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Inspiration
Ideas on how to add that 'something blue'
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Tried and tested
Our team members give their hair the deep conditioning treatment
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Groom's view
Ned Mawding on the all-important groom's speech
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Sorbet shades
Beautful accessories in this season's pastel colours
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As time goes by
We take a peek at big days from the '50s through to the 'oos
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Venue searching
Tie the knot in the great outdoors
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Precious paradise
Rowena shares the Far East's best kept secret...the Palawan Islands
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| 18 June 2010 |
| Something blue |
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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 information on creating the perfect blue colour scheme, see page 71 of the current issue. |
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Couples who want to embrace the outdoor life should check out the venue searching piece where we've listed some of the places in Hampshire where couples can say their vows in the open air.
This issue also sees our first contenders for the wedding of the year title. So take a look at page 66 then get on line and register your vote.
Don't forget, if you fancy your chances, simply fill in the online form or email me at
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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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Ever looked back through your grandparents' or parents' albums and wondered what it would have been like to get married 20, 30, 40 or even 50 years ago? Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we love to hear about weddings old and new, so we thought we'd share our favourite big days from the past five decades to show you just how things have changed.
The 1960s
Warwick King and Rene Rickett got married on 29th September, 1962, when fashion was having a bit of a breakthrough, pop music was all the rage and the rigid attitudes of society were beginning to feel much more relaxed. The couple had a church ceremony with 50 of their family and friends, just five minutes from where they lived. This was followed by a casual reception at home, with a home-cooked buffet and glasses of ginger wine. "My dad refused to have alcohol indoors," recalls Rene. With women starting to experiment more with their clothes, it's no wonder Rene chose to wear a beautiful classic white gown with delicate bow detailing. "It was very simple but pretty, and is something that would have been quite contemporary at the time," says Rene. "It cost just £22.50."
To see more weddings through the ages, see pages 47 - 50 of the current issue. |
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| Kevin Whibley |
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| Kevin Whibley has been working as a wedding photographer for 20 years and has seen a great many changes in that time and a great deal stay the same. Styles of dresses and the guest's outfits have always dated weddings but recently it is the final presentation of your photographs that really matters. Gone are the days of twenty four six by eight images in a bound book, now the reportage and picture book albums dominate the market giving photographers the chance to show their artistry long after the final shutter curtain has closed. Kevin's relaxed and enjoyable shooting style has made him a popular choice locally for many years. The bonus now is with more images making up the finished album more of the relaxed, informal and simply funny photos move from the proof books to the final presentation. Some things have changed but for Kevin the most important things have stayed the same, high quality photography combining the formal with the informal to make the perfect record of any couples day. |
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