An Essex Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 88)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 77 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 79 BOHO BRIDE Bohemian-style dresses in lace, silk and tulle are floaty, tiered and colourful in this season’s most sought-after trend 84 GLAMOUR GIRL Voluptuous bridal gowns ooze full-on drama adorned with feathers, ruffles and frills 88 MUM’S THE WORD Muted shades and metallic touches are chic choices for mothers-of-the-bride and groom 91 WEAR THE RAINBOW Colour pop with this season’s statement jewel shades 92 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Danielle Harvey reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 95 ALL BUTTERED UP! We put body butters and scrubs to the test 96 BEAUTY Q&A Our local pros solve your problems GROOMS 104 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things groom 106 MAROON MARVEL Be inspired by this gorgeous shade for winter nuptials HONEYMOONS 119 HONEYMOON NEWS Travel editor Demelza Rayner reveals the latest travel news, destination hotspots and top buys for your post-wedding getaway 122 PARADISE FOUND Hannah Faulder discovers an authentic taste of the Maldives at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu 125 RURAL RETREAT Get away from it all with a wellness stay at Hawkstone Hall and Gardens in Shropshire REAL WEDDINGS 36 ONCE UPON A TIME… Amy and Gordon’s big day was all their fairytale dreams come true 45 VINTAGE GLAMOUR Philip and Carly channelled a Hollywood- chic look for their big day 51 LASTING LOVE Maxine and Lewis’ romantic wedding was set against the stunning backdrop of Hedingham Castle 84 45 122 104