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Inspiration
Ideas on how to add that 'something blue'
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Competition
Win a 'hair holiday' worth more than £800
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Summer Fashion and beauty
Lightweight gowns for a stylish bride
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Setting up home
Gorgeous glassware for your home
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Catered to you
Delight your guests with the perfect wedding day menu
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Summer styles for grooms
The season's must-have looks for the man of the moment
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| 30 July 2010 |
| Precious paradise |
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The Palawan islands are the Philippines' last frontier and the Far East's best kept secret. Rowena Marella-Daw discovers why this piece of heaven is worth keeping to yourself.
There are two types of travellers: those who play safe and follow the familiar route, and those who prefer to explore the lesser trodden path. If you're the latter, then the islands of Palawan in the Philippines have some surprises in store. Of the 7,107 islands that make up the archipelago, the province of Palawan takes the lion's share in terms of exceptional beauty and biodiversity. In fact, in the November-December 2007 issue of National Geographic Traveler, an independent panel gave Palawan the highest score among island destinations in east and southeast Asia, beating more popular destinations such as Bali, Lombok and Phuket.
Considered the country's final frontier, Palawan is protected by the Sulu Sea to the east and the South China Sea to the west. Its many limestone cliffs cradle deserted white sand coves, tranquil lagoons and mangroves, while beneath its emerald waters, coral reefs teem with life. On land, dramatic landscapes provide the perfect habitat for endemic species such as the swiftlet, Palawan hornbill, peacock pheasant, bearcat, and the anteater.
For more information and pictures of The Palawan Islands see pages 109 - 114 of the current issue. |
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Give your locks some much-needed pampering before the big day, with a break in The Cotswolds courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Stuart Holmes.
Top hairstylist Stuart Holmes relocated from London to Cheltenham in 2003, where he established his luxurious hair and beauty salon with his wife Sara. After the move, many of his clients started to regularly travel from London for their appointments so Stuart decided to team up with two of the area's most exclusive hotels to launch the Hair Holiday package. This enables clients to make a relaxing weekend of having their hair done and enjoying some pampering too. Over the past six years the Stuart Holmes Hair and Beauty Spa has gone from strength to strength and now employs 20 professional staff.
For more information about Stuart Holmes and the Hair Holiday packages, visit www.stuartholmeshairholiday.co.uk |
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My parents recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Keen to snoop into their life in 1959 BC (Before Children) I got out their album and scrutinised the pictures. Other than my nana's hat making me smile,
What I did notice was that the style of my mum's wedding dress didn't look as dated as my cousin's '90s getup in the photo sitting on my parents' bookshelf.
Out of this observation came a feature idea, and on page 37 we take a look at weddings over the past 50 years.
This issue also sees our first contenders for the Wedding of the Year title. So turn to page 48 then get online and register your vote.
Happy reading
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| Countryside chic |
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Dusky pinks, oyster hues and plenty of greenery made Richard and Francesca's wedding a day to remember.
Richard and Francesca both attended the University of Surrey, but it took a game of rounders at the end of their first year to bring them together. "Our friend Jo had arranged a rounders match and Richard introduced himself by moving me off third base," remembers Francesca. Four years later, to celebrate their anniversary, the couple went to New York. After a romantic meal one night, Richard got down on one knee and popped the question in Central Park.
A floral note
My bouquet comprised hydrangeas, roses, gypsophila and lots of greenery. I knew I didn't want the flowers to look too neat, and these looked natural and pretty. My florist was fantastic, she advised on what would look good, and I was pleasantly surprised on the day with just how amazing all the flowers looked.
Nice wheels
My dad and I travelled to the ceremony in a 1950s Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. We really wanted a classic car for the day and also it worked out far easier to have a chauffeur rather than asking a friend or relative to drive.
A family affair
My bridesmaids were my sisters, Charlotte and Annabel, who wore oyster-coloured strapless gowns. I knew as soon as I saw the dresses they were perfect. They carried miniature versions of my bouquet, made of hydrangeas, gypsophila and dusky roses. These complemented the colour of their dresses really well.
For more information and pictures of Richard and Francesca's big day, see pages 30 - 34 of the current issue. |
| Something blue |
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For an alternative spring/summer look, forget pink and opt for something blue, says Laura Binder.
There's definitely a certain je ne sais quoi about using blue hues as a colour scheme for spring or summer wedding dates. In fact when it comes to achieving the perfect look, the options are endless: from dark midnight tones for a deeply romantic evening reception, navy for a classic finish, peacock blue for a touch of drama, or baby blue for light and breezy spring days - the sky's the limit. But, why stick to one shade?
One of my favourite looks for the season is to combine contrasting shades of blue with bright white. The result looks wonderful against a countryside setting, and super chic amid the surroundings of an urban venue. To achieve a real country feel, I say go wild with a multitude of flowers, such as bluebells, forget-me-nots, lavender and delightfully soft hydrangea. Place them in patterned porcelain jugs or vases and you'll have a natural and pretty look that's ideal for receptions in the great outdoors. For a modern edge simply ask your florist to create more compact displays, such as round bunches of hydrangea.
For more tips on creating the perfect blue colour scheme for your big day, see page 51 of the current issue. |
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