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INFLUENCER BRIDE
BY COVER STAR
DIIPA BÜLLER-KHOSLA

New York and

London catwalks
+ BRIDES THE SHOW WOULD YOU
PRETEND
TO BE
WHEN CHANEL ENGAGED?
Read page 127
AND BRIDES and think again
GAVE 4 READERS
A MAKEOVER

KIDS AT
WEDDINGS
Your no-tears
shopping list

PRETTY
ELEGANT NEW
21 best

FLORAL scents
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75
BIG-DAY SCENTS

RECEPTIONS
27 521 MODERN WEDDING
DETAILS From the catwalks,
Brides the Show and beyond…
starting with he I Do Edit
41 BIG-DAY LOOKBOOK Be
inspired by a stunning celebration
with an eco-friendly twist
57 THE PRETTY LIST Stylish
ideas for your day, including fun
buys to keep the little ones happy!

BEAUTY
75 21 BEST NEW BIG-DAY
SCENTS What will you choose?
83 BYE BYE, SCREEN FACE!
Protect your skin from blue light
(and more) with our skincare edit
89 SUMMER LOOKS LIKE
THIS Heads up: these catwalk
beauty trends are so bridal

FASHION
167 WELCOME TO
DREAMLAND Relive the

178
magical Brides the Show runway
178 DARLING BUDS Floral gowns
to take your breath away
DARLING BUDS •COVER STORIES

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102
HOW THEY DID IT

COVER LOOK Photographer Ed Miles.

Fashion director Bryony Toogood. Hair

41BIG-DAY
LOOKBOOK
Piero at Mandy Coakley Represents, using
Bumble and bumble. Make-up Chase Aston,
using Laura Mercier and Katherine Daniels
skincare. Model Diipa Büller-Khosla. Laser-
cut embroidered lace wrap-front dress,
£5,950, Gala by Galia Lahav at brownsbride.
com. Snowdonia earrings with moonstones
and diamonds set in 18-carat white gold,
£17,500, and Atlantic Blue cuff with

WEDDING PLANNER 2019 FEATURES diamonds set in platinum, POA, both

Check out our 152-page guide
for all the beautiful inspiration
and practical advice you need to
create your day. Let’s go!
HOW THEY DID IT
99 #LOVEWINS! A chic celebration
awash with tropical blooms (in Dorset!)
102 A DREAM DAY IN THE GARDEN
Relaxed country style with roses,
orchids and foliage everywhere…
104 AN ELEGANT VENETIAN PARTY
Luxe blooms and candlelight set the tone
105 GLAMOUR & GLITZ ON LAKE
COMO ‘I do’ with a jaw-dropping view
106 FAIRYTALE ROMANCE IN
A TUSCAN CASTLE An opulent
party above the Chianti Hills
127 WOULD YOU PRETEND TO BE
ENGAGED? Read this, think again
135 WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO
BE AN INFLUENCER BRIDE
By our cover star, Diipa Büller-Khosla
143 WHEN CHANEL AND BRIDES
GAVE 4 READERS A MAKEOVER
…it was all kinds of gorgeous, of course!
TRAVEL
189 LET’S ALL FAMILY-MOON! he
best places to take the whole crew
199 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Safari dreams come true in Zimbabwe
REGULARS
22 THE BRIDES DIARY Join us for the
most exciting bridal events in town!
24 BRIDES EVERYWHERE What you
boodles.com. Shot at springstudios.com
210 VENUES INSIDER Orangeries are go!
213 WEDDING INSIDER All the new
ideas, tips and trends you’ll love
218 INSIDER PROFILES Grace Elizabeth
and Allison Webb share their inspirations
244 THE UNPLANNED MOMENT
When a picture speaks a thousand words
OFFERS, EVENTS
AND COMPETITIONS
148 £100 OFF A DESIGNER GOWN!
Find he One (with a price tag you’ll
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She says: ‘I was so excited to
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REEM ACRA

VIKTOR & ROLF

MARIAGE

GALIA LAHAV

The dresses that deined New York

bridal fashion week. . .

T
THROUGHOUT NEW YORK BRIDAL
FASHION WEEK THERE WERE MOMENTS
OF BREATHTAKING BEAUTY – not least in
the Gottesman Hall of the New York Public
Library and courtesy of bridal couturier Reem
Acra and wedding designer Preston Bailey. In
an inspired collaboration, the pair illed the
space with giant lace domes and a wedding
table laden with pure white blooms, with more REEM ACRA
towering above it. Models perched in heavily
embellished and embroidered ballgowns and
loral appliquéd veils, more than worthy of
the backdrop. But my gold star went to Reem’s
more delicate, ankle-skimming dresses in sot
washes of blue, peach, gold and mint green
INES DI SANTO BERTA with coordinating veils – one of the genuine
intake-of-breath moments of the week.
Elsewhere, the sheerest of gowns were
scattered with sparkle at Berta; Ines Di
Santo debuted her East Of he Sun And West
Of he Moon collection of showstopping,
voluminous tiered gowns; there was chic
full coverage at Allison Webb and Justin
Alexander; dresses that were born for dancing ALLISON WEBB
at Hayley Paige and Morilee; ultra-feminine
draping and sleeve shapes at Galia Lahav; the
sweetest lace appliqué tea-length gown at
Viktor & Rolf Mariage and one of the sexiest
bridal minis of all time at Elie Saab. If you’re
getting married in 2019, double your time to
decide on the dress – it’s going to be a tough
choice. And that’s before you even get to
JUSTIN MORILEE ELIE SAAB
ALEXANDER all the stylish details over the page…
HAYLEY PAIGE
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Colour-pop jewellery by Of Rare Aperol Spritz, served at the
Origin displayed on sprouting busts Hayley Paige catwalk show

The floral backdrop at Pastel ribbon

Galia Lahav, complete streamers replaced
with love swing the veil at Watters

The 17th-floor terrace at Ian Schrager’s Public,

where I launched my second novel, Promise Me

The details
The dining room at Palma
restaurant, a favourite of the
Brides team in NYC

your wedding’s waiting for...

Floral backdrop by Away from the catwalks of New York Bridal Fashion
Tin Can Studios
Week (where we had at least 12 fashion shows and
appointments each day), we had a party to host

@MISSHAYLEYPAIGE, GETTY IMAGES, CLANE GESSEL, SERICHAI TRAIPOOM, COLLIN PIERSON

– and we chose the 17th loor of Ian Schrager’s latest
Manhattan hotel, Public, to do it. We illed the
terrace with lowers from Brooklyn-based Tin Can
Studios (local dahlias, garden roses, ranunculus,
delphinium and lemon leaf), then scented the air

PHOTOGRAPHS: COURTESY OF REEM ACRA. COURTESY OF GALIA LAHAV,

with candles from Rituals – Indian Rose & Sweet
Almond Oil – while our guests sipped on Perrier- MEANWHILE,
Jouët Champagne. It was a beautiful evening to also
celebrate the launch of my second novel, Promise Me
BACK IN
(you can read an exclusive extract from page 127 LONDON...
of this issue), and I hope the images from the night
Needle & Thread’s founder,
– all online at bridesmagazine.co.uk – will inspire Hannah Coffin, has given Brides
your own party planning. Enjoy the issue! an exclusive preview of the new
eight-piece spring/summer 2019
collection, Precious Love. And
there’s a lot to be excited about:
lightly ruffled tiered gowns in
oyster and tinted pink; a fresh
Unmissable shoes at the Viktor take on embroidery; a lingerie-
& Rolf Mariage showcase inspired Cami gown. Plus all
JADE BEER, EDITOR
Absinthe cocktails at the details that make this label
4pm with Lela Rose
@jadeBRIDES so covetable: ballet-inspired
shapes, floral motifs and ribbon
@jadebeerbrides waistbands. Available from
December; prices start at £95
for veils and go up to £850 for
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Denise Fasanello Flowers at

Savannah Miller’s showroom

French crystal chandeliers

at the Baccarat Hotel
The ultimate garden
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Front Row
At our talks area, Orlando
Hamilton of Front Row
Farima Perry designed wanted to bring the outside
the safari-themed display at our Pin in and celebrate a foliage-
It To Win It! honeymoon competition: led look in an urban space.
ER! cue vibrant flower walls bursting with Seasonal leaves and grasses
WINN ’S pampas grass, palm leaves and five (such as spindle, dill and
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EDITOND varieties of protea. Meanwhile, over at Panicum) gave a ‘just
STA RD her breathtaking stand, Farima created gathered from meadows’
AWA a luxurious installation showcasing 10 feel, while stone urns
2018 different table settings adorned with
an abundance of pastel-hued roses
overflowed with trailing
ivy, cotoneaster foliage and
(including Earl Grey, Secret Garden and hydrangea… all framing our
Quicksand), hydrangea and foliage. guest speakers beautifully.
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In our VIP Lounge, Javier
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seasons of beautiful florals:
spring blossoms, summer
Jamie Aston
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blooms, autumn leaves

For the stunning tablescape
and wintry hues all came
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His stand showcased a sleek
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stand, covering it in the
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designed the blooms at the Moët
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senecio (a house plant that looks
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like beads) was added; plants
brides to walk through into the Show. For
are a big trend and a great way
her asymmetrical designs, Amanda filled
to give your flowers a quirky
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touch of glamour. The result?
including peonies, dahlias, hydrangeas
Sophisticated arrangements
and spray roses, plus lots of greenery.
that suited the elegant bar
Over at her stand, a throne-like chair
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TO HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE
EXHIBITION OF VERA YOU
WANG’S LATEST
COLLECTION, THROUGH
THE WEDDING GALLERY.
won!
THINK VERA AS SHE’S Brides the Show was packed
KNOWN BEST: BIG with amazing prizes, from
designer gowns to a £15k
BALLGOWNS WITH honeymoon – and the chance
HEAPS OF TULLE AND to do your bit for a brilliant
FASHION-FORWARD cause. Talk about win, win…
LINGERIE-TYPE BODICES,
AT OUR CAKE-POP WALL, £2.50 bought you
ALL FINISHED OFF WITH a delicious sweet treat by Daisy Brydon Creations
A ROMANTIC, INTRICATE (daisybrydoncreations.com) AND the chance to win
EDGE. THE-WEDDING a prize. We had 150 covetable items up for grabs
GALLERY.COM – everything from a Katya Katya gown to diamond
jewellery by Blue Nile and lingerie by Rigby & Peller.
Meanwhile, hundreds of you entered our Pin It To
Win It! competition – and no wonder, when the prize
PHOTOGRAPHS: JAMES MASON, GETTY IMAGES

was a luxury six-night safari to Botswana, courtesy

of Lightfoot Travel and Wilderness Safaris and worth
Bracelet,
£185
See, WANT, love
The new collections from sponsors Links of London
£15,000! To enter, guests had to guess the most
popular honeymoon destination of 2018 so far. he
right answer, based on data from Lightfoot Travel,
were super-popular with ‘maids and brides alike…
was (drum roll, please…) Sri Lanka, and a winner was
Earrings, (we can see why)
£495 chosen at random from all the correct entries – Claire
Necklace,
£250
Rogers, we’re looking at you! Claire and Sam, from
Bracelet,
£170 Chessington, will be lying off on the trip of a lifetime
– come to next year’s Show and it could be you! And
the best bit? 100% of the proits from our Cake-Pop
Cuff bracelet, Wall and Pin It To Win It! went to our fundraising
£250 partners, Mental Health Mates (see page 32).

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Just.
So.
Chic!
EVERY CORNER
OF THE SHOW WAS
DRESSED WITH
STYLISH FURNITURE
BY GREATHIRE – AND
HERE’S A TASTE
OF WHAT THEY
COULD DO FOR
YOUR DAY…

Get the look… From plush seating to sleek tables, Greathire has your reception styling covered…

From left: Verona satin sofa; Cognac glass coffee table; Gianni crystal-top poseur table; Hollywood velvet sofa; Nandor velvet Ottoman
ALL AVAILABLE AT GREATHIRE.COM. PRICES AND RENTAL PACKAGES VARY

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For an appointment call 0207 680 9716
Shop online at catherindeane.co.uk
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The influencers
who helped plan
your big day
(From left) ● Beauty
blogger and make-up
artist Rose Gallagher,
AKA Mixed Gems Beauty
● Josie Fear, AKA Fashion

Mumblr ● Photographer
and blogger Victoria
Metaxas ● Designer
Savannah Miller
● Model Portia Freeman

● Brand consultant

Rosanna Falconer
● Brides Editor Jade Beer

Spot the
Floral inspo
Singer, model
and influencer
TALENT!
The Brides the Show guest
Bambi Bains hit
the Imagination
list was packed with a
Room for
a masterclass in
stellar line-up of speakers,
creating pretty
blooms.
celebs and bridal experts.
Who was your favourite?
From ‘how to do your lowers’ by super-lorist
Philippa Craddock (of Meghan and Harry’s
wedding fame) to ‘how to keep calm and carry
on’ during wedding planning, by mental-health The authors’ panel, hosted
champion (and friend of Prince Harry) Bryony by Brides’ very own novelist,
Gordon, we had everything covered at our Jade Beer… Over 50 of you lined
up for a book signing with these
talks area, On Stage With Brides. Just take special guests! (From let) Rosie Walsh,
a look at all the VIPs you were loving… Jade Beer, Lucy Dillon, Adele Parks.

MENTAL HEALTH MATES BRIDES WAS THRILLED TO

You met the bridal experts!
Some of our most popular
speakers included: (above) Florist
Philippa Craddock, with Brides’
Harriet Jones and Jade Beer
● Planner to the stars Johnny
PARTNER WITH BRYONY GORDON’S FUNDRAISING PLATFORM, MENTAL HEALTH MATES.
Bryony came to talk about mental health and wellbeing in the run-up to your wedding, as well as
her best-selling books, including Mad Girl (where the idea for Mental Health Mates was born) and
Eat, Drink, Run (about how she trained for the London Marathon, helped by Prince Harry). Bryony
says: ‘I deinitely noticed a few people in the audience with tears in their eyes when we talked about
stress and anxiety, in particular planning a wedding without loved ones; they are important topics

Roxburgh ● Designer Lisa Redman to discuss at such a highly emotional time.’ If you’re struggling with mental-health issues (however
(with Brides’ Kendra Leaver-Rylah) small), visit Mental Health Mates
PHOTOGRAPHS: JAMES MASON

and join a walking group now to

meet like-minded people, because,
as Bryony puts it, ‘you’re not alone’.
We’re proud to say that Brides the
Show raised thousands of pounds
to go towards the platform and its
charity partners. To ind out more,
see mentalhealthmates.co.uk

‘I loved the laugh-out-loud moments and tear-jerkers in Bryony

Gordon’s talk – particularly the bit about dealing with nerves’
EMMA HILEY, BRIDES ACTING PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR
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1. Jamie Aston, who designed the flowers at the Estée Lauder
Beautiful Belle stand, led a workshop on creating a bouquet inspired by the
fragrance. Our special inluencer guests taking part included, from let: Stephanie Peers
(@stephaniepeers), Louise Thompson (@louise.thompson) and Josie Fear (@josieldn).

1 9 CRAFTY details
GUESTS FLOCKED TO THE IMAGINATION ROOM FOR
CLASSES WITH OUR TALENTED PROS. FROM CAKES TO
BLOOMS, WE HAD ALL YOUR DIY DECOR COVERED

2 3 4 5
PHOTOGRAPHS: HANNAH LAMACRAFT, JAMES MASON

6 7 8 9
2. Paper rose posies with Pom Pom Factory (pompomfactory.com). 3. Bespoke monograms with Cartalia (cartalia.co.uk). 4. Faux-floral crowns
with Ferris Heart Sloane (ferrisheartsloane.com). 5. Laser-cut wedding stationery with Amie Stationery (sketchlasercutting.co.uk). 6. Floral
buttercream cupcakes with Cookie Girl (cookiegirl.co.uk). 7. Hand-tied bouquets with Farima Perry Florals & Events (farimaperry.com).
8. Paper buttonholes with May Contain Glitter (maycontainglitter.com). 9. Iced wedding biscuit favours with Biscuiteers (biscuiteers.com)

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If it’s the ‘OMG!’
factor you’re ater,
then Bubblegum Balloons
will deliver on all levels.
From giant, jaw-dropping
installations (multi-
coloured balloon wall,
anyone?) to more subtle,
delicate accents around
your venue – like our pretty
white clouds, seen here
– this company knows how
to dress a room. And for
your aisle? How about
saying ‘I do’ under an
arch of loating fun?
bubblegumballoons.co.uk
Catwalk dreams
TO THE HAIR, YOU CAN EASILY RECREATE OUR RUNWAY
LOOK FOR YOUR BIG ENTRANCE. HERE’S HOW…
Our most romantic make-up
look yet by BECCA
Ready, set, SNAP!
A burst of colour at
Bubblegum Balloons
Feeling the neon love
at The Wedding Shop
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The pros at Palmbrokers
dotted our dreamland-
themed space with these
ethereal white trees.
Having supplied the TV
and film industry with
‘I was blown props and plants for over
away by the 30 years, they know just
catwalk show. how to turn your vision
Watching into reality. You can let
it all come them style your space,
together so or simply hire what you
beautifully
need to DIY – there’s so
(with my much to choose from!
mum) actually
made me a bit palmbrokers.com
emotional!’
LAURA EDDY, BRIDES
CHIEF SUB EDITOR
Why not go for an
aisle with a diference?
We used WOW GRASS on our
catwalk… and yes, it’s real!
This super-clever carpet of green
FROM THE DECOR
(made by stitching each single
blade of grass onto felt) can be
used almost anywhere, whether
for your ceremony or to cover
the whole floor of your reception.
And the scent is stunning –
ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS like a fresh, spring day.
PEOPLE WILL NOTICE when wowgrass.com
you walk down the aisle (apart
from that dress!) is your hair
and make-up, so it’s important
you get your look sorted well
before the big reveal. Our
oicial partners, BECCA and
Michael Van Clarke, both ofer
trials, so book yours now and
get creative. Want our runway
style? For the hair, Michael
Van Clarke created sot, undone
waves topped with gypsophila,
while BECCA’s make-up was
fresh, pretty and glowy: ask
for ‘light-drenched skin with
washes of sot golds’ to get
The dreamiest bridal hair
the look. beccacosmetics.com; by Michael Van Clarke
vanclarke.com
Check out all the #selfie spots at the Show…
Mini moments at The
Wedding Present Co.
PHOTOGRAPHS: JAMES MASON, ANTHEA SIMMS
#BECCAbrides on the brand’s pretty
swinging chair, decorated with By A floral wonderland
Appointment Only Design flowers at Amanda Austin
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‘Being in the VIP Lounge was so much fun – the amount of gossip
I heard between brides, maids and mothers-of-the-bride after a few glasses
of Moët was hilarious!’ LAURA ARCHER, BRIDES SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

GOODIES
galore For lowing izz and fabulous gits, the VIP Lounge,
in association with The Wedding Shop,
THE EXCLUSIVE VIP LOUNGE, IN ASSOCIATION
was the place to be…
WITH THE WEDDING SHOP, was where our VIP
ticket holders could come to kick back and gossip on
plush velvet sofas with their mums and maids, enjoy

PHOTOGRAPHS: JAMES MASON, NATO WELTON

a #moetmoment with their complimentary glass
of Moët & Chandon Champagne (plus tasting sessions;
moet.com), nibble on delicious canapés by Peardrop
London (peardroplondon.com) – and, of course, pick
up their incredible goodie bag packed with treats
worth £180. Beautifully styled by Greathire, with
vibrant blooms courtesy of By Appointment Only
Design and covetable git-list items to peruse from
he Wedding Shop (weddingshop.com), the Lounge
was a haven of luxury at the heart of the Show.

Our VIP goodie bags contained: Show Beauty Premiere Finishing Spray; Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle;
PHOTOGRAPHER

Fresh Sugar Dream Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy; Gold Collagen Hydrogel Mask and Pure Gold Collagen liquid beauty
supplement; £30 Elemis voucher; The Wedding Shop notebook and pen; Spectrum Collections A25 Something Blue brush;
Rituals… The Ritual Of Ayurveda Foaming Shower Gel; Dr Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution; Lipcote The Original
Lipstick Sealer; The White Company Signature Candle in Flowers; Our Song by Dani Atkins; Elegant Touch false nails
or Eylure false eyelashes; Kiss Looks So Natural Lashes; Neal’s Yard Remedies Beauty Sleep Body Butter; Benefit Bad
Gal Bang! Mascara Mini; Michael Van Clarke 3’” More Inches Volumising Mousse. PLUS! One VIP bag contained a golden
ticket from Sienna X, worth £500, entitling one bride and four bridesmaids to spray tans and goodie bags.

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Can a wedding
be beautiful and
do its bit for local
suppliers? Yes it can – and
to prove it, Brides asked Lamp
Productions (lampproductions.
co.uk) to create a luxurious
weddingscape full of covetable
details at London’s Horniman
Museum & Gardens. Lamp
stylists and planners Lotte, Anna
and Alex pride themselves on
supporting local economies and
reducing their carbon footprint.
Here, they chose locally sourced
foliage, natural fabrics and
British drinks in vintage glasses,
and considered sustainability by
choosing design elements that
can be used again (for example,
the backdrop could be artwork
in your home). Add exquisite
gowns and gems by Temperley
London and Monarc Jewellery…
and the result? A spectacularly
stylish celebration you’ll love.
CEREMONY Dress, £4,900,
suzanneneville.com. Earrings, £125,
laurence-coste.com. Shoes, £495,
emmylondon.com. Calligraphy
(for backdrop), £39.50, secondstar
lettering.com. Bespoke backdrop
printing, from £1,000, lamp
productions.co.uk. Floral displays
(including Café au Lait dahlia,
Carolina Wagemans dahlia from
withypitts-dahlias.co.uk, Majolica
spray roses, white O’Hara roses, soft
pink carnations, Quicksand roses,
pink heather, ivy, old man’s beard,
Rodeo classic hydrangea, Cotinus
foliage, Miscanthus grass, holm oak
and Cotoneaster), from £1,500,
paulthomasflowers.co.uk

Styled by LAMP PRODUCTIONS

Photographs LUCY DAVENPORT
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Calligraphy and backdrop, as
before. Floral arrangement
(including white O’Hara roses,
Majolica spray roses, Carolina
Wagemans Dahlia from
withypitts-dahlias.co.uk, soft
pink carnations, Rodeo classic
hydrangea, pink Achillea, Earl
Grey roses and Quicksand roses),
from £1,500, paulthomasflowers.
co.uk. Bespoke tabletop and
planter, POA, boxproductions.
co.uk. Tiles repurposed and hand
painted by lampproductions.
co.uk. Green Perasima side
plates, £16 each, anthropologie.
com. Glass Sienna charger plates,
from 45p each; glassware, from
45p each, and cutlery, from 45p
per piece, all to hire, couvert.co.
uk. Calligraphy place card (on
Khadi paper), £1.30, secondstar
lettering.com. Napkins, similar
from £4 each, platohire.co.uk
TABLE AND CHAIRS (Right)
Bespoke tabletop, planter and
tiles, as before. Sandstone willow
table, from £165, and CKC chairs,
from £14 each, to hire, both
greathire.com. Glassware,
cutlery and napkins, as before.

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CONSOLE TABLE Vintage cake stand, stylist’s own. Calligraphy

(on napkin), £39.50, secondstarlettering.com. Personalised and
embroidered napkin, from £13, extraspecialtouch.co.uk. Silk ribbon,
from £5.30 for 91cm, pompomblossom.com. Shanghai console table,
from £83, to hire, greathire.com. Vintage metallic bowl, similar, £295,
johnlewis.com. Ice cream, £3.50 each, halotop.uk. Floral display
(including Carolina Wagemans Dahlia from withypitts-dahlias.co.uk,
Majolica spray roses, ivy and pink heather), from £300, paulthomas
flowers.co.uk. Venice screen, from £165, to hire, greathire.com.
Vintage glasses, similar, from £12 (for four), etsy.com. Spoons, as
before RINGS Yellow-gold diamond ring, from £2,595, and diamond
engagement ring (just seen), from £1,800, both monarcjewellery.com.
Ring boxes, from approx £58 each, themrsbox.com

BRIDE Dress, £6,650, temperley

london.com. Earrings, £395,
laurence-coste.com. Diamond
engagement ring, from £1,800, and
diamond eternity band, from £750,
both monarcjewellery.com. Bouquet
(including Majolica spray roses in
blush and porcelain), £100, paul
thomasflowers.co.uk. Tin Tile Blush
Wallpaper, £75 per roll, woodchip
andmagnolia.co.uk FLOWERS
Floral arrangement (including
Carolina Wagemans Dahlia from
withypitts-dahlias.co.uk, Majolica
spray roses, white O’Hara roses,
soft pink carnations, Quicksand
roses, pink heather and loan of
vase), as before.
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LOUNGE (Bride) Dress, £2,295, temperleylondon.com. Earrings, £285,

laurence-coste.com. Rings, as before. Shoes, £495, emmylondon.com.
(Groom) Jacket and trousers, £1,900, asauvage.com. Shirt, £140,
and bow tie, £85, both gievesandhawkes.com. Shoes, £495, george
cleverley.com. Venice screen, as before. Infinito sofa, from £336;
Infinito Ottoman, from £165; Divano armchair, from £55; lamp and
shade, from £30, and Oscar side table (just seen), from £110, all to hire,
greathire.com. Floral arrangements, from £300, paulthomasflowers.
co.uk. Cushions, similar, from £20, made.com CAKE Four-tier Tallulah
cake with sugar flowers, including strawberry and Champagne sponge
with Champagne Swiss meringue buttercream and chocolate and
Guinness sponge with Baileys Swiss meringue buttercream, from
£3,000 (serves 200), yevnig.com DRINKS Glasses, from 45p each, to
hire, couvert.co.uk. Tray, £30, johnlewis.com. Edible rice-paper drinks
toppers, from 50p each, eatmyface.co.uk STATIONERY Laser-cut
invitations, £27.50 each, cutture.com FAVOURS Gift boxes, 72p each,
tinyboxcompany.co.uk. Silk ribbon, £3.55 per 91cm, pompomblossom.
com. Calligraphy tags, £1.30 each, secondstarlettering.com

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CAKES Calligraphy backdrop, as before.

Two-tier chocolate and banana
calligraphy cake with vanilla Italian
meringue buttercream and decadent
butterscotch, £400 (serves 60), and
single-tier vanilla sponge calligraphy
cake with vanilla meringue
buttercream and salted caramel, £150
(serves 20), both monanniecakes.com.
China cake stand, £41, sophieconran.
com. Glass cake stand, £25, johnlewis.
com. Console table, as before
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SWEET TABLE Vintage cake stand,

as before. Orange meringue tarts, £5
each; macarons, £3.50 each, and
profiteroles, £4 each, all monannie
cakes.com. Bangkok side table, from
£33, to hire, greathire.com

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‘MR & MRS’ Calligraphy (on vintage jackets), £68, secondstarlettering.com.

Vintage jackets, similar, from £85, rokit.co.uk. Silk ribbon, £6.80 per 91cm,
pompomblossom.com. Table, planter, floral arrangement, chairs, tiles,
crockery, glassware, cutlery, personalised napkins and calligraphy
(on napkins and place cards), as before COCKTAIL Spice Train (cognac,
chestnut syrup, apple, fresh lemon juice and cardamom syrup), from £3
each as part of a full service, thecocktailservice.co.uk. Calligraphy (on
Khadi paper), £3, secondstarlettering.com. Tray, as before. Silk ribbon,
£6.80 per 91cm, pompomblossom.com BOUQUET Floral arrangement
(including white O’Hara roses, Majolica spray roses, soft pink carnations,
pink Achillea, Phalaris grass), £125, paulthomasflowers.co.uk. Silk ribbon,
£6.80 per 91cm, pompomblossom.com. Fern, from £12, and Dutch plant
pot (just seen), from £8.90, both thenunheadgardener.com. English Pear &
Freesia candle (just seen), £47, jomalone.co.uk. Infinito sofa and Ottoman,
as before STATIONERY Place cards, from £6.60 each, cutture.com. Silk
ribbon, £3.55 per 91cm, pompomblossom.com. Bespoke tabletop and tiles,
as before THE COUPLE Dress, earrings and rings, as before. Jacket, shirt,
trousers and bow tie, as before.

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(KYRAVALENTINA.COM). LIGHTING AND PRODUCTION: BOXPRODUCTIONS.CO.UK.

HAIR: LOUIS BYRNE (LOUISBYRNEHAIR.COM). MAKE-UP: KYRA VALENTINA

ALL FASHION AVAILABLE AT THE-WEDDINGGALLERY.COM

DRINKS TROLLEY Oscar side table, as before. British Gin selection,

vintage glassware, cocktail accessories and garnish, from £400,
thecocktailservice.co.uk. Rose-gold tray, £36, anthropologie.com.
Fern, from £6.50, thenunheadgardener.com. Plant pot, from £12.99,
hm.com. Black lacquer tray, £30, johnlewis.com. Infinito sofa and
Ottoman, as before BRIDE Corset top, POA, suzanneneville.com.
Bespoke hand-dyed silk skirt (just seen), POA, designed for pompom
blossom.com by Jennie Adamson. Earrings, £245, laurence-coste.com.
Tumbler, £12, johnlewis.com DESSERT MENU Calligraphy, £16.40,
secondstarlettering.com PLACE SETTING Bespoke tabletop, tiles,
crockery, napkin and place card, as before GROOM Velvet tuxedo
(including waistcoat), £2,095, casely-hayford.com. Buttonhole
(Majolica spray rose), from £12, paulthomasflowers.co.uk. Shirt,
bow tie, and wallpaper, as before
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Customisable table
confetti , from £8.45 (for
60 pieces), zazzle.co.uk
WORDS: LUCINDA TURNER. PHOTOGRAPHS: JOANNA BONGARD, STORY AND COLOUR
Buttercream cake, from
£575 (to serve 90-100),
emmapagecakes.co.uk
CALLING ALL
CHOCOHOLICS…
…the latest name on your
wedding radar must be
The Painted Peacock. This
London-based chocolate
company creates the prettiest
hand-painted treats, all
presented in 100% recyclable,
plastic-free packaging. The
new vegan range includes
deliciously diferent flavours
such as pink peppercorn and
pistachio, pomegranate and
tahini – cue some very happy
guests! From £1.50 each,
thepaintedpeacock.co
Sketch booth, from
£650 (for two-hour hire),
theportraitmachine.co.uk
Dried flower place
settings, £10 each,
graceandthorn.com
1  Make it personal
Confetti is no longer just for throwing
– with Zazzle’s customisable table versions, it’s
part of your decor, too! here are 20 designs
to choose from and each pack is bespoke
printed with greetings, photographs, initials
and dates to make tables truly yours.
2  Forever lowers
For favours that will stand the test WISHiYOU
of time, look to Grace & horn’s brand-
new ‘Some hings Do Last Forever’
WEREiHERE
Having a destination
dried lowers. hese dainty little wedding? Get your
wildlower arrangements are ideal guests in the mood with
for place settings and will give your these postcard invites
by illustrator Holly Anne
guests a lasting memory of your day. Blake. Taking inspo from
vintage travel posters,
3  Far-out blooms
Modern loral studio Bloaum
is ready to take your wedding lowers
she can create a bespoke
sketch, or you can
pick from her ready-
to-order designs
one step further with its creative ideas. including Sorrento
and Hawaii. Printed
A consultation will not simply result invitations, from
in stunning arrangements, but also in £2.10 each; print-at-
considerations for colour therapy, crystal home suites, from £42;
pairing and loriography (lower reading), bespoke commissions,
price on request, all
to ensure your  owers are aligned hollyanneblake.com
with the energy of your celebration.
4t Covetable bakes
Emma Page’s unique buttercream
cakes are a sight to behold; from tapestry-
inspired designs to abundant lowers, each
one is a work of art. Whilst her bespoke
designs can take months to create, from
January she’ll be launching her irst range of
‘of-the-peg’ cakes to order online, available
in ive lavours and up to ive tiers.
5 
Quick on the draw
It’s a photo booth, but not as you
know it! Hidden inside this retro wooden
box is Amy Pennington, artist and founder
of he Portrait Machine. Amy replaces
an automatic photograph with bespoke
sketches of you and your guests – in just Bouquets,
three minutes. Simply stand, pose and from £75,
bloaum.com
await your own miniature work of art!
Plates, from 50p
6  A hire less ordinary each, to hire, classic
crockery.co.uk
No need to settle for trad white
dinnerware, thanks to the new range from
Classic Crockery. Marble is a huge interiors
trend and these plates will ensure that your
tables are as elegant as the rest of your day.
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The pretty list
1 White magnolia, from £15,
kensingtonlane.co.uk 2 Deep pink
ranunculus, price on request,
amyswann.co.uk 3 Large dahlia, from
£40, elizabethscakeemporium.com
4 Pale pink rose with buds, £10,
makiscakes.com 5 Poppy, £30,
cakesbykrishanthi.co.uk 6 Lilac
wisteria, £50, makiscakes.com
7 Red rose, from £25, elizabeths
cakeemporium.com 8 Daffodil, price
on request, rosalindmillercakes.com
9 Dusky pink anemone, £37,
cakesbykrishanthi.co.uk 10 Tulip,
from £15, elizabethscakeemporium.
com 11 Ivory freesias 12 Daisies;
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Japanese paper
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Paper plates,
£5.25 (for 12),
merimeri.co.uk

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NEW SCENTS & TRENDS YOU’LL ADORE

LOVE
notes
From sot sensuality to spicy, 2

invigorating or gently feminine

fragrances, here are the best
new bridal scents of the season,
selected by Sophie Cullen

CHIC AND
SEDUCTIVE
Powdery and musky 3
notes make for seriously
enticing essences
1 This light, breezy scent has
lime, mimosa, blackcurrants
and mint, with a complex
base that won’t fade before
you reach the dancefloor. 4
Aqua Celestia, £130 for 70ml,
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
at libertylondon.com
2 The inspo for the latest
Cartier fragrance? Jewellery,
of course. The new bottle
is designed to emulate the
light generated by diamonds.
And the smell? A sparkling
mix of iris, honeysuckle,
violet, tulip and hyacinth.
Cartier Carat, £75 for 50ml,
Cartier at johnlewis.com
3 Originally created for Audrey
Hepburn in 1957, with amber,
sandalwood and musk, this
fragrance is now a bouquet of The second fragrance
orange blossom, jasmine and from Tiffany & Co
tuberose, with patchouli and – expect a richer,
vetiver giving a nod to its deeper scent of
past. L’Interdit, £51 for 35ml, creamy iris butter
givenchybeauty.com and warm musk,
4 This jasmine scent is rich and in the same elegant
heady, but pretty enough for a bottle as the first.
romantic, traditional wedding. Intense, £57 for
Udaipur, £120 for 100ml, Etro 30ml, Tiffany & Co at
at libertylondon.com debenhams.com

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FRESH AND
FLORAL
If you want something
light and feminine,
look no further than
these elegant blends
1 Not your classic rose scent, this
uplifting mix of Bulgarian rose,
basil and mandarin is a brilliant
take on a traditional fragrance.
Rose Mignonnerie, £55 for 100ml,
Roger & Gallet at feelunique.com
2 This is your bouquet wrapped
up into a scent: think peonies,
jasmine and freesias mixed
with sweet citrus notes of
raspberries and lychees. White
Rose de Alix, £130 for 100ml,
Atkinsons at selfridges.com

For a fragrance
that will take
you from aisle
to party, this
3 A vibrant fragrance of berries,
jasmine and violets. Plus, you can
combination of
engrave the bottle with initials. cacao flower,
Best maids’ gift ever! Her, £49 for patchouli and
30ml, Burberry at johnlewis.com Turkish rose is
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4 Sparkling, elegant and utterly

the one. Attrape-
feminine; sweet gardenia, rose Rêves, £185 for
petals and mimosa make an ideal 100ml, louis
wedding scent. Beautiful Belle, vuitton.com
£72 for 50ml, esteelauder.co.uk

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RICH AND
GLAMOROUS
Intense and zesty without
being overpowering – the
ideal day-to-night scents

A clean, crisp
pick-me-up
perfume with notes
of bergamot, cedar
and mandarin:
a great choice for
an autum wedding.
Jardin d’Amalfi,
£335 for 75ml,
creedfragrances.co.uk

1 This unisex blend is perfect for

a wedding – the warm, sweet
and long-lasting accents of
coffee, oud, tonka bean, saffron 4
and sandalwood will last all day.
Bronze Tonka, £230, Carolina
Herrera at harrods.com
2 If you’re getting married at
the height of summer or in a hot
country, this elegant blend of
orange blossom and neroli should
be on your wish list: it’s cooling
and lightweight. White Neroli,
£165 for 100ml, mizensir.com
3 Want something a little
heavier? The new Jo Malone
scent features a heady mix
of vibrant juniper, fresh
grapefruit and a twist of vetiver.
Bronze Wood & Leather, £75
for 50ml, jomalone.co.uk
4 Alexander McQueen is adding
A feel-good scent with notes of blackcurrants, eight new scents to its collection.
freesia and rose, wrapped up in a musky base. This blend of cardamom, nutmeg
And the best bit? It leaves a shimmering effect and cinnamon is our pick. Amber
on the skin – gorgeous for your evening reception. Garden, £175 for 75ml, Alexander
Sì Nacre, £73 for 50ml, Giorgio Armani at debenhams.com McQueen at harrods.com

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THE WINTER 1 An oriental vanilla scent
with notes you’d expect to
WARMERS
Woody notes that will fill
find in your kitchen: milk,
bread and black tea. But
extracts of these ingredients
the air around you and leave make a stunning perfume
a trail as long as your train… that lasts all day. 32 Venenum
by Daphné Bugey, £155 for
100ml, L’Artisan Parfumeur
1 at harrods.com
2 The famous Chanel No 5
bottle has never been
tweaked… until now. And the
results are quite something
– a sexy, fiery cloak of red to
house the timeless blend of
neroli, cedarwood, bergamot
and jasmine. Chanel No 5,
£130 for 100ml, chanel.com

3 Finally, the wait is over!

After almost three long years,
Le Labo has introduced a
new scent into its regular line
– and it doesn’t disappoint.
It’s a warm, heady fragrance
with irresistible notes of
orange flower, tonka and 4
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musks. Tonka 25, £125 for

50ml, lelabofragrances.com
4 Jasmine, tuberose, tonka
bean and cacao are at the
heart of this new scent. On the first sniff, you’ ll get peppery and
And just look at the bottle citrusy accents, but once it’s settled you’ ll be
– who wouldn’t want this left with sweet fig and tonka. Eleventh Hour,
red velvet stiletto on their £105 for 50ml, Byredo at libertylondon.com
dressing table? Good Girl
Velvet Fatale, £94.50 for
80ml, Carolina Herrera
at harrods.com

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THE SCREEN SAVIOURS
Want bright eyes and a glowing
complexion? Treat, protect and
repair with these magic formulas…
With pearl particles and cacao extract,
this gives protection and a glow. Wear it
alone or under make-up. Complexion
Rescue Defense Radiant Tint Protective
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This promises results on

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We’ll take two! Advanced
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£45, esteelauder.co.uk

The white tea and

Bye bye
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this also delivers World SPF20, £32,
a healthy glow. origins.co.uk
Ultra Light Daily UV
Defense CC Cream,
£36, kiehls.co.uk

FACE!
IT’S NOT JUST SUNLIGHT THAT CAN DAMAGE
This three-in-one cream
YOUR SKIN. THE BLUE LIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE, hydrates, restores and
TABLET AND TV COULD BE TAKING ITS TOLL, TOO. uses a pioneering form
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Not only does this offer
24-hour protection
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Supreme Day Cream,
against harmful rays,
but it also hydrates.
£145, drsebagh.com
Ultra Light Daily UV
SCREENS ARE AN UNDENIABLY HUGE skin. According to skincare specialists Defense Sunscreen,
PART OF OUR LIVES – and our wedmin! Murad, ‘Spending four eight-hour £38, kiehls.co.uk
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In fact, the average bride spends 970 hours* work days in front of a computer
planning her wedding, which can mean exposes you to the same amount of
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lots of screen time. And whilst you might
have wondered whether you’re getting
a bit too obsessed with social media or
bingeing on too many box-sets on Netlix,
you might not have thought about what
all this screen-watching could be doing
to your skin. Digital screens all emit
high-energy visible (HEV) light – or blue
light, as it’s commonly known – which
some experts believe could damage our
energy as 20 minutes in the midday
sun.’ But don’t panic – you don’t
have to ditch your devices to have
a healthy, dewy #noilter complexion,
because there’s a rat of clever new
products that are designed to protect With red berries
your skin from blue light, and to and cinnamon Full of antioxidants, this
extract, this breakthrough formula uses
prevent premature aging, dullness, helps to reduce marrubium plant stem cells
hyperpigmentation and ine lines. dark circles to repair skin while you sleep.
and puffiness. City Skin Overnight Detox
Here’s our pick of the best… Essential Energy Moisturizer, £65, murad.co.uk
Eye Definer, £45,
shiseido.com

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A
PLANNING A WEDDING IS
INCREDIBLY EXCITING BUT AS THE
BIG DAY APPROACHES many couples
can also ind it exhausting. here’s

FRAGRANT
no better time to plan a strategic retreat
to reconnect with your iancé(e) and
indulge in a little pampering. Look

oasis awaits
no further than these dreamy venues…

DEER PEA RK
VON D
For an escape that feels miles from
anywhere, head to Deer Park in Devon,
a quintessentially English country house.
Your treehouse hideaway awaits at the top
Dress dilemmas? Bouquet burn-out? Escape it all
of a spiral staircase, surrounded by leafy
branches, with dreamy thatched turrets
to reset and recharge with Molton Brown
and a wrap-around balcony overlooking
the estate’s 80 acres of gorgeous parkland. Luxury
Inside, a crackling log fire sets the tone treehouse
accommodation
for the ultimate indulgent retreat. The at Deer Park
bathroom has under-floor heating, rain
shower, roll-top bath and Molton Brown
products to create moments of escapism.
The carefully chosen scents and
botanical extracts in Molton Brown’s range
make for a heavenly bathroom experience
– think Tahitian white lily, citrus fruits and
kumudu extract, which works wonders to
give you fuller hair. By the basin, you’ll find
Refined White Mulberry hand wash and
hand lotion, with herbaceous notes to
complement the ground’s Italian gardens.
With such indulgence, it is hard to
imagine leaving, but if you do venture
outside your treehouse, you’ll find attentive
staff on hand to cater to your every need.
You’ll soon feel your cares melt away.

“With their care, skill and years

of experience, Molton Brown are
the perfect match for us”
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Rudding Park in Harrogate isn’t just a
beautiful bespoke wedding venue in the
heart of Yorkshire – it has also been voted
one of the best hotels and spas in the UK. “ To create an immersive experience for
This contemporary-style hotel has an
extensive rooftop spa overlooking acres our guests, we always prepare their
of parkland. The hydrotherapy pool,
saunas, steam rooms and 17-metre pool baths with Molton Brown products”
create the perfect escapist sanctuary. RUDDING PARK
Treat you and your beloved to a gorgeous
Duo Massage Masterclass – enjoy a soak in
a copper spa bath with Champagne and
chocolates before a side-by-side massage
that will leave you completely blissed out.
To continue the romantic getaway,
choose one of the spa rooms where you’ll
have your own sauna and steam room
or spa bath. A flat screen in the bathroom
and a private garden amp up the luxury.
What’s more, a Molton Brown bathing
butler (yes, you read that right!) is on
hand should you want a bath preparing
The spa bath
or Champagne put on ice. You’ll also find a at the rooftop
range of Molton Brown products, including spa at
Infusing Eucalyptus Bath & Shower Gel, Rudding Park
which gently cleanses with a hint of wild
mint, or the super-nourishing Serene Coco
& Sandalwood body lotion. The perfect
way to recharge before the big day.

There’s more! Molton Brown’s products are unisex, blended in England with the finest ingredients and crafted in collaboration with
the world’s best perfumers to ensure an indulgent experience. Available for purchase online as well as in store, you’ll be able to relive your
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INBAL DROR,
NEW YORK BRIDAL
FASHION WEEK

WAY-WORTHY HAIR
RUN
Move over, lower crowns – it’s all about oversized roses
in your hair. he Rodarte and Julie Vino shows were an
explosion of colourful blooms: think reds, blush pinks,
sot yellows, baby blues and peaches piled high onto the
hair. ‘I love this look,’ says Gustav Fouche, style director
at Michael Van Clarke. ‘If you want to recreate it for your
wedding, use wax lowers – they’re easy to use and look
really pretty in the hair. A secret to make sure the lowers
stay secure: create a small braid to slot the stems into – this
gives structure and keeps them in place all day.’ However,
if you don’t fancy lorals and want something a little more
pared back, how about adding an accessory or two? New
York Bridal Fashion Week saw Inbal Dror models in
oversized pearl headbands, whilst Lela Rose tied delicate
RODARTE, NEW YORK white ribbons into the hair to make a relaxed bow.
FASHION WEEK

SUMMER
looks like this!
JULIE VINO,
NEW YORK BRIDAL
FASHION WEEK

WE HIT THE FROW TO BRING YOU A HEADS-UP ON THE SS19 TRENDS THAT WILL
BE HUGE. FROM PETALS TO GLITTER, HERE ARE THE LOOKS TO KNOW NOW
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Rouge d’Armani
Matte Lipstick
in Skin, £30,
Dazzleshadow Liquid in
selfridges.com
Love Yourself, £16.50,
3D Glitter in maccosmetics.co.uk
Rouge Allure Velvet Pink, £16.50
in Infrarose, £31, maccosmetics.
chanel.com co.uk
Lip Pencil in Edge
To Edge, £14, mac

ROSY LIPS cosmetics.co.uk

Spring/summer 2019 saw the rise of pink

pouts on the catwalk. Brides wanting to
make a statement can look to Jeremy Scott
for inspiration – he sent models down the
catwalk with rose-gold foil lips, created by
make-up artist Kabuki using eyelash glue
and glitter! On the bridal catwalks, Reem
Acra and Watters ofered a more pared-
WATTERS, NEW back and natural take on the trend.
YORK BRIDAL
FASHION WEEK REEM ACRA, NEW
YORK BRIDAL
FASHION WEEK
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ROLAND
MOURET, Lip Cheat Lip
LONDON Liner in Foxy
FASHION Brown, £16,
WEEK
charlotte
tilbury.com

FREE THE
FRECKLES!
ALBERTA
FERRETTI,
MILAN
FASHION

RADIANT SKIN
WEEK We have Meghan Markle
to thank for this trend
CHANEL, PARIS
FASHION WEEK (in the month ater her
Can we take a moment to worship the dewy
wedding, Google searches
complexions we saw on the catwalks? It’s not an
for ‘Meghan freckles’ rose
Beauty Elixir, £32, entirely new trend, but we’re loving the healthy-
caudalie.com by 100%!*). he look? Sheer
glow comeback. At Chanel, Erdem, Victoria
foundation and a touch of
Beckham and Berta, models’ skin looked plump,
bronzer to let freckles shine
juicy and hydrated. ‘Fashion Week this season
through. Many make-up
was all about the natural glow,’ says Lenny Royal,
artists, including Charlotte
NARS senior make-up artist. ‘he hero
Tilbury and Val Garland,
product backstage at the NARS shows
incorporated freckles into
was Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free
the shows they worked on,
Moisturizer. It helps base stay
such as Temperley London
put – perfect for your big day.’
and Preen. Charlotte’s
top tip? ‘Using my “instant
Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-
Free Moisturizer, £41, freckle pen” (the Lip Cheat
narscosmetics.co.uk Lip Liner in Foxy Brown),
ERDEM,
LONDON
FASHION scatter dots over your nose,
WEEK cheeks and wherever the
Glistening Golden sun would naturally hit
Shimmering Skin
Perfector Pressed Soft Focus Glow you. Build it up for more
Highlighter, £30, Drops, £45, Rodial coverage or keep it light
Becca Cosmetics at selfridges.com
at johnlewis.com for a sun-kissed glow.’

InkArtist in
Sumi Sky, £22,
shiseido.co.uk
5 Couleurs Eyeshadow
Palette in Defy,
£47.50, dior.com

Sport Waterproof
Mascara, £19,
eyeko.co.uk

EYE-POPPING
MAKE-UP MISSONI,
MILAN
FASHION
WEEK
Glitter was everywhere: think ethereal
Sapphire Obsessions Palette,
£25, Huda Beauty at hints in the creases of the eyes at Simone
cultbeauty.co.uk Rocha, and supercharged double layers
at Halpern. Sparkle not your thing? How
about dramatic lashes? Try copious
amounts of (waterproof) mascara,
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as seen at Prada, or copy Missoni

with metallic blue lids – ‘it’s very
pretty and bridal,’ says Lynsey
Alexander, the woman PRADA, MILAN
FASHION WEEK
Aura Dew in behind the look.
SIMONE ROCHA,
Solar, £28, LONDON
shiseido.co.uk FASHION WEEK
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The best
Karuma
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Handwoven
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Many couples cite creating their git list as
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Wall telephone,
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MODERN RUSTIC Clockwise from top left Olive wood chopping board, £39.95,
ICTC. Wall telephone, £54.95, GPO Retro. Zig Zag ceramic vase, £85, Wicklewood.
Dot bud vase, £75, Wicklewood. Sorbet tumbler, £15 for set of two, LSA. Lottie lamp,
£95, Pooky. Stroud serving pieces (on wall), from £17, Canvas Home. Dinard
napkins, £52 for set of four, Oka. Hen pheasant frame (on wall), £75, Wingfield.
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Dew drop dinner plates, £79.80 for set of four, Nkuku. Osko gold cutlery, £150 for
set of 16, Nkuku. Broadstripe wool blanket, £211, Melin Tregwynt. Handwoven
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Home. Iba serving bowl, £59.95, Nkuku. Olive wood rustic salad bowl, £105, ICTC.
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Gainsborough blue cushion, £36, Oka. Azurro cushion cover, £49, Oka.
Ikat Colebrook cushion, £85, Wicklewood. Tapa star quilt, £185, Wicklewood.
Sarzeau hand towels (on wall), £44 for pair, Oka. Rug (on floor), £120, Sarah K.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT THE NEWLYWEDS
SEAL THEIR VOWS WITH A KISS. A STRIKING
DISPLAY OF DAHLIAS WITH TROPICAL LEAVES,
ARCTIC PROTEA FLOWERS AND EUCALYPTUS.
A JUST-MARRIED MOMENT FOR SARAH (LEFT)
AND JESSICA. THE AXNOLLER ESTATE WAS
THE IDEAL VENUE FOR A STYLISH OUTDOOR
CEREMONY. JESSICA WORE A BESPOKE SILK
LYN ASHWORTH DRESS. THE WEDDING
SIGNAGE WAS HAND-MADE BY THE COUPLE
#Lovewins!
Jessica Murray, 24, married Sarah
Marsh, also 24, at Axnoller, Dorset,
on 21st July 2018. She says:
We took a gamble on the weather
and chose to have our wedding outside.
Luckily, the forecast rain stayed away!
Axnoller was the perfect venue – as
soon as we drove down the driveway,
we knew we wanted to get married
there. We had exclusive use of the three
houses, marquee and party barn for the
weekend – it meant we could have a
barbecue with everyone on the Sunday.
We wanted to keep the ceremony
as informal as possible. We asked two
close friends to do readings, and they
both wrote their own – which made it
quite light-hearted and personal.
We love Italian food, so we created
a menu with the resident chef, Gordie:
bruschetta with burrata, trule pasta,
then chocolate amaretto mousse to
inish. To fuel all the late-night dancing
(we got back to our room at 5am!),
we booked a wood-ired pizza van.
Instead of traditional flowers, we
opted for tropical leaves, protea lowers
and eucalyptus – and a foliage wall
with a neon sign saying ‘love wins’.
To add pops of colour, Jessica’s dad
made a doughnut wall and photo wall.
My top tip Don’t make decisions based
on what you think your guests will like:
we ended up changing our ceremony
song because it wasn’t very us!
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How they did it

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WHITE BALLOONS AND SILVER VASES MADE
AN INSTA-WORTHY BACKDROP. BEAUTIFUL
DISPLAYS OF DAHLIAS, PROTEA FLOWERS
AND FOLIAGE. A CONFETTI SHOWER FOR
THE NEWLYWEDS! SARAH STRIKES A POSE.
A SINGLE FERN MADE A CHIC TABLE DETAIL
OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT
FAIRY LIGHTS AND A PALETTE OF WHITE,
SILVER AND GOLD CREATED AN ELEGANT VIBE.
JESSICA’S FABULOUS TRAIN. THE CONCRETE-
EFFECT BUTTERCREAM CAKE WITH SUGAR
FLOWERS WAS MADE BY A FAMILY FRIEND.
A PRETTY DAHLIA DETAIL. COCKTAILS WERE
SERVED FROM THE VINTAGE AIRSTREAM BAR.
THE NEON ‘LOVE WINS’ SIGN – THESE WORDS
BECAME THE HASHTAG OF THE WEDDING

PHOTOGRAPHER
 Where they
bought it
THE BRIDES Jessica’s dress (Lyn Ashworth)
and veil, both annlouisebridal.com. Necklace,
oliverbonas.com. Sarah’s dress, Drabea by
Pronovias at berkeleybridal.com
THE VENUE axnoller.co.uk
THE CATERING jalopypizza.co.uk;
gordonsutherlandcatering.co.uk
THE DECOR Tableware, axnoller.co.uk.
Chair hire, duchessandbutler.com.
Neon letters, bagandbones.com. Airstream
hire, vintageairstreams.co.uk. Photobooth,
photobot.co. Urn, venue’s own (similar,
thegardenfactory.co.uk). Vases,
ikea.com and florist’s own. Photo frames,
similar, ikea.com
THE FLOWERS marthaandthemeadow.com
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
stephanieswannphotography.com
INTERVIEW AND WORDS: SOPHIE CULLEN

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How they did it

A dream day
in the garden
Annika Jane Zarifian, 31,
married Richard Whitaker, 35,
in St David’s Church, followed
by a reception at her parents’
farm, both in South Wales, on
5th August 2017. She says:
Our vision was to create an
ethereal, relaxed country wedding.
Rich and I tend to get bored easily,
so we wanted diferent spaces:
we had a cocktail tent, a dining
marquee and a dance tepee.
We wanted flowers everywhere!
I had a loral walkway in the
church, a loral staircase, confetti
stations and a suspended loral
installation running the length
of the reception tent – they were
a real talking point with guests.
I really loved the idea of having THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT
FOLIAGE, JASMINE AND HERBS LINED
our own wedding scent – we
THE STAIRCASE AT ANNIKA’S PARENTS’
mixed Feu de Bois and Feuille FARM. ANNIKA AND RICHARD AT THE
de Lavande candles by Diptyque CHURCH. ORCHID, ROSE AND PAMPAS
GRASS ARRANGEMENTS IN THE DANCE
to create a heady, loral aroma. TEPEE. THE COCKTAIL TENT. THE RUSTIC
We had a seven-month RECEPTION TABLES. AN ARRANGEMENT OF
honeymoon! We visited south DAHLIAS, ROSES AND FOLIAGE. OPPOSITE
PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT CHIC
and central America, Australia STATIONERY. THE CAKE WAS DECORATED
and south-east Asia. he highlight? WITH WILD FLOWERS. THE NEWLYWEDS.
PAMPAS CREATED A TEXTURED, BOHO
he Galapagos Islands – incredible! LOOK. ON THE DANCEFLOOR. IVORY
My top tip On the morning of SWAGS AND EUCALYPTUS GARLANDS
the wedding, don’t be the last one ADORNED THE MARQUEE. THIS WAY TO
THE PARTY! CASCADING FOLIAGE AND
to get ready. I had my hair and PINK ROSES IN THE DINING MARQUEE
make-up done ater my maids,
which resulted in us being a little
rushed towards the end.
INTERVIEW AND WORDS: SOPHIE CULLEN

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 Where they
bought it
THE BRIDE Dress and veil,
jennypackham.com. Earrings,
Annika’s grandmother’s
THE GROOM Suit and shirt,
cadandthedandy.co.uk. Tie,
paulsmith.com
THE BRIDESMAIDS Dresses, asos.com
THE VENUES St David’s Church, Groes-
faen, and the bride’s family home
THE CATERING spookcooking.com
THE DRINKS cockandtailbars.co.uk
THE CAKE neighbourhoodbakes.com
THE FLOWERS studiosorores.com
THE DECOR Marquee, tent and
tepee, papakata.co.uk. Stationery
and signage, imogenowen.com.
Furniture, inspire-hire.co.uk. Candles,
diptyqueparis.co.uk
THE PLANNER Jessie Westwood
at studiosorores.com
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
katiejulia.com

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How they did it

An elegant
Venetian party
Rebecca Zanazzo, 24, married
Diego Biasi, 43, at the Church of
the Santissimo Redentore, followed
by a reception at Palazzo Contarini
Polignac, both Venice, on 16th
September 2017. She says:
The first thing we decided on was
that we wanted to get married in
Venice. We both love this magical city,
and it’s close to both our home towns, too.
Our vision for the day was glamour
– with lots of white lowers and candles.
I made mood boards and gave them
to our planner. he inished result was
everything I expected and more!
The selling point of our reception
venue? The different spaces. Our
guests arrived by water taxi at the beautiful
gardens, then we had photos by the Grand
Canal. Dinner was upstairs, where we
had the most gorgeous views of Venice at
night; aterwards, we went to the patio for
our irst dance and to cut the cake, then
moved into another room for the disco!
Where they
I found my dress while watching bought it
the Pronovias show on Instagram. It
THE BRIDE Dress and veil, pronovias.com
was love at irst sight – I knew it was he THE GROOM Suit and shirt, both franco-
One and placed an order straight away. bonetto.business.site. Shoes, jflondon.net
We wanted a big, dramatic cake THE VENUE palazzocontarinipolignac.com
– it was actually the second thing we THE CATERING ladogaressa.it/en/
THE CAKE pasticceriaracca.com
decided on. We opted for a huge, 10-tier THE DECOR rentvenice.it
bake decorated with real lowers. THE FLOWERS centrofiori.it
My top tip Remember to take your THE PLANNER venicefirst.com
bouquet with you before walking down THE PHOTOGRAPHER
nataliejweddings.com
the aisle (I let mine in the hotel room!).
INTERVIEW AND WORDS: SOPHIE CULLEN

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT

THE NEWLYWEDS. THE BRIDE
CARRIED WHITE ROSES. TABLE
DISPLAYS INCLUDED ROSES
AND HORTENSIA FLOWERS.
THE TOWERING CAKE WAS
PHOTOGRAPHER

ADORNED WITH REAL BLOOMS.

THE DECOR COMPLEMENTED
THE VENUE’S BEAUTIFUL
OLD TAPESTRIES. AN URN
OF BLOOMS ADDED DRAMA.
FLICKERING CANDLES GAVE
A ROMANTIC ATMOSPHERE

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INTERVIEW AND WORDS: SOPHIE CULLEN
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT THE
VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO. DANCING
DOWN THE AISLE. THE MARBLE
WEDDING CAKE WITH A CREST OF
ILLUSION BALLS. FAUX ROSES AND
EUCALYPTUS GARLANDS WERE USED
AS TABLE RUNNERS. FLOWERS AND
CANDLES ADORNED THE TOP TABLE.
THE RECEPTION AT VILLA GENO. THE
NEWLYWEDS. BRIDAL HEELS AND
PLACE NAMES. HEADING OUT ONTO
THE LAKE IN STYLE! THE BRIDE’S
STUNNING KOSIBAH DRESS
PHOTOGRAPHER
How they did it
Glamour & glitz
on Lake Como
Denise Maxwell, 43, married Anthony
Weir, 36, at Villa del Balbianello,
followed by a reception at Villa
Geno – both on Lake Como, Italy
– on 13th June 2018. She says:
Our day was a blend of English, Italian,
Jamaican and African. It was important
to give a nod to our diferent heritages,
surrounded by all our friends and family.
As a wedding photographer, I didn’t
want a venue I had shot in before. It meant
doing a lot of research – and in the end,
we fell in love with Villa del Balbianello.
We opted for a sand ceremony, where Where they
two vessels of sand are poured into one by bought it
the bride and groom, followed by a rope
THE BRIDE Dress and
ceremony, where we tied two ropes together veil, both kosibah.com.
in a isherman’s knot – which gets stronger Earrings, primark.com.
under pressure – and readings from the Ring, kensington-jewellers.
bible. It was diferent and personal to us. co.uk. Betsey Johnson shoes,
tkmaxx.com
My dress had a 2.5-metre train and
THE GROOM Bow tie,
took over a year to make. It was peach karlusg-tailor.co.uk. Shoes,
silk and satin in a mermaid style, with superglamourous.it.
lace and Swarovski crystals. I made my Watch, guess.com. Ring,
headdress from other pieces of jewellery kensington-jewellers.co.uk
THE VENUES villabalbianello.
– it was Arab/African-inspired, with lots of com; villageno.it/en
pearls, diamonds and a drop centrepiece. THE FLOWERS therange.
I sourced all my faux flowers from co.uk; homebargains.co.uk
Home Bargains and arranged them THE DECOR Place names,
kiondo.co.uk
myself – I would go to the store and clear
THE CATERING
them out! he bridesmaids’ bouquets only sunlakecatering.com
cost around £4 each, and mine was just £20. THE CAKE thebakepod.co.uk
My top tip Ensure that your maid of THE TRANSPORT
honour (or someone else) has details lakecomowatertaxi.it
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
of everything. You need to be able to relax zuberiweddings.com; grimmy
and let others take on the responsibility. west.com; lensi.co.uk
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 Fairytale
romance in a
Tuscan castle
Camilla Gabrieli, 31, married Oliver
Jolliffe, 42, at Castello Di Meleto,
Italy, on 5th July 2016. She says:
We married in the hills of Tuscany at
Meleto Castle. he selling point? he
romantic gardens, the two ininity pools…
oh, and the unforgettable views! As all our
friends and family were travelling from the
States, we needed somewhere where we
could all stay together – and the castle was
perfect for this. It was a double whammy!
We wanted to make full use of the
grounds and held our reception in the rose
gardens, serving peach Bellinis and Aperol
spritz cocktails with an Italian bufet of
cold meats, cheeses and trule tarts.
As a designer, I thought it’d only
be right for me to design my dress.
I knew it was going to be hot, so I wanted
something light on top and a big skirt: it
was a combination of 10 mesh and organza
layers. I made my veil out of letover fabric.
I wanted my bridesmaids to feel
beautiful in their dresses, so I decided
INTERVIEW AND WORDS: SOPHIE CULLEN

to design a diferent style for each of them.

It doubled up as a great git for them all.
My father is a passionate gardener
and Oliver’s mother is a landscape
architect – they both designed some of
our lowers and made the loral arch; it
was so special to have our families involved
in making our wedding look beautiful!
My top tip Hire a local planner. It can
be extremely hard planning a wedding
from a diferent country, and they can
make all the decisions for you.

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 How they did it

Where they
bought it
THE BRIDE Dress and shoes,
both camillagabrieli.com
THE GROOM Suit, tie and
shoes, johnvarvatos.com.
Shirt, theory.com
THE BRIDESMAIDS AND
FLOWERGIRL Dresses,
camillagabrieli.com
THE VENUE castellomeleto.it
THE CATERING AND CAKE
ristorantetonino.com
THE FLOWERS stiattifiori.it
THE PLANNER Katia from
castellomeleto.it
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
davidbastianoni.com

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LEFT STRINGS OF PRETTY LIGHTS
ILLUMINATED THE AL-FRESCO
MEAL. FLICKERING CANDLES
FRAME THE THREE-TIER
STRAWBERRY AND CHANTILLY
CREAM MILLEFOGLIE CAKE.
CAMILLA’S SHOW-STOPPING VEIL
AND DRESS, WHICH SHE DESIGNED
HERSELF. THE BRIDE WITH ALL HER
MAIDS (AND THEIR INDIVIDUALLY
DESIGNED SILK-SATIN DRESSES).
OLIVER’S NIECE, ZOE, HAD A
STARRING ROLE AS A FLOWERGIRL.
AN ELEGANT LONG TABLE WITH
BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE
SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE.
OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP THE
BRIDAL PARTY IN THE DRAMATIC
GRANDEUR OF THE CASTLE’S
FRESCOED ROOMS. THE BEAUTIFUL
OUTDOOR CEREMONY TOOK PLACE
BENEATH A FLOWER ARCH OF
WHITE ROSES, LISIANTHUS AND
EUCALYPTUS LEAF, OVERLOOKING
THE CHIANTI HILLS

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How they did it

Our exclusive
gathering for 11
Amanda Shen, 35, married Wei Lun
Huang, 32, at Barnsley House, the
Cotswolds, on 18th July 2018. She says:
We chose Barnsley House for its
intimacy and because we both love the
Cotswolds. It had everything we wanted:
the ambience of the English countryside,
charming gardens, a beautiful stone
temple and the gothic summer house.
I chose to get my dress custom made as
I wanted something no one else had – my
inspiration came from Dior’s autumn 2017
couture line. he gown was pearl-white

INTERVIEW AND WORDS:

satin with long sleeves, a square neckline
and buttons down the back and on the
cufs. I felt like a princess in a fairytale.

We had a total of 11 guests. One of the
irst things we decided was that we wanted
a low-key day with our immediate family
and a few close friends. Because of this, we
were able to spend more on the little things.
As a former florist, I was very specific
about the flowers – the look was wild and
romantic. We lined the aisle with tuberose,
delphiniums, astilbe and seasonal foliage.
his gave it a meadow style, which I loved.
The most memorable part of the day
for us was ater the ceremony, sipping
Champagne and eating chocolate-covered
strawberries with our friends and family.
My top tip Whatever wedding you want,
SOPHIE CULLEN
THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A KISS OUTSIDE
THE STUNNING VENUE. THE BRIDE’S BOUQUET FEATURED
DAVID AUSTIN ROSES, PROTEA, WAXFLOWER, DAHLIAS,
PEONY, TUBEROSE AND FOLIAGE. FLORAL CONFETTI IN
HAND-MADE CONES. CEREMONY CHAIRS WERE ADORNED
WITH BLOOMS OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
LEFT AMANDA’S LK BENNETT X JENNY PACKHAM SHOES.
TABLES WERE DECORATED WITH TAPERED CANDLES AND
TEA LIGHTS. AMANDA AND WEI. NAPKINS WERE TIED WITH
GREEN RIBBON AND A SINGLE STEM OF PINK ASTILBE.
A RUSTIC BUTTERCREAM AND LEMON CURD DRIZZLE
CAKE TOPPED WITH HAND-MADE SUGAR FLOWERS. THE
CEREMONY WAS HELD AT THE GOTHIC SUMMER HOUSE

do it in your style. Ater all, it’s your day!

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 Where they
bought it
THE BRIDE Dress, custom made by
Huang Nian Hua. Veil, pronovias.
com. Shoes, lkbennett.com
THE GROOM Suit and shirt, both
magnusandnovus.com. Shoes,
russellandbromley.co.uk
THE VENUE barnsleyhouse.com
THE DECOR Candles, husandhem.
co.uk. Napkins, etsy.com. Stationery,
gemmamilly.com. Ribbon, etsy.com
THE TABLEWARE AND CATERING
barnsleyhouse.com
THE CAKE vanillapodbakery.com
THE FLOWERS flowersby
passion.com
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
tamaragruner.com

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BRIDES PARTNERSHIPS

LEEZ PRIORY ESSEX

A restored 16th-century Tudor mansion, this
sensational venue has seven diferent choices for
your nuptials. Brides loves the Coach House for
its rustic laid-back feel, or the ancient courtyard
set in the shadow of a historic tower. Within the
priory itself there are 15 bedrooms, and tucked
away among 40 acres of parkland there’s a cosy
lakeside cottage set up for you and your
bridesmaids. leez-priory.co.uk

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conjure up your pe e can’t beat Queen Charlotte’s
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 CLEARWELL CASTLE
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
A grand turreted afair, this castle within the
Forest of Dean is breathtaking in so many
ways. he sun-drenched ballroom is our pick
for saying ‘I do’ thanks to its 75t-long aisle
and deeply romantic, church-like feel. here
are 15 bedrooms within the castle itself, and an
additional house at the end of the drive comes
with 24 further bedrooms, a bar, lounge and
dining room. Party on… clearwell-castle.co.uk

ST AUDRIES PARK
SOMERSET
Boasting coastal views and
surrounded by acres of
parkland where deer roam,
this ivy-clad stunner has
enough space for 100 guests
to stay over, plus a charming
private cottage tucked away
in its grounds. Brides
recommends the light-
looded Victorian Orangery
for your ceremony, followed
by a wildly extravagant feast
in the venue’s Hogwarts-
style banqueting hall.
audries-park.co.uk

HOLMEWOOD HALL
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
he latest addition to Country
House Weddings’ portfolio,
Holmewood Hall is one
of Cambridgeshire’s most
swoon-worthy manor houses.
All the bedrooms have been
recently redecorated and are
in perfect condition. When
it comes to decadence, it’s
hard to beat the Gold Room
with its ornate 18-carat gold
ceiling: major wow factor.
holmewood-hall.co.uk

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Jenny Archer
IF ONLY, JUST FOR ONCE, MY SHIFT
HAD FINISHED ON TIME. I wouldn’t
have been swallowed up in the throng of
early-evening commuters en route to
Paddington tube station, pushed the longer
way back towards Marble Arch. And she
wouldn’t have seen me.
By the time I round the corner onto
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window illed with colourful doggie
outits and a café serving lavoured
macchiatos, the chill October air is already
biting at my face. I realise my gloves are
still sitting in the stafroom next to the
family-sized tin of Christmas-is-coming
Quality Street chocolates. here is
a moment where I consider going back
for them but the crowd marching forth
behind me, their heads bowed penguin-like
to the wind, is more of a barrier than
I can be bothered to deal with.
I try really hard not to notice at irst.
I even cross to the other side of the street
because I can see what’s coming. But
the boutique’s loor-to-ceiling glass
windows wrap around the corner it sits
on, making it impossible to miss. he walls
inside have been painted a dark grey and
the bright light is bouncing of every one
of those white dresses, illuminating the
entire shop like some giant searchlight
calling me home. It’s all so pristine and
orderly, the exact opposite of the frantic
mess I’ve just let behind.

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from the window, but she’s pulling me in.
‘Are you wanting to make an
appointment? I won’t have you standing out
there in the cold until we’ve inished. Come
on, I can book you in quickly.’ She’s iddling
around by the till now, pulling out a huge
concertina ile. ‘What’s your name?’
‘It’s Jenny, but I er…’ he bride-to-be’s
family have noticed me now and I’m
feeling a bit ashamed of the bobbling
Topshop dule coat I thought I’d try to
get one more winter out of. I see my
relection from the other side of those
huge glass windows. Urgh! Major hair fail.
Attacked by the cold evening air, it has
erupted into a giant lollipop of frizz. My
cheeks are unlatteringly lushed and,
now that I’m in the warm, I can feel my
nose start to run and I’m wondering if
I can get away with a quick wipe on my
sleeve. I am so far from the vision of
styled perfection in front of me.
Naturally, everyone else is a bit dressed
up for the occasion. his is special,
right? he mum’s in a pastel tweed skirt
and jacket while the girls are all cream
cashmere, chic cropped trousers
skimming above pretty embellished lats
– the sort that always seem to make my
ankles look thick – or loaty loral dresses
belted at the waist to show of their neat
igures. Even Granny looks all elegant in
a midnight blue dress that lares at the
sleeves, a ring of tiny pearls at both wrists.
‘OK, you are in luck, Jenny, because
I have a cancellation tomorrow at 6 p.m.,
otherwise you’re looking at a six-week
wait, I’m afraid. And I’m so sorry, I haven’t
even bothered to introduce myself. I’m
Helen, I own he White Gallery.’
‘I’d take it if I were you.’ he bride,
who’s got to be a good three years younger
than my twenty-eight, is turning her full
attention to me now. ‘I’ve been to just
about every wedding boutique in London
and Helen knew immediately that this
dress was the one for me, long before I did.
She’s the best there is.’
‘It’s from the Elie Saab Fall 2018
collection,’ smiles Helen, looking all proud
of herself. And rightly so, she’s nailed it.
‘A dress that has about 230 hours of
handwork in it. See the way all the detail
cascades down over the tulle? Only the
very inest embellisher could create
something so beautiful, so faultless.’
‘OK, tomorrow it is!’ hen – crazy
woman alert – I actually start to do a quick
bit of mental arithmetic to see if I’ll have
enough time to leg it back here when my
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shit ends tomorrow. No! I need to get out
of here before I start inviting them all to my
big day. I can always call and cancel it later
and no one will be any the wiser. Anything
is better than admitting I just got busted
having a right good nose at total strangers
enjoying such a private moment.
‘Perfect! I’ll see you then.’ Helen squeezes
the ile shut, sending a wat of warm air
up into her immaculately blow-dried hair.
hen I’m back out into the low of
determined commuters, hurrying against
each other, ighting to make the lights,
ighting to dive into the last seat on the
tube, then ighting to be the irst out the
sliding doors when it inally lies into their
station. he whole thing is exhausting. As
MUM NEVER TOOK HER ENGAGEMENT RING OFF. SHE
LOVED IT. SO DO I. IT CARRIES ALL THE PROMISE OF
A LIFE SO MUCH MORE GLAMOROUS THAN MY OWN
I sit, counting down the ten stops to East
Putney, I can still smell the day on me.
I wonder if the man sitting next to me,
legs splayed open so he’s helping himself
to more than his fair share of my seat, can
smell it too. My thoughts drit back to
Mrs Rodgers, and how she struggled to
get her newborn to latch on – the reason
I was so late inishing today. hat and two
births, one very stroppy matron and a
delivery ward full of dads-to-be convinced
‘we’re contracting’.
Sweat, tears, blood, vomit, urine… I’ve
had it all on me today. From the second my
shit started at St Mary’s, it was brutally
busy. I got Mrs Johnson, a irst-timer who’d
done her homework and produced a birth
plan three sheets long. As she handed it
over, she looked at me and asked the same
question most of them do: ‘Are you
a mum?’ hen I watched as the conidence
drained from her face when the answer was
no. It’s not a medical thing, I’m sure she
knows I can do my job. But just then, right
at the beginning when she’s scared of
everything that’s about to happen to her,
she needs to know I know how terriied
she is and that I came out the other side
and everything was OK. I can’t ofer her
that, but I feel her worry. It’s hard for me
too. Every time I ease a new life into this
world, I wonder if I will ever be on the
receiving end of that most precious git.
Will my hands, the very irst to touch every
newborn I deliver, ever cradle my own?
Will I ever open the letter marked ‘You’re
a Mum!’? And now I think about it, why
was she so sure I would be? I suppose it’s
not quite the same, writing ‘Now that
you’ve been barren for iteen years’, is
it? Mum’s letters didn’t come with
instructions, I guess she only wanted
me to open them when they’re relevant.
But she must have known I’ll eventually
open them all regardless, just to hear her
voice dance around my head again.
By the time I force my key into the
lock of my basement lat and step over
the mountain of unpaired shoes that
Marianne, my frequently absent and
chaotic latmate, has dumped there, I’m
struggling to feel my ingers. I should have
gone back for the gloves. hat lovely bride
might have been out of her dress by then
and on her own way home too.
But I can’t get her out of my head.
I’m thinking about that dress as I’m
stabbing the fork through the ilm of
a microwaveable meatballs and rice; her
mum’s face as I’m picking up Marianne’s
trail of clothes that are running from her
room down the dark, narrow corridor
to our shared bathroom – always falling
short of the laundry bin; and as I draw the
curtains across the metal security bars
that criss-cross the window and sit on my
bed to eat dinner, I’m thinking about what
feels like the next letter Mum intended me
to read. he one that says ‘You’re Engaged!’
on the front. I can tell from the exaggerated
exclamation mark how excited she was
trying to feel when she wrote it.
I don’t know why I decide to read it
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‘BEING AN INFLUENCER is happening here?!” In the end,
AND A BRIDE? I HAVE TO I decided to throw my phone
ADMIT THAT I DIDN’T into my room – to concentrate
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DIFFICULT IT WOULD BE. It the content secondary. And
was a tough start to the whole in the split second ater making
event, which many of you may that choice, I felt as light as
have seen on social media. a cloud – all the pressure was
Obviously, my original plan gone and I instantly felt like
had been to do all the content myself again. It was 100% the
day-by-day for my followers, right decision.
but when, on the irst day Obviously on social media
of our four-day wedding, it’s all about the beauty and the
I found myself spending three aesthetic of weddings, all those
whole hours alone in my room, inspirational little details. But
trying to upload a video to there’s so much more that goes
YouTube that I had promised, into it all – the human and
whilst all of my friends and emotional elements that oten only get married once and inluences on them… yes,
family were outside enjoying don’t get shown or talked about. your career will (hopefully) mine was on a big scale with
themselves without me, I just I’m so glad that I managed to always be there! And do you a following and brands
lost it. I suddenly couldn’t turn myself around on that know what? Having that involved, but all brides have
comprehend why I was doing irst day and make it the most meltdown was a blessing in family pressure and politics
that instead of being with positive and magical few days disguise: I needed that moment. to deal with. And actually,
the people I loved and being of my life. In the end, I think I learned an important lesson all you need to do is reach
present at my own wedding… my followers truly appreciated going through that low and a point where you realise that
so, yes, I had a mini meltdown. the honesty: it resonated so having that realisation. the most important thing is
I started to think: “When I’m much more with people and Personally, I think every you and your partner and
at my ceremony, am I going I actually think it made the bride has a mini meltdown the love you have for each
to be stressing about the content more authentic and true. in the lead-up to their big day other (and the fact that
content and not concentrating I knew that everyone would – it’s normal and it’s natural. everyone is there to celebrate
on my new husband?! What understand – ater all, you All weddings have outside it!). Nothing else matters.

India and then ly to Italy or France for

How it all began…
Oleg and I met on the irst day of university
in Amsterdam (he’s Dutch) – in fact, he
was the very irst person I saw walking
towards me when my parents dropped me
of! He was in his inal year when I was just
a new student, so we didn’t actually start
dating until about ive years later – but as
soon as we did, it was an instant, deep
connection. He asked me to marry him in
a surprise proposal in India one year later
in December 2016, and we took our time to
plan the big day. It’s funny, because actually
I was dreaming of a European wedding,
but Oleg really wanted to have a full-blown
Indian wedding (as did our friends!), so in
the end we decided to have both, which
really did feel right for both of our families.
We were going to do the Indian wedding in
the European celebration… but actually
I didn’t want my guests to have to go to
two diferent destinations over a couple of
months – I wanted it all in one place at the
same time. We wanted something rustic
and cosy, not too massive or over the top,
but big enough so that all our guests could
live together for the whole four days. he
Royal Retreat Resort & Spa in Udaipur,
India, only had 48 rooms – our guest list
was 100, so it was a perfect it.

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had a big parade of friends with

music, it was crazy! When he
arrived, my mother greeted his
mum, my sister greeted his
sister and so on – basically we,
as a family, welcome them into
our house one by one. hen the
main ceremony begins and
we’re oiciated in a religious
and cultural way, starting with
Day 1 the Kanyadaan ritual (the
Day 2 bride’s father places a ring on
THE PRE- the groom’s inger, then hands
his daughter over to him) and
WEDDING OUR INDIAN ending with the pheras, where
RITUALS WEDDING we walk around the sacred ire
THIS DAY WAS ABOUT (Agni) seven times, making
THE MAIN DAY FOR OUR seven promises to each other,
PREPARING US BOTH FOR
INDIAN WEDDING HAD sanctifying the union of our
MARRIAGE, beginning with
ARRIVED! It began with the souls. here was a big moment
the mehendi ceremony, where
haldi ceremony, where turmeric where I’m meant to touch my
intricate henna is designed on
is smothered onto the bride and husband’s feet, but we both
our hands (traditionally, it’s all
groom, symbolising “cleansing” touched each other’s – this never
about the beautiication process
– people went crazy on Oleg! We happens in traditional Indian
of the bride). For this event we
then took a shower to get ready weddings, but we wanted to flip
went with complementary
for the main event. For the it on its head and our family
pastel tones for our outits and
bride, this starts with a beautiful loved it – my mum was saying
I chose an old-school Bollywood
ceremony called the chooda. he into the microphone, “his is
look with my hair. Next up was
premise is that “this girl is now called mutual love and respect,
the Sangeet, a dance (and lots of
becoming a woman”: each time this is a new beginning for an
singing!) traditionally meant
an older member of my family Indian wedding.” Everyone said
just for the women, but modern
put a bangle on me, they shared how beautifully executed and
times incorporate men too
a memory of the past and respectful it was, I felt so proud.
– and the boys loved it! hey did
blessed me for the future. I still he Indian reception that
an incredible dance, then the
get goosebumps thinking about evening was very Oleg-centric:
girls did a dance and everyone
it. Meanwhile, Oleg and his all the speeches were by his
was singing… in fact, with us, it
friends started the turban family and friends (the idea
kind of got a bit out of hand (in
ceremony, where his family being that the European one
a good way!) because before the
prepare him for the wedding; to was to be Diipa-centric!). We
party had even begun we were
jump on his horse and “claim had amazing local folk dancers,
all up on the stage singing. It
his princess”, which he did! He it was such a great night. Again,
was just such fun, and for me
it was all about people getting we didn’t want to make it too
to know each other. For the late, but naturally some people
evening dinner, we put guests had a midnight pool party!
on diferent tables and mixed
everyone up and they had to
do a ‘love quiz’ – they had to
get answers correct about each
other to win points. Guests got
really competitive about it, it
was so funny! We called it an
early night as people were
jet-lagged and tired, so we went
to bed at about 11pm, which was
a relief being that it was only the
irst day of the celebrations.

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Day 3
THE
EUROPEAN
WEDDING
WE HAD CELEBRATED
MY INDIAN ROOTS, SO
NOW IT WAS ALL ABOUT
CELEBRATING OLEG’S
CULTURE AND TRADITIONS.
I wanted this day to be a total
fairytale, and I wasn’t let down
– it was everything I could have
hoped for and more. To start
with, we wanted to put on some
lovely things for guests to do
in the morning, so people
either chilled in their rooms or
went on a luxurious boat trip
around the lake, followed by
a pool party with music and
volleyball and fun games, so
the morning was free for Oleg
and I to do our rehearsals.
At around 4:30pm, the
ceremony began. I had my
four bridesmaids for the
Indian event (Oleg had 20
groomsmen!), but for the
European event we switched it
up and had our siblings, which
meant so much to both of us.
Of course, this was the moment
where I inally got to unveil my
Ashi dress… all I can say is that
it was this gown that turned my
childhood fairytale fantasy into
a reality. he cream-coloured
handmade masterpiece
required over 1,600 hours of
cratsmanship by 35 artisans
and weighed in at just over
12kg! It was a princess-cut
bridal gown made from
hand-embroidered tulle and
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lawlessly incorporated both
traditional and sentimental
elements of my Indian culture,
with an updated modern twist.
I will never forget walking
down the aisle to Oleg in this
gown: everything and everyone
else disappeared and all I could
focus on was him – for me, it
was hands down the most
emotional part of the entire
wedding. Perhaps that’s why
the reception was also the most
emotional evening of the whole
four days. It really was quite an
intense experience – every
speech was beautiful, every
photo, every video… it became
so emotionally heavy that
people actually started crying
about their own happiness. he
air was charged with so much
love – all of our guests have
since said that they have never
witnessed anything like it and
will never forget it. Aterwards,
we had a massive party that
went on until 7am – I loved
dancing the night away in my
Pronovias dress. At one point,
I even slept by the pool for 45
minutes and then woke up
and started partying again.
Diipa’s ‘keep calm
and carry on’ tips
zSomething that actually
started out as a joke
became the greatest source
of comfort to me. My sister-
in-law said on day one,
“Come on, Diipa, put on the
positivity hat!” and she
physically made me pretend
to put on a hat. It really
made me smile, and it then
became a bit of a slogan
throughout the four days.
It was actually very
powerful. Anyone who saw
me worried or stressed
would say it to me. If you
keep telling yourselves
these things like a mantra,
they really can come true!
zChoose one or two of your
most positive family and
friends and make them your
‘mood masters’ of the
wedding. Keep them close
to you at all times, tell them
that their job is to make sure
you remain happy, to put
things into perspective for
you and to keep everything
as light and fun as possible.
One of my bridesmaids did
this for me and she was
amazing. She would say
things like, “You’re doing
great, remember that
10 years from now these
tiny things aren’t going
to matter!” If you know
you’re going to be a bit of
a bridezilla, tell them to
save you from yourself.
zDon’t stress about the
small things. If anything
does go wrong, it’s so
important to laugh it off. For
example, all our candles got
stuck at customs… but this
stuff happens, and in the
moment I was just so happy
that nothing could burst
that bubble I’d created
after the first day.
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Day 4
BRUNCH AND
BUDDYMOON
AFTER THE IMMENSE PARTY
THE NIGHT BEFORE, WE
PLANNED A SUPER-EASY
MORNING. We all woke up,
had a big brunch together,
started saying our goodbyes
and then Oleg and I let with
24 of our friends to Goa for our
‘buddymoon’. Our honeymoon
home? An entire private island
called Elsewhere, which we had
all to ourselves. It’s a really
beautiful back-to-nature type of
resort with just 10 cottages. he
ocean was literally a metre away
from the door of our cottage,
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I had nine outfit changes over the four days and it felt like
a lot – I think any bride would struggle! One day I had three
in quick succession, which was ridiculous – it was too much.
The majority of my time was spent in hair and make-up (each
dress had a different look), and in hindsight I could have spent
those hours with my family and friends. But, equally, I’m not
a regular bride – it’s part of my job, which I love. I had to do it
for the inspiration element, but if that’s not your focus, my
advice is not to have too many dresses! Maybe having two
changes is fine, but don’t go for more than that. My favourite
and you could sleep with the gown? It had to be the Ashi dress (8). In fact, this design was
PHOTOGRAPHS: FIHFOTOGRAFIE.NL, ZOHAIB ALI PHOTOGRAPHY
one of the reasons I so wanted a European ceremony.
doors open and hear the waves
on the shore – it was stunning.
he exhaustion, happiness and
fulilment all mixed together
was wonderful and I felt I could
7 9
inally completely relax – the
irst day I slept for about 14
hours. I think buddymoons
are the way forward. In this
day and age, we go to exotic
locations with our partners all
the time, but it’s rare to be able
to go away with your friends, so
it makes it all the more special.
Sharing the experience with
24 of our nearest and dearest
8
was such a wonderful way to
end our celebrations!’
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Liv: ‘This was the first gown I tried on, by J’Aton Bride
(£15,810) – and I felt like a princess. It’s so weighty, which
gives it a really grown-up feel, and the sparkle is incredible
when you move – it makes a brilliant Boomerang for Insta!’

‘My bridesmaids
are such an
important part
of my life,’ says
Liv, ‘so I want to make
them feel special on
my wedding day next
spring. I really liked
the idea of having them
all in a similar palette
but diferent styles
of dresses – it’s such
a nice trend as it means
everyone gets to feel
comfortable and stylish
and it doesn’t look so
“uniform” in pictures.’
‘My
GIRLS
and our
(Above: the bridesmaids, from left)
Carrie: ‘Jenny Yoo makes such
pretty gowns and this one (£310)
gowns!’
is great for swishing!’ Daisy: ‘I love
the flattering square neckline BLOGGER AND BRIDE-TO-BE
and the beading on this Motee
Maids dress (£225).’ Gemma: ‘I like
LIV PURVIS CAME TO US ASKING
the ¾-length sleeves and sparkle FOR BRIDESMAID INSPO, SO
of this Motee Maids piece (£270).
It’s the perfect pinky shade, too.’ WE DELIVERED – WITH A FEW
Liv: ‘This Temperley London GORGEOUS EXTRAS THROWN
Francetta gown (above and right,
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move in it, which is vital – I want
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Liv: ‘My bridesmaids and I had so much fun getting

to raid all the amazing dresses at The Wedding
Gallery with Brides and stylist Lotte Martin from
Lamp Productions! I so enjoyed trying on lots of
different styles of gowns that I might never have
experienced otherwise (oh, and raising a toast
with my crew, of course!).’

Liv: ‘It was fun to play with lots

of diferent headpieces and veils
– the ‘LOVE’ hat by Victoria Grant
(above) is so cool, and I adore the
Grecian feel of Jennifer Behr’s
delicate gold headband (top right).’

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(Above, from left) Carrie: ‘The layers of tulle and the pale blue shade make this
Jenny Yoo dress (£275) ideal for me.’ Daisy: ‘I adore the ruffles on the neckline
of this Maids To Measure piece (£150) – such a cute detail.’ Gemma: ‘This Motee
Maids dress (£195) is as light as air to wear and move in, and I’m a big fan of the
pearls.’ (Below) Daisy: ‘We all love these Needle & Thread gowns (from £550,
needleandthread.com) – it’s so clever how they’re such different designs yet
complement each other so well, and the embellishments are mind-blowing.’

Liv ‘This elegant Bo & Luca gown (£3,200)

hangs so beautifully. And I just couldn’t choose
between these pairs of Charlotte Olympia shoes!’

HOW TO GET STEP TWO ‘I applied Les

Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow
STEP SIX ‘A little sculpting with
Soleil Tan de CHANEL Bronze
LIV’S LOOK
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Tinted Moisturizer, plus a little Universel over the cheeks.’

Éclat Lumière under the eyes.’  STEP SEVEN ‘I used Création
Chanel make-up artist and STEP THREE ‘For Liv’s eyes, Exclusive Le Lion de CHANEL
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beauty ambassador Zoe Taylor
says: ‘Liv loves fresh make-up
with a little sparkle, so the
Collection Libre, Maximalisme
de CHANEL was ideal for her.’  Première Crème Rose Lamé.’  her lips simple, so we inished
STEP ONE ‘Prepping the skin
is key; I used Hydra Beauty
Micro Liquid Essence, Hydra
Beauty Micro Sérum and
Hydra Beauty Micro Crème.’
I used Stylo Yeux Waterproof to highlight the brow bones,
in Espresso and Purple Choc.’  the inner corners of the eyes
STEP FOUR ‘To add sparkle and the bridge of the nose.’ 
over the lids, I used Ombre STEP EIGHT ‘Liv wanted to keep
STEP FIVE ‘New Le Volume with her favourite Hydra Beauty
Révolution de CHANEL is Nutrition Nourishing Lip Care.
amazing and I love the 3D It was such fun to get Liv and
printed wand – you can really her maids ready for a fabulous
build volume and colour.’  day of dress shopping!’

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Water Villas come equipped

with wine chillers and floor-
to-ceiling glass windows,
providing uninterrupted views
of the dreamy blue lagoon.

SEAFOOD PICNICS, APERITIFS

ON THE MID-OCEAN PIANO
DECK and sunset cruises into the
big blue yonder: this is one of the
oldest and most established resorts
in the Maldives – in situ for almost
half a century. he island has been
maintained with painstaking care
for decades, from its spotless
coral fringes to its shaded jungle
interior. Strolling barefoot among
copses of towering palm trees will
show you just how bedded-in this
resort feels, while the signature
Lighthouse Blazer cocktail is
ittingly mature – created from
13-year-old aged rum. Little
wonder Baros was crowned one
of the top 25 hotels in the world in
the 2018 TripAdvisor Traveller’s
Choice Awards.
7 nights B&B from £2,100 per
person in a Deluxe Villa.
WHO SAYS HONEYMOONS
HAVE TO BE FLY AND FLOP?
Active couples can enjoy
exhilarating excursions such
as dolphin watching and sunset
cruises. he Bio Quest snorkelling
trip is unique to Velassaru – just
tell the Marine Centre what you’d
like to try to see before you set of
with a marine biologist into the
surrounding reefs. Back on dry
land, there’s a boozy body wrap
of wine, mud and grapeseed oil
that does wonders for rehydrating
sun-kissed skin. And if all that
fun and adventure builds up an
appetite, visit one of the resort’s
ive dining venues. We recommend
the intimate setting of Turquoise
(well, of course we would!), where
you can enjoy international fare
under the shade of palm trees.
7 nights B&B from £1,375 per
person in a Deluxe Bungalow.

The stilted Water Pool

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lagoon, allowing guests
to practically flop into
the water from bed. Each
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REMOTE LAAMU ATOLL
– a chain of 82 islands, of
which more than half remain
uninhabited – there’s a genuine
sense of isolation on this island,
where epic sunsets give way to
dazzling night skies illed with
fat stars that seem close enough
to touch. he speedboat transfer
to a secluded island for a private
picnic feels brilliantly bespoke,
followed by a lazy snorkel between
Ask for one of the Laamu
Water Villas boasting a private
pool and direct access to the
ocean, plus glass-bottomed
bathtubs suspended over
the pristine lagoon.
rarely visited coral gardens
teeming with marine life. here’s
an impressive commitment to
eco-conscious, low-impact
tourism, coupled with a genuine
sense of responsibility towards
protecting the fragile ocean – the
island’s backyard. Honeymooners
can assist marine biologists at the
coral nursery and help protect this
delicate ecosystem for the future.
7 nights half-board in a Lagoon
Water Villa from £3,350 per person.
JUMP ABOARD A TRADITIONAL
DHONI JUST BEFORE DAWN,
and embark upon a sunrise
cruise around the island’s
shape-shiting sands. his is
a chance for early-rising couples
to see the Indian Ocean bathed
in warm morning light, before
heading back to land for a private
yoga class and breakfast on
the beach. For those wanting
a permanent reminder of the
delights of Halaveli, how about
a shoot with a professional
photographer? Or if you’re in the
mood for complete relaxation,
then the resort’s private loating
HamacLand hammocks can be
anchored in the shallows for a day
of sunbathing alongside a cool box
Opt for a Beach Villa full of refreshments – naturally,
with a private pool, a bottle opener is provided too!
sun terrace and garden 7 nights B&B in a Water Villa
for the ultimate in
waterside seclusion. from £3,100 per person.
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PRIVATE ISLAND PICNICS,

The Crusoe Residences stand alone
in the lagoon, boasting overwater
hammocks, a private boat and
a rooftop terrace. The ultimate
in solitude and seclusion.
MANTA-SPOTTING
ADVENTURES and couples’
yoga classes: Gili Lankanfushi
is manna for newlyweds ater
months of wedding planning.
Float efortlessly from beach to
beach on bamboo bicycles; wash
away jet lag in no time through
a combination of crystal healing,
Ayurveda therapies and meditation
sessions. he Gili Honeymoon
Bliss treatment, for example,
includes facials and aromatherapy
massages accompanied by
Champagne. here are plenty of
tropical tipples, such as the apple
and lemongrass mojito or coconut
martini, plus an organic garden
packed with exotic herbs, fruit
trees and fresh greens. Dining
under the stars is also a romantic
afair – with no fewer than eight
intimate spots to choose from.
7 nights half-board in a Villa Suite
from £3,280 per person.

The Water Villas, on

the western, sunset
side of the island,
have private pools,
sunken marble baths
and floor-to-ceiling
windows for ogling
the endless ocean.

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THAA ATOLL, Maalifushi is snorkelling experience on
a convenient and spectacular the house reef, or exhausted
60-minute seaplane light from couples can simply embark upon
the capital Malé. here are private a castaway picnic to a secluded
yacht charters, sailing lessons stretch of beach, before whiling
and ishing trips, but the most away two blissful hours at
eye-catching, once-in-a-lifetime a COMO Shambhala Rejuvenation
excursion has to be the night-time – a combination of full-body
deep-water snorkelling adventure massage therapies and facials.
that gets you up close to colossal 7 nights half-board in a Beach Suite
migrating whale sharks the size from £3,550 per person.

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G E T R E A D Y T O FA L L I N FA S H I O N L O V E

(From left) Ermen gold

French lace dress with
long sleeves, tulle skirt
and shoulder ruffles,
£3,100, katyakatya.co.uk.
Tatiana dresses with
silk bodices and layered
tulle fairy skirts, from
£340, littlebevan.co.uk.
Catwalk styling:
Bubblegum Balloons,
Palmbrokers and
Wow Grass

Welcome
to DREAM
LAND
Relive the magic of the beautiful gowns
we saw on the catwalk at Brides the Show…
Photographs ANTHEA SIMMS Fashion director BRYONY TOOGOOD
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 (Clockwise from top left) Long-sleeved
Italian lace dress with cuffs and nude
silk lining, £21,450, J’Aton Bride at the-
weddinggallery.com. Lejla matte silk
satin and soft tulle dress with beaded
lace appliqués, £1,856, dajanabasic.com.
Mali tulle polka-dot gown with gold French
lace edging and Swarovski-embroidered
belt, £2,300, katyakatya.co.uk. Aerin
sandwash marocain bias dress, £1,650,
Julitta tulle top with hand-sewn appliqué
florals, £580, and Kori overskirt, £480,
andreahawkes.co.uk. Peter spotted tulle
cape with lace trim, £725, and Iris slip, £850,
halfpennylondon.com. Silk-lined tulle
sequin Fern cape dress, £7,000, Hermione
de Paula at the-wedding gallery.com

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‘Delicate point d’esprit, loral-scattered
tulle and PEEK-A-BOO PANELS relected
the fantasy theme of our catwalk’
BRYONY TOOGOOD

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 ‘The only accessories were sprigs
and swathes of GYPSOPHILA and ribbon,
updating the flower-crown trend’
BRYONY TOOGOOD

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(Opposite page, clockwise from top
left) Willow lace kaftan with lace
appliqué, £795, and silk belt with
diamanté, £325, sassiholford.com. Edita
crêpe chiffon and tulle jumpsuit with
flower appliqués, £1,751, dajanabasic.
com. Ellis georgette gown, £215,
moteemaids.co.uk. Double-lined chiffon
dress, £145, maidstomeasure.com.
(This page, from left) Peony bustier gown,
£7,200, and overskirt, £6,000, Hermione
de Paula at the-wedding gallery.com.
Yasmin lace and stretch crêpe dress,
£3,495, sassiholford.com

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(Clockwise from top left) Pleated georgette dress with
embroidered bodice, skirt and matching cape, £6,360, Valentini
at the-weddinggallery.com. Philomena sleeveless tulle dress
with pearl detail and low-backed bodice, £1,650, Willowby by
Watters at emmalouisedesign.com. Avi French lace gown with
tulle overlay, tulle shoulder bows and Swarovski-embroidered
belt, £2,500, katyakatya.co.uk. Grace tulle gown with silk
duchesse satin underskirt, floral lace appliqué and detachable
tulle train, £5,000, eloisealice.co.uk. Nyika luxe crêpe kimono-
style low V-neck dress with tie, £2,145, charliebrear.com. Zeta
hand-beaded dress, £1,135, and Athens French tulle cape with
feathers and hand beading, £4,125, elizajanehowell.com.
Bella satin viscose dress, £245, ghost.co.uk
‘From embellished overskirts
to CROPPED CAPELETS and
LACE KAFTANS, luxe layering
is now a key part of a modern
wedding wardrobe’
BRYONY TOOGOOD

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 (Clockwise from top left) Poissy
hand-beaded dress with
starburst bodice and tiered
net flamenco-style skirt,
£3,075, elizajanehowell.com.
Willow satin viscose dress,
£695, ghost.co.uk. Lucia
stretch silk satin gown with
corded lace, silk chiffon
panels, low back and
diamanté-studded straps,
£3,900, eloisealice.co.uk. Ellis
georgette gown, £215, motee
maids.co.uk. Holly tulle dress
with French Chantilly lace
trim and feathers, £3,150,
savinlondon.com. Tatiana
dresses with silk bodices and
layered tulle fairy skirts, from
£340, littlebevan.co.uk. Luna
one-shoulder tulle gown,
£180, thandth.com

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‘The combination of
dewy skin, APPLE-PINK
CHEEKS and a bitten lip,
together with efortless
“undone” hair, gave a sot
“I woke up like this” look’
BRYONY TOOGOOD
 ‘Our barefoot brides loved walking
on the FRESH GRASS CATWALK, whilst
their wedding shoes were suspended
from oversized helium balloons’
BRYONY TOOGOOD

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(Clockwise from top left)
Asta silk crêpe and silk
satin dress with silk
chiffon overlay, £2,250,
and tulle cape, £480,
andreahawkes.co.uk. Satin
shoes, £79, rainbowclub.
co.uk. Belinda silk dupion
dress with puff sleeves
and silk organza overskirt,
from £300, and silk dupion
flower-girl pinny, £126,
littlebevan.co.uk. Nevada
hand-appliquéd beaded
top with back tie detail,
from £1,180, and Vegas
tulle skirt with marabou
feathers, from £3,000,
stephanieallin.net.
Double-lined chiffon dress,
£145, maidstomeasure.
com. Katerina pure silk
hand-embroidered
georgette gown and cape
with Swarovski crystal
embellishment, £4,500,
sharoncunningham.com.
Shoes: Rainbow Club
and Emmy London.
Hair: Michael Van Clarke.
Make-up: BECCA
Silk dress, £5,500, hermione
depaula.com (Opposite) Georgette
and tulle dress with macramé
flowers, £3,613, yolancris.com
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WHAT TO PICK THIS
SEASON? ROMANTIC
GOWNS WITH
EXQUISITE FLORAL
DETAILS. FROM PRINT
TO APPLIQUÉS,
EMBROIDERY TO LACE,
IT’S THE PRETTIEST
BOUQUET YOU’LL
EVER SEE…
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Fashion director BRYONY TOOGOOD

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Stretch linen top and high-
waisted stretch linen skirt, both
POA, cortana.es. Embroidered
cotton handkerchief (worn as
neckerchief), £74, stephenlunn
antiques.co.uk (Opposite) Tulle
dress with floral embroidery,
£1,800, katyakatya.co.uk.
Guipure lace hat with ribbon,
£785, emily-london.com

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Stretch charmeuse, Chantilly
and net lace dress with velvet
ribbon, £1,875, watters.com.
Italian straw hat with grosgrain
ribbon, £750, prudencemillinery.
com (Opposite) Satin-stitch
embroidered tulle dress, £2,950,
temperleylondon.com
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 Embroidered tulle dress
with 3D flowers and
guipure lace trims,
£3,235, costarellos.com.
Embroidered cotton
handkerchief (worn as
headscarf), £74, stephen
lunnantiques.co.uk
(Opposite) Plumeti tulle
dress with cotton rebrodé,
POA, marcoymaria.com.
Antique cotton bonnet,
£55, abbiewalsh.com

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 Tulle and Japanese crêpe
dress, POA, viktor-rolf.com
(Opposite) Cotton and silk dress,
£1,785, leinstudio.com. Cotton
lace (worn around neck), £2.20
per metre, vvrouleaux.com

Hair: Shukeel at Frank

Agency, using Kevin Murphy.
Make-up: Salina Thind using
Maximalisme de CHANEL
and CHANEL Sublimage
Strengthening Essence. Model:
Pauline at Metropolitan. With
thanks to, and shot on location
at: chateaugrandluce.com

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FAMILY-MOON!
OUR TRAVEL EDITOR’S MOST-
ASKED QUESTION AT BRIDES THE
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HONEYMOON IF YOU HAVE KIDS
(OR BUDDIES!) IN TOW. WE’VE
VISITED AND VETTED FOUR OF
THE BEST PLACES OUT THERE…

The
BEACH-MOON
PRINCESS RESORT
SKIATHOS, GREECE 
Enjoy the view from your THE TOP LINE It’s always a good sign
super-comfy sun lounger
when the owners of a hotel like to hang
out there too, sunbathing incognito
next to guests. We spotted the Santikos
family every day, casting a low-key eye
over everything, but also genuinely
enjoying this slice of Greek heaven.
WHAT’S THE VIBE? If you love
weddings, you’ll love the Princess.
here were four beach ceremonies the
A Jacuzzi on week we stayed in May, and it made for
a private deck? some great people (and bride) watching.
Don’t mind
if we do… Otherwise, everyone spends their days
by the pool or under guest-only beach
parasols, where it appears it’s perfectly
OK to order an ice-cold glass of wine at
11am. Most people seemed to be part of
a larger party, and four weddings oten
means four stag and hen dos – pack
your earplugs or prepare to join in.
TELL ME MORE All of the rooms and
Listen to the suites surround the central pool and
waves break as you Muse bistro area – perfect for an early-
dine by the shore
morning smoothie or juice. If you go for
one of the higher-grade rooms, you’ll
have stunning views across the Aegean
Sea and a large private terrace with a
separate dining area. Some have private
pools, which are worth the upgrade.
he decor is elegant, with marble
bathrooms and a palette of cool creams
and warm browns. If you have children,
the interconnecting rooms are great for
keeping an eye on them, while the kids’
club and babysitting service mean that
you can relax while they have fun.
THE LUXE FACTOR Positioned
between the sea and the hotel’s beach
restaurant are the beach cabanas: huge,
decked and shaded spots of luxury with
oversized white linen sofas. Lie down
and Zen out, only raising your head to
receive another plate of crisp calamari
or a fresh-as-it-comes Greek salad.
STAYING IN here are hundreds of
quality restaurants in Skiathos (and the
hotel ofers a bufet dinner, too), but
you’ll struggle to ind a setting and
a menu as beautiful as PR Ammos, the
tavern-style restaurant on the beach.
Sit with your toes very nearly in the
sand and devour fresh ish and seafood
cooked to order, at a price that means
this is no one-of treat – and with the
waves as your only soundtrack.
ON THE DOORSTEP Stroll down the
beach to the shop selling ice creams,
snacks and beach games. A little further
on, you can book watersports: once one
person gets on the banana boat, you’ll
all want a go! Head out of the hotel’s
main entrance and cross the road and
you have a supermarket and a few local
restaurants. We loved Avli, run by
a husband and wife who bake all their
own cakes – the orange and pistachio
being a favourite – and where the house
wine was so cheap (and decent), it was
barely worth charging for it at all.
WHAT TO PACK Flats – this is not a
showy place; bikinis, since you’re likely
to spend all day in one; insect repellent
and a wedding outit, just in case you
make best friends with a fellow bride.
HONEYMOON HIGHLIGHT Staying
in Pierce Brosnan’s room, the one he
booked when he ilmed Mamma Mia!
on the neighbouring Skopelos island.
We hope he enjoyed the Jacuzzi on
the private deck as much as we did…
GO Olympic Holidays (olympic
holidays.com) ofers seven nights in
a Club Double Room Garden View,
from £1,052 per person, B&B, including
lights and resort transfers.  

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RAFTERS LULWORTH COVE,
DORSET ¬
THE TOP LINE Get ready to party like
a celebrity in what is arguably one of
the most stylish – and one of the largest
– houses to rent on the Jurassic coast.
Set above Lulworth Cove and at the
foot of two large peaks, the property is
perfectly positioned for gazing out onto
the horizon, feeling like a megastar.
WHAT’S THE VIBE? From the
moment you arrive, and the electric
gates swing open, you’ll start to
appreciate the vast amount of money
that has been spent making sure every
part of this property is luxuriously
appointed – and the vast amount
of space that means 20 of you need
never feel on top of each other.
TELL ME MORE Ater waking in
one of the ten en-suite bedrooms,
kick of the day with a few laps in
your own private indoor pool, with
doors that fold back to reveal the
extensive garden. Have breakfast
one floor up on the wrap-around
terrace with those sea views, planning
which part of this mega-pad you’ll
laze around in all day. Want some
peace? Read a book in the second-floor
There’s more than
190 BRIDES enough room to kick
back with friends
Lounge on the
terrace, looking out
over Lulworth Cove
library. Movie time? Claim a giant
beanbag in the home cinema, where
you’ll ind all the Apple, Netflix and
Amazon TV you could possibly need.
Fancy being more active? Head to the
detached games room, which is large
enough to host a yoga or Pilates session
but where you’ll also ind ping-pong
and card tables, a dartboard and a
fantastic selection of board games.
THE LUXE FACTOR here is no bad
bedroom, but bag one at the front on
the irst floor and you’ll be waking
to never-ending views of the ocean.
Luxury is king here and you can
expect supersized beds, clever built-in
wardrobes, individual temperature
controls and spacious walk-in showers.
STAYING IN If cooking is your thing,
you’ll love the kitchen. Taking up
about a third of the downstairs space,
it’s where everything comes in twos:
two sinks, cookers, giant American
fridges, freezer drawers. Going
Luxurious bathrooms – and
your own pool – will make it
hard to leave the house!
Take in some
country air with a
bracing hike
hungry is not an option. And for the
full A-list experience, ask the owners
to organise a private chef for the night,
one who will source all the best local
seafood. hat way, you get to sit at the
copper-topped bar, sipping something
fabulous, while all the hard work is
done for you. Want it more low-key?
A barbie on the terrace wins, followed
by dancing around the irepit.
ON THE DOORSTEP he cove, which
you can walk to in ive minutes, has
everything you need, from ice-cream
shops and a chippie to an excellent
ishmonger, bakery and tea shop. Or
head to nearby Studland beach and
grab lunch at he Pig on the Beach. In
summer, you can pull up a deckchair
in the garden and eat fresh wood-ired
pizza, washed down with rosé.
WHAT TO PACK Your swimmers,
to make the most of the indoor heated
pool and the bay below, and your
running kit. Challenge yourself
to make the steep uphill hike to
Durdle Door without stopping, then
enjoy careering back down again,
dodging the cows on the way.
HONEYMOON HIGHLIGHT he
feeling of space and reflective calm
that comes from staying in this
luxurious elevated property – and
watching people trying, and failing,
to nosy over the fence to see who is
lucky enough to be staying here.
GO Four-day rental from £8,995;
ratersatlulworthcove.com
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Chalet chic: relax
in sleek bedrooms
The
SKI-MOON
DAS CENTRAL
SÖLDEN, AUSTRIA 
THE TOP LINE A quick light into
Innsbruck, followed by an hour-long
winding car transfer up the side of
the mountain and you’ll be pulling
up outside this ive-star classic Alpine
hotel, set against the backdrop of
the Alps. Das Central somehow
manages to feel exclusive and homely,
perhaps something to do with the
120 staf to service 125 rooms. Many
guests treat it like a second home,
returning season ater season.
WHAT’S THE VIBE? Unpretentious,
outdoorsy and, considering the degree
of luxury you’ll be wallowing in,
surprisingly informal, too. If you’re
travelling with kids, expect them to be
more than tolerated. Ours were oten
found perched at the bar, sampling
Flop into comfy the non-alcoholic cocktail menu or
chairs in front of
a roaring fire
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The mountain views
sliding on their salopettes across the
polished wooden reception loor.
TELL ME MORE Staying here places
you in the heart of an Alpine Ski
World Cup area, where you’ll have
access to 144km of slopes and some
of the most accomplished private ski
guides in the region. Ours managed
the near-impossible task of getting
a screaming child of the loor and
skiing in one aternoon. Away from
the slopes, the hotel has plenty to ofer
tired, bruised bodies. he spa stretches
over three storeys and houses 10
saunas, 16 treatment rooms and
a heated indoor pool with – because
it is styled around ‘the lagoon city of
Venice’ – a gondola perched over it.
hen you can take your pick from
a water bed in the relaxation room
or a sun bed on the terrace with views
of the snow-capped mountains.
THE LUXE FACTOR Our traditional
double room was basic, but if you
have the budget, step it up a level to
a suite, where you’ll get luxurious
added touches like open ires, glass
bath tubs and three-metre-high bed
canopies, some with built-in coloured
light therapy. Stretch the pennies
even further and the chalet-style
Presidential Suite comes with its own
private whirlpool, sauna and steam
bath (oh, and its own itness studio).
Don’t leave without paying a visit to
the hotel’s wine cellar, which holds
more than 30,000 bottles: the country’s
largest range of top Austrian wines.
STAYING IN Ater a day on the slopes,
you likely won’t want to venture far for
dinner and there’s no need to. Head
to the Ötztaler Stube restaurant for
a feast like no other. Children can
dig in to their own bufet while you
get to indulge in ive courses… Every.
Single. Night. his is also where
you’ll enjoy a bufet breakfast each
morning until a leisurely 10.30am.
ON THE DOORSTEP Take the
12-minute dedicated ski lit up to
3,048 metres and you’ll ind the Ice Q
restaurant, where Mr Bond, aka
Daniel Craig, shot one of the major
action scenes for Spectre. It’s one
of the most spectacular buildings
in the Alps: picture a gargantuan
steel frame covered in mostly glass…
here, it’s ski boots of and cosy sheep’s
wool slippers irmly on. hey do
a fabulous dinner (the beef tartare
with caulilower salad is insane),
but just going for a hot chocolate
on the terrace is enough – the view
is completely breathstealing.
WHAT TO PACK his is not one of
those ski resorts where you feel the
need to bust out a diferent Chanel
jumpsuit every day. Despite the
obvious wealth around you, people
seem to be here more for the skiing,
less for the posing. Pack whatever you
have – it will work, no one’s looking.
HONEYMOON HIGHLIGHT Cosying
up in the hotel’s fondue restaurant,
feeling like you’re tucked far away
from the cold, faces glowing in the
candlelight, and probably from the
sunburn. Just don’t do what we did
and decide to have a mix of the meat,
cheese and chocolate fondues. We
let feeling like we’d never be able to
do up our trousers again. he food
just kept coming and coming…
GO Double rooms cost from approx £178
per person, per night, half board, based
on two sharing; central-soelden.com. For
more on skiing or travelling in the area,
visit Ötztal Tourism; oetztal.com
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Let chef Alberto take
care of dinner, so you
can focus on chatting!
The
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VILLA DASYA
TUSCANY, ITALY
THE TOP LINE A stunning, private
family home exclusively rented through
the brilliant Tuscany Now & More.
Expect seven bedrooms (sleeping 14)
and six bathrooms in a sprawling villa
– you won’t believe the Tardis-like way
it opens up from its unassuming door
on the street, with multiple nooks and
crannies to discover. here’s even a
glass lit to take you to the second loor.
WHAT’S THE VIBE? A grown-up, luxe
group hangout. his isn’t a place for
smaller children – it’s stufed with
beautiful antique artefacts, and the
library is a triumph. What this pad is
perfect for is the increasingly popular
‘buddymoon’. Book this for the week
ater your wedding and ill it with your
closest friends and/or family. Spend
your days by the pool, Prosecco in
hand, staring up at the cream façade of
the house with its pretty olive-green
shuttered windows and terracotta roof.
TELL ME MORE Probably the most
wonderful thing about this bolthole is
its location: once ensconced within its
walls, you’d be forgiven for thinking
you were deep in the rolling Tuscan
countryside – not a neighbour or town
Grab a book and chill
out in the library
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in sight. But step outside its fortress-like
front door, take a ive-minute stroll up
the tree-lined road and you’ll come to
the historic village of Lari. Here, you’ll
ind a couple of really good restaurants
(nothing too fancy, but then that’s the
joy of being in Italy; inding authentic,
cheap-as-chips food. Try I Burattinai –
if you can, nab the largest table outside
(the view is perfection). he staf are
used to big groups, and the carbonara is
to die for. Aterwards, pop around the
Spritz at Antica Osteria Al Castello,
before rolling yourselves home.
THE LUXE FACTOR Aside from the
house that has it all, the ive-star frills
come in the form of luxury experiences
and a concierge service from Tuscany
Now & More. hey’ll arrange anything
from trule-hunting to winery visits:
best of all, book pasta- or pizza-making
with chef Alberto – he’ll come to the
house and cater for as many people
as you need. Alternatively, have a four-
course meal served to you on the giant
dining table, or let them dress the
terrace outside: the setting is magical,
with hundreds of twinkling tea lights.
STAYING IN he villa has so many
spaces to chill in, it’s easy to get time to
yourselves as a couple. here’s a cosy
living room (ideal for snuggling and
ilms), the library with its squishy
sofas… but the romantic spots outside
take the trophy. hrow open the many
doors at the back (it takes a while to
lock up, FYI) and you’ll ind a charming
canopied terrace with enough seating
for a small army. Go down the stone
steps and there’s another level of
seating, with a view of the glittering
pool. But for the best seat in the house,
head to the other side of the pool, follow
a path and you’ll ind two wrought-iron
chairs and a table cleverly situated for
the best views of Lari, the rootops of
which just peek through the trees. he
Relax by the pool in
this hidden haven
Absorb the beauty of
the Tuscan scenery
scent of fruit trees makes this the spot
for chilled rosé and star-gazing à deux.
ON THE DOORSTEP Yes, down the
road you’ll ind the village (and with
a location like this it can be hard to
muster the energy to look beyond it),
but Pisa is just a short drive away and
a must-visit (expect pizza on every
corner). Drive a little further aield and
you’ll reach the tourist hub of Florence,
worth the drive if only for the gelato,
shopping and beautiful streets. Another
must-see is the walled city of Lucca,
a charming spot to stroll or cycle in,
preferably along the 17th-century
ramparts encircling the old town.
WHAT TO PACK Fewer outits than
you think – you won’t get through them
all. Days are spent in a bikini (no need
for lip-lops: the cool, stone loors in
the house are bliss on hot feet), before
throwing on a katan or summer dress
to go to the supermarket for the best
ive-Euro wine you’ve ever had (plus
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phenomenal fresh bread and cheese).
HONEYMOON HIGHLIGHT Rooms
vary in size and decor (all are tastefully
but quirkily done out, with air con)
but the one to bagsy for yourselves is
tucked away on the irst loor with
a king-sized bed, Jacuzzi bath, ornate
Italianate-style chairs, a huge ireplace
and enough room to unpack that
giant wardrobe you couldn’t help but
bring (trust us, you won’t wear it).
GO From £6,650 per week;
tuscanynowandmore.com
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Where the
WILD
things are
HOME TO THE EPIC VICTORIA FALLS, AN ABUNDANCE OF BIG GAME AND HARDLY
ANY TOURISTS, ZIMBABWE IS BACK ON THE MAP AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS…

1ST PIT STOPTUrplatassinvent STOP 2 Malilangwe EXPLORE… the reserve on an early-

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YOU’LL ARRIVE INTO ZIM’S SLEEPY
CAPITAL, but before you escape to safari
yourselves silly, have a quick refresh and
stay the night at Pevensey House, a private
home decked out in an eclectic collection
of art, from Mozambican to Congolese.
There’s an elegant charm to this secluded
residence – think loty palms and emerald
lawns, plus thick, cooling walls for the hot
summers and grand ireplaces for winter
nights. Ater a pot of rooibos under cobalt
skies, you’ll be ready to be thrust into the
sub-Saharan swing of things. From £95
per person, per night, amanzi.co.zw
Wildlife Reserve
TOUCH DOWN… in a 130,000-acre
expanse, on a private-charter light aircrat,
beside soaring tawny eagles and red-billed
hornbills – aka The Lion King’s Zazu. From
the moment your feet touch the cinnamon-
like dust, you’ll be agog at the nature. This is
a biodiversity hotspot, with rhinos, hippos,
leopards and elephants under the 24-hour
protection of an anti-poaching squad.
STAY AT… the recently refurbished Singita
Pamushana Lodge, which reopened in May.
This thatched hilltop property has an earthy,
ochre texture throughout, with dashes of
ceramic and fabric lare. Snuggled among
jagged sandstone clifs and rotund baobab
trees, this intimate safari retreat of just eight
suites looks north-east across a glassy lake
where crocodiles and hippos bask. If you’re
feeling brave, the ‘sleep out’ is a must – just
you, the Milky Way and the occasional
roar of the wilderness. From £1,250 per
person, per night, all inclusive; singita.com
morning game drive and gawp at troops of
lazy baboons sunning themselves on rocky
ridges. Malilangwe is a vast area crying out
to be explored – either at the break of dawn,
wrapped up in a cosy woollen poncho, or
at dusk, with a zesty G&T in one hand and
a few strips of smoky biltong in the other.
As the shadows lengthen across a burnished
savannah of dozy girafes nibbling from
acacia trees, it’s time to watch the colossal
auburn sun bend below the horizon like
a giant Braeburn dipped in golden tofee.
Sandstone, geometric
patterns and wood create
a stylish, natural feel

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Hwange is a landscape practically vibrating
with big game, myriad bird species
and reptiles – and you’ll feel like you have
this wild country entirely to yourself
After dinner, head outside for
a campfire under the stars
STOP 3 Hwange
National Park
TOUCH DOWN… at Manga Airstrip, in
the heart of Zimbabwe’s biggest national
park, Hwange. It’s here that you’ll ind
the largest concentration of elephants
in the country, and enjoy brilliantly boozy
lunches beside watering holes crammed
with crocodiles. This is the total antithesis
of some national parks in neighbouring
South Africa, where wildlife encounters
can oten be shared with dozens, if not
hundreds, of other tourists. In Hwange,
you’ll certainly feel like you have this
wild country entirely to yourself.
STAY AT… The new Verney’s Camp
(opened in May), to experience authentic
Out Of Africa textures, such as hety
mahogany furnishings, grand chandeliers
See lions up close in
Hwange National Park
Tents at Verney’s Camp
are a sleek and comfy
home from home
and teak cabinets, set beneath khaki
canvases. This tented camp exudes an
earthy-hued opulence, while hiding
state-of-the-art technology behind the
scenes – the solar farm is big enough to
provide ample power for the entire camp,
and then some. Almost all of the furniture Get ready for the
has been created especially for the property, spectacular beauty
– and the roar – of
but the 1915 Louis Vuitton steamboat Victoria Falls
suitcase is certainly the showstopper.
This is classic safari elegance, deined.
From £344 per person, per night;
machabasafaris.com/verneys-camp
EXPLORE… the private concession
directly surrounding Verney’s, before
heading even further aield into the vast,
almost 6,000-square-mile national park
of staggering biodiversity. Hwange is
a landscape practically vibrating with
big game, myriad bird species and reptiles
– from herds of 40+ elephants, to packs
of endangered wild dogs. This is the
stomping ground of lions including
six-year-old brothers Humba and Natsai.
If you’re really lucky, you might stumble
PHOTOGRAPHER
across their scrufy faces as they laze
by a fresh kill. Hwange really is a backdrop
devoid of mass tourism – wild and
seemingly never-ending across every
rusty, dusty horizon.
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 STOP 4 Matobo
National Park
TOUCH DOWN… at Bulawayo Airport and
head for the Matobo Hills, a UNESCO World
Heritage site of precariously balanced granite
formations, dense ironwood forests and
lifelong pairs of love-struck klipspringers
(tiny antelope) that dart excitedly between
spinneys of sun-dried brush. Spread across
1,200 square miles, this is also the only place
in Zimbabwe where you can see both black
and white rhinos living side by side.
STAY AT… Khayelitshe House in Matapos,
a luxury private home hidden in a valley of
sandy boulders and eucalyptus trees. There’s
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the highest concentrations of rock art
on the planet. It’s impossible not to be
amazed by Stone Age illustrations of
girafes, wildebeest and zebra, many
dating back over 13,000 years, as local
historian Paul Hubbard wows you
with his encyclopaedic knowledge.
Relax with a cup
of rooibos and drink
in the atmosphere
Khayelitshe House is a luxury
home hidden in a valley of sandy
boulders and eucalyptus trees

an air of steampunk here, with exposed

copper piping, weathered teak railway
sleepers and armchairs welded together from
gnarly rusted machinery. It’s also the perfect
GETTY IMAGES, NOE DEWITT
Above: Nothing will get in the
way of wildlife spotting.
Right: the lightwood beams
and corrugated roof of

place to bring in Dean Dowdney, aka ‘The Khayelitshe House

Safari Butler’, who’ll rustle up thick slabs of

steak over hissing mopane coals, washed
down with South African wine. From £1,825
for the entire lodge, per night, sleeping up
to eight people; africanbushcamps.com
EXPLORE… this landscape of perplexing
natural beauty, where you’ll ind one of

Watch hippos wallowing

in the river as you cool
down in the pool
STOP 5 Victoria Falls
TOUCH DOWN… at Victoria Falls
International Airport. As you circle in to
land over the mighty Zambezi River, you’ll
make out plumes of mist swirling into the
sky. Wait ’til you hear this monster roar;
your earlobes will shake with the rumble.
STAY AT… Matetsi Victoria Falls, a secluded
bolthole in 135,000 acres of concession,
with nine miles of private Zambezi frontage.
There’s a itness centre, lap pool and library
just metres from the river where hippos
grunt in the evenings and baboons swing
mischievously through the trees. You’ll
probably get closer to the wildlife here than
anywhere else in Zim – on some evenings,
you might even ind an elephant stripping
branches right beside your glass-fronted
bedroom. Not to worry – time for another
nightcap. From £540 per person, per night,
all inclusive; matetsivictoriafalls.com
EXPLORE… Victoria Falls, with the help of
your private guide. But be warned – you’re
likely to get totally drenched. It’s all part of
the fun, though, and ater spending time in
Zim’s parched hinterland, the sensation of
cold water on your skin will be a welcome
relief. Matetsi’s sunset Zambezi cruises are
life changing – accompanied by a glass of
something icy and delicious as elephant
calves lope in the shallows. Southern African
sunsets are nearly always mind blowing,
but these may well be the best on the planet;
indigo turning mauve, then pink, before
reaching a tangerine crescendo.
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£4,365 per person, including all
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please call 020 3824 6000 or email
explore@mavrossafaris.com

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Wedding venue indecision?
There’s no surer seal of approval
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Condé Nast Johansens The Grand Hotel
Eastbourne, UK
Known as ‘the white palace’, Eastbourne’s Grand Hotel is one of
England’s best five-star seafront hotels. With its beautiful setting,
elegant lounges and reception rooms, soaring pillars, marble
fireplaces and the glittering chandeliers of the Great Hall, this
is a magnificent space for a truly memorable wedding.
Call 01323 412345; condenastjohansens.com/grandeastbourne

Ashdown Park Hotel

and Country Club
Near Forest Row, UK
Nestled in the heart of Ashdown Forest,
Ashdown Park Hotel enjoys a breathtaking
location. Set at the end of a sweeping drive, the
glorious mansion, with restored chapel, is
surrounded by lakes, manicured lawns and
woodland. All of which creates an idyllic
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Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
Vila Nova de Cacela, Portugal
Monte Rei prides itself on extremely high standards of service
to create the most memorable day of your life. It offers the
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Luton Hoo
Hotel, Golf
Weddings, renewals of vows
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Set amid manicured lawns
and rolling parkland,
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Golf & Spa is one of the most
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Call 01582 734437;
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Tylney Hall Hotel and Gardens
Rotherwick, UK
Tylney Hall Hotel and Gardens is a magical, romantic wedding
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looking out to the rolling Hampshire countryside.
Call 01256 764881; condenastjohansens.com/tylneyhall
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With 37 rooms and suites, this intimate resort
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AYNHOE PARK OXFORDSHIRE
his 28-bedroom country house oozes character. Say ‘I do’ in the Orangery,
which seats 150 guests, where the walls are lined with ornate sculptures and
disco balls hang overhead – not to mention the girafe suspended in the corner!
Your drinks reception can be held outside on the lawn overlooking the deer
park and grounds. Ater nightfall, enjoy a nightcap in the secret cellar before
heading to bed – we love the suite designed by Matthew Williamson.
PACKAGES START AT £95 PER
PERSON, RUSHTONHALL.COM
RUSHTON HALL HOTEL &
SPA NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa’s state-of-the-art
Orangery only opened in July 2017 but it’s
already a big hit with brides. houghtfully
designed in traditional Georgian style with
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Beautiful Belle, on her beauty musts
YOU’VE BEEN MODELLING
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WHAT’S BEEN THE BIGGEST
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he fact that I can be in three
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YOU WISH EVERYONE
UNDERSTOOD ABOUT
MODELLING?
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YOU JUST WANT TO GET
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Home to Florida.
YOUR ULTIMATE
BRIDAL STYLE…
CLASSIC AND
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AND UNIQUE?
I’m not sure! I have
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with being both classic
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feeling when that
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The UNPLANNED moment

Bride Xariet Sipple and lower girl Lucia Belle Henderson

30TH NOVEMBER 2013 AT WHALE BEACH , NEW SOUTH WALES

THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN WHEN WE WERE LEAVING THE HOUSE FOR THE CEREMONY. I had an overwhelming sense of all the
PHOTOGRAPH: LARA HOTZ

love around me – however, I was still so anxious because it really felt like it was all eyes on me as the bride. So when Lulu began to cry,
it was actually great timing – everyone was focused on her, and I got to giggle and take a (much-needed!) deep breath. Lulu is a sot soul.
She’s my husband’s young cousin (she was two at the time), she has always melted our hearts and at this moment I think she was sad
because she wanted her mum – who was literally only metres away. We loved having children and babies at our wedding – the youngest
little gem was only seven weeks old. We had an ice-cream cart and a dress-up tent for them so they really could rock out and party! I think
kids make moments like these that people remember. Watching them on the danceloor, not caring how they look and just feeling the
groove, babies asleep in their prams, exhausted from the fun… the little people party hard and we wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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Plan YOUR love story AS OUR INDISPENSABLE

WEDDING PLANNER WAS
GOING TO PRESS, I was
also putting the inishing
touches to my second Beautiful stationery your
guests will love (page 63)
novel, Promise Me – and
Decisions, decisions… it struck me how similar the two tasks are;
and how to nail
them! (page 23) planning a wedding and writing a book.
Both need very similar things: plenty of
emotion (what’s a wedding day without
tears, or a character who doesn’t break
your heart?), mixed with lots of laughs
(that irst dance is supposed to be fun, Hello, paradise…
(page 136)
remember?) and an honesty about your
laws. Just as no one can connect with a
perfect, unrelatable character, so no one
wants to see an overly polished version of
you with no resemblance to the real one.
There is so much you can do in
preparation for your wedding day that
will ensure everything runs smoothly
Party pieces for your
squad (page 89) – and that’s what this planner is here to
PHOTOGRAPH: GRAEME MONTGOMERY. COVER PHOTOGRAPH: YU TSAI

help you with. Consider it the mother

of all tick lists for everything from your
look, to the photography, the
catering, the party styling Catwalk-inspired buys for
your gift list (page 113)
and the honeymoon. But
don’t forget to include the
one thing this planner can’t
cover – plenty of YOU.
Happy planning!
JADE BEER, EDITOR
@jadeBRIDES @jadebeerbrides

Capturing those perfect

moments (page 74)
Bridal beauty
essentials (page 101)

Cheers to super-stylish
drinks! (page 43)

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Contents

107 57 ‘WE BUILT OUR WEDDING

VENUE FROM SCRATCH’ Brides’
Harriet Jones turned an empty
ield into her dream reception
– here’s how she made it happen

PLANNING
13 THE BRIDES BAROMETER
What’s hot? What’s not?
Kickstart your wedmin with
our bridal dos and don’ts
14 CALLING ALL BRIDECHILLAS!
It’s possible to be too laid-back
about your wedding. Here’s
how to ind the right level…
18 SPEECH? YOU’VE GOT THIS
Grab the mic and do your thing!
23 YOUR WEDDING IN 40
DECISIONS Panicking about
where to start? Break it down
with our stress-busting guide
33 MONEY MELTDOWNS (AND HOW
TO AVOID THEM) Stay within
your budget – and on speaking
terms – with our cash-savvy tips
39 HOW TO HAVE A FLAWSOME
WEDDING By the brides who
prove nothing can spoil your day!
RECEPTIONS
43 RAISE THE BAR Wow your guests
with the chicest drinks ever
45 ‘WE GREW OUR OWN WEDDING
FLOWERS’ Meet the bride who
took DIY to a whole new level
51 HIT THE FLOOR! A superstar DJ
on how to get everyone dancing
STATIONERY
63 PICK ME! Gorgeous invites
no guest will be able to resist
51
PHOTOGRAPHY
71 GOT THE #PHOTOFEAR? Relax
– from who to book to how to
pose, we’ve got you covered
74 HOW TO GET EPIC PICTURES
By the photographers who did
just that at two royal weddings
FASHION
81 NAIL YOUR VEIL Meghan
Markle did it – and so can
you. Discover your perfect
style and length here…
89 #SQUADGOALS Make sure
your wedding party looks the
part with these stylish outits
for mums, men and minis
97 SPARKLER, DRESS, DONE!
What kind of gown should
you choose? Check out your
ring inger for clues…
81
BEAUTY
101 IT’S THE BRIDES BEAUTY SCHOOL
From pre-wedding prep to bridal
fragrance, here’s everything
you need to be top of the class!
105 WHAT SUPP? Glow from the
inside with these beauty boosters
107 BE A SMILE ICON Make like
the A-list with these tips and
‘tweakments’ for beautiful teeth
111 NO SLEEVES? NO PROBLEM!
Sculpt and shape your arms
with the moves that work
GIFTS
113 HOME CHIC HOME Make your
pad as stylish as the catwalk with
these runway-inspired buys
TRAVEL
123 WHAT’S YOUR PARADISE?
Bar-hopping in Barcelona?
Jungle cruises in Sri Lanka? Find
your perfect honeymoon here
136 TEENY TINY MOONS (BIG
BIG WOW) What could be
more romantic than a bijou
bolthole made for two?
AND FINALLY...
148 BRIDES EVERYWHERE Your at-
a-glance guide to the best bridal
inspo, news and prizes – all on
bridesmagazine.co.uk and our
Insta, Pinterest and Twitter

Editor Jade Beer. Deputy editor Harriet Jones. Creative director Elizabeth Edwards. Contributing editor Nicola Down. Art editors Toria Sefton and
Michael Thomson. Managing editor Louisa McGovern. Chief sub & production editor Laura Eddy. Picture editor Hannah Lamacraft. Designer Sofia
Bakhsh. Sub editors Michelle Corps, Matthew Yates. Publishing director Simon Leadsford. Associate publisher Juliette Ottley. Advertisement
manager Elizabeth Isaac. Senior account manager Serena Chambers. Account manager Isabella Eckett. Digital account manager Natalie Moss-
Blundell. Promotions account manager Natasha Callin. Sales executive Keiran Coyne. Brides Creative Partnerships promotions director Amy Hearn.
Brides Creative Partnerships acting promotions director Emma Hiley. Brides Creative Partnerships art director Pepita Fernandez.
New business manager Kirsty Cocker Brides Creative Partnerships senior project manager Laura Archer. Brides Creative Partnerships
project manager Francesca Peak. Retail editor & events director Kendra Leaver-Rylah. Events coordinator Lucy Farrell

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What’s loating our boat (or not!) right now

Downs HALF-TIME CHOP

Forget changing outfits
for evening – some
brides are asking their
NON-INVITES PIERCED stylists for a dramatic
The US trend of RING FINGERS new haircut half way
invites to tell people Another hot US through the day. 50%
why they’re not trend... and we’re bold, 50% bonkers.
invited? Unnecessary. squirming just
thinking about
the pain! PIN NUMBER, PLEASE!
Cash bar? Fine. But don’t
COCKTAIL CLICHÉS actually charge guests
Signature sips are great, but to attend your day (some
ditch the predictable gender couples have been found
stuff. His ’n’ hers doesn’t to charge £150+ for the
have to mean blue and pink! privilege of turning up!).

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 Calling all
bridechillas!
Being relaxed about wedmin? Great. Being
too relaxed? Dangerous! Here’s how to
unleash just the right amount of ’zilla to cruise
through your planning like a pro

‘YOU’RE SO LAID-BACK’ IS THE

RESPONSE YOU WANT WHEN
FILLING IN PALS ON YOUR
PLANS, RIGHT? Ater all, who’d be
a bridezilla (cue bridal breakdown)
when they could be a bridechilla
(#instacalm). But a heads-up: being
too relaxed can mean you fall of
track, making wedding planning
harder than it needs to be. he answer?
Be a clever cocktail of 50% ’zilla
and 50% ’chilla, and balance that
easy-breezy demeanour while ticking
of wedding priorities like a ninja.

Beware the
last-minute trap
If you wait until the 11th hour to
do everything, you’ll cause yourself
extra stress and end up caring more
about trivial things because of the
added pressure of a deadline.
Chilla/zilla tip he more efort you
put in now, the less you’ll need to later
– and on the big day itself. ‘Planning
your own wedding is like being an
event manager – a job in itself: there
are operational considerations,
logistics, budgets and schedules,’ says
planner Susie Young, founder of Knot
& Pop (knotandpop.com). he secret
to (calmly) staying on top? Block
out chunks of time in your diary
for wedding planning, the way you
would for work, friends or the gym.
And when it comes to lists, think
achievable challenges, not unrealistic
deadlines. Hello, ist-pump feeling.
Know what you want
Sure, it’s great to seek advice and to
have friends and family you can use
as sounding boards, but asking too
many people for their take can spell
a whole heap of outside options that
mean you’re forever changing your
mind, or that others weigh in too
heavily on important decisions.
Chilla/zilla tip Using other people’s
expertise is a no-brainer, but don’t
let anyone lead you down a path
you don’t want to follow. Keep your
wedding-planning buddy group tight
if you don’t want unsolicited ‘words
of wisdom’ and only discuss any
indecision with people whose opinions
you value. ‘Don’t be afraid to ask
your suppliers questions, though:
knowing their good-weather vs
wet-weather arrangements and asking
for a venue loor plan that’s to scale
– so that you know everything will it
into the space and through the doors
– is just being savvy,’ says Young.
Bring in the pros
OK, so your bestie made some mean
Rice Krispie cakes when she was ive,
but that doesn’t mean she can whip
up a 23-tier wedding bake with a
life-sized sugar swan on the top, even
if it would save you the job of inding
a professional cake maker. Remember,
people use wedding experts because
they’re, well, wedding experts.

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Chilla/zilla tip Splash the cash where
you need the specialist skill set (unless
you’re 100% certain that a friend/
family member can boss it) and save
money where less talent is required.
Keep everything on file
You don’t need to start carrying a
huge colour-coded binder, but do get
everything in writing. You’ll be amazed
how many times things are promised
and then ‘forgotten’ nearer the time,
or how many couples get caught out by
small print about things such as noise
restrictions and service charge (FYI,
15% is oten added). ‘Check all those
details or you could invite more guests
than the venue its, overlook things
like microphones for speeches, book
a band that’s too big for the stage, or
forget to get a cake stand,’ says Young.
Chilla/zilla tip Have a contact list
of all your suppliers, what they’ve
promised, and a timing/logistics plan.
If there are any last-minute panics
on the day, you can hand the list to
your maids and let them sort it.
Get your squad in place
Tempted to skip the bridesmaids and
groomsmen? Remember, they’re not
just there to hand you bubbly and lit
you up for that cheesy (but essential)
classic photo, but also to create order
and harmony. Without ushers to direct
guests to their seats, it can be a more
panicked, stressful experience for your
attendees, while maids can ensure the
danceloor is full ater your irst dance.
Chilla/zilla tip Choose wisely – and
give everyone speciic jobs!
PHOTOGRAPHS: ESTHER HAASE, DAVID TITLOW
will), be prepped with a response.
‘Sorry, no! I’d love you to, but we’d
have to take a close friend of the list
to it him in’ should do the trick.
Be smart with seating
So long, top-table etiquette. It’s now
common for brides and grooms to
have a round table with family and
a few friends, to sit with friends and
put family on a separate table, or to
mix everyone up with long feasting
tables. But make it a free-for-all and
your gran might end up at the back
and your #remain sister stuck with
your #leave uncle (awkward).
Chilla/zilla tip If you have minimal
family-and-friends politics, tell your
guests which table they’re on, but let
them decide where they want to sit. Got
place-setting panic? Try tablerrr.com,
which creates an automatic table plan
and features clever colour coding to
help you work out who goes where.
Don’t go DIY crazy
Spoiler alert: folding 101 origami
birds the night before your wedding
to save £8.32 does not a relaxed
3 times to be
100% bridechilla
WHEN THERE’S A HITCH
The wedding breakfast might
be late, flowers may get bashed
en route, and your page boy
could be sick on his shoes,
but everyone else will be
oblivious. Shake. It. Off.
ON YOUR HEN DO
Planning
bride make. Oh, and you also run the
risk of creating something that looks
as if it’s been pulled out of a drain…
Chilla/zilla tip Don’t leave intricate
DIY details to the last minute and do
share tricky and time-consuming
tasks with others (bunting making +
Bellini party, anyone?). On that same
note, with at least three months to go,
write your vows or speeches, pick out
ceremony readings, order the cake and
do those seemingly ‘easy’ tasks that
always take longer than you think.
Brief your bridesmaids
You don’t want to be that bride-to-be:
you know, the one who puts her maids
on a mandatory diet (and ends up
being moaned about on Mumsnet).
But telling them that they can wear
gold stilettos or Converse or rainbow
boots with unicorn pom-poms makes
it harder for everyone (and triggers
400 passive-aggressive Snapchats
from bickering maids).
Chilla/zilla tip Have conidence in
your choices. Don’t want to be too
prescriptive? Give boundaries by
picking an overall colour palette, but
say they can choose diferent shapes,
lengths and styles within it. hat way,
everyone will be clear but happy.

Worried that the friend you’ve

Nail down the guest list
‘WHO is that random old guy trying to
move his hips like Shakira and asking
the DJ for Come On Eileen?! Oh, God,
NO, now his shirt is coming of…’
Chilla/zilla tip Your wedding is
a milestone for family and friends, but
that doesn’t mean you have to invite
every ‘what’s-his-name?’ Address your
invites clearly and be upfront. If you
get a begging ‘Can I bring…?’ text (you
asked to organise your party
will go off-piste? Make her
aware of any definite no-nos,
but trust that she knows you
well enough to pull it off.
ON YOUR WEDDING NIGHT
The best sex of your life. Or not.
After such a full-on day, you
might fall asleep the second
your head hits the pillow, or you
might both be too tipsy. Don’t
get hung up on it – you’ll make
up for it on the honeymoon…

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breakfast, and space for up to 250
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guests on the danceloor, you can
party the night away in style.
Holbrook Manor’s on-site catering
team will cook up delicious locally
sourced cuisine, and can even put on
pizza parties or barbecues. And when
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1 RULES? WHAT RULES?

You don’t need to conform to the same guidelines as
the boys (thanking people, humiliating others) and
your speech can be as heart-warming or as hilarious as you
like. You could do anything from listing the funny things
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you love about your new husband to writing a beautiful

poem about a family member who is sadly no longer with
you. Make it personal, poignant and one of a kind.

2 BOSS A BRAINSTORM
PHOTO, MASSAFELLI PHOTOGRAPHY, AARON STORRY, JOANNA BONGARD, ALEXIS JAWORSKI

Sure, you can look at books, quotes, poems and

songs for inspo, but you don’t need to follow
a formula. Haven’t got the foggiest where to start? Try
doodling ideas about your iancé, your family and his
family, which will help you uncover memories, highlight
patterns and igure out a focus.
6 IT’S A TOAST, NOT A ROAST
A wedding speech isn’t a wedding speech without
some juicy personal tales (which have the added
bonus of helping you avoid clichés). But while it’s OK to
just go over the play-it-safe line, don’t veer into cringe-

3 KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOOD AT

Office joker? Bring out those LOLs. Known for
telling the truth? Keep it sincere. Have a knack
for telling tear-jerkers? Better get your speech sponsored
dot-com. hink of your speech as a movie trailer. It should
be rated ‘all audiences’, even if it’s obvious that some
18-rated stuf happens of-screen.

by Kleenex. Sure, you can tick diferent boxes throughout

the speech, but determine how you want to shine and head
in that direction. Ater all, if you stay true to yourself, your
speech will be authentic.
7 RIDE THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER
Planning some from-the-heart stuf and a bit
worried you’ll be hardly audible through your sobs?
Keep the seriously snily bits towards the end.

4 GO FOR STRUCTURE WITH SPARKS

hink of your speech as a story – something with
a beginning, middle and end. he beginning should
introduce the idea, the middle should expand on it, and the
8 WATCH OUT FOR WAFFLE
Remember your guests might already be two or three
speeches in, so keep it short and sweet.

end should tie it all together. If, at the end of your speech,
you can call back on your opening line in a surprising
way… well, don’t be surprised if Michelle Obama calls
you up for advice.
9 PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Practising in front of a mirror or a few friends will
make the world of diference to how conident you feel.

5 DO THE ‘WOULD IT BE BETTER IN A CARD?’ TEST

Editing is the toughest bit – we bet there’s so much
you’d love to include. If you’re gagging to tell a lovely
(but irrelevant) story, why not write it on a notecard and
give it to the guest concerned ater your speech?
10 REMEMBER: YOU CAN DO THIS!
If all your prep deserts you on the day, take a
second (and a deep breath), have a sip (OK, glug)
of Champagne, compose yourself, and then continue. Know,
too, that it’s oten the mistakes, the tears and the giggles
that make a speech authentic – and one to remember.

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what to nail
now, what not
to obsess over
(yet) and why
you should
never rely on
a safety pin…
Do the maths
First, sit down with your
iancé(e) and discuss how
much you can aford to
save and spend. Next up,
get together with both
your families and calculate
how much everyone is able
to contribute. We know:
urgh, right? But once
you’ve worked out how
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Get on top of
that guest list
You can’t make everyone
happy, it’s impossible. But
being tough when it comes
to deciding who makes the
cut is vital because it will
have a huge impact on so
many choices (no prizes
for guessing that the more
guests, the more ker-ching).
Plus, think about whether
you want everyone there
from start to inish, or only
close friends and family for
the ceremony and extra
guests for your reception.
Also worth noting: as
a (very general) rule of
thumb, about 10% of guests
will decline on their RSVP.
Make a date
Spring ling or winter
wonderland? It’s a good
idea to have some sort of
timetable in place asap,
such as the year, the season
and the general location
of your day, so you can be
sure it won’t clash with
other big events.
Book your venue
here’s no need to pick
a date or venue within
minutes of saying, ‘Yes’,
but if you have a venue in
mind that’s non-negotiable
(whether that’s your
village chapel or your
favourite beach hut),
LOCK. IT. DOWN. If
you’ll need a registrar,
don’t forget to get them
booked, too. Also know
that at popular venues,
Saturdays during the
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up years in advance.
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8
legal
things
couple). In Scotland, you can
legally marry outdoors.

5 If you’re marrying
in a church, discuss
readings with the minister
or priest, and music with the
musicians. If it’s a civil
ceremony, you also need
to check what readings

you and music are permitted:

nothing religious is allowed.

need to 6 Same-sex
couples can
know marry in England,
Scotland, Wales
and the Republic
THE 1 For civil ceremonies,
you must both give
of Ireland, except
on Church of
England, Catholic
CREATIVE
notice of marriage in your
local register oice – Church or Church
whether or not you wish to in Wales premises.
STUFF marry in that district – at
least 28 days before the
marriage can take place.
Northern Ireland
only allows civil
partnerships.
Visualise your dream party Does it involve Find out more at
bacon butties at midnight? Or black-tie dress codes
and candelabras? Maybe your heart is set on a barn 2 For Church of England
and Church in Wales
stonewall.org.uk
with a relaxed festival vibe? Decide what feels like you
and prioritise the elements you love.
ceremonies, you don’t
usually need to give notice
of your marriage to your
7 Marrying abroad?
Double-check your
paperwork is 100% sorted.
Think about decor details It’s not all bunting, register oice; your local You may need new copies
pom-poms and calligraphy signs, you know. hings minister will arrange for of birth certiicates and to
such as lighting, props and photo backdrops can give your banns to be read. See make an aidavit swearing
your wedding a personalised, unique edge, and really yourchurchwedding.org there’s no impediment to
afect the mood. Upliters and candles are a cost-efective your marriage. If you want
way of introducing this, but don’t forget al-fresco
lighting, too – outdoor lanterns are cheap and look so
romantic. If you want to go all out, but don’t fancy DIY,
3 For other
religious
ceremonies, you’ll
a legally recognised religious
or civil ceremony, you need
to follow the procedure of
look at Bespoke Productions (bespokeproductions.co.uk). need to give 28 the law in that country. See
days’ notice of the marryabroad.co.uk
Get seriously inspired Screenshot what you marriage to the
register office.
love on Instagram, start a Pinterest moodboard and
bookmark bridesmagazine.co.uk (you’ll be coming here 8 You can change
the name on your
a lot). Don’t worry if your visual ideas are a mish-mash
to begin with – you’ll soon see a vibe emerging. And
it’s beginning to look pretty amazing, right?
4 Local authorities in
England and Wales
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passport up to three
months before the
ceremony, but it will be
than register oices where ‘post-dated’ so you can’t
Enjoy some beauty fun Book your hairdresser civil marriages may take use it before your wedding.
and make-up artist trials, and also plan some beautifying place. Applications must And don’t forget any travel
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massage, waxing, threading, lash tint/extensions. owner or trustee (not the might need, either.

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EVER THOUGHT OF
GETTING MARRIED ON
A WEDNESDAY? Well, if
you’re superstitious you might
– there’s an old English folk
rhyme that says: ‘Wednesday’s
the best of all!’ hey were
deinitely on to something, as
weekday weddings are on the
rise. It’s not hard to see why:
it’s more afordable, it’s easier
to secure the date you want
We dn e sd ay?
WED-DAY!
(not some time in 2025),
and what could be nicer
than inviting your friends
and family to ditch work for
a couple of days to join you
at your dream venue – such
as enchanting Cotswolds
estate Merriscourt.
A beautiful collection of
classic Cotswolds barns set
in idyllic country gardens,
Merriscourt is a family-
run, exclusive-use venue
licensed for weddings and
civil partnerships. Its three
interlinked barns and cluster
of elegant accommodations
in traditional stone cottages
have the ambience of a small
private home combined with
the service of a ive-star hotel.
Everything about
Merriscourt is designed
so you can focus on the
excitement of planning and
enjoying your special day.
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The day before

TCall your maid of
honour and run through
the entire wedding day.
She’ll need contact details
for all your suppliers in
case of any problems.
TDouble-check that the
best man has the rings.
TStop looking at that
weather app every 45
seconds. Really. You can’t
control it anyway (although
make sure you have fans/
umbrellas on standby).
TWash and condition your
hair, then rough-dry it. It’s
easier to style wedding-day
hair that isn’t freshly washed.
TPack your SOS purse:

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Vaseline, hair pins, plasters,
heel protectors, clear nail

YOUR -
polish, headache pills,
nail ile, oil-blotting sheets,
tissues, dental floss, needle
and white thread.
TGot a long train? Make
sure someone in your
wedding party knows how to HOUR
bustle your dress. Don’t rely
on a safety pin and a prayer.
TUnless there’s been
a disaster, don’t ‘check in’ on
your venue beforehand. Yes,
TICK LIST
we know it’s ultra tempting,
but wait for the big reveal,
On the day TGet your outit laid THand your phone over
when the flowers, the linen TEat! Opt for illing and out and ready, including to a member of your bridal

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and the personalised decor
will tell the story. Besides,
you’ll make yourself crazy
seeing a half-inished room.
T Check that your parents
know when they need to
arrive in the morning.
T Appoint a keepsake
smuggler who’ll grab a copy
of your menu that doesn’t
have Béarnaise sauce on it
and pick up your lowers at
the end of the night. Also ask
them to collect duplicate sets
for your mum and MIL.
energising foods, such as
eggs and avocado on rye, or
muesli with Greek yoghurt.
Also, pack a small (non-
staining) snack for when
you’re getting ready.
TIf you have time, go for
a brisk 15-minute walk
outside: a little bridal self-
care will relax, invigorate and
calm last-minute nerves.
TShower and moisturise.
Wet your hair, brush
through the tangles and, if
it’s long, pin it up still damp.
jewellery, shoes and your
SOS purse. Pack your
evening outit if you’re
planning to change.
TTry to stick to one glass
of Champagne while you
get ready, particularly if
your skin goes blotchy.
TIf it begins to rain, leave
10 minutes sooner than
scheduled. Pin the bottom
of your dress loosely inside
itself, change into lat shoes
and cover your hair with
a lightweight piece of fabric.
party so it doesn’t distract
you or trigger unnecessary
stress (you don’t need to
know about your friend’s
flight being delayed).
TFocus on the bigger
picture. he day will be a
blur, so whether it’s a private
moment with your oldest
friend prior to the ceremony
or a special goodbye with
your parents before your
send-of, make sure you
don’t miss those once-in-
a-lifetime moments.

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THE CHERRY BARN
CLAYTON FARM, CHURCH LANE,
PEAMARSH, RYE TN31 6XS
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The Cherry Barn is a stunning 17th-century East

Sussex oak framed venue located just outside of
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Natural Beauty.
We offer exclusive 48-hour hire periods and can
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means we can also offer outdoor ceremonies.

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Exclusive use wedding venue unlike any other...

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Their experienced and friendly events team and creative
chefs working with locally sourced produce can help you
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FROM THE MOMENT YOU PASS
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you know you are in for a romantic
magniicent estate adventure. With its magical air of
perched on the edge intrigue, it’s a Richard Curtis movie
moment just waiting to happen.
of the Norfolk Broads Boasting ornamental walled
gardens, a picturesque moat and acres
of wildlower meadows, family-run
Hales Hall is the ultimate English
country home. Licensed for civil
ceremonies, the Grade I-listed sound system, is the ideal space for
property (which dates back to 1478!) a knees-up, and there’s room for
can accommodate up to 200 guests for 25 guests to sleep over afterwards. he
a seated meal (or 300 standing) and boutique-style rooms, spread across
there’s plenty of space for a marquee. the estate, are elegantly furnished with
he Great Barn, with its vaulted open ireplaces, antiques and roll-top
timber roof, arrow-slit windows baths. If you’re planning a weekend
and state-of-the-art lighting and wedding, you’ll get the run of the
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a popular location
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 Planning

MONEY
meltdowns
AND HOW TO
AVOID THEM
Bickering over
budgets?
Spending
in secret? These
savvy inance
tips will keep
your costs
(and your
relationship!)
on track…
AS EXCITING-BUT-
SCARY STEPS GO,
SPENDING £34,439*
ON YOUR WEDDING
IS A BIGGIE. But whether
you’re going all-out and
funnelling your savings
1 YOU’RE HIDING
YOUR SPENDING
INFIDELITY
Even if your partner falls
for the, ‘What, these old
other’s – in unexpected
ways. For instance, if you’re
anxious about money,
your partner might rebel
and lie about costs.’
• You could also consider
the ‘three pot’ method,
which is essentially a
‘Yours’, ‘Mine’ and ‘Ours’
budget. his means that
*AVERAGE SPEND; BRIDES MAGAZINE READER SURVEY

into one big blowout bash,
or having a beautifully
intimate BBQ on the
beach for your closest
family, budgeting isn’t
always easy. Heck, even
if money is no object,
‘Wait, where’s the cash
gone?!’ confusion isn’t the
best way to start married
life. Here are some of the
all-too-common pitfalls
– and what you can
do to sidestep them.
things?’ line when inding
26 pairs of diamanté
Louboutins in the back
of your wardrobe, hiding
the fact that you’ve gone
free-fall with the wedding
budget can cause untold
friction. ‘hey might
wonder what else you’re
keeping from them,’ says
Priscilla Sim, a relationship
counsellor from Relate.
‘One person’s spending
style can also afect the
Find financial harmony
• Vow to have a ib-free
zone on anything that
afects your joint wedding
budget. You can still both
have ‘fun money’, but
agree a limit on how much
you can each spend – no
questions asked – without
consulting one another. For
example, anything under
£100 gets the green light,
but outlays of over £100
need to be discussed.
both of you have cash
at your disposal, but it
protects the ‘ours’, which
goes towards the big
wedding costs, such as
venue and catering.
• Stay on top of the
numbers by having a
spreadsheet that you can
both access (try Google
Sheets), and get a joint
saving and spending
app such as Yolt or
Money Dashboard.

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‘Stag-do
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CONTROLLING
THE FUNDS
Let’s face it, not everyone
digs spreadsheets – whether
4 EVERY TIME YOU
TALK MONEY, YOU
END UP ARGUING
You haven’t just worked
hard choosing the perfect
it’s through lack of time or dress – hell, no. We bet

2 ONE OF YOU IS
A SPENDTHRIFT,
WHILE THE
OTHER IS A SAVER
You say ‘tomato’, your
partner says, ‘Let’s buy
a tomato-coloured Ferrari.’
Couples rarely have exactly
the same ideas when it
comes to big-day spending,
and this can make the
spender feel constrained
and the saver feel insecure.
Find financial harmony
• ‘Accept that you each
have a diferent money
mindset, ethos and
priorities, just as you have
diferent tastes or skills
– and that might never
change,’ says psychologist
Karen Pine, co-author
of Sheconomics (£8.99,
Headline). At a stalemate?
If there’s a large outlay that
you don’t agree on, discuss
what you’ll have to sacriice
to have it. Also, think
about the bigger picture
and whether it’s fair. For
instance, a custom-made
doughnut wall might be
something that only one
of you wants, whereas
the honeymoon is an
experience you’ll both
treasure forever.
• Set up a regular standing
order to a wedding saving
account on the days you
both get paid. Also, try the
‘out of sight, out of mind’
method by keeping savings
in an account that you
don’t know the password
for of by heart, to stop you
raiding it on a whim.
• hink about the positives.
Diferent approaches will
ultimately help you work
better as a team because
seeing varying pros and
cons enables you to make
more-informed decisions
together. But what if you’re
both spenders or savers?
Getting a third person
involved – a money-savvy
mate, a wedding planner
or an independent inancial
advisor – will help you to
ind a balance.
simply not being that way
minded. But not being ‘the
budget monitor’ doesn’t
mean that you or your
partner should feel you
can’t make decisions 50/50.
Find financial harmony
• If one of you earns more,
is contributing more, or
has parents who are are
paying a larger chunk
towards the wedding, it
doesn’t mean that person
has more say. ‘Who’s
putting the money aside
shouldn’t matter; it’s about
respecting each other as
partners and having an
equal say in how you
manage your money,’ says
inance expert Jasmine
Birtles (moneymagpie.com).
• Be honest about your
strengths. If your iancé(e)
has a lair for the creative,
while you’re more practical,
put them in charge of decor
and lowers while you take
care of the nuts and bolts,
such as the venue, transport
and managing suppliers.
our last Rolo you’ve
sweated blood and tears
to get your wedding
budget together, so it’s
hardly surprising that
disagreements about how
to save and spend (and
whether a convoy of hired
Bentleys is ‘essential’) can
cause #facepalm moments.
‘What you’re discussing
isn’t money itself, but your
own attitudes,’ says Pine.
‘Money is so wrapped up
in values, control, fear
and childhood experiences
that disagreements oten
aren’t what they seem.’
Find financial harmony
• OK, so it’s not romantic,
but having a businesslike
approach to money chats
can help prevent things
getting fraught. ‘Vow that
you’ll talk without judging
and that you won’t interrupt
each other, so you both
feel heard,’ says Sim. ‘Pick
a speaker and a listener,
then swap roles. Focus on
the practicalities, eg: what’s

34 bridesmagazine.co.uk

the problem? What is the
solution? What are our
options? What do we think?
What’s the next step?’
• Put a monthly date in
the diary for a chat about
money. he budget planner
on bridebook.co.uk is fab
for accurately predicting,
planning and managing
your expenses, and the tools
on weddingplanner.co.uk
are also useful.
• Really desperate to have
a certain item? Sit down on
your own, list the reasons
why it’s so important to
you, then read them back to
yourself, putting yourself in
your partner’s shoes. Your
gut will tell you whether
it’s worth pushing for…
5 AND THEN
THERE’S YOUR
PARENTS’ MONEY
PHOTOGRAPHS: COLIENA RENTMEESTER, DAVID TITLOW, FOTOTHEME. *BRIDES MAGAZINE READER SURVEY
Gone are the expectations
that the bride’s family will
shoulder all of the costs,
but in 25% of weddings*,
parents are still making the
biggest contribution – and
in some cases, they may
have ideas that don’t match
yours. Cue a loral fracas...
Find financial harmony
• Mother of the bride
turning into Mobzilla? Be
understanding: it all comes
from a loving place. Give
her a bit of the budget to
control, such as the lowers
or cake (tip: make it one
you’re less bothered about),
so she feels involved and
that her opinion counts.
• Get everyone on the
same page in the planning
process. If it’s guest-list
inclusions they’re after, give
them a set number ASAP,
so they don’t have a chance
to get carried away.
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Venues Directory

STONOR PARK
STONOR, HENLEY-ON-THAMES RG9 6HF
01491 638587
stonor.com/weddings
enquiries@stonor.com
Nestled in the Chiltern countryside, choose one of many wonderful
marquee locations within the park and gardens. Our partners have
been carefully chosen, helping you to plan and enjoy what is one of
the most important days of your life.

KEW GARDENS
020 8332 5641
kew.org/venue-hire
venues@kew.org
Instagram @KewEvents
Kew Gardens, a World Heritage Site, has a variety of stunning wedding
venues set within 320 acres of world-renowned botanical gardens.
Cambridge Cottage with its own private gardens, has two beautiful
spaces suitable for a wedding ceremony and reception of up to 80
guests. For larger numbers of up to 200 guests the stunning Nash
Conservatory is licensed for civil ceremonies and the impressive
Orangery is the perfect space for a large reception.
For a unique experience, the Princess of Wales Conservatory is a living
glasshouse where guests can enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés
surrounded by an array to tropical plants and trees.

THE HURLINGHAM CLUB

RANELAGH GARDENS, LONDON SW6 3PR
020 7610 7526
hurlinghamclub.org.uk/private-events
At The Hurlingham Club, we understand that your wedding day is
one of the most important days of your life. With a variety of
stunning event spaces you really can plan the day of your dreams
at the hidden gem of London.
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THE MARYLEBONE ROOM

Knightsbridge, Soho, Westminster

and Mayfair. Statement mirrors,
THE SOHO ROOM contemporary chandeliers and
shimmering colour palettes give each
room an individual feel, and their
fresh new looks blend perfectly with
the building’s original features.
here are spaces suitable for
celebrations ranging from two to

A DAY TO 100 guests – we particularly love the

subtle opulence and original design
features in the Soho Room.

REMEMBER What’s more, it’s one of the capital’s

most dog-friendly wedding venues, so
your four-legged friend can join the
celebrations too – a ringbearing pooch
The iconic Old Marylebone Town Hall is back in makes for adorable wedding photos!
OFor further information or
business following an extensive revamp – with to book your wedding, visit
seven gorgeous rooms to choose from! adaytoremember.london
PHOTOGRAPHS: EMMA DUGGAN, HELEN CATHCART.

LOOKING FOR A RAVISHING Liam Gallagher, so you’ll be in good

LONDON WEDDING VENUE
THAT OOZES HISTORY, charm
and contemporary good looks?
We’ve found it! Following a top-to-toe
DRESS BY CHRISTINE KENDALL
company when you marry here.
here are few better backdrops
for your confetti-sprinkled photos.
he building’s exterior boasts towering

refurbishment, Old Marylebone stone pillars and iconic lion statues,

Town Hall in Westminster is looking
better than ever. A stone’s throw from
Regent’s Park, this prestigious wedding
venue dates back to the swinging
1920s. Among the legends that have
tied the knot here are Paul McCartney,
Ringo Starr, Claudia Winkleman and
while the interiors – which took
four years to update – are the
essence of modern elegance.
For your ceremony, there are seven
rooms to choose from, each named
after a diferent part of Westminster:
Paddington, Marylebone, Pimlico,

BEFORE ITS REFURBISHMENT, THE OLD MARYLEBONE TOWN HALL WAS LONDON’S BUSIEST WEDDING VENUE. QUICK, DON’T MISS OUT!
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HOW TO
have a
flawsome wedding
‘Being ankle-deep
in water made
my wedding all the
more special’
‘MY HUSBAND-TO-BE AND I HAD
PLANNED OUR SUMMER WEDDING
meticulously – our reception was
taking place in a huge, beautiful set
of tepees in the grounds of a truly
romantic castle and it was going to be
perfect. But just after the ceremony
started in the conservatory, the
heavens opened. he rain fell so loudly
that nobody could hear our vows – and
then the roof suddenly sprang a leak.
We moved to our tepees – only to
ind they were six inches under water!
hankfully, my wedding planner
and the venue staf were amazing,
relocating our entire reception back to
the wet, but patched-up conservatory,
and the caterers managed to serve
100 people three courses from a
kitchen ankle-deep in water. We still
had a ball, with everyone sloshing
around barefoot in the rain – my
favourite memory from the day! It was
amazing that something that could
have destroyed our wedding actually
made it more special.’ Katy Owen,
who got married in 2014
Planning
What to do if there’s
a curveball on your
day? Make like these
brides and own it!
Katy’s wedding was
anything but a washout!
‘My dress tore – and
I didn’t care’
‘THE FIRST TIME I SAW MY HUSBAND-
TO-BE AT OUR WEDDING, he had his
back to me. “Hey babe, how do I look?”
I said, and he turned around with the
cutest little smirk on his face. I dived
in to give him a hug and that’s when
I heard it. he sound no bride wants to
hear… my dress tearing. I tried not to
worry, but when I embraced my family,
I heard it again. My dress, which had
All the hugs were
a very delicate capelet, had ripped on
too much for
the delicate gown both sides. To blame? All the hugs
– when I hug, I really hug, arms up
high. his revelation made me realise
that my torn dress didn’t really matter.
My wedding was about embracing
family and friends and sharing the
love. hat was the most precious
thing on my wedding day, not my
dress.’ Kelcy Leigh, who got married
in 2015; kelcyleighphotography.com
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Planning

Above: Honey (left)

and Bea unhappily A swooping
modelling their ‘crowns’. seagull helped
Right: How they were provide the
meant to look action shots

‘My dogs accidentally

wore floral
headdresses’
‘MY PUGS HONEY, 5, AND, BEA, 2, ARE
SUCH A BIG PART OF OUR FAMILY, it
would have been strange not to have
them at our wedding. hey were with
me all morning before the ceremony
and were a very calming distraction.
As we didn’t think they’d behave for
an hour-long mass, we decided to get
a dog sitter to bring them to the church
in time for the photos. I wanted to
ensure they looked the part, so I got
an idea for loral dog collars from
Pinterest. My sister chose silk lowers
to match our wedding lowers: blue ‘Making memories is what counts – even if
hydrangeas and white roses. We used they involve dive-bombing seagulls’
loristry wire and tape to bind them ‘ST OUEN’S BEACH IN JERSEY into the wind, though, the bird started
together and inished with a ribbon IS A SPECIAL PLACE TO US. Jon swooping down on us again and again.
so they could be tied onto some white and I had spent many a wonderful Jon tried to shoo it away, but it clearly
leather collars and leads that I bought evening and weekend there, wanted to play with my veil! We had
especially. However, the dog sitter got swimming, having BBQs and to abandon the shoot, but it didn’t PHOTOGRAPHS: JON DENNIS, ELLIEBE.COM,
confused and thought the lowers were walking the dog, so it was where matter. In fact, we actually went back
head crowns! As I walked out of the I wanted our wedding photos taken. later that evening and had the most
church with my new husband, I spotted I remember worrying on the gorgeous sunset photos taken, so
Honey and Bea peering out of the dog morning of my wedding that we’d ironically it worked out for the best.
sitter’s car, looking so annoyed that have to cancel the shoot because of Just as importantly, it taught me that
AMY FAITH, NATALIE MAYER

they had lowers on their heads. We
exploded with laughter and I’ll always
remember that irst special moment
as husband and wife. For our oicial
wedding photos, we adjusted the
lowers, but that car shot with them
perched on the dogs’ heads is still one
of my favourites from the day.’ Amy
Crawford, who got married in 2017
rain but, luckily, right on cue, the sun
came out as we arrived. Everything
was perfect – the sky was brilliantly
blue and the sun was glimmering
of the sand. When the photographer
started snapping away, I heard
a seagull in the background but didn’t
think anything of it – we were on
a beach, ater all. As my veil blew
there will always be things that are
out of your control – and whether
they’re good, bad or just totally and
utterly random, you should always
laugh them of and carry on. All
that matters on your wedding day is
making memories together – even if
they’re crazy ones!’ Charlie Watkins,
who got married in 2017

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1 GROWING YOUR
WEDDING FLOWERS CAN
HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT
I hadn’t dreamt of DIYing for our
big day – it just sort of happened.
From the outset, Tom and I knew
we wanted a personal approach,
but when Tom’s mother said we
could help ourselves to lowers
from her garden, it sparked our
big idea. And so, over a period
of seven months, we learned how
to grow and arrange everything
from bouquets and buttonholes
to the elaborate loral decor at our
ceremony, chapel and reception.
2 YOU DON’T NEED TO
BE A FLOWER EXPERT
When I researched what lowers
would be in season for our
September wedding, dahlias
came up. I knew little of this
lower – not even how to
pronounce it (dah-lia? Day-lia?
It’s the latter, by the way).
I learned that they came in all
shapes and sizes, from tight
pom-poms to blooms the size of
your face, and the colour palettes
were endless, making them
perfect for the relaxed vibe we
wanted to create. I didn’t have
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 a colour scheme; I just knew
I wanted diferent shades and
shapes of dahlias, so we ordered
10 varieties from suppliers Sarah
Raven, including Café Au Lait,
Henriette and Blanc Y Verde.
3 YOU CAN MAKE IT
HAPPEN EVEN IF YOU
ONLY HAVE A BALCONY
In the beginning, we didn’t have
the space to grow anything, but
my mother-in-law borrowed
a small plot of gardens from
a school she used to work at and
we made use of our little balcony
and other family members’
gardens, too. We started by
growing the seedlings and tubers
in a greenhouse in March. hey
sprouted in April and we planted
them outside in early May (by
July, we were getting regular
armfuls!). In spring, Tom and
I moved to a home with a small
garden, so we also began to grow
daisy-like cosmos, which grew
into great clouds of lowers.
4 FLOWER SCHOOL CAN
TEACH YOU A LOT
I took two of my bridesmaids
with me to a one-day workshop
at London lorist Rebel Rebel.
It was the perfect playground
to experiment while in the safe
hands of experts. We learned
that we needed a lot of foliage
and lowers: dahlias would be
the stars of the show, but putting
them with other delicate
varieties would make them pop.
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5 IF YOU RUN OUT OF
GROWING SPACE,
FLOWER MARKETS AND
FLOWER FIELDS ARE
YOUR BACK-UP
For the inishing touches that we
couldn’t grow ourselves because
of space, we turned to New
Covent Garden Market. Two days
before the wedding, Tom and
I picked bunches we liked the
look of, instead of following
a strict list: wispy Nigella, louncy
Veronica, berry-like hypericum,
plus fragrant herbs and stems
such as variegated mint,
geranium leaves and eucalyptus.
Tom’s family sourced more bright
dahlias (and pick-your-own
foxgloves that we couldn’t resist)
from Black Shed lower farm. It
was more than was needed, but
we were worried about casualties!
6 KEEPING FLOWERS
ALIVE IS A VERY
SERIOUS BUSINESS
here’s a lot of fretting that your
months of work will perish as
soon as they’re cut. I learned that
early-morning cutting is better
than daytime because the stems
are fully illed with water at this
time. We also stripped the leaves
on the lower stems (ensuring none
were submerged in water) and
added a drop of bleach or vinegar
to each lower bucket to prevent
harmful bacteria. When we
arrived at our venue, Ash Barton
in Devon, with all the lowers,
we stored them in the coolest,
darkest spot on the estate – the
chapel – and started the prep.

7 MORE (HELP) IS MORE!
Prepping the lowers
(something that we started on
a hursday evening, two days before
our wedding) was exciting, but
overwhelming; there was serious
work to be done! hankfully, an
army of friends and family began
arriving on Friday – along with
more dahlias that family members
had grown in their gardens and
allotments. When all the lowers
PHOTOGRAPHS: ALEX DIMOS, NAZARIN MONTAG
were laid out on the loor, my Rebel
Rebel training kicked in: they’d
given me the excellent advice to pick
stems we wanted for bouquets and
buttonholes irst, to ensure the most
important arrangements used my
favourites. My bridesmaids put
together their own bouquets, which
was a lovely way for them to add
their personality to the day. We
laboured until the evening on Friday,
inishing of the inal bits on the
morning of the wedding itself.
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YOUR WORK
EVERYWHERE
On the day of my
wedding, wherever
I looked – at the
beautiful bouquet in
my hands; the wildlowers displayed
down the aisles of our walled garden;
the groomsmen’s buttonholes; the
blooms in the chapel; the amazing
lower chandelier in the barn; the
arrangements on the sofreh aghd
(a Persian wedding-ceremony table)
– there was an eye-watering reminder
of the efort, the weeks of planning
and the months of growing. he
biggest lesson I learned from this
loral feat? hat it’s not for everybody,
especially not the time-poor – we were
lucky enough to have lots of helpers.
Growing your own lowers needn’t
be done on such a huge scale, but
however you do it, it doesn’t get more
personal or rewarding than this.
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gether…
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‘I’D ALWAYS KNOWN EXACTLY
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24 HRS TO G
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We decorate our
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10:00 14:00
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WEDDING DAY!
As we can’t be on site when we’re
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ale van (our bar) arriving, caterers
iring up the barbecue, a band setting
up, and cake arranging. When we
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14:00 my own wedding venue – and all the 14:30
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16:30
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We ended up with Prosecco as guests arrive.
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WHOSE NAME GOES WHERE?! Get it spot on with our cheat sheet
Your parents are hosting? If Your parents are divorced? Put Not trad at all? You don’t have
they’re footing the bill, then them on separate lines, with your to follow any wording etiquette.
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If both sets of parents are You and your fiancé are hosting? information your guests need
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ARTS AND CRAFTS

COLOUR, PRINT AND
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#INVITEGOALS You’ve spent hours picking typefaces and colours and got your
penmanship in order, but what the heck should your stationery actually do and say?
Send a save the date as soon as your friends and family, we’re not able to Guests will thank you for useful info:
venue is booked. It can be informal accommodate children or plus-ones.’ directions, details of dress codes and
and digital, but in a world where the And no, you don’t need to apologise. gift lists, suggestions for hotels and
only mailbox we check regularly is Breaking free from a trad day, taxis. Or, put it online with a wedding
electronic, snail mail is always nice. perhaps by skipping a reception website – try gettingmarried.co.uk
Invites are usually sent out six to eight meal? Make a note on the invite so RSVP reminders for non-repliers
weeks before the day, but you can be that guests know to eat inbetween help to slash stress. Use evite.com
more relaxed about this if you’ve sent (having hungry guests is a big no-no). – it’s free and quick. And if children
a save the date months in advance. Something like, ‘…and afterwards for are coming, ask parents to specify
You can say who you’re not inviting. cocktails and canapés’ will make it who they’re bringing and check that
Eg: ‘In order to invite all our close clear that a full meal won’t be served. your venue can supply highchairs.

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Got the
#photofear?
Smile and say ‘Zen’ with these tips from
Brides’ picture editor, Hannah Lamacrat

IF THERE’S ONE THING YOU

CAN BE SURE OF ON YOUR
wedding day, it’s that there’ll be
a lot of photographs. But unless
you’re an Instagram superstar, it’s
natural to have a few nerves about
being in front of the camera. Plus,
since your snaps involve making
big decisions (which pro to hire,
how much to spend, what to do
about social media), it’s easy to
feel overwhelmed. Ater shooting
dozens of weddings, I can help you
with these dilemmas – so you can
relax and enjoy your day…

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Photography
EEK! SOME OF MY RELATIVES
CAN’T STAND ONE ANOTHER,
WHICH IS GOING TO MAKE
FAMILY SHOTS REALLY AWKS.
Trust us on this, an experienced
photographer won’t be remotely
fazed by even the most fiery family
politics, and they’ll have seen it all
before – lots will even have a section
on their booking form dedicated
to sensitive family issues. Always
flag up any family problems to
your photographer before the day
– then they’ll be able to conjure up
a magical shot list which will divert
any uncomfortable group pics.

I’M STRESSING ABOUT GUESTS

PHOTOGRAPHS: @MANDJPHOTOS. HAIR: @HAIRBYNIKKIB. MAKE-UP: @BY_JODIE. DRESS: @GRACE_LOVES_LACE.

POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
According to research, three quarters of
wedding guests will take photos of you.*
Keep track of pics by using a hashtag or
get guests to upload to Flickr, so there’s
a (private) place to share shots. Don’t

SUIT: @REISS. BRIDE & GROOM: STEPH AND ED, @MISSTEPHANIEROSE. *SOURCE: MOBILES.CO.UK
want any ’gramming before you’ve
had your irst kiss? Put a note in your
order of service asking guests not to
upload pictures ’til you’ve posted your
pro ones. Or ban social media entirely
– yes, that’s totally acceptable!

I DON’T FANCY BEING FOLLOWED AROUND BY A VIRTUAL STRANGER ALL

DAY! You might think being a bride will be like being Kim K for the day – with
a snapper lurking behind every flower vase with their equipment, flashes and
sharp elbows. But if you choose an experienced photographer who makes you
I WANT SOME TRADITIONAL
feel at ease, you should hardly know they’re there. Always meet with them
before the day, too – the more familiar they are, the less awkward you’ll feel.  SHOTS, BUT I DON’T WANT IT ALL
TO BE FORMULAIC. ANY ADVICE?
Look for a photographer who can do
SHOULD I SPLURGE OR SAVE? Some
HELP! I HATE HAVING MY say you should spend more on your
traditional wedding photography but
PHOTO TAKEN AND I NEVER photographer than your dress, as they also a reportage or playful editorial
KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH can make a cheaper gown look good; style. his way you’ll get the classic
MY ARMS. You don’t have to go others say there’s no need to blow the pictures, but also the gorgeous, candid
full-on Zoolander to throw fabulous budget on a pro when Uncle Ted has ones that show off your personality.
just bought a new camera. Yes, your
shapes. Everyone looks better Compile a shot list with your pro where
guests may have smartphones to
when they’re relaxed and happy, so capture candid moments (and no pro the line-up pictures won’t take more
try to just have fun – and let your can be everywhere at once), but if you than half an hour – that gives you the
photographer guide you if necessary. want a consistent and beautiful set of rest of the day to have fun, when your
he prettiest poses can be as simple photos, a professional is a no brainer. snapper will capture the cool stuff.
as standing at an angle and looking
out of a window. Or, for a more
HOW DO I KNOW IF A PHOTOGRAPHER IS ANY GOOD? Word of mouth is king,
spontaneous feel, your photographer particularly if friends and family share your style and budget. Found a florist
may suggest that you go for a short who totally gets your vision? Ask them for their recommendations. When you’ve
stroll in a lovely setting, so they nailed some potential names, browse their portfolios – ask for a few full galleries
can capture you just being you. (ie pictures from the start to finish of a wedding) to get a real feel for them. 

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How to
get epic
PICTURES
Want photos it for royalty?
Here are four pages of tips and
inspo from the pros who nailed it YOU’LL NEED Golden
for Pippa, Kate and William... light + pollen explosion
THE COUPLE CHARLOTTE HURRY
AND CRAIG GILLESPIE
MATT SAYS ‘I always warn a couple
YOU’LL NEED Complete that, at some point, I will pull them
contrasts + a have- outside to take photos in the “golden
a-go attitude light” – that moment before the sun gets
THE COUPLE ALEXIS VICKERS too low in the sky. For this shot, I got
AND GORDON BLAKE my colleague to shake the long grass
MATT SAYS ‘he groom is a tomato the couple stood in – it released tons of
farmer and they had their reception at pollen, creating this dazzling explosion.
home on the farm. It was my idea to Sometimes, physically manipulating
shoot them on the tractor – it’s funny the surroundings maximises the light.’
what you can talk people into, but it
gets the best shots! he juxtaposition
ANATOMY OF of the white dress and the ilthy tractor
A GREAT SHOT is brilliant, and the bride loved it.’
by Matt Porteous
(weddingsm.com).
The man with
the sharp skills at
Pippa Middleton’s
wedding reveals his
favourite big-day
photos of all time,
and the secrets that
will help you take
beautiful images.

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YOU’LL NEED A mini
maid + a whole lot of love
THE BRIDE AND MINI MAID
KASIA BURDUKIEWICZ AND KIKI
MATT SAYS ‘here’s something so
special about photographing a wedding
with mini maids and page boys. Kiki
was two and a half when her parents got
married and this was taken before they
let the hotel room. Kiki kept looking
up at Kasia and saying she loved her
– it’s times like these that make things
magical. If you want a shot with
pristine clothes, do it before or straight
ater the ceremony, like I did here.’
YOU’LL NEED By day:
Props + laughs + shade
THE COUPLE MATT JAMES
AND MATTHEW PATEMAN
MATT SAYS ‘hese guys married in
Santorini and this was just ater their
late-aternoon ceremony. It was quite
windy, so I untied the drapes from the
pergola. When I know a scene will
work, I snap hundreds of images to
get that hero shot. he silhouette, the
drape and the light worked perfectly.’
By night: Sparklers
+ darkness + guests
who are up for it
MATT SAYS ‘his looks so natural
– and it is – but sparkler-at-night
shots are actually incredibly hard
to get. You have to shoot it before it
gets too dark and you need to have
guests in equal lines who all start
their sparklers at the same time
– and who don’t burn the couple!’
YOU’LL NEED An
adventurous couple +
a brave photographer
THE COUPLE TESSA CAVEY
AND JP MARTYN
MATT SAYS ‘his was on an original
Riva boat, speeding around Lake
Como. It was pre-reception, which
is always the most special time for
the bride and groom – it’s their irst
moment as husband and wife. I had
to do a lot of leaning off the side of
a fast-moving boat to get this shot!’
YOU’LL NEED
Venue knowledge +
seasonal insight
THE COUPLE MICHELLE BYARD
AND LEE WARDEN
MATT SAYS ‘he light on these
incredible windows at Victoria College
in Jersey only happens in mid-June: any
other time and the sunbeams would be
facing the wrong way. If possible, look
at your venue a year before you want to
get married, to see what it’ll look like
on the day – not just for lighting, but
also for what lowers will be in bloom.’
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snap secrets
10 2 ‘Veils can
create
fantastic
pictures…
especially when
they go wrong!
If the wind catches

EVERY
hold of them, it can
create a unique,
theatrical picture.’

bride SHOULD
KNOW
3 Go with
the moment
‘If it’s raining,
embrace it.
Go along with
what’s happening.
If you do, you
will get much
better images.’
By Hugo Burnand
(hugofoto.com),
who shot Kate
and William’s 4 Bribe the children!
wedding. Here, ‘It has to be instant, though,
Hugo curates to get them to do exactly
a collection what you want – a packet of
of his favourite jelly beans works a treat!’
Brides images
from six
decades and
shares his
5 STORYBOARD
money-can’t- WITH YOUR
buy tips. PHOTOGRAPHER
‘Walk the venue
together and know
1 Don’t rule what shots you want.
out traditional
‘Trad means timeless, like Why? You will get
this bride’s dress. here’s to know each other
an argument to be more
traditional. Über-fashion
and build trust,
will date you and your which makes for
day, very, very quickly.’ better pictures.’
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9 Make a feature of
confetti ‘Petals, rice and
lavender look great in photos –
be mindful that rice and lavender
can be quite hard, though.’
WALK SLOWLY OUT
OF THE CHURCH
‘The bride and groom
always look so happy.
It’s such a special
moment that cannot
be repeated. Milk it!’
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6 Use your assets
‘If there is stunning architecture or
beautiful, natural light, use it. Some
people might think mirrors are corny,
but they can be wonderful. It’s nice to
see the back and front of a bride.’
7 Let loose ‘It’s an important
day, but who says you can’t inject
some silliness into it, too?’
8 ‘If you can aford it,
employ a photographer and an assistant
so that you can capture the incidental
moments from several different angles.’
MCGEE, KIP MEYER, MATT PORTEOUS, SHEILA ROCK, STUDIO M, PHILIP WEBB, WHITE WEDDING
PHOTOGRAPHS: CHRIS BRACEWELL, HENRY CLARKE, CHRIS HEADS, ROBERT LAWLER, TONY
10 Black
and white
saves the day
‘To mix up the album,
ask your photographer
to convert some
pictures to black and
white. It enhances
the image, tidies up
any messy composition
and hides a multitude
of sins, such as garish
carpet or wallpaper.’
Hello, stylish exit
Hugo’s top 4 tips
DITCH THE CLUTTER BE STRATEGIC LOOK AT
‘Nothing ruins WITH SEATING ONE ANOTHER
photographs like ‘Sit your most ‘Instead of looking at
messy handbags glamorous friends your friends as you
cluttering up the closest to the aisle. leave, look across at
aisle. Politely ask for It’s harsh, but you each other for a more
them to be moved.’ only get one chance.’ united picture.’
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Nail
your
veil!
Whether you go long (like
Meghan), short and
vintage-style or heavily
embellished, here’s all the
inspo you need
Fashion
O OUR FAVOURITE BIT FROM THE
ROYAL WEDDING? hat’ll be when
Harry sweetly lited Meghan’s veil
and said ‘hi’. Not only was it adorable,
but it was also a chance for the world
to see that stunning veil up close. But
Meghan’s 16-foot piece wasn’t just
there for her Prince Charming to
remove, or to look chic – it also had
a deeper symbolism, as she had the
fabric embroidered with lowers native
to each of the 53 countries of the
Commonwealth, to show unity. So,
inspired by Meghan’s showstopper,
here are three ways for you to steal
her veil style – without having to
steal the crown jewels to pay for it…
For the floral
embellishment
Joyce Jackson’s
Cairns ticks all the
pretty detail boxes.
From £420,
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For a personal touch
Hermione de Paula offers
bespoke embellishment,
from initials to dates. From
£450, hermionedepaula.com
For regal style Step
forward Kate
Halfpenny’s Russian
veil: it’s fit for a modern
princess. £750, half
pennylondon.com
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THE
NEW
VEIL
TRENDS
TO KNOW
NOW
MANUEL TISCARENO

AWON GOLDING

See stars Supersize

‘If veils aren’t for you, your
that’s fine – be the bride
you want to be – but STYLE
my advice is to always ‘I predict that big skirts
try one on, as it’s your will make a big comeback,
only opportunity so veils will get even
to experiment and bigger, too. here’s nothing
you might surprise more dramatic than a long
MARYLISE & veil as a bride glides
REMBO yourself,’ says
leading designer down the aisle.’
Kate Halfpenny. KATE HALFPENNY
‘here are so
many options
now, with stunning REEM ACRA
fabrics that are
ELIE SAAB
modern and totally
fashion forward.
For instance, spotty
tulle or even stars
are popular among
brides this season. Be heroic, try a cape!
Or why not try ‘A cape makes a similar statement, with a little
a simple veil with an extra drama,’ says Bryony Toogood, Brides’
amazing headpiece?’ fashion director. his season’s capes by Elie Saab
and Reem Acra were sheer and embroidered or
covered in crystals, so you don’t need a veil.
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 HOW LONG SHOULD YOU GO?
Accessory designer Kelly Spence (kellyspence.com) explains all the key lengths
45” (shoulder length)
Works well with
’50s/’60s-look
dresses, especially
with bouffant hair.
72” (fingertip length)
A versatile length,
particularly with narrow
dresses. Not so flattering
for gowns that flare
from the hip.
90” (waltz/ballet
length)
Not one for tall
brides. This suits
more petite
figures looking for
a floor-length veil
without a train.
126” (chapel length)
Works with nearly
all dresses and is
surprisingly lengthening,
so don’t automatically
PHOTOGRAPHS: DAVID TITLOW, GETTY IMAGES. ILLUSTRATION: LIVI GOSLING
rule it out if you’re not
the tallest of brides.
VEIL lingo
SINGLE-TIER WEDDING
VEIL These are what
most people imagine
when asked to picture
a veil. A single tier
means the veil flows
from its attachment
point (normally a comb)
down the back.
TWO-TIER WEDDING
VEIL These include
a ‘blusher’ (a section of
veil in front of the face)
54” (waist/elbow length)
Complements most dresses,
but be careful it doesn’t obscure
or cut across any detail on the
back of your gown.
Bespoke
Want something in between
the standard lengths? Veils are
custom-made to order, so can
be made to any length.
108” (floor length)
Depending on how
tall you are, this
length can either just
brush the floor
or cover a small
‘puddle’ train.
144” (cathedral
length)
The ultimate
statement veil.
Great for creating
the wow factor,
but do make sure
it will fit in your
venue – it’s not
called ‘cathedral’
for nothing!
Don’t know your blusher from your bandeau? Veil designer
Sarah Jane Bates (brittenweddings.com) will get you up to speed
that can be raised during MANTILLA VEIL (Also place. It’s a traditional
the ceremony. They can called a Spanish veil.) look, dating back to
be made to any length – A single-tier veil with no 16th-century England.
useful if you’re carrying gather and a comb in the
a bouquet, as your veil top so it can be worn at BANDEAU VEIL These
can finish above the the top of the head. have a more vintage
bouquet or drape over it. feel and are attached to
DRAPE VEIL These have either side of the head.
DROP VEIL This is two combs and ‘drape’
a two-tier veil with between them. Beautiful BIRDCAGE VEIL These
no gather and it’s often for showing back detail. veils are attached
held in place with a at the top of the head,
headband, pins or JULIET VEIL A ‘cap’ of similar to the way
an invisible comb. material holds the veil in a birdcage hangs.
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FASHION NORTH
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Enjoy the Mirror Mirror experience, where beautiful dresses

from a carefully curated edit of international designers,
including their own Mirror Mirror Couture, await you.

They offer a wonderfully varied range of designs and price

points and their ethos remains to help you be the most
confident, beautiful bride.

CATHERINE DEANE
020 7680 9716
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Themes of nature and

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Catherine Deane’s accomplished
Autumn/Winter 18 collection.

A blend of contemporary and

classic styles with fluid skirts
and intricate features, the
collection has soft feminine,
yet bold sartorial choices for
the unconventional,
free-spirited bride.

ANDREA HAWKES
65 AMWELL STREET,
CLERKENWELL,
LONDON EC1R 1UR
020 7837 0759
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studio@andreahawkes.co.uk

Andrea Hawkes is a British

bridal designer based in London,
England. Crafted with precision,
with fit and feel at the forefront
of her wedding dresses.

Simplistic contemporary designs

with classic shapes, fully made
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Please contact us for stockist

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Stunningly accented with intricate

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made and designed in Canada.

For more information on our

UK stockists visit our website.

MIKAELLA BRIDAL
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while offering a more attractive
price point than its higher-end
counterpart.
Mikaella Bridal gowns offer a
soft, feminine and bohemian look.
Crafted with fabulous French
laces, satin lining and Swarovski
buttons, these whimsical dresses
are perfect for the unique bride.
100% made and designed
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For more information on our
UK stockists visit our website.
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 Fashion

Dress, £495,
Joseph at matches Bag, £3,900,
fashion.com ralphand
russo.com
AMAL CLOONEY

1 
Dress, £725,
Sunny side up Dress and jacket Maria Lucia Hohan
Move over, millennial £819, condici.com at matches
fashion.com
pink. With Amal
Clooney’s beaming ray of
sunshine being the most
hunted-for style (17,000 Dress, £350,
pronovias.com
people searched for her
custom-made Stella
McCartney dress in the 48
hours ater the wedding*), CATHERINE,
yellow is set to be the hue for DUCHESS OF
CAMBRIDGE
2019. From subtly
muted to zesty
brights, there’s
a shade for everyone.
Bag, £450,
thevampireswife.com
Sandals, £395,
freyarose.com

#Squadgoals
Let the most stylish guests at Harry and Meghan’s wedding inspire your crew
Dress, £1,680,
Erdem at matches
fashion.com

Waistcoat, £115,
Stella McCartney
at harrods.com

Shirt, £89,
pepaand
company.com
Dress, £280, pepa
andcompany.com
Cummerbund,
Dress, £299, £34, and
Nicki Macfarlane knickerbockers,

2
 
at children £94, both pepaand
The adorable salon.com company.com
minis
For maximum ‘Aww’,
choose traditional dresses and
military-style tailoring from Headband, £110,
Dress, £110,
brands with royal approval, Rachel Riley at Graci at children
Shoes, £69, such as Rachel Riley, Pepa & harrods.com salon.com
pepaand Co and Stella McCartney.
company.com

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Morning coat,
£595, waistcoat,
Jacket, £2,270, £199, and trousers,
and trousers, NACHO FIGUERAS £299, all nealand
£640, both Tom Ford palmer.com
at mrporter.com DAVID BECKHAM

JONNY
WILKINSON
Morning coat,
£990, waistcoat,
£220, and tie, £85,
all favourbrook.com

Trousers, £200, Jacket, £439,

and pocket trousers, £169,

3 
square, £40, both and shirt, £89, all
hackett.com The sharpest suits tedbaker.com
Standout styles included George Clooney’s
light grey suit and summer-tastic yellow
tie combo (matching Amal’s dress, of course), plus
Nacho Figueras’s modern double-breasted suit.
Meanwhile, David Beckham’s awesome pocket Jacket and waistcoat
chain stole every scene, and we loved Jonny with chain, £795, shirt,
£95, and tie, £65,all
Watch, £105, Wilkinson’s monochrome dogtooth williamhunt.co.uk
Shoes, £265, russell
farrar-tanner. tie and classic tan brogues. andbromley.co.uk
co.uk

4
 
PRIYANKA CHOPRA
Hats,
hats, hats!
Mums and
MILs take note. It’s SOPHIE, COUNTESS
all about fascinators, OF WESSEX
fringes, feathers and
ABIGAIL SPENCER lowers that are sure
to make a statement.

CAROLE MIDDLETON

OPRAH WINFREY
SERENA WILLIAMS

CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF
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Dress, £640,
lkbennett.com

Dress, £425,
needleand
Dress, £1,750,
thread.com
suzannah.com

Dress, £63,
chichiclothing.com

Dress, £290,
needleandthread.com

Dress, £1,355,
thevampireswife.com

CAREY MULLIGAN

CHARLOTTE RILEY

Dress, £790,
Dress, £110, pronovias.com
phase-eight.com
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5 
SOFIA WELLESLEY
Oh-so-pretty flowers
What a display! From Carey
Mulligan in Erdem and Soia
Wellesley in Red Valentino through to LADY KITTY SPENCER
Lady Kitty Spencer wearing Dolce &
Frock coat, £199,
Gabbana and Charlotte Riley in a darker Bruce by Bruce
loral palette by The Vampire’s Wife, Oldfield at
there’s now a sartorial bouquet to suit johnlewis.com
everyone. But blooms aren’t just for
guests – the sot, loaty shapes and
go-with-anything colours are amazing
for bridesmaids, while your mum also
has the pick of the bunch.

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Fashion Directory MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

MARY’S OF ENFIELD
27 HIGH STREET,
HODDESDON,
HERTFORDSHIRE EN11 8SX
01992 466066
marysofenfield.co.uk
A bright, spacious 2500sq ft
showroom with the largest
collection of occasion wear in
London and the South East awaits
you at Mary’s of Enfield.
Knowledgeable staff are on hand
to guide you through your choices,
while your guests are comfortably
seated. An expert in-house
seamstress is in-store daily to
ensure a perfect fit. Premier
stockists of Condici, John Charles,
Veni Infantino, Irresistible, Ian
Stuart and many more. Sizes 8-26.

GILL HARVEY AT
ELIZA JANE HOWELL
15 CONNAUGHT STREET
LONDON W2 2AY
020 7436 2882
gillharvey.com
info@gillharvey.com
LALAGE BEAUMONT
The Gill Harvey Collection is a 58 BEAUCHAMP PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,
truly different range of LONDON SW3 1NZ
occasionwear and beautiful 020 7584 9977
dresses that will take you lalagebeaumont.com
anywhere in style. info@lalagebeaumont.com

Gill Harvey won the Bridal Buyer
‘Best Mother-of-the-Bride
Collection’ 2014.
Available from our London shop
and selected stockists nationwide.
Lalage Beaumont specialises in smart clothes for special occasions
and in particular mother-of-the-bride. Understated and elegant
the outfits and co-ordinating hats are made in England from the
finest European fabrics and available as either ready-to-wear or
made-to-measure. Friendly and helpful advice awaits you
at her boutique in Knightsbridge (no appointment needed).

FAVOURBROOK WOMEN CONDICI

16 PALL MALL, condici.com
LONDON SW1Y 5LU
favourbrook.com
womenswear@favourbrook.com
Condici is the premier mother-
of-the-bride label in the UK and
Ireland, and we are experts in
dressing stylish mums.
Favourbrook prides itself
on creating stunningly individual Our reputation is built on more
outfits to suit any wedding; than 35 years of experience and
only making a limited number of we are renowned for our
outfits in each fabric, to ensure sophisticated style, quality and
exclusivity. Theresa and Sophie fit to ensure that every woman
will expertly guide and advise feels glamorous, unique and
you on an outfit from the ready- confident for one of the most
to-wear collection or, for a more important days of her life.
individual look, you can create
an outfit from Favourbrook’s Bride aside, all eyes will be
made-to-order service. on you…..
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FAVOURBROOK
17 PALL MALL,
LONDON SW1Y 5LU
favourbrook.com
menswear@favourbrook.com
Favourbrook is firmly established as the leading label for the
discerning groom. They offer an extensive range to include formal
morning dress, opulent eveningwear or alternatively their made-
to-measure service. Favourbrook’s expert staff are well versed in
the rules and dictates of formalwear but also know how to bend
and break those rules. Accessories including shirts, waistcoats, bow
ties, ties and cravats, which add individuality and a special touch.
NEAL & PALMER
11 PICCADILLY ARCADE, LONDON SW1Y 6NH
020 7495 4094
nealandpalmer.com
nap@nealandpalmer.com
Neal and Palmer have established an individual global reputation
for couture collections for the stylish man, who wears revolutionary
clothing for a special occasion. Offering a ready to wear, full
made-to-measure service as well as designer hire.
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Sparkler, dress, DONE!

Choose the ring that suits your style, then discover the gown of your dreams
Diamond Daisy Magnipheasant Dauphin rose-gold/ Suzanne Kalan white- Comète ring,
Heritage ring, £12,700, feather ring, £9,800, ruby ring, £3,600, gold diamond ring, £4,450, £6,600, chanel.com
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Your ring Your ring Your ring Your ring Your ring
Oh my! Individually These feathery With a sculptural Thanks to the way Coco Chanel said
set with marquise- wings – inspired silhouette and these baguette- a girl should
cut diamond by soft, downy unexpected pink cut diamonds are be two things:
petals and a pavé pheasant wing tips rubies, this is layered and classy and
diamond centre, – sweep gracefully perfect for the stacked, this ring fabulous. This ring
this is a lavishly across fingers. If anything-but- catches the light is a slam-dunk
romantic happy- you’re a boho rule- traditional bride. from all angles. of both.
ever-after. breaker, it’s sure to
tickle your fancy. Your dress Your dress Your dress
Your dress Bang on trend with Layers of detailed This fairytale
With a mantra of Your dress feathery fun, lace and long sweeping
more, more, more, This free-spirited a playful hemline sleeves tick all the ballgown is big on
this shoulder-to- style does things and those pink demure and opulent volume
floor floral lace differently, with boots. Who delicate boxes, and style. Hello,
gown ensures chic details that says your big day but the flash of dramatic, blow-
you’re no will thrill fashion- has to be a flesh gives it everyone-away
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Iconic, luxurious designs with a feminie sensibility,
her collections have flamboyant elegance with
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Opulent jewel satin courts adorned with crystals
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IT’S THE
Brides
BEAUTY
SCHOOL
You’re nailing your wedmin,
but what about your beauty
regime? We’ll get you up to
speed on the pre-wedding
prep to start now, the sexiest
new scents and the latest
make-up trend you’ll LOVE

LESSON ONE Learn to speak bridal beauty

IT’S EASY TO BE SEDUCED BY A PRETTY POT, BUT WHAT SKINCARE INGREDIENTS WILL REALLY
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO YOUR BIG-DAY GLOW? THESE ARE THE WORDS TO LOOK OUT FOR…
…
YOU WANT… A YOUTH-BOOST TRY IT Granactive Retinoid 2% In £49.50, kiehls.co.uk; CE Ferulic,
LOOK FOR Retinoids Squalane, £7.80, The Ordinary at £135, skinceuticals.co.uk
WHAT IS IT? he technical name for cultbeauty.co.uk; Retinol Youth
vitamin A and its derivatives, a retinoid Renewal Serum, £70, murad.co.uk YOU WANT… PLUMP SKIN
is a potent active ingredient that’s been LOOK FOR Hyaluronic acid
proven in clinical trials to make a real YOU WANT… GLOWING SKIN WHAT IS IT? his moisture-
diference to skintone and texture, LOOK FOR Vitamin C boosting molecule has the
whilst minimising pores and reducing WHAT IS IT? When it comes to unique ability to hold 1,000x
ine lines. It encourages skin to skincare ingredients, vitamin C is its weight in water, giving you
behave like its younger self a powerful antioxidant that’s worth a plump and dewy glow. In
by increasing cell turnover the hype. It’s been proven to prevent fact, it’s so good, it’s used by
and stimulating production skin damage caused by free radicals, derms as a wrinkle-iller – it’s
of collagen. Note: it can cause which are triggered by day-to-day injected underneath the skin
irritation (think red, sensitive environmental stresses, such to instantly smooth it out.
and peeling skin) until you as sunlight, pollution and TRY IT Resveratrol [Lift], £42,
get used to it, so start using it smoking. he result? A brighter caudalie.com;
early, go slowly, use little and and clearer complexion. Serum Repair,
gradually, and always follow TRY IT Powerful-Strength £69, drsebagh.
the advice on the packaging. Line-Reducing Concentrate, com
Beauty

LESSON TWO LESSON FOUR

The No1 thing Hit all the right notes
NOT to do Tom Ford Lost
Cherry, £218 for
before your 50ml, tomford.
co.uk Perfect for
Estée Lauder Beautiful
Belle, £72 for 50ml,
esteelauder.co.uk

wedding a winter wedding,

this takes WOW
to another level:
Think shimmering
lychee and pear
blossom, then fluttery
‘Don’t panic and start experimenting it’s a love letter rose petals and tiny
with cosmetic procedures the week to luscious black bright orange flowers,
before,’ says Dr Sepi Shahidi, from cherries, with silky tuberose and
leading medi-spa Medicetics. ‘Many romantic Turkish creamy marzipan. It’s
brides come for last-minute tweaks, rose and warming your floaty gown,
roasted tonka. bridal bouquet and
but you shouldn’t have certain
wedding cake all rolled
treatments (with longer downtime) in into one scent. 
the last fortnight: ie microneedling,
microdermabrasion and chemical
peels. The skin may become red and Dior Joy, £75 for 50ml,
flaky, meaning you won’t be photo- boots.com
ready and make-up won’t sit well.’ This really is bottled
joy. Milk and honey
give off comforting
warm-skin vibes,
then rose and pillowy-
Lesson three: soft musk take us to
a dreamy, hedonistic
Skincare update happy place. 
Check out the latest trends that

aren’t as barking as they sound
CAVEWOMAN SKIN
This approach is about
going back to basics, and
focusing on rebalancing
the natural ecosystem of
your skin (the invisible
layer of bacteria on its
surface that determines
your glow), to allow skin-friendly
micro-flora to flourish.
TRY Superstart Probiotic Boost
Skin Renewal Biocellulose Mask,
£40, elizabetharden.co.uk
HEMP CREAM
Hemp is being hailed as the
answer to inflamed, acne-prone
skin, thanks to its antiseptic
and antibiotic properties.
TRY Active Hemp Face
Cream, £16.99, carun.uk
PINK VITAMINS
Astaxanthin, an antioxidant
that gives flamingos and
shrimp their hue, is being flagged
as the latest potential
protector against UV.
TRY Defence
supplements, £14.95,
gold-collagen.com
EAU, YES!
Alice du Parcq, Glamour’s contributing
beauty director and fragrance know-all,
reveals the latest scents that have aisle-
appropriate written all over them
Miller Harris
Powdered Veil,
£100 for 100ml,
johnlewis.com
This delicate scent
with sparkling pink
pepper and rosy
geranium conjures
up classic bridal
glamour from the
very first spritz.
Gucci Bloom Nettare di Fiori,
£109 for 100ml, harrods.com
BESPOKE BOTTLE, ANYONE? All the hot, steamy flowers
At Creed’s bespoke perfume consultation – jasmine, honeysuckle,
in Mayfair, London, one of the fragrance tuberose – blend together
house’s experts will take you by the hand, with rich rose and sweet
pass you a glass of Champagne (for the patchouli to coat the skin.
other hand), and help you sniff out ‘The One’. The result? You’ll feel like
Your bottle can be monogrammed, too. you’re glistening in a sexy
From £110 for 30ml, creedfragrances.co.uk Italian sunset.

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 LESSON FIVE:
Be more YOU!
Budge over, Insta-contouring
and concrete bases.
Right now, it’s all about
showing of a naturally
pretty complexion…
THE MOCHA EYE WAS
AWESOME AND THE LIP
WAS INSANELY PRETTY, but
what we loved most about Meghan
Markle’s wedding make-up was
her natural radiance and how she
wore her beautiful freckles loud
and proud. ‘he little details that
make us look, and feel, unique
should be celebrated in every bride,’
says bridal make-up artist Sophie
McMullan (beautisserie.com).
‘Right now, thanks to the Markle
efect, more and more brides
are rejecting the idea of wearing
a full-coverage base that covers up
their personality. Instead, they
want to use make-up as a tool to
enhance their unique features.’
So forget the concrete-heavy
bases, harsh contouring and
Insta-glam make-up and turn to
lightweight layers that are well
blended to let your natural beauty
shine through. Try a sheer, water-
based formula that will create has done, you’ll know where your
a natural see-through inish, concealer is needed, if at all.’
such as Chanel’s ultra-light Prefer a subtle wash of colour?
PHOTOGRAPHS: COLETTE DE BARROS, LOUISE SAMUELSEN

Vitalumière Aqua, £37, boots.com. here’s a reason Laura Mercier’s

he key to nailing this more
au naturel look? Ensure
it’s applied to perfection
and use concealer ater
your foundation – this
means lighter coverage
and less chance of it
sliding of. ‘I always
advise light washes of
foundations, strategically
placed and blended until
traceless,’ says Sophie.
‘hen, once you see
what the foundation
Tinted Moisturizer Illuminating,
£34, spacenk.com is every
beauty editor’s desert-island
product (clue: it’s awesome).
BareMinerals also has this
(naturally) covered with its
Complexion Rescue, £28,
bareminerals.co.uk, which comes
in an impressive shade range.
Need some expert guidance
about your base (or any of your
bridal make-up)? Book in with
the pros at Brides favourite Becca
Cosmetics (johnlewis.com).

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Get a big-day glow from the inside with
our guide to what really works
SOME THINGS JUST GO
TOGETHER: Kim and Kanye,
salt and caramel, brides and
beauty-boosting supplements.
Because it’s not just what you
put on your face that gives
you that real-deal glow, but
the nutrients you put in your
body, too. Cue a slew of
nutricosmetics (as they’re
known) – perfect for the busy
but beauty-obsessed bride.
Hello, complexion
perfection
Nutri Advanced Skin
Within, £35.75 for 60 capsules,
nutriadvanced.co.uk
‘A clever cocktail of botanical
extracts, CoQ10, biotin,
collagen and vitamin C
– aka all you need for elasticity,
irmness, even skintone and
vibrancy,’ says nutritional
therapist (and former model)
Rosemary Ferguson.
rosemaryferguson.co.uk
Join the glossy
hair posse
Viviscal, £29.99 for 30
tablets, boots.com
his hair-growth supplement
is as common backstage at
catwalk shows as pillowy,
PHOTOGRAPH: GETTY IMAGES
pouty lips, thanks to legions
of model testimonials. Packed
with a potent combination of
hair-boosting goodies such
as biotin and zinc, it helps to
Talk to your GP before taking supplements. Supplements need to be taken for at least a month
(and, commonly, three) before you’ll see results.
tackle the stressing efects of
everything from anxiety and
poor nutrition to over-styling
and chemical treatments.
The skin (and
stomach) whisperer
Symprove, from £79 for four
weeks’ supply, symprove.com
Yes, it’s a huge statement, but
Brides’ beauty writer, Sophie
Cullen, swears that Symprove’s
12-week programme is
life-changing. Not only is it
scientiically proven to revamp
your insides (in a good way),
but the glowing-skin side efect
is heavenly, too! Drink one cup
every morning, before food, and
the formula – containing four
strains of live bacteria present
in a healthy gut – gets to work.
he results? Improved digestion,
clear skin and no more bloating.
The hen-do skin
rescue remedy
Pukka Glow, £16.95 for 30
capsules, victoriahealth.com
Been on a diet of Prosecco,
Pringles and Party Rings? ‘his
supplement supports the liver
in cleansing the bloodstream
of the toxins that can make
skin look dull and tired, while
calming down inlammation
and helping the skin heal,’ says
Shabir Daya, a natural health
pharmacist and co-founder
of Victoria Health.
Beauty
3 SELF-
CARE
HEROES
BECAUSE YOU WANT
TO FEEL AS AWESOME
AS YOU LOOK, RIGHT?
1
TO BOOST ENERGY
Alive! Once Daily
Multi-Vitamin Ultra
Potency, £28 for 60 tablets,
victoriahealth.com
Want only one vit-mix? Shabir
Daya suggests you make it
this one. ‘Most multivitamins
contain synthetic nutrients,
but “food state” multivitamins,
such as this, have nutrients
that are closer in their structure
to food, so are more easily
absorbed and used by the body.’
2
TO BEAT INSOMNIA
Lamberts MagAsorb
Powder, £16.95,
lambertshealthcare.co.uk
Many a health guru raves about
magnesium – and for good
reason. ‘It’s a great relaxer and
soothes muscles, so is brilliant
for tackling stress before bed,’
says Rosemary Ferguson.
3
TO CALM NERVES
Pukka Wholistic
Ashwagandha, £16.95,
pukkaherbs.com
Looking for a tension-busting
brew? The latest blends come
from adaptogens, such as
ashwagandha, which actually
help the body adapt to stress.
‘I’d recommend this, with
a good B complex that supports
your immune system and
boosts energy production,’
says Rosemary.
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Beat the bubbles
ALL THAT PROSECCO
you’re toasting your
engagement with is bad
news for your big-day
smile. he reason? Its
bubbles are caused by
carbon dioxide, which
dissolves into acid. When
teamed with bubbly’s
sky-high sugar content,
it can lead to a ‘Prosecco
smile’, where teeth start to
come out of the gums.
THE FIX Sadly, it’s a toss-up
between sparkling teeth
and sparkling wine (yep,
we’re as heartbroken as you
are), but you can side-
step damage by drinking
water between glasses of
izz, and avoiding brushing
your teeth for a few hours
ater drinking. he reason?
Be a
Acidic drinks temporarily
soten your enamel, so
delaying brushing gives it
time to harden back up,
SMILE
meaning your toothbrush
won’t do any damage. Oh,
and it’s worth remembering
icon
that Champers is drier
than Prosecco (ie it has less
sugar) – so, if you have the
budget, upgrade to an
Extra-Brut Champagne.
Meghan, Gisele Break free
and Miranda all from the grind
YOUR DREAM VENUE HAS
nailed it – and so NO AVAILABILITY, your
caterer has vanished…
can you. Try these the planning process can
be full of little annoyances
pro tips and (read: whopping big
headaches) – and stress
‘tweakments’ for causes 70% of dental
dazzlingly beautiful no-nos, such as clenching
and grinding. his can
teeth on your big cause micro cracks, which
attract plaque and stains,
day (and beyond) and cause teeth to tilt and
Beauty
One INSTANT
smile improver
A simple Pro Polish
(aka scale and polish)
by your dentist or
hygienist can make a
big, instant diference,
blasting away surface
stains and ugly plaque.
Book it a few days
before your wedding
and then… Stay. Away.
From. Red. Wine.
bites to collapse. ‘I see
stressed brides with
grinding issues (bruxism)
and I’ve even known tense
brides whose muscles have
gone into spasm, meaning
they’ve been unable to open
their mouths,’ says cosmetic
dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye
(londonsmiling.com).
THE FIX Night guards,
splints and even Botox
can be used to alleviate
grinding, but you also need
to tackle the cause of your
stress head-on. Try some
proven tension-relieving
techniques such as exercise
or meditation (we like the
Headspace and Calm apps),
or just stab a voodoo doll
of your AWOL caterer
(we won’t judge).
Get your
white right
WANT YOUR TEETH TO
MATCH YOUR DRESS?
Just remember: you want
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look du jour is of-white,
not ‘Argh! Where are my
Ray-Bans?’ white. ‘he
Hollywood too-white-
to-be-true look draws
attention for the wrong
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reasons,’ says dentist

Dr Martin Kinsella
‘I’ll have
(re-enhance.com). ‘Go for EVERYTHING,
a healthy white – think the please’
colour of a white T-shirt Teeth need a little extra help? Copy
ater a few washes.’ the A-list with cosmetic treatments.
THE FIX Teeth whitening is No one will ever know you’ve never
generally straightforward, flossed, are a chocolate fiend and
but opt for a process that’s have even *shudder* opened a bottle
overseen by a dentist of beer with your pearly whites.
rather than of-the-shelf ‘A lmost every celebrity who has a nice
kits, which can erode smile has bought it,’ says Dr Okoye.
enamel, leading to ‘Many have veneers – thin porcelain
chipping and yellowing. overlays – affixed to the front of the
‘You can do it at the teeth.’ And some have Botox or
surgery with laser or surgery to ix gummy smiles, to make
whiten at home with teeth look longer or shorter. ‘These
custom-made trays – if treatments change the architecture
it’s dentist supervised, of the face, but the untrained eye
the end result can be as can’t tell, as they’re so subtle,’ adds Dr
good,’ says Dr Okoye. Okoye. For more information, refer
back to our Beauty Guide 2018 in the
November/December issue of Brides.

Be on #teamthreemeals rather Sip smartly Brace yourself

than #teamgraze Now that you’re engaged, Blessed with perfectly
LOTS OF MINI-MEALS ARE BETTER FOR POWERING you’re going to be really straight, symmetrical teeth?
THROUGH WEDMIN THAN THREE ENERGY-SAPPING good and drink lots of Yay for you! For everyone
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you energised, those healthy (but surprisingly sugary) ‘cleanses’, right? But – and such as Invisalign – which
snacks such as fruit, dried fruit, popcorn and cereal it’s a bit upsetting – know aren’t noticeable like
bars make it hard for our teeth’s natural defences to do this: ‘Juices, smoothies, traditional metal ones –
their job. ‘When you snack on sugary food throughout herbal teas and fruit-based could help you come up
the day, your teeth are under constant attack – you’re “cleanses” can contain smiling. Alas, it’s no quick
essentially keeping them in a sugar bath,’ says Dr high levels of phosphoric ix: there are removable

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Okoye. ‘When you eat something sweet, within 30 to and citric acid, as well as
40 minutes your saliva is working hard to neutralise sugar,’ says Dr Kinsella.
the acidity, but it can’t do that if you’re always grazing.’ ‘his can cause decay,
THE FIX Save sugar-rich foods for mealtimes, to dilute erosion, cracks and
their efects, or have your snacks in one go rather than chipping, but you also lose
constantly nibbling. Choosing something alkaline whiteness because dentine,
ater something sweet helps, too. Yes, cheese, raw veg, which is naturally yellow,
nuts and breadsticks, we’re talking about you. will be seen through the
thinning enamel.’
THE FIX Have a water
The rule every bride-to-be must know: ‘chaser’ and swill it around
your mouth to reduce the
White gowns can make discoloured teeth more
acidity that’s in contact
obvious. Counterbalance this with a lip colour with your teeth. It will
that has cool blue undertones. We love Matte also help to prevent any
Revolution in Red Carpet Red and Hot Lips in unsightly stains that
Super Cindy (both £24, charlottetilbury.com). colourful juices can cause.
three-month brace systems
that are great for tweaks, but
it oten takes 18+ months.
THE FIX If you want to go
down the braces route, book
an appointment as soon as
you’re engaged and take
time to research what would
work best for you (many
cosmetic dentists now ofer
3D technology to show you
the predicted end result).
Invisalign costs £2,500-
£5,500. We recommend
Dr Andrew Dawood at
dawoodandtanner.co.uk,
price on application.

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Boxing
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Do three sets of 10 and then repeat on the left side.
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Loop the resistance band under both feet and grip an
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palms facing outwards and your elbows resting on/
above your hips. Now, curl your arms so that your
palms touch your shoulders, keeping your elbows close
to your body. Do three sets of 10.
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the ground. Now walk them forward a few steps,
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With its mist-blanketed mountain
ranges, fluorescent green tea
plantations, ancient pilgrimage sites
and meandering rivers, Sri Lanka is
a diverse and colourful country that’s
perfect for kicking back in. And this
new ocean escape, in a small unspoilt
peninsula between the Indian Ocean
and Kalu Ganga River, is ideal for
privacy-seeking twosomes. Secluded
villas ofer you a slice of heaven with
plunge pools, indoor Jacuzzi baths and
outdoor showers, all within your own
tranquil surroundings. hen there’s the
insanely swish spa, where the couples’
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crazy not to venture out of the resort
because there are some awesome
excursions. Jump in a tuk-tuk with a
chef and explore local markets to see
fresh cumin and chilli being ground,
then buy calamari from the ish market
for a private step-by-step cooking class.
Alternatively, float away on a river
cruise through the jungle (hello,
monkeys, leopards and crocodiles) or
visit a local Buddhist pilgrimage site.
In the evening, enjoy coconut sambol
or spicy ish curries by the lagoon.
Turquoise Holidays ofers seven
nights in a Premier Double Garden
View Room from £1,589 per person, on
a half-board basis, including return
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Dominica’s volcanic craggy coastline
and lack of white-sand beaches have
deterred the swanky multinational River, just like Johnny Depp during the
resorts and package tourists for years, ilming of Pirates Of The Caribbean.
allowing this beautiful geothermal his is as low-key as bars come, yet
island (around the size of Anglesey) recent visitors include Prince Harry
to quietly emerge as one of the world’s and Bill Gates. he six-hour round trip
premier destinations for eco-minded to Boiling Lake (one of the world’s
adventure travellers. And the standout largest active thermal lakes) is just one
honeymoon spot is Secret Bay, a bucket-list adventure, alongside caving
cluster of treehouse villas designed through ravishing ravines, swimming
by renowned Venezuelan architect under waterfalls and snorkelling at the
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private ininity pools and relaxed From £450 per room per night;
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most awe-inspiring eco-resorts in the
world (even the smaller properities
feel generous in size and luxurious in
style). As aspirational as Secret Bay is,
there’s zero formality or fuss, and
a supplied basket of groceries from the
local market means you can cook for
yourself, lending the resort even more
intimacy and privacy for couples who
really do want to escape from the
world. Beyond the Bay, sip the potent
Dynamite rum punch at Sherri’s Bush
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you’ll want to buy everything, through
to its exciting arts and culture scene
and countless too-cool-for-school
bars. And that’s just before dinner.
But while it truly is the city that never
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back at your boudoir. he James New
York is the perfect place to do just
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and four blocks from Madison Square
Park, it’s only a short hop from
everywhere that’s buzzing. he hotel
itself is soothing, spacious and social,
with details such as upholstered wall
panelling, custom-designed terrazzo
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touches such as four-poster beds,
loor-to-ceiling decorative windows
and Vietnamese lantern-shaped ceiling
JW MARRIOTT PHU ixtures. Its beachfront location is spot
QUOC EMERALD BAY on too, hidden between a lush jungle
RESORT & SPA VIETNAM and a stretch of pristine sand where
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opportunities – in spades. Designed by sea. Just don’t be surprised if a monkey
famed architect Bill Bensley, it’s claimed tries to photo-bomb your selie.
to be the irst-ever ‘experiential hotel’ From £308 per room per night;
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too. he bedrooms are full of opulent
loors and window seating everywhere.
Nothing is ever at the expense of
comfort, though – rooms have
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always full. here’s even complimentary
wine and cheese from 6pm-7pm daily.
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for another night on the tiles.
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The Underwater Room at The
Manta Resort, Pemba Island,
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Playa Viva Treehouse,
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Your solar-powered
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Humble Bee, Honeyside
Down, Devon, UK
Yes, this is a human-sized
beehive, but there’s no
colony of guests, just the
two of you. Now THAT’S
a honeymoon. From £120 per
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 Off-grid gem
Malibu Dream Airstream, California, USA
On a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
this revamped Airstream is the place for
totally switching off. You’ll spend your days
surfing, strolling and smiling from ear to
ear. From £459 per night; airbnb.co.uk

Twinkle, twinkle…
The 5 Million Star Hotel, Iceland A heated bubble for two
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that allows you to gawp at the Northern Lights from

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Scents of heaven
Suite Bleue, Arlena di Castro, Italy
How does a private tree lodge
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Milaidhoo Island, Maldives
This is like no camping you’ll
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