WEDDING APRIL • MAY 2013
200+ INSPIRING IDEAS
LAVENDER LOVE Think English country garden wedding with vintage-inspired accessories scattered in an outdoor setting. Just perfect!
Gold drop earrings with lemon quartz, green amethyst and amethyst, £3,300, ‘Ipanema’ collection for Roberto Coin
Lavender heart, £20, The Wedding Of My Dreams
Gold amethyst ring, £795, Alex Monroe
‘Purple Corsage’ cake, £375 (serves 120), Emily Jane Cakes
Rainbow vases, £10.95 each, Graham and Green
GET THE LOOK
Lavenderscented candle, £22, Crabtree & Evelyn
Combine lavender, lilac and aqua hues for a romantic countryside occasion
COMPILED BY: CLAIRE RIDLEY (FASHION & BEAUTY) AND CASSIE PRYCE (LIFESTYLE). FOR STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 31
Jewelled bracelet, £5.99, New Look Lavender pot, £15, Velvet Brown
Lavender-scented body cream, £22, Crabtree & Evelyn ‘Lavender Fields’ macarons, £1.80 each, Anges de Sucre
Patent peeptoe slingbacks, £195, LK Bennett
CONTRIBUTORS
Violet silk taffeta flowergirl dress with peter pan collar, from £230, and ivory silk tulle flowergirl dress with lilac sash, from £235, both Nicki Macfarlane
Concept and styling: Best Photography (www.bestphotographyfl.com); Jennifer Aquilia (www.jenniferaquilia.com) Photography: Best Photography (www.bestphotographyfl.com) Flowers: Jennifer Aquilia (www.jenniferaquilia.com) Cake and cupcakes: Raphsodic Bakery (www.raphsodic.com) Vintage furniture hire: Wish Vintage (www.wishvintagerentals.com) Venue: Don Cesar Hotel, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida (www.loewshotels.com) 9
BRIGHT & BEACHY
Evoke memories of childhood summer holidays with a quirky English seaside-meets-fairground wedding theme
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etro stripes and old-school sweet treats are a great way to add a touch of nostalgia to your celebrations
DAISY, DAISY Give me your answer, do! We adore this cute, citrus style which would bring a breath of fresh air to any celebration
Embroidered dress, £150, Phase Eight
Daisy eau de toilette, £45 (50ml), Marc Jacobs at Debenhams
Charm bracelet, £10, Chelsea Doll
Conical wine glasses, £17 (set of four), Very Silver daisy ring, £85, Dower & Hall
Silver daisy necklace, £80, Dower & Hall
GET THE LOOK
Floral lace ‘Rive Gauche’ bra, £,45, and matching briefs, £27, Chantelle
COMPILED BY: CLAIRE RIDLEY (FASHION & BEAUTY) AND CASSIE PRYCE (LIFESTYLE). CAKE PHOTOGRAPHY: GEORGIA GLYNN SMITH. PEGGY’S FAVOURITE CAKES & COOKIES BY PEGGY PORSCHEN, PUBLISHED BY QUADRILLE. FOR STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 31
Work pale green, off-white and soft yellow hues with daisy details for a chic summer wedding
Sterling silver earrings, £30, Silver Fig Three-tier cake stand, £35, Laura Ashley Nude lace sandals, £42, Debenhams
Felt flower cushion, £15, Next
CONTRIBUTORS
Floral clutch bag, £49, Phase Eight
‘Daisy Embroidery’ cake, from £950 (serves 70), Peggy Porschen
Concept and styling: Cherry Topped Bespoke Weddings (www.cherrytopped.co.uk) Photography: Juliet McKee Photography (www.julietmckeephotography.co.uk) Flowers: Fairy Nuff Flowers (www.fairynuff-flowers.co.uk) Cake: Janet Mohapi-Banks (www.janetmohapibanks.com) Stationery: August Moon (www.augustmoon.co.uk) Dresses and accessories: Miss Bush (www.missbushbridalwear.co.uk) VW Beetle: Polly Pootles (www.pollypootles.co.uk) Glassware: Nest (www.nest-home.com) Tableware: Jones Hire (www.joneshire.co.uk) Venue: Pendell House (www.countryhousebreaks.co.uk) 27
SOMETHING BLUE
For a simple yet elegant big-day look, combine teal with splashes of aqua, crisp white and antique gold
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dd a touch of luxe to your dĂŠcor by mixing clean blue and white with pretty gold accessories