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Inspiration
Candy-kitsch ideas for your wedding
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Spingtime fashion and beauty
Kerry Boullemier shares her springtime fancies
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Tried and tested
We sniff out the best perfumes on the market
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Get quizzical with our music quiz
Does wedding style reflect your ideal music for the day?
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Setting up home
We reflect on a fab selection of mirrors
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Getting the right soundtrack
We help you choose the music for your big day
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Get the perfect seating plan
It's easy with our guide
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| Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more |
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| Next Issue Out |
| 23/04/2010 |
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To buy a copy for just £2.95 post free or to order a subscription of six issues for just £15, please visit our web site...
www.yourhampshirewedding.co.uk or call us on 01376 514000 |
| Win a luxury honeymoon in the Bahamas worth £6,000 |
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After all the fun and excitement of the big day, what could be better than escaping to an island as husband and wife and getting spoilt rotten! Picture emerald waters, white sandy beaches, friendly locals, warm weather and luxurious resorts, all of which you can experience in The Islands of The Bahamas.
SANDALS EMERALD BAY
The luxurious Sandals Emerald Bay is the newest addition to the brand's collection of Luxury Included® resorts spread across the Caribbean and The Bahamas.
All 183 spacious plantation-style oceanfront suites, villas and bay houses come with the services of a butler trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers to cater to every couple's whim. There is also a 17-acre Emerald Bay Marina - the first of its kind at a Sandals resort.
TIME TO PLAY AND RELAX
Laze on the beach or take a dip in the infinity pool before gliding towards the Jacuzzi or pool bar for a sip of martini at sunset. Get some serious pampering at the Red Lane® Spa, which has 22 indoor treatment areas and six outdoor sanctuaries. Take part in a wide range of activities and sports, including scuba diving, or practise your swing in the 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course.
LUXURY INCLUDED® PAMPERING
It's the finest details that make all the difference, and these include:
- A welcome by your personal butler on arrival
- Kir Royale and chocolate-covered strawberries in the room
- In-room check-in and bags unpacked by your personal butler
- Bottle of champagne on arrival
- By day, a choice of activities such as cooking lessons by celebrity chefs, dance lessons, introductory golf and tennis clinics by the resort's PGA golf and tennis pros
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| Five steps to the perfect seating plan |
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Your reception depends upon it, so get it right and make your celebrations unforgettable...
It's a difficult job at the best of times, but when your big day is just around the corner, putting together a seating plan for 50 or more guests can seem like mission impossible.
It's an important task, too; even if yours is a casual affair, letting guests choose their own seats could result in complete chaos.
I'm sorry to say that this is an area where wedding planners have no choice but to take a back seat: after all, you and your fiancé are the ones who know all of your guests and, most importantly, the family dynamics. But don't fret - County Wedding Magazines has put together a foolproof guide to getting your table plan done and dusted, so you can relax and enjoy the run-up to your big day.
For a full guide and more information on the perfect seating plan, see pages 69-70 of the current issue. |
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Spring is here and I for one couldn't be happier. We can finally swap snowy days for sunny ones and brides-to-be with spring/summer wedding dates planned can look forward to their big beautiful day.
So, breathe a sigh of relief and take a look at what's happening this issue.
I've welcomed the return of bright and breezy colour schemes with Candy Kitsch. a look that's all about sugary sweet details.
In fashion Danielle Wilkins focuses on vintage-style gowns. Expect pretty lace and feminine details just perfect for the season, plus gorgeous hair accessories.
Remember, if you have wedding worries don't go it alone! Email in and we'll do our best to help. Alternatively, if there's a fab find you want to shout about, email me at laurab@countyweddingmagazines.com - I'd love to hear from you!
Enjoy the issue,
If you're planning your wedding and have some stories and top tips to share, write to me!
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| Laura Binder, Editor |
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| Make sure your email editor@yourhampshirewedding.co.uk to keep us up to date with all your news |
| Romance through the ages |
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The 1920's, 30's and 40's graced us with so many fashion icons: Greta Garbo, Katherine Hepburn, Bette Davies, and Jean Harlow; all women who would go on to inspire some of today's biggest bridal designers, from the lavish frills of Ian Stuart to the country-vintage designs of Claire Pettibone.
One thing is for sure though: anyone can wear a vintage-inspired design. If you picture yourself as a bit of a 1920's flapper girl on your wedding day, this look has an emphasis on women who have a slight, slender shape. The sleek gowns are shaped like tunics, and have some have intricate detailing on a low-slung waist and panelled skirts.
Brides looking to reflect the 1920's era should finish their look, just like couture designer Lindsay Fleming has, with pretty detailed headdresses adorned with feathers, and strings upon strings of pearls.
For more information on the perfect vintage gown for your big day, see pages 78-80 of the current issue. |
| Chic & Contemporary Venues |
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Spinnaker Tower
Gunwharf Quays, Portmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT
02392 730467
www.spinnakertower.co.uk
Situated on the waterfront of Gunwharf Quays, Spinnaker Tower stands tall at 170 metres and offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Portsmouth Harbour.
The venue has a licence to hold civil ceremonies, so couples have the opportunity to have the tower lit up in a colour of their choice for that extra wow factor.
"The Spinnaker Tower is an unusual wedding venue. Being able to share what the tower offers with the most special day in a couple's life is something which is truly amazing." - Paul Mahy, Commercial Manager.
For more Chic & Contemporary venue ideas, see pages 17-21 of the current issue. |
| An enchanting day |
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A day filled with fun and happy memories and the presence of family and friends made Cheryl and Stephen's day a fairytale come true.
We chose to get married at St Margaret's Church for sentimental reasons - my grandparents and sister all got married there. Our reception was held at the pavillion at The Cromwell Arms in Romsey, which offered a magical setting surrounded by the forest and views of the River Test. It was also great to be able to personalise our menus from which our guests could make a selection.
My dress had a Spanish look. It was figure hugging, with silk ruffles cascading down like a fish tail. The bodice was covered with Swarovski crystals, and it felt amazing and very different from the traditional wedding dress. I also wanted something different for my hair, so I asked Vivien Sheriff, a hat designer, to create a hair accessory to complemement my dress, and also one that was fun to wear.
For more information on Cheryl & Stephen's enchanting day, see pages 58-62 of the current issue. |
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| Wedding of the Year 2010 |
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Last year our Wedding of the Year competition was a huge success - readers from all over the county entered for their chance to be crowned with the title. So this year we've decided to run the competition again; only we've upped the ante with a fabulous mini-break for two worth £560.
Throughout the year we'll be looking for couples whose Kent-based weddings have taken place in 2010.
Every issue we'll reveal the shortlisted couples, and readers can vote online for their favourite. The winner of each issue will go through to the final, which will be held in spring next year. Any newlyweds can enter the competition: it doesn't matter whether the wedding was large or small: modest or spectacular. Remember, it's the readers who vote, and determine who ends up in the final - and ultimately who wins.
For more informtation on this year's Wedding of the Year competition and to find out how to enter, see page 55 of the current issue, or you can visit our website
www.yourhampshirewedding.com
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