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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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Bedford and around
Some beautiful big-day settings in the north of Bedfordshire
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Get quizzical with our music quiz
Does wedding style reflect your ideal music for the day?
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Hen party ideas
Everything from tea parties to tree-climbing
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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 |
| 21 May 2010 |
| Our big day - Deborah & Tony |
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Tony and Deborah's relaxed, outdoor wedding was all about everybody having a blast.
Deborah Fox and Tony Vaughan, both 32, met during a holiday in Ibiza 10 years ago. "We found we shared so much in common - we both love to travel and experience exciting adventures," says Tony, who immediately fell in love with who he describes as 'the girl of my dreams'.
Deborah: There was something about Ashworth Photography's style that caught our eye. Having now worked with the photographer, Mark, both prior to the wedding and on the big day itself, I believe he is one of the finest photographers around. His eye for detail is truly amazing and he has a way of capturing the little moments in life that often pass us by.
Tony: I missed not having my dad there the night before the wedding, as he passed away when I was young. I spent the evening with just my brother; it felt like we were five years old again on Christmas Eve. We were so excited we couldn't sleep, so we chatted to each other from room to room.
When we woke the next day he even said to me: "Has he been?"
For more information and pictures of Deborah and Tony's big day, see pages 72 - 76 of the current issue.
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| Springing into action |
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In this issue, Danielle Wilkins takes a look at ideas for unforgettable hen parties, so if you're looking for something other than the usual night out, turn to p79.
Also, we head to Bishop's Stortford and north Bedfordshire in search of great venues, and get all melodic for our music special: read all about creating the soundtrack to your day, and take our fun quiz to find your ideal music style.
Enjoy!
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| Lisa Morgan, Editor |
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| Win wedding planning worth £850 |
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You've booked the venue, found the dress and spent months meeting with and choosing suppliers. You're on the home stretch and your wedding is just a few weeks away. Wouldn't it be nice to hand over the last-minute arrangements so you can relax and enjoy the build-up to your day?
Essex-based wedding planner Helen Carter is offering readers the chance to win a Final Weeks Wedding Management service, worth £850.
The winning couple will meet with Helen six to eight weeks before the wedding to hand over the arrangements. They will visit the venue together for a wedding day walk-through, and Helen will offer advice and recommendations for any outstanding suppliers. All of the last-minute arrangements, like confirmation of guest numbers, will be taken care of on the couple's behalf, and suppliers will be provided with an information pack containing directions, emergency contact details and details of specific instructions.
In the run-up to the wedding Helen will provide the bride- and groom-to-be, and their wedding party with unlimited telephone and email support, and will assist guests with their travel and accommodation arrangements. She will also create a schedule for the day to ensure everything flows smoothly, and will be on hand throughout the event to add the finishing touches to the venue, liaise with suppliers, keep track of timings and deal with any little hiccups that may arise. All the lucky winners will need to do is relax and enjoy their first day as husband and wife.
Helen designs and coordinates weddings across the south-east. For more information, visit the website www.helencarterweddings.co.uk |
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| Bedford & around |
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We put the spotlight on this historic market town and the surrounding area.
The Embankment, Bedford
Although this gastro-pub-hotel is not licensed for civil ceremonies, it's a great spot for couples looking to hold a relaxed reception. For small parties there's a private dining room for 20 guests, and for larger dos the bar/restaurant area can be transformed into a function space for 80 seated guests, or 150 for classy cocktails and canapés.
Why we love it... There are 20 beautiful, stylish bedrooms for those who want to stay the night, and the mock-Tudor exterior and riverside location make it a charming spot in which to tie the knot.
When you visit... Take a leisurely stroll along the river where you'll find plenty of places for those all-important newlywed snaps.
Find out more...
www.embankmentbedford.co.uk |
| Candy Kitsch |
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They say love is sweet so what better way to evoke the sentiment than in your wedding theme?
Laura Binder looks at candy colour schemes...
With spring upon us I can't help but think of pretty pastel tones for wedding days. But, to stand out from the crowd, why not add a tasty touch to the season's colours with a candy twist?
Couples can stick well within budget by creating economical yet eye-catching centrepieces: large glass bowls or tall jars filled with retro treats like flying saucers, sherbet lemons, marshmallows and lollipops look devastatingly sweet and tables can be named after them too. Indulging in all things candy is also a great option for those with children on the guest list, and works just as well for adults - after all, who doesn't have a taste for old school treats?
For more information on how to create the perfect candy colour scheme see page 39 of the current issue. |
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