Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - December/January 2023/2024 (Issue 98)

REAL WEDDINGS 22 HERE COMES THE SUN Despite the showers, Hannah and Ben enjoyed every moment of their vintage-themed celebrations to the full 28 YOU’RE TIMELESS TO ME Emily and Joe adopted a minimalist and chic approach for their big day style, with a nod to the natural world 33 SOULMATES Emilene and Mark said “I do” at Batch Country House in August 2023 HONEYMOONS 82 HONEYMOON NEWS Our travel editor reveals the newest openings and honeymoon essentials 84 THE ITALIAN DREAM Discover the delights of Sardinia with a stay at the impressive Forte Village 86 AN ICONIC ISLAND A honeymooners’ paradise, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Montego Bay have it all 88 WHAT A TREAT! The stylish Retreat at Elcot Park is country-house comfort at its best FASHION & BEAUTY 54 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 55 PARTY PIECES Dazzle at a Christmas or winter wedding in stunning silver and crystal accessories 57 A TOUCH OF COLOUR Winter isn’t about wearing a white wedding dress, pick a fruit-pastel inspired shade or something a little bolder 61 IN VOGUE These model looks showcase the hottest bridal trends for 2024, with delicate details, texture takeovers and playful shorter styles 66 BEAUTY BUZZ Get the look with the latest must-haves 68 BEAUTY QUEEN We chat to Hannah Martin about her new book, Makeup, and all things bridal beauty 70 WELL GROUNDED If wedding planning stress is getting the better of you, take this time-out with Ground Wellbeing’s Peigin Crowley 39 73 22 GROOMS 73 THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN This Peaky Blinders inspired grooms’ shoot shows off Crowcombe Court’s new Gallery Room in showstopping style 77 GROOMS’ NEWS The latest best buys and product launches 78 BEAUTY Q&A: GROOMS’ SPECIAL Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals 79 MANE ATTRACTION Influencer Eyal Booker and his brother Ariel reveal their top hair care tips for grooms-to-be 80 DRESSED TO KILL Channel your inner James Bond with these black-tie options for the groom-to-be 28 www.shelllawrencephotography.co.uk www.simonandkianaphotography.com www.weddingsbygouldphotography.co.uk www.paulastonphotography.com 66 4

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