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Future forecasts
The County Wedding Magazines team predicts the must-have trends for the year ahead
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Steal their style
Our real wedding brides always have fantastic style, we pick three of our favourites
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The etiquette guide
What to do, and when to do it
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Well designed
Stationery and favours unveiled
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Love through a lens
Local photographers share their favourite images
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Real weddings
London brides and grooms tell you how they created the perfect day
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Ooh la lace
Be inspired by one of the most romantic trends coming off the catwalk and into boutiques near you
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Make a statement
Show-stopping hair accessories for the big day
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Tower Hamlets
We look at the top venues in the area
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Back to black
Formal attire for fashionable grooms
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Wild luxury
Jennifer Kettle samples the delights of South Africa Zambia
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| Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more |
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| 30th December 2011 |
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Stationery and favours can really set the tone for your wedding, so we've tracked down perfect paper and presents
Opening a wedding invitation is an exciting moment, so how do you make sure that your stationery announces the big day in style? We take a look at the essential pieces of paper that you need for your celebrations, from save the dates to thank you cards, with designs from local companies to inspire your selection. Fabulous favours can complement the notes for your nuptials, so we've also picked out some items that are sure to be a hit with your loved ones.
Top tips
- Many couples have specific requests for their wedding, be it a dress code or a policy on the attendance of children. This information should be provided within the invitations.
- If you think your guests will need directions to your ceremony or reception venue, or details of local accommodation, include any practical information they might need with the invitations, as well as the time the event is due to end.
- Ask guests to provide details of any special dietary requirements with their RSVP.
- If you intend to write out the invitations yourself, make sure that you order more than you need, just in case you have a momentary loss of concentration!
- If you employ a stationery designer, a proof should be sent to you prior to the final order so that you can check all the details are correct.
- You should expect your stationery to arrive around four weeks after placing the order, so make sure you allow yourself enough time.
- Favours should fit in with your theme and can make a nice addition to table decor.
- When choosing favours for younger guests, bear in mind that children will appreciate sweet treats or gifts that they can play with.
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| Festive fun |
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With Christmas just around the corner, this particular part of the season gives you the chance to organise a big day filled with festive touches. Your venue will no doubt be displaying a Christmas tree, so why not ask to decorate it yourself and incorporate it into the theme of your wedding? Use some cheery baubles as place names and your guests can get them out year after year as a reminder of your celebration.
Finding the perfect venue for this time of year is important, and we are lucky to have a plethora of stunning options in the London region. Check out page 25 where we discover galleries and museums worthy of any joyous occasion.
As ever we love to hear from newly engaged couples, and with this time of year being a hot bed for guys popping the question, we expect to get inundated with romantic proposal stories. If you're just about to embark on the planning process, you're in luck, our Future Forecasts feature on page 55 looks at the hot trends for 2012, spanning all areas of weddings, from fashion to cakes and entertainment to grooms - we've got it covered!
Happy reading!
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| Louise Prance, Editor |
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| Make sure you email editor@yourlondonweddingmagazine.co.uk to keep us up to date with all your news |
| Win a wedding planning package worth £880 |
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Organising your wedding is an exciting experience and whether you dream of a traditional big day or a more creative celebration, memories of your nuptials are sure to last a lifetime. In the midst of considering pretty stationery designs and floral displays to treasure, it's understandable that many couples feel overwhelmed, so, to ensure that the occasion goes without a hitch those in the know hire a wedding planner to arrange all the necessary details.
Based in Hampstead, Cherry Perfect Events specialises in creating and delivering bespoke, imaginative and seamless events regardless of couple's budget and time restrictions. The experienced team members at Cherry Perfect Events are highly qualified to deal with all types of celebrations and work with brides- and grooms-to-be to organise their ideal nuptials. The company's wedding planning packages include assistance in choosing a theme, budget management, supplier and vendor sourcing and liaison, plus wedding-day support to keep everything running to schedule.
For more information, telephone 07879 996755 or visit www.cherryperfectevents.co.uk
We've teamed up with Cherry Perfect Events to offer you the chance to win an Ultimate Wedding Package worth £880. The prize includes:
- Unlimited in-depth consultations and support meetings
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- Guest list management and invitation dispatch
- Pre-wedding preparations
- Comprehensive wedding-day schedules and checklists
- Wedding-day support and assistance to ensure that everything happens according to schedule
- Tailored support from your Wedding Day Coordinator, providing you with as much or as little help as you require.
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| A winter's tale |
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Sarah and Paul enjoyed a beautiful snow-bound wedding with an informal atmosphere at One Whitehall Place
Sarah Day and Paul Crouch experienced the most modern form of a whirlwind romance, one that began on an internet dating site. "Both of us were posted on MySingleFriend.com (MSF) for a bit of a laugh. I don't think either of us expected to meet our Mr or Mrs Right," confesses Sarah. "I thought Paul was gorgeous and he even had the initials PC, so he just had to be my Prince Charming!" Paul was just as enamoured with Sarah and set about organising a brilliant initial outing. "I was taken aback by how much fun Sarah seemed to be. I decided that the standard drink, cinema and meal was not going to cut it, so instead we went all around London on a series of mini adventures," recalls Paul.
The duo's shared enthusiasm led to a successful date and love soon blossomed. When it came to their engagement, Paul surprised Sarah with a trip to Venice on their one year anniversary. "Paul asked what sort of present I would like, to which I hinted 'one with a promise', though he had always told me the best kind of ring was a doughnut," says Sarah. "He led me to believe we were going camping for the weekend, but instead I was whisked off to Venice. Paul took me on another series of mini dates and gave me a book full of notes about the happy times we had spent together. He then went down on one knee and presented me with a knitted doughnut which he put on my finger, and when he took it away his grandma's engagement ring was underneath."
To read on see page 34 of the current issue. |
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| Take a look at our regularly updated Find a Supplier feature on our website where you find profiles, photographs and contact information from businesses in your area who will help you with your dream wedding. |
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| Hot topic: Colour coordination |
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Autumn days
Q - Our wedding is set to take place next October in a converted barn. What colour combinations would you suggest for this time of year?
A - Dominique says: Barns have a rustic, old-world charm so you don't really need to do too much decorating as it can detract from the beauty of the building. I suggest simple colour combinations, perhaps in green and white, or why not give things an autumnal flavour with red, orange and yellow?
Try to base your colour choices on the flowers that are in season. Think about using agapanthus or ranunculus for your centrepieces and for impact hang giant pomanders from the ceiling.
Lighting can also add to the atmosphere of a celebration so I would place hurricane lamps around the space and strings of fairylights wrapped around the joists. It would look magical. |
| In the spotlight... Tower Hamlets |
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We take a look at the cool and historic venues located in Tower Hamlets
Dockmaster's House
Dockmaster's House is a fine dining Indian restaurant and bar, located within a listed three-storey Georgian building. The setting has been designed with a contemporary twist that is sure to appeal to couples in search of a modern venue for their nuptials.
The interiors enhance the beauty of the original building, while stone and marble flooring has been laid throughout for a sleek finish. Rich colours, elegant seating and warm lighting creates a comfortable, stylish space ideal for an intimate dinner in the restaurant. The bar features plenty of exposed brickwork, dark leather banquette seating and a granite bar top, which adds to the chic ambience.
There are four spaces in which newlyweds can hold civil ceremonies and receptions for up to 80 friends and family, and the team is happy to source decorative items and entertainment for the big day.
Find out more: www.dockmastershouse.com |
| Gorgeous gowns |
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Located in a former Victorian clothing factory in Dalston is the atelier of dress designer Sally Lacock, who has produced a luxurious selection of covetable bridal gowns. Sally's lifelong love of making beautiful clothes saw her work with brands such as Liberty, Jigsaw and Betty Jackson before creating her own collection of vintage- inspired dresses.
The whimsical and romantic gowns are available in antique tones including ivory, mink, silver and gold, while fabrics such as French lace and gossamer-like chiffon contribute to her signature style.
For more information visit www.sallylacock.com |
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