which can be seen here on real life and 20s loving bride Lucy, applied by Norfolk based Milk and Honey Vintage Make Up. Lucy had cocktails at the rather authentic Norwich venue the St Giles House Hotel with its huge crystal chandelier and dramatic period interior, perfect for a Gatsby style party. www.stgileshousehotel.com

How about a bejewelled cake for that extra roaring 20s decadence? This creation is by Delicieux Cakes

The Cake

www.delicieuxcakes.co

DC Bouquets create the most beautiful Art Deco-esque head pieces, such as the Lottie Head Band, £145 www.dcbouquets.co.uk

The Hair Look at picture of weddings in the 1920s and you will often see a ‘cap’ style veil, a flattering design which brings attention to the eyes. Madeleine Bride has a large collection, some authentic in look and some a little updated such as Stella www.madeleinebride.com

The hair was all about the bob, a style that was born in the roaring 20s, but you can pin your hair no matter what length to get a modern interpretation of the shape. Norwich’s own vintage hair expert Flamingo Amy can wave, set and style your do with inspiration from any era www.flamingoamy.co.uk

Expert Tips

Get The Look Soft metallic eyes and nude lips are perfect for the bride wanting a modern, glamorous look â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this makeup is all about enhancing the eyes, with glowing beautiful skin and glossy creamy lips. This subtle smoky silver eye would particularly suit cooler, fairer skin tones and is the kind of look which would work well with a sleek fitted fishtail wedding gown and a beautiful structured up do or high bun to really accentuate your features. Here are a few tips on how to achieve this look.

Written By: Emily Turnball Emily Turnball runs Love Moi Makeup providing professional makeup artistry and specialises in Bridal Makeup.

Emily Turnball

Love Moi MakeUp

www.lovemoimakeup.com

Image Courtesy of Megan Dufffield Photography

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Try a highlighter across the top of the cheekbones, along the bridge of the nose and on the cupid’s bow of the lips to give a glow to skin. Try Illamasqua Gleam in Aurora (£18, Illamasqua. com), a champagne iridescent cream highlighter.

The Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 (£36, Debenhams) has plenty of metallic colours to choose from – for this look try Verve, Pistol and then work a little Blackout into the crease and along the lash line for a smoky liner look.

To achieve a super shimmery eye, make sure you use an eye primer to really grab the eye colours you apply. I love Mac Paint Pot in Bare Study (£14.50, www.maccosmetics.co.uk) which works as both a cream to powder shadow and as a base for stronger eye makeup.

A soft beige blusher will accentuate cheek bones, contour and add gentle colour to the skin – I love Sleek’s blusher in Suede (£4.49, www. sleekmakeup.com)

A nude, creamy lip works perfectly with a stronger bridal eye – for this look Cream Cup by Mac (£13, www.maccosmetics.co.uk) or Bare Minerals Moxie in Be Free (£16, www.bareminerals.com) will give you a real, soft nude, Cheryl Cole-inspired pout.

Finish with a shimmery high shine lip gloss – I love Dior Addict Gloss in Etoilee 013 (£22, House Of Fraser).

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Expert Tips

Q/ I suffer with spotty outbreaks and am paranoid that I’m going to get one before my big day! Please Help! - Lucy A/ Lucy, I can relate to this as I was an acne sufferer and I still get the odd outbreak. Most importantly, you need to stay calm and control your stress levels, as this will keep spots at bay. Difficult I know at this busy time. If you do get one then I love to use my ‘spot zapping’ remedy (you can view a video demo of this at my YouTube page) – mixa crushed Aspirin with a little water and apply like a mask to the outbreak leaving for 10 minutes. This will really help to reduce the inflammation and speed the healing process.

Written By: Louise Thomas Minnis

Louise Thomas Minnis

Louise’s passion and empathy for skin health stems from her diverse 20 year career in the beauty industry and from her own Acne battles. Two facts that surprise many on looking at her young skin. Fondly given the title of ‘The Skin Guru’ by many of her clients, she is responsible for developing her own signature facial ‘U and Your Skin’. Developed after a decade of research her facial philosophy combines a three dimensional approach to nurture and maintain skin health. uandyourskin

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Q/ I’m getting married in the Maldives and am concerned about the effect of the heat & sun on my skin when I’m getting married on the beach. I also don’t want to look a shiny mess in my photos. - Sara A/ What an amazing venue! I love this question as I got married in Vegas so it was also super hot! What I did was to ensure that I applied a good layer of sunscreen (preferably containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) to my face and body at least 30 minutes before applying makeup and getting dressed. I also used a ‘mineral based’ loose setting powder pressed into my skin before I applied my mineral foundation which kept the ‘shiny’ effect to a minimum.

Expert Tips

Six Top Tips on how to choose the right wedding photographer for you! Having chosen the best possible dress that you can afford along with the best possible venue to fit your budget, you will need to make a considered choice when selecting your photographer. Even if your budget is tight, using a professional photographer will ensure that the memories of your day live on long after the confetti has blown awayâ&#x20AC;Ś How will you choose who is right for you? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a look at the key areas that will help you make this very important decision.

Written By: Julia Holland This guide was written by Julia Holland ABIPP AMPA, a full-time professional photographer based in Norfolk.

Julia Holland

All About Image

www.all-about-image.co.uk

All Images Courtesy of: All About Image Photography

HeatlhPhotography and Fitness Quality and Credentials

Insurance and Business Risk

Personal Recommendations

Professional photographers often look to achieve accreditation through recognised industry associations. This means that they have been independently assessed on the quality of their work and only then are they awarded membership. Such associations have a code of professional conduct that the photographers have to agree to follow. This gives you peace of mind that you are dealing with a credible professional who will not let you down on your big day. There are three professional photographer associations in the UK: The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), The Master Photographers Association (MPA) and The Royal Photographic Society (RPS).

Not a very exciting subject, but all professionals will have public liability and professional indemnity insurances for their businesses. Many venues require that photographers who attend on your behalf have a certain level of insurance cover, so it’s worth checking this out when you are meeting with potential venues and photographers.

Nothing beats a personal recommendation from somebody so ask friends and family about their experiences with using a photographer. It makes a great starting point from which to bring together your short-list.

Other credentials include holding degree qualifications and/or industry awards, being published in local and national magazines.

Personality When you meet your shortlist of photographers make sure that you ask enough questions to find out what to expect from them on the day. For example, can they be discreet so as not to disturb the ceremony, can they be organised to keep to your timetable and not put your catering plans at risk! And can they be flexible when plans change at short notice, such as shooting indoors because of inclement weather.

Camera equipment and data storage are absolutely critical questions. Without getting into technical conversations it is worth posing two questions: What is the range of equipment being used and does this include back-up cameras and lenses? And where will the digital files be stored and for how long? Sign a wedding contract and check the terms and conditions to ensure that you: get the types of photographs that you require and that you are covered for sickness/accident that could stop your photographer attending.

Price When you have considered all of the above factors it is worth reviewing your budget against your requirements. Be careful about cost-cutting in the areas of risk i.e. somebody with little experience and only one professionallevel camera – if you have a tight budget look at other areas for savings, such as considering all levels of albums on offer or the length of time that you require your photographer for.

Style, Samples and Packages Styles of photographers can vary greatly and it is this area where your personal taste and requirements will lead the way. Make sure you agree the amount of artistic licence and freedom that you want to give your photographer. If you want some traditional style group photographs then discuss this at your first meeting to establish your wishes. Check your contract thoroughly to see if there are any limitations regarding style and/ or numbers of group shots. Regarding group shots: think carefully about how many groups you think you want – too many can mean your guests can get tired of posing and you can make your schedule very tight for getting the very important shots of you both… All professional photographers will happily arrange a meeting to show you samples of their work without any obligation to book – do take up this offer as it gives you and your partner an ideal opportunity to see what type of album and/or photographs you will get within your agreed package.

Expert Expert Tips Tips

Ten Tips To Getting In Great Shape For Your Wedding Every bride wants to look stunning for her wedding day. Losing some weight and toning up in a few areas are usually high on the list of most brides to be that we speak to. But just like you plan your wedding day with a detailed checklist, it’s just as important to have a plan to achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. If you just go tearing into the gym or start a strict diet with no real plan there is a strong chance your motivation will quickly wane and you’ll drop off your programme and fail to achieve your goals. Most people make some common mistakes when trying to lose weight so I’ve put together a 10 point checklist to help you set yourself up for success.

Written By: John Taylor Jon Taylor is a former Royal Air Fore Physical Training Instructor and the owner of Norwich Fitness Bootcamp.

John Taylor

Norwich Fitness Bootcamp

www.norwichfitnessbootcamp.co.uk

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Create A Vision

Set A Goal

You should create a powerful visual image of how you would like to look and feel on your wedding day. Make it something that stirs up your emotions and ensure that you can tap into your vision at will. This will serve as a powerful motivational tool to keep you on the right path.

Write down what you want to achieve and most importantly why. Simply losing weight is not a strong enough goal. You need to drill down into exactly why you want to lose weight. That reason will have an emotional tie and this makes it more powerful. You also need to write down the trade off you’ll have to make to achieve your goal. Ultimately you’re going to have to change something in your lifestyle (most probably your exercise and nutritional habits) so ybe clear on the action you have to take to succeed.

Focus on your nutrition

Be Responsible

Forget about the weight!

Take Action

Don’t stop

Share your Goal If you share your goal it will help to hold you accountable. Even better why not decide to start a new fitness and nutrition programme with your fiancé or your bridesmaids? On the days when you don’t quite feel like it you’ll have someone to motivate you and likewise you can do the same for them.

Start Early Exercising for 2 hours a day, every day or going on a strict calorie deprivation diet in the hope of dropping weight quickly because your wedding is imminent will last about 7 days before you burn yourself out and revert to your old habits. The way to succeed is to start early, take small steps and seek continuous and sustainable improvement. This way you’ll develop an exercise habit as you feel more energised and enjoy the feeling of being fit.

Get Good Information The weight loss industry is worth billions. Big companies spend a huge amount on marketing in order convince you to part with your cash in search of a solution. You can be sure that they spin things to their advantage! To be honest you don’t need to spend much at all. There are a few key principles of training and nutrition that, if followed correctly, will guarantee you get results. Just seek out the right information and look at what people with provable, measurable and most importantly sustainable results have done on the past.

Correct nutrition is by far the most important factor in effective weight loss. You cannot out train a poor diet. By correct nutrition I mean eating up to five (yes five!) meals and snacks a day of foods that provide your body with the nutrients it needs. You need to eliminate toxins, processed foods and refined sugars which all affect how the body stores fat. Do not fall for the marketing spin of ‘low fat’ products, calorie control diets or wonder shakes. They may occasionally get short term results but are completely unsustainable and do not aid your health and stress levels.

If you are currently dissatisfied with your weight or appearance you must take responsibility for it. It’s the decisions and actions (or in-action) you’ve taken in the past that lead to where you are now. Taking responsibility is incredibly empowering and will allow you to recognise that the past does not equal the future. You can change anything you want today - right now infact!

What really matters is how your body feels to you and it’s appearance. Unfortunately we’ve been conditioned by the media to care most about the needle on the scales. Rarely is it weight people want to lose. It’s fat they really want to lose. Weight and fat are completely different. Muscle is denser and more compact than fat so whilst a pound of each weighs the same, muscle occupies about one third of the space that fat does. It is muscle tone that provides the body with shape, definition and an attractive appearance.

A goal, vision or an idea are great but they are completely futile without action. To put it bluntly, the only thing that will get you fitter, leaner and healthier is being active and eating correctly. Anyone can say they are going to do something, it’s those that actually do that get results. Take a lesson from Nike here… ‘just do it’

Don’t see your wedding as the end of your fitness and weight loss programme. Think of it as the beginning and the thing that motivated you to get in great shape and stay in there for life.

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So you are planning one the biggest event of your life – your wedding. You have done all the basics – booked your wedding venue, some of the suppliers and chosen your dress. And now the real hard work begins. There is so much information available about wedding planning that it is very easy to start following the trends and get lost and consumed in the search of something special to make your wedding day unique and reflect you and your new husband – to- be. We love offering our couples something unique and exciting and we strongly believe that with some passion and enthusiasm [and a good idea] you can make your wedding day one to talk about by your guests for the years to come!

Learn how to make both of these!

Next few pages will offer you some DIY accessories that you are not likely to see at every other wedding and that can be personalised to suit your theme, or colour palette and add that extra personal touch that you may have been looking for! Inexpensive, but small personal touches can make your day stand out from others more than anything else! Ultimately – it YOUR wedding day there is no limit to creativity when it comes to such celebrations. There is no right or wrong. Unleash your inner DIY goddess and get started to create something beautiful!

DIY Tutorial Measure and cut your paper into squares, this pomander is using a small foam ball (approx. 2in Diameter) therefore I have cut my paper into 2x2inch squares.

Take 1 square and fold it in half to create a triangle

DIY Origami Flower Pomander

Fold both corners up to the top point to create a diamond

Why not turn your hand to creating your own flower pomander to add a personal touch to your big day?

Equipment: Paper (Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if the pattern isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

Fold the corners in half and back away from the top point

double sided and thinner paper is better)

Ribbon Hot Glue Gun Paper Clips Small Foam Ball (approx. 2in Diameter) Scissors Glue Stick Cocktail Sticks Pencil Ruler

Open out the just folded triangles and flatten to create kite shape either side of the diamond Fold back the top of the kite to create a flat edge along the diamond

Written By: Victoria Arndt Victoria is the brains behind Faerie Wishes Weddings & Events, a bespoke Events Management company.

Victoria Arndt

Fairie Wishes Events

www.faeriewishes.co.uk

Fold back the top of the kite to create a flat edge along the diamond

Flower Pomander

Pinch together the folds to create the petal, glue and hold together with paperclip. Repeat steps 2 – 8 to create another 4 petals, once you have 5 you can then create your flower

Using the hot glue gun, stick ½ cocktail stick to the ‘seam’ of your petal

You have now created your 1st Origami flower, for this Pomander I have used 32 origami flowers (which is 160 individual petals!) Once you have all your flowers, you are ready to create your pomander.

Using your hot glue gun, attach your ribbon to the foam ball; make sure you use a long enough length of ribbon, as it will appear shorter once the flowers are in place.

Carefully glue down one side of the petal to glue on the next petal and continue until the 5th petal meets back with the 1st.

Carefully then insert your flowers into the foam ball, make sure you do this gently as if the cocktail stick breaks you can no longer use this flower. Continue step 3 until the foam ball is completely covered!

Depending on the colour of your foam ball and the colour of your flowers you may wish to paint the ball to ensure any small gaps are hardly noticeable

There you have your Origami Flower Pomander, this technique can be used on any size ball and with any size paper, with candelabra’s to create table centerpieces or even with handles for a Bridal bouquet!

G o o d lu c k !

DIY Tutorial

How to make:

‘Mr & Mrs’ Hoop Hanging

You will need:

Four crochet hoops (minimum size of 12”)

Four pieces of fabric measuring 15”x15” - Choose colours to tie in with your wedding, or mix a combination of patterns you like

Four squares of felt fabric each measuring 12” x 4”. Select colours that will be bold enough against the other fabric PVA Glue and brush

Written By: Sam Dawson

Thread of your choice, if you choose to sew the lettering

Sam Dawson is The Doily Parlour’s creative director. Sam has worked in the arts for a decade and is inspired by traditional crafts, romance and vintage glamour.

Letter stencils, if you don’t want to draw freehand. If purchasing stencils, they should be a maximum height of 4” Ribbon, twine or fishing wire to hang the hoops

Sam Dawson

@thedoilyparlour

www.doily-parlour.com

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5 A little more crafting... If you want to add a contrasting colour for the stitching, you can handstitch it. This is personal preference, as the lettering, if glued enough will be really secure.

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Measure out your background fabric and cut to the advised dimensions to fit around the crochet hoop. Be sure to leave a 2cm overhang.

Secure the material inside your hoop.

Mark the middle of each hoop, which will act as a guide for the central alignment of the lettering. Either tack this, or mark in chalk, which can easily rub off.

Draw out your lettering onto the felt fabric. I recommend drawing this out in reverse, so any line marks will not be seen once they are glued onto the fabric. Alternatively, draw out in chalk and sponge off any marks before gluing.

Cut out the lettering and position in the middle on the hoop to ensure each word is centrally aligned.

Brush the back of the lettering with PVA and stick onto the fabric. You may want to chalk a straight line to ensure the lettering is level.

Once the glue has dried on the lettering, you are ready to attach your choice of ribbon, twine, fishing wire etc to hang the hoops.

Escape To...

Escape to... The Maldives! What could be better to look forward to following the excitement of your very special Wedding Day. The Maldives consist of a myriad of wonderful little islands, about 200 of which are inhabited and these are engulfed into 26 natural atolls. They straddle the equator with the appearance of a garland of little gems haphazardly abandoned on the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Each resort has a shallow yet brilliant blue lagoon & is surrounded by a coral reef. The islands are blessed with relatively deserted beaches of the softest white sand, & a backdrop of gently swaying palms. Below the ocean worlds apart, a truly amazing kaleidoscope of over 900 species of fish inhabit the crystal clear waters. The splendours of the underwater life include turtles, sharks, dolphins, whales, stingrays, & manta rays. If you are seeking the ultimate in exclusive island hideaways, then the Maldives is for you.

A number of hotels, including the KIHAAD MALDIVES shown in the photographs are on an All-Inclusive basis helping to make your Honeymoon even more special. Prices at the Kihaad Maldives are from £1,759pp based on 7 nights staying in a Reserve Beach Villa until 15 July 2013. Emirates Airlines conveniently offer flights from Gatwick, Heathrow and Birmingham Airports to the Maldives. This gives an ideal opportunity to experience and include a couple of nights in Dubai – perhaps take in the amazing view from the top of the world’s tallest building (Burj Khalifa), enjoy an Arabian Desert Safari or shop in the Dubai Mall – yes the world’s largest. Dubai is different and has so much to offer. More about Dubai honeymoons in our next issue.

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Scents for Her

Top 5 scents for your wedding day

Lancome Hypnose - The bewitching fragrance of a woman who knows how to use her charm to fascinate the man she loves. A woody oriental fragrance that acts like a sensual love potion with a magical trail: Passion flower combined with Vanilla and a woody base note with Vetiver. A luxurious bottle whose curves and facets dance with the light, a feminine and modern reinterpretation of the bottle of the Magie fragrance created by Lancôme in 1950. Available at: lancome.co.uk

Chanel Allure - An intensification of three of the six facets of ALLURE: Oriental, Fruity, Timeless floral. The ALLURE Eau de Parfum is not simply a different concentration, but an olfactory reinterpretation, faithful to the spirit and the base notes of the original composition.

Jo Malone Red Roses - The essence of modern romance. A voluptuous blend of seven of the world’s most exquisite roses. With crushed violet leaves and a hint of lemon, it unfolds like a bouquet of freshly cut flowers. Surprisingly clean and sheer.

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Miss Dior-Romantic by nature, Miss Dior inspires an intense and playful love, for which she is also searching. She personifies the spontaneous joie de vivre of today’s young women, representing a particular type of freedom and seduction. The fragrance is characterised by an instant and captivating charm.

Thierry Mugler Angel Aqua Chic Eau de Toilette. Angel Aqua Chic is a refreshingly new limited edition infused with the irresistible notes of rose blossom, blended with notes of raspberry blossom and green apple granita to reveal a fresh, sparkling and chic fragrance.

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Scents for Him

Top 5 scents for your wedding day

Paco Rabanne 1 Million - A fresh, spicy leather fragrance, Paco Rabanne 1 Million is the expression of every mans fantasies. A taste for money, sparkling cars, games and pretty girls. It embodies the return of flamboyant masculinity. Available at: theperfumeshop.com

Bleu De Chanel – A spectacular scenario. An unexpected masculine spirit. BLEU DE CHANEL embodies a tribute to masculine freedom.

Emporio Armani Black Carat Homme –A spicy-woody fragrance; the freshness of the citrus-bergamot works with the Szechuan pepper to produce an energetic, vibrant scent. Cocoa bean brings sophistication and a small concentration of intense vetiver adds woody notes of Gaiac Wood and cedar.

Available at : chanel.com

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Cartier Declaration - . A message of spices and wood that resonates with the unbridled effervescence of cardamom. Responding to day, night, a mood… the fragrance undergoes delightful metamorphoses on the skin. And then, one day, this subtle magician of the emotions makes its Declaration

Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme Gucci man, at once rebellious and vulnerable, tied to the past but rooted in the present. The result is powerful and evocative, an ideal embodiment of the scent.

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Grooms Speeches

6 Tips

for making your wedding speech a hit!

With my speech, I hadn’t written it down physically or prepared anything at all. My plan was just to speak from the heart and go with the moment and feeling of the room right there and then. The main reason I did this was, when hearing other grooms speeches and seeing some read from a piece of paper scribbled down, I felt they can easily come across as insincere and a little “wooden” rather than genuine. Plus if you’re the nervous type, which I am, no one wants to see a shaking piece of A4 whilst you’re trying to focus of what you’ve written and not making any eye contact with anyone in the room! I had a few main points that I wanted to say which we’re personal and specific to me and my wife. Everyone said that my speech was amazing and heartfelt which was all I wanted. Though I wouldn’t recommend that not preparing a speech I feel that it is certainly a strong way to come across sincere and genuine. If you’re going to prepare your speech properly I would recommend the following:

1 Thank the father in law for his kind words and for helping you with the wedding planning.

2 Be sure to thank the brides wider family for

welcoming you into their lives and of course thank the bridesmaids.

3 Thank your own family and how they’ve raised such a proud young man. Then thank the best man/men.

Written By: Andrew Healy A groom who has been there and done that!

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4 Mention anyone else who helped you plan and execute the day.

5 Talk openly and honestly about your new wife,

perhaps the story of how you first met and stories of your life so far together. Just avoid trying to sound like a Valentine’s Day card.

6 Finish off by handing over to the best man and

maybe introduce them with a little joke as their more than likely about to proceed to absolutely humiliate you!

Stag Do’s Abroad

Stag-Do’s ABROAD!

There is no doubt that any stag do is going to be awesome. After all you are away with the lads for a nonstop party and we all know what happens on tour stays on tour!! It is becoming somewhat of the norm that the stags will go all out for these last few days of freedom and go abroad. Due to budget airlines offering cheap flights and ‘stag do’ companies offering some fantastic packages, combined with the lower cost of alcohol in certain countries this is a recipe for an amazing and cost effective stag do. Check out some of these stag do abroad ideas!

Have fun!

Where? What? Why?

Riga Sky diving It’s the ultimate rush. Guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping with the ground hurtling towards you at over 100mph!

Contact: www.thestagcompany.com

Where? What? Why?

Barcelona Nou Camp football stadium tour A fantastic opportunity to look around a stadium steeped in history as well as getting a closer look at the changing room that Lionel Messi graces & walking down the tunnel onto the pitch. An absolute must for all football fans.

Contact: www.escapetrips.co.uk

Where? What? Why?

Las Vegas Dune Buggies Want a rush? Dune Buggies give this in abundance. Race your mates around the desert at great speeds. The light chassis & powerful engine ensures the ride of a lifetime.

Contact: www.stagweekends.co.uk

Where? What? Why?

Amsterdam Gun Range Get the chance to shoot with an AK47, Magnums and Glocks! Feel like James Bond with this arsenal at your exposure & discover the sharp shooter in the ranks.

Contact: www.amsterdambachelor.com

Where? What? Why?

The North Pole (mental i know)!!! Champagne and Caviar Be the first ever stag group to brave the arctic conditions of the North Pole in this unique stag do.

Contact: www.lastnightoffreedom.co.uk

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