An Essex Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 93)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 60 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 61 WHAT’S IN STORE We’ve had a sneak peak at the new season’s bridal collections to reveal the upcoming, Insta-worthy trends 66 HELLO PETAL Printed florals in pastel shades are dressing bridesmaids and guests this summer 67 SHORT AND SASSY Dare to bare in one of these fun and flirty styles 70 STAYCATION IN STYLE With honeymoons in the UK on the rise, pack quirky printed pieces teamed with colourful accessories 72 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 74 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Our local pros solve your problems 75 SUN’S OUT Get summer-ready skin with our scorching hot best buys 76 BEAUTY IS SKIN-DEEP Kelly Andrews talks to Caroline Hirons about pre-wedding skin prep, and her debut book, Skincare GROOMS 82 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things groom from Melissa Barker 83 ALL TIED UP Complete your look with this on-trend selection 84 LUSH IN BLUSH Step out of your comfort zone with these dashing pink items 86 A CLOSE SHAVE Melissa Barker chats to Graham Fish, the director of men-ü, about the brand and how grooms-to-be can look their big-day best HONEYMOONS 92 HONEYMOON NEWS We all need a little escapism at the moment, so let Hannah Faulder help you plan your dream honeymoon for when travel restrictions are lifted 94 ROAD TRIPPIN’ Ocean to outback in South Australia 96 TALES FROM THE CORNISH COAST Hannah Faulder experiences The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, a romantic UK bolthole complete with fresh sea air, incredible dining and picturesque surroundings REAL WEDDINGS 30 AUTUMN LEAVES Seasonal touches and rich colours worked beautifully for Gemma and Rowan’s wedding 35 RUSTIC ELEGANCE Mulberry House was the perfect backdrop for Laura and Archie’s country-inspired celebration 41 ONCE UPON A TIME… Hair and make-up artist Dannielle and her husband Ollie’s day was a wintry fairytale 35 41