Your West Midlands Wedding - December/January 2023/2024 (Issue 89)

REAL WEDDINGS 25 ONCE UPON A TIME Rebecca knew instantly that Bradley was her prince charming 30 PERFECT PITCH Me’sha and Darren met when he auditioned to be the drummer in her band 37 WE BELONG TOGETHER Lauren and Jon incorporated their love of sage and champagne into their big-day styling at Royle Forest Weddings FASHION & BEAUTY 58 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 59 IN VOGUE These model looks showcase the hottest bridal trends for 2024, with delicate details, texture takeovers and playful shorter styles 70 PARTY PIECES Dazzle at a Christmas or winter wedding in stunning silver and crystal accessories 71 A TOUCH OF COLOUR Winter isn’t about wearing a white wedding dress, pick a fruit-pastel inspired shade or something a little bolder 74 BEAUTY BUZZ Get the look with the latest must-haves 76 BEAUTY QUEEN We chat to Hannah Martin about her new book, Makeup, and all things bridal beauty 78 WELL GROUNDED If wedding planning stress is getting the better of you, take this time-out with Ground Wellbeing’s Peigin Crowley 80 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Local professionals solve your problems 59 HONEYMOONS 86 HONEYMOON NEWS Our travel editor reveals the newest openings and honeymoon essentials 88 THE ITALIAN DREAM Discover the delights of Sardinia with a stay at the impressive Forte Village 90 AN ICONIC ISLAND A honeymooners’ paradise, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Montego Bay have it all 92 WHAT A TREAT! The stylish Retreat at Elcot Park is country-house comfort at its best GROOMS 82 GROOMS’ NEWS The latest best buys and product launches 83 MANE ATTRACTION Influencer Eyal Booker and his brother Ariel reveal their top hair care tips for grooms-to-be 84 DRESSED TO KILL Channel your inner James Bond with these black-tie options for the groom-to-be 86 25 37 www.adam-tranter.com www.emilyjayneweddings.co.uk 30 www.artisanxphotography.co.uk 4

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