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Wedding of the year
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Hot topic
Experts answer questions about how to say thank you with the perfect gift
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Real weddings
Be inspired by other brides and grooms
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Back to black
Formal attire for fashionable grooms
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Future forecasts
The County Wedding Magazines team predict the must-have trends for the year ahead
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Are you a bridezilla?
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Paper heart
We help you set the tone with chic
stationery and favours
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Feel unique
The quirkiest venues to suit couples
daring to be different
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| 27th January 2012 |
| Steal her look: Contemporary chic |
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Sarah Brock created this striking look for the Rainbow Couture 2011 collection campaign. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you recreate it on your wedding day.
- First, apply Daniel Sandler Retexturising Face Primer as a base.
- For a flawless complexion use Chanel Pro Lumiere Foundation, followed by Lancome Effacernes Concealer to cover any imperfections. Set this with Daniel Sandler's Invisible Blotting Powder.
- Sweep a small amount of Daniel Sandler Pressed Blusher in Whisper across the cheeks to achieve a gentle glow.
- Start creating a strong look for the eyes using Lancome Ombre Absolu Duo eyeshadow in G01. For this look, I applied the light shade up to the brow bone and the soft black shadow to the eyelid. When applying black eyeshadow, hold a tissue under your eye to catch any 'drop down' and build up the colour in layers to get the intensity you want.
- Line the eyes using the Daniel Sandler Velvet Waterproof Eyeliner in Black Velvet along the top lash line, the bottom lash line and throughout the inner lower rim.
- Apply glossy black mascara to your lashes. I used the Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara.
- Finish with Daniel Sandler High Impact Lipstick in Peony. Rather than using a lip brush, I patted it on to the lips with my finger for a soft, more natural stain of colour.
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Stationery is a key element of organising the big day, from save the dates to orders of service, pretty paper can set the tone for a fabulous occasion. Selecting a design that works for you can be tricky, so to help you enjoy the process we are showcasing some beautiful invites and favours on page 79.
Finally, this will be be my last issue as editor of Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding as I'm moving on to pastures new. I have loved being well and truly swept up into the world of weddings and it has been wonderful to share the nuptials of so many inspiring couples. I wish all of you brilliant brides and grooms-to-be the best of luck in planning your own celebrations, they are sure to be fabulous.
Enjoy!
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| Jennifer Kettle, Editor |
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| Win a boudoir photography package worth £729 |
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Capturing those all-important special moments on the big day is a must for any bride and groom, but what about the excitement leading up to the wedding? Well, family-run business JD Photography can offer both services with its Brides Unveiled boudoir photography sessions and wedding packages.
Brides Unveiled encourages future wives to glam up and get gorgeous for fabulous images to treasure, providing an ideal excuse to be preened and primped to perfection. And the shots will also be the perfect wedding-day gift for your new hubbie!
Indeed, photographer Jodie Howe has seen Brides Unveiled continue to grow in popularity over the past five years and in autumn 2011, the service moved to a gorgeous new Victorian studio in the heart of Weston- Super-Mare. The space has been created especially to suit boudoir photography and is the perfect setting in which to capture stunning, intimate images for someone special.
For more information telephone 01934 614 458 or visit www.bridesunveiled.co.uk
We've teamed up with JD Photography to offer you the chance to win a boudoir photography package worth £729. The prize includes:
- A photographic shoot including professional make-up
- A finished portfolio of 12 images
- A CD of 20 final images
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Classic clutch
British footwear and handbag designer Harriet Wilde, established her brand in 2008 when she struggled to find the perfect pair of shoes to match her vintage wedding dress. We've teamed up with Harriet Wilde to offer readers the chance to win this stunning Pearl clutch made in ivory satin and finished with a vintage-style brooch and Swarovski crystals - it is the ideal finishing touch for a stylish bride-to-be.
To find out more go to www.harrietwilde.com Terms and conditions apply.
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| Hot topic: Gifts |
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A photo thank you
Q - We won't be having favours at our wedding reception, but we would like to thank our guests for attending the day in some way. We thought it might be nice to send them a photographic record of the wedding when it's all over, if possible. Do you have any suggestions of what we could give everyone?
A - Jodie Howe says: There are some great websites where you can get photo gifts created at reasonable prices. Try www.snapfish.co.uk as it has lots of products to choose from, including flip photo books or small printed albums. Some other good sites include www.vistaprint.co.uk or www.bagsoflove.co.uk, which has the option to create mugs and mouse mats, bumper stickers and bags. You could even select your favourite wedding images and create a jigsaw, or another idea would be to create a collage poster from a few photos. Memento magnets and key rings would also prove popular. Good luck!
Show your gratitude... most professional photographers will offer a thank you card service |
| A future focus |
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As 2011 draws to an end and we reflect on yet another successful 12 months of all things bridal, the County Wedding Magazines team has turned its attentions to the up-coming trends for the year ahead
Flowers
Francesca Lee, features editor Your Kent Wedding, Your Sussex Wedding
Depending on the type of nuptials you opt for, the style of blooms you choose for the big day make a big impact. For modern celebrations a black and white flower combination will be in vogue for 2012. Monochrome bouquets not only look stunning in contemporary venues but also add an art deco style statement, which I think will be all the rage next year. To achieve this look, opt for light blooms with dark centres, such as white anemones combined with black calla lilies. Other touches, such as ribbon wraps and black or white crystals will also complete this style of arrangement.
For a more traditional approach, bouquets with hues such as baby pink, subtle yellow and cream will be on-trend in 2012. Roses, peonies and hydrangeas would be ideal for this look, but remember, whichever flowers you decide on, keep your other styling choices consistent throughout to bring the whole day together. |
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