Your West Midlands Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 68)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 60 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 61 ROMANCE AND RUFFLES Cascading tiers, layers, pleats and ruffles decorate bridal gowns this season 66 SORBET SHADES This season’s bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories come in gelato-inspired colours of peach, raspberry, lemon and pistachio 67 BEST FOOT FORWARD These Insta-worthy styles feature #feathers #crystals #butterflies and #bling 68 DRESSED TO PERFECTION Author Louisa Leaman shares her inspired guide to finding the one 71 SAY YES TO THE DRESS Get to know the team behind your local bridal boutique 76 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 78 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Our local pros solve your problems 80 SUN-KISSED BEAUTY Our beauty editor, Kelly Andrews, chats to Olivia Buckland about all things wedding, tanning and feeling flawless REAL WEDDINGS 29 MADE FOR TWO Rachel and Rob reflected their joint cycling passion in the finer details of their day 34 IT MUST BE LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Emily and Kerry’s big day was simple, sophisticated and they both looked oh-so gorgeous! 40 JUST A TOUCH OF SPARKLE Robyn and Garnaud’s big day was full of love, laughter, and dance moves! 46 IN THEIR ELEMENT Wanting to reflect their love of the outdoors, Helen and Ross' nuptials executed this to perfection 61 29 94 GROOMS 90 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things groom from Melissa Barker 92 SUMMER LOVIN’ Be inspired by our seasonal picks HONEYMOONS 94 HONEYMOON NEWS Travel editor Hannah Faulder reveals the latest travel news, destination hotspots and top buys for your post-wedding getaway 96 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 97 ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Cosy up with your partner and your four-legged friend at Bethnal&Bec – the ultimate hideaway in the Hertfordshire countryside