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CONTENTSFEBRUARY 2019
TRENDS
� The trends
What we’re coveting right now
�� Theme: Wild zest
Combine boldly botanical citrus
shades with herb-green accents
�� Theme: Midnight foil
Dazzle in navy, gold and blush lourishes
�� English enchantment
Embrace the countryside with lace,
chiffon and lorals
�� Head over heels
Put your best foot forward in this
covetable collection of bridal footwear
�� Match maid in heaven
From silk slips to sequin wraps, these
are the maid looks we’re lusting after
�� Win! A stunning bridal headpiece
Complete your big-day look with this
Estella crown by Victorian Percival
�� The ultimate W-day make-up
must-haves
Expert bridal artists reveal the
products they love
�� Beauty notes
Must-try tips and buys for brides
�� Say ‘yes’ to both dresses
Is it really feasible to fall in love with
two dream outits?
REALLIFE
�� The bride diaries
This month, Esme Clemo hunts for the
perfect wedding photographer
�� Garden glamour
This couple chose a charming
countryside setting for their big day
�� How enchanting
This festive do was illed with sparkle
�� House style
Hand-sewn bunting and heirloom
accessories styled this laidback affair
�� Old-school love
These long-term loves tied the knot in
a beautiful barn venue
�� Sunshine state of mind
Costa Brava was the perfect
spot for this ultra-glam day
DETAILS
�� #Trending: The best of 2019
This year’s top wedding trends
�� Islands in the stream
Watercolour pastels and dreamy
blooms styled this riverside shoot
�� Bridesmaids for beginners
Top tips for choosing your maids
�� Popping the other question
Fun and imaginative ways to get your
best girls on board
�� Pure thing
Achieve a classic look with cascading
white roses and lily of the valley
�� A work of art
Add creative lair to your cake with
block colours and textural sugarwork
�� Wild about you
Enliven an alfresco celebration
with bold lora and eclectic styling
VENUES
�� Venue news
The latest settings to catch our eye
�� Rising stars
The up-and-coming wedding spaces
to have on your radar
�� Happily ever after
Magical venues for a fairytale do
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Maxine Briggs discovers dramatic
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�� A food-lover’s guide
Palate-pleasing destinations to add
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�� Love nests
Romantic UK getaways for couples
�� My wish list
Accessories designer Tilly Thomas
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brand new year – and what an amazing time for a bride-to-be!
First thing’s first, though, have you chosen your bridesmaids? It doesn’t matter
how many you have, a savvy support system will see you through the planning as
well as on the big day itself. And this is such an exciting stage: they’ll drink fizz and
eat cake with you at every opportunity (any excuse!), they’ll tear out magazine pages and
tag you in Instagram photos of dresses you might like. They’ll get excited about the same
things as you and be a sounding board when you need it most, not to mention organise you
a fabulous hen do… There are no hard and fast rules about who to pick, but if you’re in need
of advice, our Bridesmaids For Beginners guide on page 94 will see you through. And if
you’re looking for ways to pop the all-important question, head to page 96. I surprised mine
with chic packages from Parcel London, and needless to say, it was five firm yeses!
Finally, to help kick-start your planning, we’ve rounded up some of the
UK’s most stunning venues (starting on page 107) and, of course, taken
a look at what 2019 has to offer to make your day extra special – we’re
talking cakes, flowers, stationery, bridal fashions and more.
Enjoy the issue!Enjoy the issue!
Following the success of last year,
French Connection has revealed a
new bridal collection for spring. Look
out for the cute lace culotte jumpsuit
and this dreamy diaphanous number
– perfect for an evening outfit change.
Available from February. From £170;
frenchconnection.com
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Hand-painted cake, POA,
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Invitation, from
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Bouquet of Coral
Charm peonies, POA,
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Honeycomb decoration (set of
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Planning a DIY
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Wedding for 35 crafty
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tablecentres, stationery,
favours and more. The
book has a host of
inspiring ideas, from
confetti boxes to paper
roses – and even a
dramatic hydrangea
garland. On sale 8 January.
(£12.99, CICO Books)
The lens of love
Selie sticks? So 2018. Capture your
proposal, minimoon or hen party at
its candid best with Shoot My Travel.
Couples looking to share engagement or
honeymoon pics can book a photographer
– anywhere in the world – for Insta-worthy
snaps guaranteed. Check out the Surprise
Proposal package if you’re still waiting to
pop the question… shootmytravel.com
choices
PEARLY QUEENS
You can always count on Johnny
Loves Rosie for chic, affordable
bridesmaid accessories and
these brand new diamanté
and pearl hair combs are no
exception. We love. £20,
johnny-loves-rosie.com
TRENDStheOur wedding-worthy edit of what’s new and trending right now
Up-and-coming designer Sophie Rose Bellchambers has unveiled her irst
bridal range of six chic designs, with elements that can be mixed and matched
to create a bespoke gown. Luminous satin, delicate lace and built-in support
make these a dream to wear. Prices from £1,210; sophierosebridal.com
Sophie’s

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Going
You can now buy Meghan
Markle’s Stella McCartney
wedding dress for yourself
– yep, the designer’s new
bridal collection has landed,
building on the brand’s
signature eveningwear
offerings. The 17-piece
collection includes the
Duchess of Sussex’s
statement halter-neck
style, as well as a lace-
embroidered jumpsuit and
a sophisticated ivory tux.
Prices from £675; shop
exclusively at selected
Stella McCartney
stores, and Harrods,
Net-a-Porter and
Selfridges.
Stella
Northern belles, the Liverpool & North West Wedding Show is your one-stop shop for all
things bridal, with more than 150 suppliers. Don’t miss the catwalk! 19-20 January, 10am to
4pm, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool Echo Arena. theliverpoolweddingshow.co.uk
ON WED CAM
One of the UK’s leading wedding
video companies, Shoot It Yourself,
has launched a new app allowing
guests to upload clips from your big
day to be included when the company
professionally edits footage for your
wedding video. Used in conjunction
with its standard packages, it means
you can relive it all from your guests’
perspectives. Available on the App
Store or Google Play, simply input a
project code and upload away!
Visit shoot-it-yourself.co.uk
PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW
Hands up who’s already looking forward to spring?! These divine bouquet
styles from ﬂorist Joanne Truby have us pining for pastel pinks and peachy
hues, as hints of lilac make a welcome comeback for 2019 too. Start googling
your garden rose and peony varieties now .And don’t forget to wrap those
posies in complementing ribbon. joannetruby.co.uk

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6Join the team at Edinburgh
bridal boutique, Rachel
Scott Couture, for a special
Temperley London trunk
show featuring designs from
the luxury design house’s
latest bridal collection.
Running from today until
Sunday, expect plenty of lace,
intricate embroidery and
hand-crafted touches; get in
touch now to book your slot.
rachelscottcouture.co.uk
9Hayne House, a tradtional
country pile not far from
the Kent coast, is hosting an
open weekend for engaged
couples knee-deep in venue
searching. The space will be
all dressed up for a wedding
as part of a series of styled
open days – today’s main focus
being dreamy gypsophila.
haynehouse.co.uk
15Newly engaged and not
a clue where to start?
Pop along to The National
Wedding Show at London
Olympia this weekend. The
smash hit show brings with
it more than 250 wedding
suppliers to cover all aspects
of your day – from dresses
and suits to photography and
cakes. You’ll get to browse
them all, as well as view the
latest bridal trends
over on the catwalk.
nationalwedding
show.co.uk
17Wivenhoe House,
an 18th century
property overlooking
Colchester’s wooded
parkland, opens today for its
seasonal wedding showcase.
The Drawing Room, garden
suite and gazebo will be styled
for the occasion, allowing
you to envisage how your day
here could look. The events
team will be on hand to give
you a grand tour and answer
any queries. wivenhoehouse.
co.uk/weddings
22Known for her glitzy
embellishment and
elegant silhouettes, join
designer Jenny Packham for
a three-day trunk show at St
Albans boutique The Bride.
Loved by A-listers and royals
alike, now’s your chance
to try on styles from the
latest collection – book your
appointment if you don’t want
to miss out. the-bride.co.uk
23Fancy yourself a little
green ingered? Have
a go at putting together your
own wedding blooms with
The Great British Florist’s DIY
Wedding Flowers Workshop
in Hertfordshire. The experts
will run you through it all, from
conditioning the lowers to a
step-by-step guide to making a
posy and buttonholes, and even
showstopping centrepieces.
greatbritishlorist.co.uk
28One of Liverpool’s
oldest buildings,
Bluecoat is the city’s creative
arts hub, holding exhibitions
and events all year round. You
too can now make the most of
its historic spaces by hosting
your wedding here. Open this
evening, you’ll get the chance
to chat with the team, as well
as view rooms in which you can
celebrate. thebluecoat.org.uk
2 February
After a sell-out run in Paris, Christian Dior: Designer of
Dreams is coming to the UK. The exhibition, which opens
today, has been reimagined for the V&A, tracing the history and
impact of one of the 20th century’s most inﬂuential couturiers,
exploring the brand’s enduring inﬂuence and the designer’s
relationship with Britain. If you’re in need of some sartorial
inspiration for the big day, this is one fashion show you won’t
want to miss. vam.ac.uk
Make it a date and pencil in these
bride-to-be must-dos over the next month
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16 FEBRUARY
The Un-Wedding Show is packed
with inspo for modern couples.
It’s the irst fair from the blog,
which is behind the Book of Love
directory of the UK’s coolest
suppliers. Today it’s at London’s
Core Clapton before heading to
Birmingham. un-wedding.com
24 FEBRUARY
Head to the J36 Rural
Auction Centre Exhibition
Hall for the Lake District’s
irst dedicated wedding fair,
with a selection of the area’s
inest venues and suppliers.
lakedistrictweddingfair.co.uk
FebruaryCheck out
The National
Wedding
Show
catwalk
Could Kent’s Hayne House
be the venue for you?

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Bride ofthe month
KIRSTEN TOMLIN
Askham Hall, a country house in a secluded area of the Lake District, was the location for Kirsten
and Dominic’s nuptials. Held in the listed barn, it was a more personal ceremony than most, with the
bride’s old school friend (and now celebrant) conducting the service. “She also helped my husband’s
young nephews to write their reading, which got lots of laughs and quite a few tears.” Kirsten wore an
Essense of Australia gown, paired with an autumnal bouquet of dusky pink blooms and foliage.

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WILD ZESTTemper boldly botanical citrus shades with herb-green accents
Bergamot dark chocolate
(50g), £1.75, shop.kew.org
Buttercream cake, from
£480, cakesbyyolk.com
Satin clutch, £995,
charlotteolympia.com
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Olive soap, £2.95,
livelaughlove.co.uk
Silk-mix maxi,
£49.99, hm.com
Save the date card, £1.75,
modeprints.com
Buttonholes, POA,
vervainlowers.co.uk
Amica silver and gold
green amethyst ring,
£850, dinnyhall.com
Ombre herb pots (set of ive),
£19.95, annabeljames.co.uk
Faux olive spray branch,
£9.75, giselagraham.co.uk
Sipsmith Lemon
Drizzle gin (500ml),
£25, debenhams.com
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Velvet courts, £189,
rachelsimpsonshoes.co.uk
Single tier cake, POA,
junipercakery.co.uk
Sequin jumpsuit,
£200, monsoon.co.uk
Metal rollerball pen,
£9, kikki-k.com
Guest book, £13.95,
luckandluck.co.uk
Bouquet of roses, thistles,
waxlower, veronica and heather,
from £38, bloomandwild.com
Napkin rings (set of four),
£10, johnlewis.com
Mercedes Salazar earrings,
£250, net-a-porter.com
Abigail Ahern faux
roses, £14 each,
debenhams.com
Wool two-piece suit, from
£945, tailormadelondon.com
Sequin clutch,
£25, very.co.uk
Moët & Chandon
Rosé Impérial
NV champagne,
£59.99,
selfridges.com
MIDNIGHT FOILFor contemporary glamour, dazzle navy with gold and blush lourishes

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FASHION
From tulle to net, multi-layered to embroidered, may your big-day style be long and
transparent this season. Arguably our favourite look is Kate Halfpenny’s Scotty
dress and romantic, spotted-tulle veil – sheer bridal pleasure in every sense…
(halfpennylondon.com)
DRESSthe

This page: Chiffon dress and embroidered tulle shrug, both stephanieallin.net. Right page: Victoria Jane lace-embroidered crepe dress, ronaldjoyce.com

Get ready to embrace the romance of the countryside in lace,
chiffon and the prettiest loral embellishments
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Embroidered tulle dress, hermionedepaula.com

Silk organza dress with 3D loral appliqué, lynashworth.co.uk

Lace and chiffon dress, modeca.com

Silk and lace dress, annakara.com

FASHION
Put your best foot forward down the aisle in one of these
covetably chic pairs of shoes
Reiss courts, £165,
johnlewis.com
Leather and satin peeptoes,
£230, iamlorence.co.uk
Ganni kitten heels,
£220, farfetch.com
Patent leather courts, £475,
rupertsanderson.com
Leather ankle boots,
£495, freyarose.com
Satin mules, £69,
monsoon.co.uk
Leather and glitter courts, £195,
rachelsimpsonshoes.co.uk
Suede slingbacks, £690,
charlotteolympia.com
Satin trainers, £200,
iamlorence.co.uk
Leather T-bar platforms,
£260, charlottemills.com
Tulle and satin
peeptoes, £95,
rainbowclub.co.uk
Suede and leather
courts, from £425,
emmylondon.com
Satin sandals, £65,
paradoxlondon.com
Satin courts, £89,
rainbowclub.co.uk
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Chiffon knee-length dress, £225,
frenchconnection.com
Embroidered maxi, £160,
frockandfrill.com
Beaded maxi, from £195,
moteemaids.co.uk
Draped jersey maxi,Draped jersey maxi, £99,
monsoon.co.uk Satin maxi, £225, ghost.co.uk
Wide-leg trousers, £149,
tedbaker.com
From liquid-silk slips to sequin wraps and embellished maxis to glam jumpsuits,
let us count the bridesmaid outﬁts options available for your favourite females
From a selection
at dessy.com

FASHION
Pleated-skirt dress, £229,
tedbaker.com
Embellished maxi, £155,
frockandfrill.com
Beaded maxi, from £195,
moteemaids.co.uk
Satin maxi, £225, ghost.co.uk
Product name, £xx, website.com
Needle & Thread dress, £375,
net-a-porter.com
Deitas dress, £960, net-a-porter.com
No.1 Jenny Packham dress,
£140, debenhams.com
Satin maxi, £225, ghost.co.uk
Tulle maxi, £168, thandth.com
Silk crepe and tulle dress,
£1,695, temperleylondon.com
Stretch V-cut jumpsuit,
£79, stories.com
Satin cocktail dress, £255,
outlinelondon.com
From a selection at
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M W S LThe ultimate stop for bridemaids with style
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bridesmaid! We bring all of London’s latest trends and hottest
brands together in one place to make your bridesmaid shopping
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Shop by colour and discover all of your favourite high street
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and easy to order online.
We also have a dedicated Hottest Brands page - bringing you all
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Whilst most of these brands are available online, you want to try
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hen it comes to adding the
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BEAUTY
The ultimateW-day
make-up must-haves
Top make-up artists share the products they love for a lawless big-day look
I have a huge range of foundations in my kit,
which I select according to the bride’s skin type,
but my main go-to is Bobbi Brown Long-Wear
Even Finish Foundation (£34). It has a great
colour range, photographs beautifully and is
buildable from medium to heavy coverage, without
ever looking heavy on the skin. CHRISTY WATERFALL
THE FOUNDATION
“Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
(£42) will forever be a favourite of mine. It’s so
versatile and can be used lightly for a natural
look, or built up for heavier coverage. Either
way, it creates the most lawless skin you’ve
seen. It’s been in my kit for a while and is here
to stay.” JOSEPHINE WAY
SECOND
SKIN
Achieving that all-important
bride-to-be glow
THE PRIMER
“For me, it has to be Estée
Lauder The Illuminator
Radiant Perfecting Primer
(£27). It has a subtle
shimmer, which gives
brides a beautiful
natural radiance.”
GEMMA SUTTON
“Veil Mineral Primer by
Hourglass (£49),
is the one for me. It has
a lightweight texture that
smooths over ine lines
and pores, creating the
ideal base for make-up.
It makes a bride’s make-
up last like no other I’ve
found, plus it makes your
base totally waterproof,
which is ideal for any
big-day tears!”
JOSEPHINE WAY
“For under-eyes, I tend to use Estée
Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place
Flawless Wear Concealer (£24)
as it has good coverage that lasts
for hours. But if I’m covering up
any spots or blemishes, it has to be
Laura Mercier Secret Camoulage
(£27.50) followed by some setting
powder. It’s so good it means my
brides don’t
have to worry
if they get a
spot on their
wedding
morning.”
CHRISTY
WATERFALL
THE BLUSHER
“I like to reach for my Illamasqua Powder
Blusher (£23), as there are lots of colours to suit
a range of skin tones. My favourite shade has to
be a pretty pinkish-peach called Naked Rose as
it really suits everyone.” CHRISTY WATERFALL
THE CONCEALER
Kat Von D Lock-It Cream
Concealer (£20) continues to be
one of my favourites. I originally
bought it to expand the vegan
options in my kit and I’m so
impressed. It offers full coverage
and has the power to cover dark
circles, but it doesn’t sit in ine
lines or pores. FIONA LUCY CLARK
“NARS Blush in Orgasm
(£24) – need I say more?!
The colour is a pink inish
with golden shimmer and
its texture is heaven.”
GEMMA SUTTON 

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THE
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WEAPON
“My ultimate must-
have for brides is
the Urban Decay
All Nighter Setting
Spray (£24). This
wonder product is a
lightweight mist that
refreshes the face and
keeps make-up looking
fresh all day and night.
My brides always
comment on how their
make-up still looks
perfect at midnight,
after a good few hours
on the dance loor!”
FIONA LUCY CLARK
“Charlotte Tilbury
Filmstar Bronze &
Glow (£49) is bridal
contour and highlight
perfection. Sculpting,
light-relecting and
ever so lattering, it’s a
big-day essential.”
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EYE CANDY
How to mesmerise from lid to lash tip
LIP
SERVICEPerfect your pout for that big
end-of-ceremony kiss
THE BROW FIX
“I love the products by Anastasia Beverly Hills, as
they come in really good ‘brow’ colours (not
too warm) and look natural. I use the Brow
Wiz pencil (£22) to map out the shape,
then ill in with the Dipbrow Pomade
(£19) for a more deined look.”
CHRISTY WATERFALL
THE LINER
“The very irst lip liner I ever bought was
Illamasqua Colouring Lip Pencil in Woo (£16) and
it’s been a staple in my kit ever since. A brownish-
pink that’s perfect for almost all skin tones, it
has a creamy texture that allows me to create
sharp lips that won’t budge – even through all the
kissing and drinking!” FIONA LUCY CLARK
“Ka-BROW! By Beneit
(£20.50) is an absolute legend.
This gel-powder hybrid builds
brows to their full potential and
stays in place all day.”
JENNI HUGHES
“Bobbi Brown Nourishing Lip Color in
Ballerina Pink (£24.50) is a soft, shiny
hue which gives a gorgeous natural colour
– think Meghan Markle. Remember, you
won’t get much of a chance to check your
lip, so something that’s low maintenance is
best.” JOSEPHINE WAY
“I like to use the Make Up For Ever Artist Colour
Pencil (£16) as a lip liner and lip base. It’s virtually
waterproof and doesn’t transfer –perfect for the ‘you
may now kiss the bride’ moment!” LINDA FRANCIS
THE SHADOW
“I adore Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad (£68). They may be
pricey, but a little bit goes a long way, and it lasts all day and
night – exactly what a bride wants. Nude Dip is my go-to.
It has four colours that mix together to create the
perfect natural look.”GEMMA SUTTON
“Eyeshadows with good pigment
are essential for bridal make-up
– it needs to last all day, after all. I
love the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury
Palette in The Dolce Vita (£39).”
CHRISTY WATERFALL
THE MASCARA
“I’ve been through every mascara you can
possibly think of, but No7 Stay Perfect (£13), is
the best I’ve found for bridal make-up. It’s totally
budge, smudge, tear, sweat, do-what-you-want
proof and yet somehow is removed easily with
warm water. It’s magic!” JOSEPHINE WAY
Max Factor False Lash Effect
Waterproof Mascara (£10.99) is the one.
For my brides I need a mascara that isn’t
going to lake or run down her face if
they become teary. It’s never let me down
in the 10+ years I’ve been
a make-up artist.LINDA FRANCIS
THE LIP COLOUR
“My favourite lipstick really depends
on the bride’s skin tone, but my top
pick over the 2018 wedding season
has been MAC Cremesheen in Peach
Blossom (£17.50). It’s a perfect
peachy-pink tone, which gives a soft,
kissable glow.” FIONA LUCY CLARK
NARS Smudge
Proof Eyeshadow
Base (£20), is a hero
product. It literally
makes your eye
make-up stay put
all day and night,
without creasing,
ending up in the
socket or going shiny.
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TRENDS
dresses
Say ʻyesʼ
to both
More and more brides are choosing to wear two
gowns on their wedding day but, Jo Dunbar asks, is
it really feasible to fall in love with two dream outﬁts?

TRENDS
A
lmost 20 years ago, Victoria
Beckham made plenty
of headlines when she
married David – the couple
famously perched on his-
and-hers thrones during their wedding
at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. Victoria
said her vows in front of a host of celebrity
guests wearing a strapless Vera Wang. Then,
later on, the couple changed into matching
purple outfits designed by Antonio Berardi.
Much was made of the Beckhams’
double outfits and in the last few months,
we have all watched in wonder as Meghan
Markle married Prince Harry in a bespoke
Givenchy gown then swapped it for a Stella
McCartney halter-neck for the evening
celebration. In October, Princess Eugenie
married Jack Brooksbank wearing custom-
made Peter Pilotto, then wore a beautiful
blush-pink Zac Posen gown later on.
It’s no secret that bridalwear takes a big
chunk out of any wedding budget – we only
spend more on venue hire and catering.
Last year, brides spent an average of £1,537
on their wedding outfit and accessories* –
up by almost £200 from the previous year –
which indicates our appetite for more than
one wedding dress is growing. Hamish
Shephard, founder of wedding planning
app Bridebook.co.uk, explains: “We’re
expecting to see yet another significant
increase in the overall spend on bridalwear
and accessories next year. Some brides who
are planning 2019 weddings are allocating
budget for up to three outfit changes!”
Let’s not forget that the Duchess of
Cambridge also embraced a two-dress
trend at her wedding to Prince William in
2011, so are brides who choose to wear two
gowns simply following a royal tradition?
“The Meghan Markle effect has played a
significant part in the popularity of evening
dresses,” Hamish admits. “It’s actually led
to further investment in multiple looks for
both brides and grooms.”
Princesses aside, it’s clear that many
brides are embracing the two-dress
trend for pragmatic reasons. Sarah, from
Gloucester, married Rob wearing a long,
sleek gown for their church ceremony
but later changed into a shorter, sparkly
number for their reception in a Cotswolds
barn. Sarah’s reasons for changing her
dress between cutting the cake and the first
dance were mainly practical: “I knew that
celebrating in a barn with a fire pit outside
meant my wedding dress would get filthy.
The long gown will always be special to me
because it’s what I wore to say my vows. But
a second dress definitely made it easier to
enjoy the party!”
One designer who has listened to his
clients is bridal and womenswear designer
Ian Stuart, star of hit Channel 4 show The
Posh Frock Shop.
Ian says, “Often our brides have heard
from other women that the evening part
of their wedding day awkward, as their
dress was too big and heavy to enjoy the
party. So, a lot of my clients are looking for
alternatives. They want to look fabulous but
also enjoy themselves.”
And Ian has designed a wedding dress
that allows his brides to do just that: “One
of our bestselling dresses, Spotlight, is two
dresses in one. It has a ball gown skirt for
the wedding ceremony, which detaches to
be a slinky dress for evening.”
Ian predicts the trend for brides
showcasing two different looks will
continue: “We’re going to see more brides
having one dress with detachable elements:
whether that’s a belt, sleeves or a skirt. I’m
hearing from lots of our brides that they
keep a hairdresser all day or book someone
to come and re-do their hair for the
evening, so they have their hair up for the
ceremony and down for the party.”
Other brides embrace a second outfit
to acknowledge other cultures – exactly
like Anna from London who married
husband Charles. Anna wore an ivory
Blue by Enzoani gown for their church
ceremony then changed into a custom-
made traditional Nigerian outfit or aso-ebi.
She explains, “We thought it was important
to pay homage to my husband’s cultural
heritage when we got married, through the
choice of attire and the food served. We
got changed after the wedding dinner, in
time for the first dance. I loved wearing my
dresses and felt heroic in both of them!”
While Anna’s first dress was bought from
a boutique then altered, she also attended
fittings and chose patterns and fabrics for
her second. She explains, “My Nigerian two-
piece felt like it evolved through more of a
process, with different fittings or shopping
trips for the various elements. I still have
both my dresses and accessories and love
them equally.”
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myvows.Butaseconddressdeinitelymadeiteasiertoenjoytheparty!”
With its detachable skirt, Ian
Stuart’s Spotlight dress offers
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W
e’re part of the
Instagram generation.
Every day, we scroll
through perfectly
curated pictures and are
filled with joy when someone likes ours.
Photos are a big deal for us – the style, the
quality, the composition; the list goes on.
We had to consider all these things when
we began the search for the photographer
who’d capture our big-day vision.
To start with, Harry and I are pretty
tricky clients. Beyond my usual bridezilla
demands, Harry’s a filmmaker so has
incredibly high standards. Luckily for us,
wedding photography has stepped up
over the last decade and a quick Instagram
search threw up a host of photographers
who had a certain je ne sais quoi.
Rather overwhelmed with the choice,
I turned to one of my friends who had a
list of people to recommend. Having tied
the knot recently, she was a font of bridal
knowledge. Armed with her suggestions, I
took to the web to narrow down a shortlist.
Our budget and their pricing became
the first decider. I knew this wasn’t the
time to scrimp and save, but equally, £3,000
seemed a lot when that was half the cost
of the catering. We decided to look for
someone who could shoot the whole day
for around £1,250.
Having decided on price, the list
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her wedding photographer this month
The
Bride
Diaries
narrowed dramatically, and we were left
with five people we liked. Next stop, their
portfolios. Instagram can be a honey
trap, luring you in with the best two
photographs from a wedding that had
another 398 hideous ones. So we asked to
see a complete set of photographs from
a single wedding. If they didn’t want to
show us, we assumed it’s because they
had something to hide and they were
immediately scrapped from the list.
But only so much box ticking and
shortening shortlists can actually help.
Sometimes you just have to sit, look, and
see if you like how they take photos. We
pored over pictures and worked out that
we preferred the darker moody images
to the blown-out bright and light ones.
We liked off-the-cuff shots that captured
casual moments and quick glances, bursts
of laughter and stolen caresses. Sure, we
wanted the posed shots but for the rest we
wanted documentary-style snaps.
I let Harry take the lead on the final
decision, but we were in agreement that
Carrie Lavers had to be our photographer.
Her images just spoke to us, especially
her couple shots. They looked natural and
comfortable, and we could see ourselves
captured in the same way. And of course,
we knew they’d look good when we posted
them on Instagram to rake in those all-
important likes.
HARRY’S
HIGHLIGHTS…
I’ll be the irst to admit that I’m not big
on having a photographer. As someone
that spends their days behind the
camera, I hate the idea of being in
front of one. Having to strike mock-
romantic poses ills me with horror, so
I knew we’d need a photographer who
captured us in our natural state.
Esme thinks that the only way to
get me over my fear is to have an
engagement shoot, get comfortable
with the photographer and relax about
the whole thing. She’ll love it and I’ll
loathe it. So we’re still battling through
that debate.
Then, of course, there’s the video
debate. Again, Esme is pleading that
a video is just as important as the
photographs and that maybe I could
ask a friend to do it for mate’s rates. I’m
hoping that my camera-shy feelings
disappear on the day because it seems
like I’ll be having a lot of screen time if
Esme has her way!
Camera-shy Harry’s
hoping to beat his fear
before the big day

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Jade & Jack
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glamourA classic English countryside setting made
this couple’s wedding a day to remember

A
fter choosing the spectacular
Warren House in Surrey as
their venue, a classic English
countryside theme proved
central to Jade and Jack’s
big day. “We loved the venue from the
start and picked it because it’s so close to
Richmond Park, where we spend a lot of
time together,” recalls Jade.
The couple kept things simple by sticking
to a pretty, yet subtle colour palette that
included blush, coral, ivory and white, with
touches of grey. These romantic shades
made for some beautiful flower displays,
including pew-end posies and table
arrangements in glass vases, and a semi-
naked wedding cake adorned with fresh
bold blooms. “The cake was delicious,”
Jade adds. “We picked our favourite
flavours – chocolate (of course!), lemon
and blueberry, and a classic Victoria sponge
with jam. Vaani at Sugar Plum Bakes was so
great at coming up with a design and the
decoration was perfect.”
The stationery also tied in with the
couple’s chic styling – Jo at Grace &
Bramble designed pink-and-grey invites
tied together with blush-coloured ribbon,
while Jade’s aunt – designer at Willow &
Walnut – created on-the-day stationery in a
similar palette, complete with some extra
touches like bathroom hampers and a
basket of flip-flops for guests.
Jade’s dress perfectly suited the mood
and style of their day: a silk crepe halter-
neck gown by Mikaella Bridal with a
plunging neckline and open back.
“I wore it with a beautiful beaded belt,

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“Try to take some time out in
the day to spend together. Our
master of ceremonies, Steve,
ensured that we had some special
moments to ourselves.”
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VENUE: Warren House, Surrey
(warrenhouse.com)
DRESS: Mikaella Bridal at Pure
Couture (purecouture.co.uk)
SHOES: Dune (dunelondon.com)
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES:
David’s Bridal (davidsbridal.co.uk)
HAIR AND MAKE-UP:
Kelly at Natasha Wiggins Hair &
Make-up (nwmake-up.co.uk)
GROOMSWEAR:
Dapper Formalwear (dapper.co.uk)
FLOWERS: Rose & Mary
(roseandmary.co.uk)
CAKE: Sugar Plum Bakes
(sugarplumbakes.com)
STATIONERY: Grace & Bramble
(graceandbramble.co.uk); Willow
& Walnut (willowandwalnut.co.uk)
ENTERTAINMENT: Soul Fresh
(earcandylive.co.uk)
TOASTMASTER: Steve Eggleton
(toastmaster-sjeggleton.info)
and it had a long, flowing train,” she adds. “I
kept my accessories simple.
“I was lucky enough to find my dress
in the first store I visited. Two friends
had recommended Pure Couture in
Beaconsfield as a great place to start
looking, so I booked an appointment right
away. My dress was the second one I tried
on and I fell in love instantly. Though I tried
on others, I kept coming back to that one. I
knew Jack would love it too.”
The day began with an outdoor
ceremony in the gardens of Warren House.
Everyone then headed inside for a sit-down
dinner, which included spinach and ricotta
ravioli, pork belly and chocolate and salted
peanut parfait. “We had an amazing band
for the evening reception, which played a
mix of soul and Motown as well as more
modern genres. They got all of our guests
on the dancefloor,” Jade adds.
Post-wedding, the newlyweds flew to
South Africa and Tanzania, seeing the
sights on safari for four days at a spot in
Great Kruger National Park, before a more
relaxing 10 nights at the Residence Hotel
in Zanzibar. “We booked our trip through
Trailfinders and used its honeymoon wish-
list service,” the bride adds.
“We danced to ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ by Elvis Presley
– it’s a special song for us and our family.”

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How enchanting
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Katy & Paul
With fairy lights, frosted pine cones and even a fully-decked
Christmas tree, this big day embodied the spirit of the season

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“If you’re going to make things for
your wedding, make sure you enjoy
doing so, otherwise the crafting
becomes more of a chore! Personal
touches can make a wedding
memorable and fortunately we’re
both quite creative.”
Toptip

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W
ith their rustic winter
wedding taking place
mid-December, Katy
and Paul were keen to
include some nods to
the festive season, with trees decked out in
fairylights, frosted pine cones and bunches
of scented eucalyptus.
“When we were looking for a venue, it
was really important to us that we could
decorate it ourselves,” Katy recalls. “Our
décor was all homemade where possible.
We used lanterns, pillar candles and white
rose petals to line the aisle, had homemade
wooden signage and in the corner of the
reception was a large Christmas tree, which
added to the festive feel.”
The couple covered as much of the barn’s
ceiling and walls with fairylights as possible.
On the tables were lit lantern centrepieces
encircled with eucalyptus wreaths and
polaroid photos of each guest. Katy had
even created the stationery herself, opting
for a watercolour leaf print on cream card,
tied with ribbon and a handwritten tag.
The bride and bridesmaids’ bouquets
also had a sophisticated wintry feel, with
cream roses, succulents, eucalyptus and
brunia berries. “In the centre of mine was
a single yellow rose, in memory of my
grandma who loved them,” Katy adds.
The couple are also keen foodies, and
Katy reveals picking a menu for 80 friends
and family was one of the more difficult
tasks. Guests ended up dining on a hearty
feast of pâté with red-onion chutney, lamb,
and lemon tart. “In the evening, our venue
offered up an outdoor pizza oven, which
everyone loved!” adds the bride.
It was function band The Confidentials
who encouraged guests up onto the
dancefloor for a night of festivities. “They
played two sets and DJ’d in between,
they were so well-received, even my dad
danced!” laughs Katy.
Also keeping guests entertained was
Paul’s homemade four-hole crazy golf set-
up, with the help of the best man who kept
“We were both so excitable during the ceremony that we mucked up
the words! The registrar had to repeat the lines to us, which made us
laugh even more.”

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score. The DIY photobooth also proved a
hit, complete with wooden frame backdrop
and a hamper of fancy-dress options and
signage. Finally, the party came to a close
with sparklers outside.
The bride’s Ronald Joyce dress worked
perfectly for the couple’s festive theme.
“With lace and sparkly detailing, it felt
very Christmassy,” she smiles. “Serena
Bridal was the only shop I visited and my
experience was amazing. I walked into
the store thinking I wanted something
slim-ﬁtting, with sleeves and minimal detail
– clearly I was living up to the cliché as I
ended up with the complete opposite! But I
CONTACT BOOK
VENUE: Bruisyard Hall & Barn,
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DRESS: Ronald Joyce at Serena
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GROOMSWEAR: Dapper Chaps
(dapper-chaps.co.uk)
FLOWERS: Callendar’s Florist
(framlinghamlorist.co.uk)
TREE HIRE: Event Trees by
Botanica (eventtreehire.co.uk)
ENTERTAINMENT: The
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(functioncentral.co.uk)
felt glam and it gave me curves, and I loved
the pretty detail on the deep-V back.” Her
bridesmaids looked equally beautiful in
their beaded, pale blue ﬂoor-length dresses
from Monsoon.
Budapest was Katy and Paul’s winter
minimoon destination of choice. “We
wandered the Christmas markets, walked
for miles and miles and ate some amazing
food,” the bride recalls. The following
spring, the couple headed to Cape Town,
South Africa, where they drove through
winelands, explored the Garden Route and
set up camp at a private game reserve near
Kruger National Park.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: CAPTURED BY KATRINA (CAPTUREDBYKATRINA.CO.UK)
From hand-sewn bunting to heirloom accessories, this couple’s
at-home big day was a wonderfully laidback family affair
Anya & Alec

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garden, and had four long tables decorated
with clusters of jam jars wrapped in lace
and hessian and filled with sweet peas,
freesias, spray roses and lavender. All the
flowers were arranged by a talented friend.
She did my bouquet too – a posy of spray
roses, lavender, freesias and gypsophila,”
Anya adds.
The couple even borrowed large wooden
tables to build their own bar (complete
with homemade gin, which Anya jokingly
describes as ‘deadly’) and card table. The
seating plan was made from old planks of
wood found in Anya’s parents’ back garden.
“It’s now been recycled again into our
coffee table!” the bride adds.
A semi-naked Victoria sponge
wedding cake, made by Anya’s auntie,
B
y hosting their wedding at
the groom’s family home in
Oxfordshire, Anya and Alec
set the tone for a relaxed
celebration filled with Pinterest-
worthy DIY details. “It was your typical
outdoor British summer wedding – all
pastels, bunting and fairylights. I love
Pinterest: it was a great friend in the run-up
to the day!” laughs Anya.
The couple called upon the help of their
friends and family to create a homespun
wedding. The stationery was crafted by
Anya’s mum and sister using brown card
and washi tape, while Anya made the
bunting herself – all 100 metres of it.
“We had fairylights in the ceiling of the
marquee and outside in the bushes of the 

REALLIFE
CONTACT BOOK
VENUE: St Andrew’s
Church, Headington, Oxford
(standrewsheadington.co.uk);
groom’s family home
DRESS: L’Fay Bridal (lfay.com)
SHOES: Toms (toms.co.uk)
BRIDESMAIDS’ OUTFITS:
Revelry (shoprevelry.com)
HAIR AND MAKE-UP:
Janelle Langston
(luxhairandmakeup.co.uk)
CATERING: The Wild Oven
(thewildoven.co.uk)
FAVOURS: The Skinny Pottery
(theskinnypottery.com)
ENTERTAINMENT: Kings of Soul
(kingsofsoul.co.uk)
“Alec’s family are incredibly musical. The choir for our ceremony was made
up of their close family and friends – the performance was beautiful.”

REALLIFE
“It’s easy to say now, but don’t sweat
the small stuff. Your guests are there
to see you get married – they’re
not worried about toiletries in the
bathrooms or whether or not you
bought enough candle holders. It’ll
all go smoothly on the day, and if it
doesn’t, it doesn’t matter!”
Toptip
complemented the relaxed décor. “We ate
it as part of the wedding breakfast, rather
than waiting until later when we knew all
the guests would be full,” says Anya. Food
was high up on the couple’s list of priorities,
with local caterers The Wild Oven serving
up an excellent menu of seasonal dishes,
including antipasti boards with wood-
fired chorizo, lamb koftas, cheese and
bread, pulled pork and chicken mains with
Mediterranean veg, couscous and fiery
rocket. For dessert it was brownies with
cream and summer fruits.
Later on, the bride and groom took to
the floor to perform a choreographed first
dance to Do You Love Me? By The Contours
– a song which Anya reveals they sing to
each other a lot at home. “My aunt’s a dance
teacher so she helped us choreograph it – it
meant we didn’t have to do an awkward
shuffle in the middle of the dancefloor.”
Anya’s dress perfectly suited the couple’s
relaxed wedding style: a backless, flowy
lace and tulle number.
“My sister lives in New York, so my mum
and I visited her there to go shopping at
L’Fay Bridal. I absolutely loved my dress – it
gave me butterflies the moment I tried it
on – and the look on their faces told me it
was the one.”
Anya finished her look with a vintage
tiara that belonged to one of Alec’s great
grandmothers, making it more than
100 years old. She also borrowed a veil
from her sister and treated herself to a
new beaded Tiffany bracelet and a pair
of earrings, which she also gifted to her
sister. Her shoes, however, were a little less
conventional. “I’m not a high-heel person,
so wore some Toms lace espadrilles!”
she laughs. “I was definitely the comfiest
woman there…”

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Old-school love
Ivy & Chaz
An autumnal big day full of rustic charm and hearty hospitality was
the perfect way for these long-term loves to tie the knot

REALLIFE
“Choose a venue with character,
and one that offers various props
and décor details. Farbridge already
offered so much before adding our
own personal bits and pieces – and
that saved us a lot of money!”
Toptip
T
hough teenage sweethearts
Chaz and Ivy both grew up in
Surrey, in 2014, their careers
took them to Dubai, where they
began a new life living together
for the first time.
“We had always spoken openly to each
other about wanting to get married so we
made it official on our 11th anniversary. Yet,
despite already having booked our venue,
set the date and chosen my dress, Chaz still
managed to surprise me with a ‘proper’
proposal deep in the Arabian desert as we
captured our postcard-style save-the-date
photo!” Ivy smiles.
The couple booked Farbridge in West
Sussex – a beautiful barn venue that fitted
with their autumnal theme. “The venue
exceeded our expectations in every way –
the space, the surroundings, the team…
even the chefs were incredible,” Ivy recalls.
“A lot of the props we had were readily
available and included in the hire price,
too,” she adds.
Brilliantly British dishes were at the heart
of the couple’s menu for their November
wedding. “We wanted good, hearty food
that would typically be enjoyed on a
crisp, autumnal day – sausage and mash,
fish and chips, Ploughman’s bruschetta
and butternut squash soup,” Ivy says.
“Our canapés were accompanied with
champagne, hot apple cider and pumpkin-
spiced Baileys on ice, and in the evening we
served up bacon and egg sandwiches,” she
adds. Guests could also pick from a snack
station that featured rosemary, salt and
caramel popcorn, and pumpkin apple cider
doughnuts.
The space was filled with modern-rustic
details, including stationery with copper-foil
writing, copper tableware, framed signage,
burlap runners, fairylights and wooden
place-card holders. There was also a nod
to the couple’s love of travel, with vintage
suitcases and a hand-painted globe which
doubled up as Ivy and Chaz’s guest book.
“Our florist, Caroline from Nordic Twigs,
brought my vision to life using white roses,
foliage and lots of candlelight,” adds Ivy.
“She supplied everything from the vases
to the church candles, the pine cones to 

REALLIFE
CONTACT BOOK
VENUE: Farbridge, West Sussex
(farbridge.org.uk)
DRESS: Essence of Australia
(essensedesigns.com); Delphine
Couture (delphinecouture.com)
BRIDESMAIDS’ OUTFITS: Coast
(coast-stores.com); Asos
(asos.com)
FLOWERGIRL DRESS:
Emily Grace Bridal
(emilygracebridal.co.uk)
HAIR: Lisa Grifiths (wedding
hairandmakeupbylisa.co.uk)
GROOMSWEAR: Tweed Addict
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Bespoke (stallionbespoke.com)
FLOWERS AND PROP HIRE:
Nordic Twigs (nordictwigs.co.uk)
DÉCOR: To Have and To Hire
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The Toast (thetoast.co.uk) Not Just
Firewood (notjustirewood.co.uk)
TABLEWARE: Classic Crockery
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GLOBE GUESTBOOK: Consider
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ENTERTAINMENT: Ruby
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“Even after being together for 13 years, nothing quite
prepares you for the overwhelming emotion you feel when
the registrar announces you as husband and wife!”

REALLIFE
the Prince Edward pumpkins, with long
and low foliage centrepieces along the
banqueting tables.”
The bride’s satin Essense of Australia
dress was perfect for the couple’s relaxed
day. “The pockets were the selling point
for me!” Ivy smiles. “I also loved the open
back and small satin buttons, which started
from the waist and continued all the way
down the skirt and train. It was the first
style I tried on – and I’d bought it within
the hour!”
Ivy finished her look with a pair of
Kurt Geiger espadrilles (“I’m definitely a
comfort-over-beauty kind of girl”), diamond
studs and a ring borrowed from her sister,
and finished her sleek top-knot with a
veil that her mum had worn for her own
wedding day.
“Delphine, who also made the alterations
on my dress, enhanced the veil by shaping
the layers to match my skirt and adding a
thick lace trim,” Ivy adds. “It was originally
bright white, but Delphine changed the
colour to match my gown by dipping it in
tea – very clever!”

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SunshineSTATE OF MIND
PHOTOGRAPHY: ELENA LEDESMA (BLANCOYCARAMELO.COM)
Charli & Obi
The Costa Brava coast was the perfect spot for this ultra-glam affair

Toptip
F
or this international singer-
songwriting couple (“I’m from
Liverpool and Obi is both Nigerian
and Danish”) Spain’s picturesque
Costa Brava coastline proved to
be the perfect backdrop. The idea was
to create a wedding that was personal
to them, while complementing their
Mediterranean surroundings.
“We chose a palette of rust and terracotta
shades with lots of floral motifs and
metallics,” reveals Charli. “Our blessing was
held in a 15th
century church perched on a
hilltop in the village of Madremanya. Before
travelling to Spain, we’d had an intimate
civil ceremony at home in Copenhagen
with our immediate family.” Charli’s father
played an important role in the blessing,
not only walking her down the aisle, but
singing a moving rendition of Ave Maria for
the newlyweds. “There wasn’t a dry eye in
the house!”
After the ceremony, guests were
transported to Hotel Garbí, where they
were welcomed with aperitifs and canapés
before sitting down to dine in the candlelit
gardens. “We sat at tables decorated with
fresh eucalyptus, gypsophila and roses,
and enjoyed an extensive feast of Catalan
dishes, complete with barbecued meat, fish
and seafood,” reveals Charli.
The sunset colour palette was echoed
in everything from the gold-foil stationery
to the lighting – and even the bridesmaids’
dresses. “We bought the flowers from a
local market in Palafrugell and with the
help of Kayt Wilson at our reception venue,
arranged all the tablecentres ourselves,”
recalls Charli. “For the favours, we wanted
our guests to be gifted something authentic
that they could take home as a souvenir of
Spain. Instead of traditional place cards,
their names were hand-drawn onto rustic
Spanish tiles.”
For Charli and Obi’s wedding, the
evening entertainment was always going
to be epic. After the wedding breakfast,
a DJ – one of the pair’s close friends and
colleagues – played a curated set of R&B,
Funk and Hip Hop classics. “At 1am, we
“The night before the wedding,
we held a pre-wedding get-together
to enable those who had travelled
to meet and break the ice. It was
a lovely way to spend time with
everyone in an informal setting
with a relaxed atmosphere.”

REALLIFE
“We had nine speeches in total, including surprise musical
performances and poetry. The atmosphere was palpable – we laughed, we
cried and we were totally overwhelmed by the support we had received.”
all moved on to an outdoor after-party
venue called Funky Pizza and danced the
night away until 5am. It really was the most
fun way to end an absolutely perfect day,”
Charli smiles.
The bride’s dress was ideal for dancing
in – a form-fitting style from Enzoani
which she picked up back in her home
city of Liverpool. “It had all the details I
was looking for,” recalls Charli. “Crocheted
lace, a low back, mermaid silhouette
and a lace train. I really wanted to find a
dress that would fit my personality – I’m
confident and love fashion so I wanted a
showstopper!” She kept her accessories
simple – just a pair of vintage pearl earrings
and a crystal bracelet, alongside a pair of
crystal-embellished heels from Asos.
Maid of honour and professional make-
up artist Suzanne Wells was in charge of
beautifying the girls that morning, though
Charli reveals she did her own hair.
“I’m used to doing my own hair and
make-up for shows and events, so I know
what suits me,” she says. “Ultimately my tip
would be to choose a make-up artist that
you trust – don’t panic-book a salon you’ve
never tried before.
“That said, I’d suggest face-to-face
appointments with all your suppliers
where possible, particularly when planning
a wedding abroad. Sometimes foreign
companies can be less reliable with email
correspondence and it can leave you feeling
worried and stressed. If you’re choosing not
to have a wedding planner local to the area,
try making a trip in advance to get things
set in stone.”
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VENUE: St Stephen’s Church
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Costa Brava (hotelgarbi.com/en)
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SHOES: Asos (asos.com)
Monsoon (monsoon.co.uk);
Silk Fred (silkfred.com); Girl in
Mind (girlinmind.com)
MAKE-UP: Suzanne Wells (insta-
gram.com/makeupmumpreneur)
GROOMSWEAR: Tiger of Sweden
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CAKE: Roman’s Cakes
(facebook.com/romanscakeshop)
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Hello,yellowIt might seem an unusual choice, but who
doesn’t want sunshine on their big day? And
there’s a shade to suit every celebration.
“From lemon sherbet to golden mustard,
yellow is such a warm, positive colour,”
says ﬂorist Joanna Rhodes of Hayford &
Rhodes. “Yellow can take you from a spring
wedding with narcissus, hellebores and
ranunculus, through to late summer with
coral and yellow Sunset peonies, dahlias
and foxgloves,” she adds.
“Keep it minimalist by teaming them
with foliage and white ﬂowers, or embrace
colour saturation with pink, peach and
orange” – there’s a twist for every couple.
Positive vibes only:
add a sunny pop
of yellow to your
bridesmaids’ posies
From stretch tents to secret celebrations, Lauren Fraser consults
the experts to uncover this year’s most exciting wedding trends
#TRENDING
The best of 2019
UNDER CANVAS
Stretch tents and teepees – the classic wedding marquee’s latest
incarnations – are shaking up the venue scene. Credited with making wild
venues workable, you could hold a blessing beside a lake, then dance the
night away in a teepee on the shore, or pitch a tent in a woodland glade.
But do bear in mind that if you’re not using a country manor’s lawn, you’ll
need to ensure all amenities are provided, from the bar to bathrooms.


TRENDS
LoosenupAs more couples forgo the
formalities in favour of a
laidback big day, their detail
choices are doing the same.
And so tight pomanders
and all-rose bouquets are
replaced by mixed posies
and rustic wheat sheaves.
“Large, unstructured
bouquets with foliage and
trailing ribbons are big for
summer,” says florist Karen
Morgan of Passion for
Flowers. Opt for hand-dyed
silk ribbons for an ethereal
feel, or velvet for a more
wintry twist.
“Offering 360-degree impact, height and dreamy metallic-foil inishes, balloons
are inding their way into tablecentres, venue décor and even ceremony arches.”
UP, UP & AWAY
Bridebook.co.uk has revealed the average cost of a wedding is
now a staggering £30,355. With the days of the bride’s parents
footing the bill often a distant memory, couples are becoming
increasingly creative with their budgets, without compromising
on the overall effect. That’s where balloons come in.
Offering 360-degree impact, height and dreamy metallic-foil
finishes, balloons are finding their way into tablecentres, venue
décor and even ceremony arches as couples seek out more
affordable alternatives to flowers.
PruneyourrideNaturally, you want to cruise into married life in style. But as
undeniably cool as vintage vehicles and classic Cadillacs are, your
guests have probably seen them all before. It’s from this desire to
do something unique that an unlikely floral trend is emerging.
“The wedding car’s now a popular area to focus florals. A car
garland looks fantastic as you arrive and depart, but remains a
feature throughout the day for photos,” reveals Karen.
Green garlands woven from eucalyptus or ruscus offer a lower-
cost but whimsical take on the style. Add roses for a fairytale
finish, or proteas or succulents for a boho vibe.
Car garlands are proving
popular for guest photo opps
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The Bear of Rodborough Hotel, Stroud
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TRENDS
Skip months of guest-list drama
and family interference with a surprise
big day bash
WHITE OUT
In contrast to the colour
pop boom, Sheryl
Popplewell of Fulford
Flowers maintains that
there’s still a place for the
white wedding, particularly
when it comes to blooms.
“A trend that’s still
extremely strong for
2019 is classic white and
cream flowers. Elegant
and timeless, they create
a stunning effect in every
venue, and can be created
in wild and unstructured or
mass-filled designs.”
THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE
From the day you announce your engagement, your wedding
is on the table for family and friends to add their 10 cents to,
whether that’s with outlandish demands, unwelcome suggestions
or guest-list gripes. It’s little surprise, then, that solemniser Sandra
Lofts has seen a huge rise in ‘surprise weddings’. Venues expert
Kelly Mortimer also adds:
“This is where guests are invited to an event such as a birthday
or engagement party and when they arrive it’s revealed that
they’re at the couple’s wedding. With so much pressure on
couples to make their wedding amazing and with an abundance
of often unwanted advice from friends and family, the surprise
wedding is a trend I adore.” What a secret to keep…
SingularstyleFollowing the Duchess of Sussex’s embellishment-free wedding
style, minimalist silhouettes are something we’ve seen dominate
2019’s bridalwear. And now, it’s taking over receptions, too. Bold,
blousy blooms are back on the scene, but not as you know them.
“Cluster glass bottles with single-headed stems to form a
centrepiece,” suggests styling expert Gemma King from The
Wedding of My Dreams.
Jam jars, milk bottles and test tubes can all be used to create
this effect. Source the vessels from eBay and charity shops,
and this look can be big on impact but gentle on your budget,
requiring far fewer flowers than a more traditional display.
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INSPIRATION
Islandsin
the streamWatercolour pastels, dreamy blooms and a
riverside location make for fairytale romance
PHOTOGRAPHY: MINDY COE (MINDYCOE.COM)
STYLEDSHOOT

INSPIRATION
E
qual parts modern-day bohemian
elopement and Pre-Raphaelite
fantasy, this bridal shoot was
heavily inspired by the magical
quality of its Windsor waterside
scenery. Lauren Goodman of Bluebird
Creative explains, “There were so many
hidden gems to capture. We used the rustic
boathouse as a backdrop and the boat
for on-the-water shots. It was so peaceful,
and because of the season, the woodland
walkways were awash with bluebells.”
Continuing the enchanted botanical
theme, the bride’s bouquet featured Secret
Garden, O’hara and Yves Piaget roses,
delphiniums, orlaya, clematis, phlox, Belle
Epoque tulips, Bowl of Cream peonies,
lilac, nigella, hellebores, philadelphus,
jasmine and olive foliage. With their
contemporary boho-chic designs, the
Rembo Styling bridal gowns complemented
the eclectic ﬂoral arrangement.
Strewn with jewel-coloured fruit,
the riverside dining setting of colourful
glassware, lace-print chargers plates, gold
cutlery and chiffon napkins encapsulated
the shoot’s free-spirited fairytale feel. 
The boat was adorned with
a generous trim of realistic
silk lowers from Faux
Bloom Designs to heighten
the romance of the setting.

INSPIRATION
The bride’s natural make-up
look of full lashes and rosy
cheeks was enhanced with
a silky plaited up-do and
bejewelled loral headpiece.
CONTACT BOOK
PLANNING AND STYLING:
Bluebird Creative
(bluebirdcreative.co.uk)
FLOWERS: Blue Sky Flowers
(blueskylowers.co.uk)
CAKE: Milk Street Kitchen
(milkstreetkitchen.co.uk)
TABLE DÉCOR: Couvert
(couvert.co.uk)
CANDLES: Ester & Erik at
Blomster Designs
(blomsterdesigns.co.uk);
Prezola (prezola.com)
VELVET CHAIR: Prezola
(prezola.com)
ADDITIONAL FURNITURE:
Turmeric House
(turmerichouse.com)
FAUX FLOWERS (ON BOAT):
Faux Bloom Designs
(fauxbloomdesigns.com)
DRESS: The Secret Dress House
(secretdresshouse.co.uk)
VEIL: Daisy Sheldon
(daisysheldon.co.uk)
JEWELLERY: Agnes Walker
(agneswalker.com)
MAKE-UP: Melissa Oldridge
(melissaoldridgebridal.com)
MODELS: Poppy and Sergei
WORDS:LAURASUTHERLAND
The understated wedding
cake was scattered with
edible petals and topped
with a handful of pretty
pastel macarons.

This is your day
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PLANNING
You don’t owe anyone a place in your bride
tribe; nope,noteventhatcousinwhoasked
youtobeherbridesmaid12yearsagoand
has just dropped you an ominous DM
saying she ʻcan’t wait to return the favourʼ

PLANNING
Bridesmaids
for beginners
The whos, the whats and the hows – here’s how to make choosing
your ’maids a bridal breeze, says Katie Byrne
A
rguably one of the most
important decisions you
can make in the early stages
of your planning is who to
choose as your bridesmaids.
Whether you pick a single best friend
or your entire sisterhood, these are the
women who’ll offer support and sounding
boards as you prepare for your big day. For
some newly-engaged brides it’s simple, for
others, it’s decidedly less straightforward.
The good news? No matter how tricky it
might feel right now, it really is manageable.
Read on for our trouble-shooting guide for
a bride tribe maid in heaven.
What if... I have too many
people to ask?
If you have a huge group of close friends
and family members, you can’t ask all of
them to be your bridesmaids (unless you
want to go viral on Reddit, naturally).
Focus instead on the women you
couldn’t imagine doing it without – your
sister, for example, or your lifelong best
friend. There are countless other ways your
girlfriends can be included in the day; a
ceremony reading, perhaps, or a special
‘best friends’ reception dance.
What if... I don’t have anyone
to ask?
First up, ladies: there’s no rule saying you
actually need bridesmaids. That said, if you
want one or two and don’t have anyone to
ask, you could consider going pro.
“I’ve been a professional bridesmaid for
lots of women who felt they didn’t have
anyone to turn to,” explains Tiffany Wright,
founder of The Undercover Bridesmaid
(theundercoverbridesmaid.co.uk). “Not
only do I take the stress away and help
with last-minute nerves, I’m there as
an emotional support, too. A bride can
completely let her guard down and won’t
be judged.”
What if… All my closest
friends are guys?
If you’d sooner have bridesmen than
bridesmaids, follow the lead of Brazilian
bride Rebeca Sinohara (who hit headlines
in 2017 for the getting-ready bridal
photoshoot she had with her best boy
pals) and just do it. “Your wedding should
be about what you want,” says Tiffany. “If
you want a best man rather than a maid of
honour, absolutely go for it.”
What if… Someone assumes
they’re my bridesmaid?
You don’t owe anyone a place in your bride
tribe; nope, not even that cousin who asked
you to be her bridesmaid 12 years ago
and has just dropped you an ominous DM
saying she ‘can’t wait to return the favour’.
So how do you have The Conversation
with someone who assumes they’re
involved? “Honesty is key,” insists etiquette
expert Jo Bryant (jobryant.com). “Have a
water-tight reason and minimise hurt by
telling her yourself; she needs to hear it
from you rather than seeing something on
social media or hearing it second-hand.”
What if… My maids are from
different friendship groups?
If you’ve chosen ’maids from different areas
of your life, chances are they might not
have met before. How’s best to introduce
them? “If possible, in person,” advises
William Hanson, etiquette coach and
co-host of podcast Help I Sexted My Boss
(williamhanson.co.uk). “A wedding is a
hugely personal event, so that will always
trump more informal, digital gatherings.”
On the subject of digital, what about
a WhatsApp group? Sure – but avoid
bombardment, says William: “your friends
are already giving up time and effort.
Expecting them to be fascinated with
endless minutiae via a group chat is not
part of the deal.”
What if… I’d like them to buy
their own dresses?
Be upfront from the word ‘go’ – and if the
word ‘go’ passed silently six months ago,
have the conversation now. “Be honest
about your financial expectations,” Jo
recommends, “and be prepared to be
flexible on the choice of dress. You can’t
expect people to pay for something they
don’t like.” William agrees, adding: “Any
bride who insists on specially tailored or
OTT dresses for her bridesmaids must
fund these herself.” Instead, give your girls
colour and style guidelines, helping them
pick a gown you both love.
What if… My bridesmaid
announces she’s pregnant?
“Give her the option to step down,” advises
Tiffany. “Let her know that her pregnancy
and how she feels are of the utmost
importance, so it’s up to her how much she
wants to be involved.”
What if… They all fall out?
Wedding planning can induce stress and
tension – and not just for the happy couple.
“Occasionally the bride might find two
of her bridesmaids are competing for
attention or responsibilities,” reveals Jo. If
it all gets a bit too Bridesmaids, make it
clear you have neither the time nor energy
to deal with drama. “Remind them it’s your
big day and you have enough to do without
having to factor in warring friends, too.”
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BUBBLEGUMBALLOONS.CO.UK

SHOPPING
So, how do you convince your BFFs to become
bridesmaids? We can think of a few incentives...
QUESTION
Poppingtheother
You’ve said ‘yes’, now it’s time to get your favourite girls on
board for the biggest day of your life. For a proposal of this
magnitude, a group Whatsapp message is simply not going
to cut it. Luckily, there are heaps of options now available
for brides wanting to sweeten the deal for their sisterhood –
quite literally in the case of Honeywell Bakes’ biscuits. From
survival kits (hen-party planning’s a serious business, after
all) and pampering sets to personalised commuter cups and
playlists, there’s a gift tailored to suit every potential maid.
COMPILEDBY:LAURASUTHERLAND
BFF Love Letter package,
£32, parcellondon.com
Engraved bangle, £50,
katespade.co.uk
Hand-painted biscuits (set of
ive), £20, honeywellbakes.com
Bridesmaid Survival Kit,
£17.99, teamhen.co.uk
Katie Loxton pouch,
£16.99, teamhen.co.uk
The Blank Record
Store mix tape
USB, £15.99,
etsy.com
Mitchom Design Studio
personalised coffee mug,
£8.06, etsy.com

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Chic all-white wedding
loral arrangements exude
low-key sophistication
PURE
THING
Classic and regal, pretty and relaxed, an all-white
ﬂoral affair can work whatever your style. Fill your
tables with fragrant varieties, including lily of the
valley, ranunculus and stocks. Accessorise with
silverware and pretty tealights to keep the focus on
the blooms. For more impact, choose spectacular
displays of cascading white roses, and complete your
aisle with a scattering of white rose petals.
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DETAILS
Joanne Truby Floral Design
Vervain Floral Design Studio
Blue Sky Flowers
Campbell’s Flowers
Jade’s Flower Design
Hiding in the City Flowers
All For Love London
Joanne Truby Floral Design

The Ravenswood Cinder Hill Sharpthorne West Sussex RH19 4HY
01342 810216 weddings@theravenswood.co.uk www.theravenswood.co.uk
The Ravenswood is set in the heart of the English countryside, surrounded by the rolling hills of West Sussex.
Our beautiful estate contains 18 acres of gardens, 4 lakes, licences for indoor and outdoor ceremonies as well as
34 bedrooms with the option for full exclusive hire. Contact us today to arrange a tour.
Memories are made of this …
Unexpected. Understated. Unique. Unpretentious.
Just some of the words our delighted couples have used when describing
their South Farm wedding.
From your very first visit to the end of your special day, we take pride in
guiding you through the perfect wedding; unobtrusively efficient, always
approachable, and entirely focused on making your dream a reality.
South Farm:
Distinctly Different weddings
Shingay-cum-Wendy
Royston
Cambridgeshire SG8 OHR
01223 207581
info@south-farm.co.uk
www.south-farm.co.uk

Expressive colours, painterly
icing and textural sugarwork
make for sweet masterpieces
A WORK
OF ART
For a look that’s romantic and opulent with a
modern twist, the textured paint trend adds a touch
of artistic ﬂair to your reception style. Pair your hand-
painted tiers with solid coloured layers, stunning 3D
sugarwork or metallic hints for added interest. This
brilliant brushstroke effect will have your guests
begging for another slice!
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DETAILS
Rosalind Miller London
Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium
Butter Beautiful
Nevie-Pie Cakes
Malarkey Cakes
Rosalind Miller London
Amy Swann Cakes
The Frostery

Swinfen Hall, a magnificent Georgian Manor House set in
100 acres of historic parkland, makes the perfect setting for
civil ceremonies and wedding receptions.
In Summer, enjoy a leisurely
champagne reception on
the cocktail terrace
overlooking the beautiful
gardens, ornamental ponds
and private deer park.
In Winter, relax in lovely
lounges with crackling log
fires, stained glass windows
and glittering chandeliers.
SWINFEN NR. LICHFIELD STAFFORDSHIRE WS14 9RE
TELEPHONE: (01543) 481494 www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk
SWINFEN HALL
Every wedding deserves the perfect setting

Saturated hues and ornate
gold accents characterised
the contemporary boho
ceremony space.
PHOTOGRAPHY: LIZA EDGINGTON (LIZAEDGINGTON.CO.UK)
Enliven an autumnal alfresco celebration with a rich
tonal palette, bold lorals and eclectic styling
ABOUTYOU
STYLEDSHOOT
Wild

INSPIRATION
The arch’s vibrant loral
arrangement comprised
orchids, roses, spray
roses, scabiosa seed pods,
heather and pampas grass.
CONTACT BOOK
LOCATION: Parley Manor, Dorset
(parleymanorweddings.co.uk)
FLOWERS, STYLING AND
PROPS: Simply Flower (facebook.
com/simplylowerdorset)
DRESS: Kenneth Winston
(kennethwinston.com)
GROOMSWEAR: Isobel’s
Bridal & Groom
(isobelsbridalandgroom.co.uk)
HAIR: Samantha Stevenson
at Parley Studio (parleystudio@
gmail.com)
MAKE-UP: Tara Sanger
(tarasangermakeup.co.uk)
MODELS: Beth and Sam
C
ontemporary romance was the
order of the day for this bridal
shoot, set in the grounds of
Dorset’s Parley Manor, a Georgian
country pile which opens up its estate to
couples looking for a wedding venue full of
elegantly rustic splendour.
Marrying an eclectic array of fabrics,
tactile surfaces and mixed blooms in a pink,
peach, orange, cream and green spectrum,
the feel was wild bohemia with a luxe twist.
“The rich colour palette and warm textures
were born out of a desire to create an
opulent autumnal big day,” photographer
Liza Edgington explains. “The aim was to
create an outdoor ceremony scene that
was intricate in its detail, but also bold in
colour, texture and scale: something for the
modern bride.”
Adding to the swoonsome glamour of
proceedings was the Kenneth Winston
bridal gown, with its beautiful botanical
embroidery and dreamy sweetheart
neckline, which was complemented by the
bride’s soft make-up and winsomely loose
up-do and wavy tendrils.
Fluffy throws, cushions
draped silks, lanterns and
plentiful blooms added to
the dramatic romance of
Parley Manor’s grounds.
WORDS:LAURASUTHERLAND

TheEnglishHeritageTrustisacharity,no.1140351,andacompany,no.07447221,registeredinEngland.
We invite you to join us for the day and explore our venues dressed for a wedding.
You’ll be able to talk through your wedding plans with our hand-picked accredited suppliers
and meet our team of experienced hospitality event co-ordinators, who will be on hand to show
you how our sites, with their opulent staterooms, centuries-old gardens, coastal views,
and a moated garden will make a unique and inspiring setting for your wedding day.
Book your free place at www.english-heritage.org.uk/weddings
WEDDING SHOWCASES 2019
Wrest Park Sun 24 February | Pendennis Castle Sun 3 March
Eltham Palace & Gardens Thu 14 March | Osborne Sun 24 March

A warm welcome always greets you and your guests at this unique romantic retreat.
A quiet, cosy, informal atmosphere where you can relish in the peaceful tranquillity of 72 acres of private woodland.
This 5 star traditional Lakeland Inn provides the olde world ambience
for a perfect intimate setting in which to say your vows.
The Wild Boar, Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NF
E. weddings.wildboar@englishlakes.co.uk T. 015394 45225
A warm welcome always greets you and your guests at this unique romantic retreat.
A quiet, cosy, informal atmosphere where you can relish in the peaceful tranquillity of 72 acres of private woodland.
This 5 star traditional Lakeland Inn provides the olde world ambience
for a perfect intimate setting in which to say your vows.
The Wild Boar, Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NF
E. weddings.wildboar@englishlakes.co.uk T. 015394 45225

From picture-perfect gallery gardens to sophisticated hen-party
salons, these wedding spots are in our sights this month
V E N U E N E W S
Hampton Court Palace is the most Instagrammable UK venue, according to research by
bridal store Alta Costura. Both Warwick Castle and Leeds Castle also ranked highly, with
Surrey, Warwickshire and Kent being voted the most photogenic counties for weddings.
OH, HELLO!
WEDDING
PACKAGE PICKS
FOR 2019
For seaside grandeur, weddings
at The Grand, Eastbourne,
start from £99 per person;
simply book the classic
package for up to 60 guests.
grandeastbourne.com
Bristol’s Aztec Hotel & Spa
prices start from £6,500
for traditional packages.
aztechotelbristol.co.uk
Tie the knot at North Lakes
Hotel & Spa, Penrith, where
prices from just £16.50 per
head. Twilight ceremony,
anyone? northlakeshotel.co.uk
London’s home to some of the UK’s most magniicent
venues, and the National Gallery is up there with the best.
Now, it has opened two new event spaces for 2019. Tie the
knot in the National Gallery Garden, a hidden courtyard
surrounded by fragrant jasmine bushes, or Jubilee Walk, an
elegant spot with a pretty backdrop. nationalgallery.org.uk
In the frame
Raise a cold glass of izz with your girls
at the new Laura Ashley Tea Room
at The Chace Hotel in Coventry. This
stylish space comprises a selection of
the designer’s signature furnishings
and accessories matched against
a cool palette of pistachio and pale
silver. Look out for afternoon tea
classics on the menu, too, including
freshly-made inger sandwiches,
warm scones and delectable pastries.
lauraashleythetearoom.com
VENUES
Teatime
WORDS:NATALIEKEELER

A magical place to say ‘I Do!’
We make your special day as
unique as you are.
Our venue is majestic yet tranquil,
hidden in the idyllic Lake District.
Askham Hall, Askham, near Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 2PF
www.askhamhall.co.uk | weddings@askhamhall.co.uk | 01931 712350
Wedding
Venue
Showcase: Sunday
10 February
12 noon-4pm

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