Your North East Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 38)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 52 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 53 ROMANCE AND RUFFLES Cascading tiers, layers, pleats and ruffles decorate bridal gowns this season 59 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 64 SORBET SHADES This season’s bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories come in gelato-inspired colours of peach, raspberry, lemon and pistachio 65 BEST FOOT FORWARD These Insta-worthy styles feature #feathers #crystals #butterflies and #bling 66 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 68 SUN-KISSED BEAUTY Our beauty editor, Kelly Andrews, chats to Olivia Buckland about all things wedding, tanning and feeling flawless 70 THAT’S HANDY! Show off that engagement ring to full effect with the help of these hand and nail care heroes 71 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Our local pros solve your problems GROOMS 76 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things groom from Melissa Barker 77 SUMMER LOVIN’ Be inspired by our seasonal picks 79 THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Purchase the perfect present for the groom-to-be HONEYMOONS 82 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… 85 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 86 PARADISE ON OUR DOORSTEP Kelly Andrews discovers the minimoon delights of Hampshire 87 ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Cosy up with your partner and your four-legged friend at Bethnal&Bec – the ultimate hideaway in the Hertfordshire countryside 88 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 20 PRETTY IN PINK Daniel and Katie’s beautiful day was full of unforgettable moments 26 RUSTIC HAVEN Friends and family gathered to celebrate Caitlin and Mark’s special day 31 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Jodi and Marc danced the night away at their stunning wedding 31 20 53 82