Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers.
Jonathan and Sasha wanted a laid-back wedding, like a massive lunch with all their favourite people savouring delicious food and drinks, like a leisurely Italian lunch but in Chelsea! Discover the wedding in our September/October issue, available to download for free now.
Hand-feeding a herd of red deer at Burley Manor as the sun set was one of the most enchanting moments this couple shared together. Discover the wedding in our September/October issue, available to download for free now.
How stunning are these romantic blooms created by Rachel Dixon at Untamed Florals? Discover more about the supplier in our October/November issue, available to download for free now.
The Everglade gown from Claire Pettibone's Moonlight Reverie Collection is truly a masterpiece, showcasing a stunning overskirt paired with a playful mini. Discover more about the dress in our October/November issue, available to download for free now.
Over the past decade, Viv Lambert, founder of Sussex Dove Release, and her daughter, Laura, have done hundreds of dove releases with their flock of more than 50 birds. "They have the same homing instinct as messenger and racing pigeons and can reach speeds of 80-90mph," Viv explains. "They live in purpose-built sheds in our gardens in Hove, fly free all day and return at bedtime. In fact, they're far easier to raise than teenagers!"
On your big day, two doves in a flower-adorned display cage stand on a white column. Next to this, a heart-shaped white basket holds up to three extra doves to be released after the first two representing those family or friends who can only be with you in spirit. On release the doves circle to orientate, providing a lovely uplifting sight as well as a great photo opportunity, before joining together for their flight back home to Brighton.
Check out www.sussexdoverelease.co.uk
For our A-Z of wedding entertainment ideas, download the Sept/Oct24 issue, free at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download
Located in the sleepy Yorkshire town of Settle, Falcon Manor (www.falconmanor.co.uk) is a romantic wedding venue that'll become exclusively yours for your special day. Here, every wedding is unique. The venue's dedicated staff and exquisite venue ensure your wedding is everything you've imagined. Surrounded by breathtaking vistas that create a picture-perfect backdrop for your wedding or celebration, Falcon Manor embraces its former elegance as a historical manor house while introducing modern touches and contemporary design.
The grandeur of the Manor's architecture is complemented on the inside, with a roaring log fire in the entrance hall to welcome you as soon as you walk through the door. Step into the light-filled Garden Room boasting the most beautiful feature lighting and a luxurious, neutral design that'll enhance your chosen theme and styling.
Falcon Manor is licensed for civil ceremonies, which take place in the stunning Garden Room that's filled with daylight and opens out onto a beautiful terrace. Alternatively, choose an outdoor ceremony in the pavilion surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales countryside. Able to accommodate up to 87 guests in both locations, the Manor is a perfect place to exchange vows.
As the day becomes night the Manor takes on a whole new ambience and atmosphere, projecting the warmth and magic of dusk through the bay windows of the Garden Room. Knowing you want a party, the staff are on hand to deliver the best evening for you and up to 150 guests to dance the night away. A private and exclusive bar is open until 12.30am.
Discover more hotel wedding venues in the Sept/Oct24 issue, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download
The dark circles under my eyes always bother me and I never have managed to hide them to my satisfaction. My wedding day is the time to solve this! What can you recommend?
Make-up artist Hannah Carson (www.hannahcarsonmua.com) says: I have a really quick and easy fix for you! The first step is ensuring you're prepping by hydrating your under eyes. Hydration is so important. This helps your products to melt into the skin flawlessly. If you have drier skin under-eye products won't blend or smooth out as easily, so remember: hydration is key.
Once prepped, all you need is a dash of warm colour correction. It might sound complicated, but in three easy steps you can achieve it. If you apply concealer directly to dark circles it looks cloudy and grey. But adding a little of a peach or orange cream corrector, targeting the darker areas, counteracts the blue tones helping to conceal.
Step 1: Simply using your finger will warm up the product helping it to blend. Use light patting motions until all the dark areas are covered and leave for 30 to 40 seconds.
Step 2: Apply your regular concealer on top using a sponge or brush to get a good coverage using patting motions again to achieve a good coverage.
Step 3: Set. A translucent setting powder will help to lock the other products in.
So, only three products are needed and you won't need to break the bank. Try Makeup Revolution Eye Bright Under Eye Corrector, which comes in two shades: light-medium and medium-deep. I also recommend Superdrug Vitamin E Eye Cream and Collection Hydrating Full Coverage Concealer.
For more beauty tips, download the latest issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding free at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
Hair stylist Rebecca Clark shares her suggestions for an October wedding.
"Personally, I think the time of year shouldn’t affect the hairstyle that you choose. With the right hairstylist and products, your dream style can be created at any time of the year. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and that you feel like you! Don’t choose a style because you think it’s bridal or will last all day. Choose your style because it’s the hair that you’ve always dreamed of. I would quite often recommend my brides to use clip-in hair extensions to ensure that the style holds all day, including all of the dancing in the evening."
See more top tips in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.youreastanglian.wedding/free-download
ThinK Wine is a healthier prosecco and sparkling rosé brand. A glass of ThinK Wine has just 75 calories, low carbs, and 0.58g of residual sugar per 125ml. That’s a significant reduction in sugar for the award-winning wine that aims to offer an alternative to sugar-filled competitors. The product contains no artificial sweeteners or ingredients while still retaining an ABV of 11%. ThinK Wine has a fresh and revitalising finish, despite the health-conscious benefits. All of the brand’s wines are 100 per cent vegan and organic and are low in sulphites, meaning less of a hangover too. The brand currently has two main product lines, with more product development in the pipeline for 2024.
What’s more, the company also offers a retro VW Campervan that can be used for weddings. It’s available to hire with or without staff, serving up its low-sugar wines that taste amazing while retaining all of the percentage volume.
Owner Kath Jones tells us: “I know this concept is a winner. I made it for myself, but it’s turning into a hugely popular product. When people try it, they love it! They can’t believe it is a low-sugar product. People are increasingly health conscious; they are more switched on to things like sugar addiction, additives and sulphites, but they also still want to be able to enjoy a drink now and again. With no palatable alternative available on the market, I felt moved to create something. That’s how ThinK Wine was born, and we’ve been growing ever since.”
Exclusively for Your North West Wedding, ThinK Wine is offering our readers a 20 per cent discount off wine when you use the code NWW20 at www.thinkwinegroup.co.uk. Offer ends on 30th November 2024.
See more fabulous offers in our Freebies and Offers feature in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
Captured amidst the dramatic backdrop of Cave Hotel & Golf Resort, this styled shoot showcases a modern twist on a fairytale wedding. “The photo shoot brought together a team of talented suppliers to create a scene bursting with vibrant colours and contemporary elegance,” says Kayleigh Wild from Cave Hotel & Golf Resort. “The Korean Cowgirl Ceremony Space, known for its eclectic ambiance featuring captivating graffiti, served as the perfect canvas for this celebration of love. The juxtaposition of urban art against the backdrop of a traditional ceremony space created a one-of- a-kind setting, setting the stage for a wedding shoot that breaks away from the ordinary. Breathtaking floral arrangements by Mimi Fleur served as the centrepiece of the event. Featuring a symphony of bright hues, the flowers transformed the space into a whimsical wonderland. The bride, wearing a stunning gown by Victoria’s Bridal Boutique Ltd, stole the show with bows in her hair.
“The Cave Hotel provided the ideal backdrop for this wedding vision. Its dark and captivating atmosphere created a truly unforgettable experience. This collaborative effort not only showcases the talent and creativity of these wedding industry professionals but also provides engaged couples with inspiration for their own celebrations. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, the Cave Hotel & Golf Resort offers a range of options to suit your style and preferences.”
See more from the shoot in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourkent.wedding/free-download
Sarah Scorey from Withmylittlecamera Weddings put together this styled shoot with the help of talented local suppliers. “Elyn Boutique approached me on Instagram to ask if I would be interested in organising a styled wedding shoot at a venue they were styling, and I just had to say yes,” says Sarah. “Once they showed me the colour scheme they were thinking of and the flowers and décor that would go with it, I was extremely excited to begin planning the shoot. I wanted to create something elegant and romantic to highlight all of the amazing suppliers’ hard work and showcase our talents in the best light, and I definitely believe we achieved that. It was a fantastic day (even if the weather didn’t always cooperate) filled with lots of laughter and creativity.”
See more from the shoot in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download
Emily Potts married Mark Pearl on 27th July 2024 at That Amazing Place. Emily says, "A memorable moment was later in the afternoon, post ceremony. We waited patiently in the wheat fields for the sunset to beam out. Our photographer & videographer told us he knew it would come in a few minutes and to wait. I'm so glad we did, the photos are incredible."
The Dinner Ladies & Weddings team is dedicated to ensuring that each wedding showcases unique personalities. Their skilled chefs collaborate with couples to design a menu that satisfies every palate. Discover the supplier in our September/October issue, available to download for free now.
What's not to love about this festival-styled shoot? The low picnic table, boho rugs and plush cushions created a comfortable and inviting space among the trees. Discover the shoot in our September/October issue, available to download for free now.
The Everglade gown from Claire Pettibone's Moonlight Reverie Collection is truly a masterpiece, showcasing a stunning overskirt paired with a playful mini. Discover more about the dress in our October/November issue, available to download for free now.
This couple's wedding beautifully showcased their love story, filled with personal touches that reflected their journey together. Discover more about the wedding in our October/November issue, available to download for free now.
How stunning does the Windsor Suite at Castle Hotel Windsor look here, illuminated with blue and red uplighter. Read the latest news from all the regions, including about the Castle Hotel Windsor on page nine of the new issue available to download now for FREE!
Trenance Heritage Cottages in Cornwall are set to light up winter in Newquay with spectacular light displays for Christmas. Read all about it in the new issue available to download for FREE!
Stanmer House is a venue shoot coordinators Harleigh Slaughter and Zoe Miles from Inclusive Events have wanted to work with for years, so when they started talking to the events manager a date fell into place and everything came together beautifully.
The main wedding space here is grand decorated mainly in white, so the temptation may have been to fill it with plenty of colour. However, Harleigh and Zoe decided to take a different approach and keep things more neutral. Words that came to mind for them were elegant, classy, and simple, maintaining the character of their surroundings. This was about showing off the space as much as it was about showing off everything else that goes into a wedding. Each of the suppliers involved had the moodboard and were given creative freedom to build something in line with the vibe – Harleigh and Zoe believe creative people work best when given some room to play.
“In terms of the image style, we needed to tell a story,” the duo told us. “Our favourite way to do that is through movement and intense close ups that capture the way the room makes you feel. We wanted the images to feel like you weren't just seeing the story unfold, that you were in it.” Mission accomplished we say!
Check out this stunning shoot in the Oct/Nov24 issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download
315 Bar and Restaurant (www.315barandrestaurant.co.uk) is nestled in the stunning Yorkshire countryside in Lepton, Huddersfield. As well as an award-winning restaurant it boasts 18 en-suite double bedrooms, three of which can be used as family rooms. They're all finished to a high standard and decorated individually to give each one a personal touch. Also available to guests is the amazing spa, which includes a hydro pool, salt steam room, sauna, rainfall shower and treatment rooms – it's the perfect place for your pre- and post- wedding pampering.
On the lower ground floor you'll find the Ingram Suite (100 seated guests and up to 150 for an evening reception). It has its own entrance, which will only be used by the guests attending your big day.
Outside the Ingram Suite is an extension of the space you'll also have private access to. The lower terrace area includes additional seating and a heated undercover area, with beautiful festoon lighting perfect for a drinks reception. The terrace leads you out onto the beautifully landscaped grounds, which are ideal for photographs. Here, you'll find three pergolas, one of which is south-facing for the perfect sunset shot.
For more intimate “I dos” and wedding breakfasts, the Conservatory can host up to 30 nearest and dearest. Located on the first floor guests will have use of the main restaurant bar and a stunning view of the surrounding countryside.
For more Huddersfield venues, download the Sept/Oct24 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download