Your Herts and Beds Wedding - June/July 2020 (Issue 80)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 70 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 71 ROMANCE AND RUFFLES Cascading tiers, layers, pleats and ruffles decorate bridal gowns this season 76 A SPLASH OF COLOUR These wedding dresses in shimmery metallic shades and soft pastel tones are the perfect pick for brides not wanting to wear white 79 SORBET SHADES This season’s bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories come in gelato-inspired colours of peach, raspberry, lemon and pistachio 82 BEST FOOT FORWARD These Insta-worthy styles feature #feathers #crystals #butterflies and #bling 84 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 86 SUN-KISSED BEAUTY Our beauty editor, Kelly Andrews, chats to Olivia Buckland about all things wedding, tanning and feeling flawless 88 THAT’S HANDY! Show off that engagement ring to full effect with the help of these hand and nail care heroes 89 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Our local pros solve your problems GROOMS 93 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things groom from Melissa Barker 94 SUMMER LOVIN’ Be inspired by our seasonal picks 96 THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Purchase the perfect present for the groom-to-be HONEYMOONS 98 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… 101 ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Cosy up with your partner and your four-legged friend at Bethnal&Bec – the ultimate hideaway in the Hertfordshire countryside 103 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 102 PARADISE ON OUR DOORSTEP Kelly Andrews discovers the minimoon delights of Hampshire 104 SHORT STORIES Don’t want to spend hours or even days of your precious honeymoon travelling? We hear you! Check out these incredible short-haul destinations… REAL WEDDINGS 31 TIMELESS ELEGANCE After a romantic South American proposal, Natalie and Devon enjoyed their big day at Putteridge Bury 37 A WHOLE NEW WORLD Claire and Rob’s Disney-themed day was a real hit with guests 43 RUSTIC ELEGANCE Chris and Shelley’s big day was full of love, happiness and huge celebrations 71 31 98 96