Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers.
Megan Lily Floral Design has recently introduced its new Cherry Picked Wedding Flower Service. Perfect for small and intimate nuptials, the service involves a collection of ready-designed wedding flowers available to collect from the workshop in Felton. So, if you know you won't need a full wedding flower package but you still want exceptional quality, this is ideal. The collections, although ready-designed, still feel personal and are available to order online as a simple, cost effective way to organise your florals. With a minimum spend of £350, there are two beautiful colour palettes to choose from. Megan will select the best quality seasonal blooms for your big day and put them together in her soft and delicate signature style. The new brochure containing everything you need to know about the new Cherry Picked Service is available to download at www.meganlilyfloraldesign.co.uk
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Florrie de Havilland from de Havilland Memories (www.dehavillandmemories.com) says: As someone who has recently planned their own big day, I have to say that the most important first step to attaining your dream wedding is finding a venue and getting a date locked in. As soon as you have a date, you can relax a little and find the suppliers you can relate to and would like to work with. I recommend your next supplier to be your stationer as you can't have a wedding without inviting any guests! Then, you should think about what you'd like and what your priorities are so that you can allocate your budget accordingly. From here, you can decide if you'd like to go down the bespoke route and have a tailored experience, or to use templates for your invitations. Your wedding stationery is the first impression that your guests will have of your big day, so that's the time to make a statement. I recommend using a personal stationer and creating bespoke invitations if you want to wow your loved ones and have a beautiful memento of your wedding day. Usually, they'll work with you from your invitations, all the way through to W-day and later, your thank-you letters, meaning you can create something really special and cohesive throughout.
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Best foot forward
Emma Brewer at First Dance Studios (https://firstdancestudios.co.uk) says: No doubt you'll already have started your to-do list of people and places to contact, so regarding your first dance we can chat online or on the phone before pencilling in dates for your lessons. Don't panic though as these won't start until a minimum of two to three months before the big day. Life can take over as you hurtle towards it, so we don't want to start too soon in case you don't have a chance to practice and you forget everything you've been taught! I absolutely promise that the lessons will be a major fun part of the wedding planning and you'll have a skill for life. Just think, you'll be sorted for all future weddings and events, and you'll be able to dance together confidently. You never know, it might even spark a love for dance and you'll carry on your lessons once you're newlyweds – what a great date night idea! Let's not get ahead of ourselves, the first step is to get in touch with your chosen dance studio for a chat and discuss your ideas or ask for advice if you don't know where to start.
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With rustic vibes throughout, Jo and Nick's wedding at Houchins was a bohemian dream! The chairs with white drapes were the perfect to the ceremony setup.
Anne-Marie Larbie at Proper Confetti shares top advice to help you capture the perfect shot in our January/February issue available to download for free now!
A winter wonderland can be absolutely magical theme for weddings! To help style your day, our expert venue stylist shares top tips and tricks for the ultimate wow factor in our January/February issue, available to download for free now!
Chloe and Jack's had a magical wedding surrounded by loved ones – just look at the happy couple! Discover the big day in our February/March issue, available to download for free now.
Surrounded by enchanting woodland and idyllic lakes, The Hidden Hive is a laid-back venue located in the Derbyshire National Forest. With three giant tipis and a chill-out zone all linked together to create the ultimate space, it's no wonder why the venue is so popular. Discover the venue in our February/March issue, available to download for free now.
I'll be getting my beauty sleep this spring by sleeping in this fabulous eye mask from Will Bees Bespoke Salcombe, https://willbeesbespoke.com See more on page 85 of the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
I adore this picture of Lucy, Harvey and their dog, Indy, on their wedding day, expertly caught on camera by Stone Photos on page 39 of the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
I love this spring tipi wedding inspiration from Fireflower Tipis on page 54 of this issue available to download now for free. To book, visit http://fireflowertipis.com
Stylist, planner and wedding stationery designer, June Glackin tells us how to style an intimate wedding.
"I get beyond excited when couples choose to have a small and intimate wedding. Don't get me wrong, I love a good old wedding with guests galore, but there's something magical about having just your nearest and dearest, your 'select few' in one place to celebrate with you. But don't be fooled into thinking that being small and intimate means a lack of style or class. Just because couples are opting for a smaller guest count doesn't mean that they aren't wanting their day to look or feel like a wedding; in fact, some of the small and intimate weddings I've worked on have really played on the intimacy of it, having personalised printed love notes to each guest, really drilling down to the intimacy and the aesthetic of the day, being able to pay attention to the finer details, yet also having fun with it. Having a beautifully decorated space, a large table for all to gather around, no formalities, just letting it be, with linens, candles and florals, to then feast on pizza and prosecco and party into the night!"
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Silk & Ink Designs is a family team based in Norfolk that has been creating wedding invitations and stationery for over 15 years. “We pride ourselves on designing and making stunning wedding invitations that are affordable but still look and feel super luxurious, all served up with our first-class service,” says the team. “Our variety of designs range from venue illustrations, greenery and foliage, and classic monograms to modern and contemporary styles with pops of colour. There's something for every couple planning their big day! And when it comes to the wedding, we have all the matching on-the-day stationery, including table plans, menus, orders-of-service, place cards and much more.”
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Sarah Bainbridge from West View Photography created this pink, disco-inspired shoot. “After staying at Holmes Mill, I fell in love with the venue,” says Sarah. “I wanted to create a bright shoot, so I went for different shades of pink with a slight disco vibe.”
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Charlotte and Matthew met on a spontaneous night out in Newcastle. “I spotted Matthew across the dancefloor and made an unsuspecting approach, wing-womaned by a friend,” says Charlotte. “We hit it off and the rest is history.”
Matthew proposed to Charlotte on their five-year anniversary in Tynemouth, where they had their first date. “Matthew intended to propose at the end of the pier next to the priory, but when we got to the end, three fishermen drinking cans of beer killed the moment somewhat,” shares the bride. “On our way back, Matthew spotted a quiet space on the pier and surprised me. An even bigger surprise was when we returned to Matthew’s parent’s house to celebrate and my parents were also there, having secretly travelled up from Cheshire.”
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Lisa and Nigel met each other online. “I was attracted to his devilish good looks,” says Lisa. “We have similar personalities and the same goals in life. Our relationship grew, and Nigel asked me to marry him during a family holiday to Tenerife. Everyone knew he was going to ask except for me, so it was a big surprise!”
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Alex, Alex Hilder Celebrant, www.alexhildercelebrant.co.uk
Q When couples book a celebrant service for their wedding day, how do you work with couples in the run-up to the event and on the day itself?
A We talk (and laugh!) a lot! This is where designing and creating a ceremony that is absolutely 'you' starts. Choosing to have a bespoke wedding ceremony with an independent celebrant means that this moment will be the heart of your day; and to get it just right, takes a lot of talking (usually on Zoom), a lot of questions, both in our chats and on your questionnaires, and a lot of laughing from us all! If you're comfortable enough with your celebrant to share all your stories and a smattering of your secrets (knowing that unlike the best man's speech you'll have full editorial control over what goes into the final script), then we can create a ceremony for you that's totally you and will leave your guests wondering how long we've been friends! And that's how it will feel on the day itself. Your celebrant will steady your nerves and welcome you with a big smile into that special space we create together, the one where you can stand up in front of your friends and family, open a window for them into the fun of your world and make some truly meaningful promises.
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New Liverpool bridal boutique, Unbridled Studio, was founded by creative director Anna Vesty who has drawn upon her extensive experience designing for luxury readyto- wear and bridal brands.
Seeing a gap in the market for a contemporary, multi-functional and versatile bridal collection, Unbridled Studio launched in 2023. Anna is joined by commercial director Ruth Malton who has more than 20 years in the fashion industry, working with several world-renowned brands. It was at iconic British brand Amanda Wakeley where Anna and Ruth met. Having celebrated their engagements at the same time, both set about planning their weddings within months of each other, which turned their working relationship into a true friendship. The brand's unconventional and beautifully-cut styles allow you to customise your bridal look and make it as unique as you are. From modern bridal gowns to transformative layering pieces, Unbridled Studio offers cleverly-cut bridal pieces with multiple styling options. Together, Anna and Ruth ensure that their uncompromising passion for beautiful product, quality fabrics and expert cut is paramount throughout their collection.
Prices start from £1,795 for bridal gowns and £695 for bridal separates. Find out more at www.unbridledstudio.co.uk
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If you want your wedding to be truly unique, we have some great news for you! Somerset Registration Service is introducing a new range of ceremony enhancements to allow you to personalise your day. As well as your choice of readings, music and personal vows, from April you'll be able to add a special unity element to your ceremony. The options on offer are a sand-blending ritual, romantic hand-joining vows, a fun knot-tying ceremony or you can create a meaningful memory box with letters to open on a future anniversary. The Registration Service has been working hard to create exciting new scripts after looking at hundreds of responses to their 2022 ceremony survey. You said you wanted more fun, more personalisation, more ways to make it really unique, and they've come up with the goods!
Check out the new ceremony packages, available at Somerset and North Somerset venues, at www.somersetweddingservice.org.uk
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The perfect item of jewellery or accessory piece can elevate a bridal look into the stratosphere, so don't let budget hold you back, as we have some ideas for every purse. Check out the latest issue available now. Read Your Sussex Wedding magazine for free!
