Your East Midlands Wedding - August/September 2023 (Issue 57)

REAL WEDDINGS 29 A NEW CHAPTER Claire and James had a wedding to remember at Hodsock Priory 34 THE PERFECT DAY Rebecca and Leigh tied the knot at The Dower House Hotel 41 CELEBRATION OF LOVE Lucy and Chris’s festival-themed wedding was a hit with guests HONEYMOONS 86 HONEYMOON NEWS Our travel editor reveals the newest openings and honeymoon essentials 88 MY FIRST, MY LAST, MY EVERYTHING Discover five-star, desert island luxury at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island 90 A CELTIC HAVEN Peace and tranquillity await honeymoons at Galgorm in Northern Ireland 92 DO NOT DISTURB We head to Staffordshire to check out the spa mini-moon options at Moddershall Oaks FASHION & BEAUTY 64 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 65 LOOK SHARP Nothing says girl power like a tailored bridal suit or jumpsuit 69 FRUIT PASTELS The mama figure in your life will love these stylish muted dresses teamed with delicate gold accessories 70 BEING SOPHIE Sophie Stonehouse on body positivity, self-love and flawless skin 72 BEAUTY BUZZ Get the look with the latest must-haves 75 BEAUTY Q&A Our local professionals solve your problems 65 69 88 82 GROOMS 82 NOT JUST ANOTHER KEN Stand out from the crowd with these pink and white menswear options inspired by this summer’s hot new Barbie film 84 GROOMS’ NEWS The latest best buys and product launches 85 DRESSED TO IMPRESS The team at Colour Me Beautiful share their fashion advice for the groom-to-be 64 4

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