Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - June/July 2020 (Issue 77)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 62 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 63 ROMANCE AND RUFFLES Cascading tiers, layers, pleats and ruffles decorate bridal gowns this season 69 A SPLASH OF COLOUR Dresses in shimmery metallic shades and soft pastel tones are the perfect pick for brides not wanting to wear white 72 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 75 THAT’S HANDY! Show off that engagement ring to full effect with the help of these hand and nail care heroes 76 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Our local pros solve your problems GROOMS 78 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things groom from Melissa Barker HONEYMOONS 86 HONEYMOON NEWS It’s going to be a tough year for the travel industry, but now is the perfect time to plan your dream honeymoon for 2021 and beyond. Here are our hot travel tips and product picks… 88 ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Cosy up with your partner and your four-legged friend at Bethnal&Bec – the ultimate hideaway in the Hertfordshire countryside 89 YORKSHIRE’S FINEST Hannah Faulder finds out why the north’s most lavish new hotel opening is the perfect spot to spend time with your loved one REAL WEDDINGS 26 LA DOLCE VITA Taking inspiration from Dolce & Gabbana and the films of Wes Anderson, Charlotte and Mark planned the most epic wedding at Arnos Vale 31 WED-FEST Jessica and Ben spent summers working together at festivals – what better theme could there be for their big day? 37 COUNTRY ESCAPE Jodie and Ben knew they wanted a barn wedding, and Wick Farm Bath was the perfect setting 63 26 86