An Essex Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 90)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 78 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 81 FLORAL ABUNDANCE Pick a wedding dress budding with flower detail 87 DARE TO BARE Dresses with decorative backs are this season’s hottest trend 90 INTO THE BLUE Team this popular shade with crystal silver accessories 98 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Danielle Harvey reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 100 SEAL OF APPROVAL We test the latest vegan-friendly products 102 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Our local pros solve your problems 104 UP, UP AND AWAY Multi-award-winning bridal and celebrity hair designer Vicki Lord talks to Kelly Andrews GROOMS 106 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things groom 108 CHECK MATE Rock this perfectly patterned look 110 BEST FOOT FORWARD Start your wedding off on the right foot with advice from Percy Stride HONEYMOONS 119 HONEYMOON NEWS Travel editor Demelza Rayner reveals the latest travel news, destination hotspots and top buys for your post-wedding getaway 122 ME, YOU AND THE FAMILY TOO It is possible to balance romance and family thanks to Zafiro Hotels’ family-friendly facilities, finds Georgina Cassels 126 SWISS MARVEL Editor Claire Muffett-Reece discovers why Switzerland is the perfect summer honeymoon destination 128 SETTING SAIL Francesca Hayden at ROL Cruise highlights her top seven honeymoon cruises for newlyweds seeking a fuss-free way to travel REAL WEDDINGS 40 TIMELESS ELEGANCE The Compasses in Pattiswick was the perfect backdrop for Hannah and Sam’s classically styled big day 47 TRUE ROMANCE Emma and Matthew prove that you can plan your dream wedding in just a few weeks 55 WINTER SPARKLE Cassie and Neil kept their day small and intimate, with the most r omantic atmosphere 81 38 122