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Grooms' news
Check out the latest products on the market for the men
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Real weddings
Be inspired by other brides and grooms
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Slick shot
Sophisticated attire for modern grooms
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Bridal fashion
Glamorous gowns with decadent vintage details
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Flowergirl fashion
Pretty dresses the little ones will love
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Wedding of the year
Find out who won the last round and meet this issue's contenders
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Setting up home
Get romantic with a French boudoir theme for your home
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The kids are alright
How to keep the children entertained
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Honeymoons
Louise Prance discovers the appeal of Cancun, Mexico
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Inspiration
Ideas on how to create a gothic romance themed reception
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Hot Topic
Experts answer your questions on organising your big day
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| Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more |
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| 2nd December 2011 |
| With this ring |
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| Image provided by www.smoochrings.co.uk |
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As well as the memories from your special day, a lasting token you take away with you for the rest of your life is your wedding band. This symbolic representation of your union as husband and wife is worn everyday, so you should rest
assured knowing that you have made the right decision when selecting your rings.
Etched with love
If you have your heart set on having your wedding rings engraved, make sure you purchase a design that can accommodate the inscription.
"All precious metals can be engraved. The softer metals such as 22-carat gold may show some wear within a short time but all the others should last for decades if they are done properly," says Malcom Scott of Smooch wedding rings. "We engrave on the inside and outside of rings. Even titanium can be engraved despite being incredibly tough. When engraving on the inside of the ring we have to leave room for the hallmark, which is mandatory on gold,
palladium and platinum, as well as avoiding the 'setting holes' we have to leave in for diamonds."
"Not all diamond rings have setting holes but you need to bear this in mind when considering engraving. The most popular choice of words is often the names and the date of the wedding but we also get poetry, song lyrics and some funny phrases."
To read on see page 70 of the current issue. |
| A helping hand |
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Lend -a-Hand Wedding Consultants has been established for 20 years, and offers a full range of bespoke services, for example, the Wedding Day Household Help Service. Lend-a-Hand will come to your home on the day of your wedding and serve breakfast, make sandwiches for lunch, serve drinks, help brides and bridesmaids to get ready, look after small children and receive deliveries. Once you have left they will tidy your home, and look after any pets if you wish, there is also a new Wedding Wishing Wells hire service. These pretty wells can be placed in your venue for guests to put cards, vouchers and money in.
For further details 0161 761 7851 or visit the website www.lend-a-hand.co.uk. |
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| Wonderful weddings |
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Firstly a big congratulations if you have just got engaged, and I hope Your Manchester Wedding provides you with inspiration and excitement for your big day. If you are a bride-to-be in full planning mode with the countdown well underway, this issue may help with those last few finishing touches!
We saw lots of fabulous weddings over the summer, Kate Moss, Abbey Clancy and Lily Allen to name but a few, and Lily in particular had a beautiful vintage style. If you want to steal her look then turn to page 47 for our vintage bridal fashion feature. We also have inspiration on how to dress the little ones on page 53 and if this is the first time you have picked up a wedding magazine then I hope it provides you with inspiration and excitement for your big day. If you are a bride-to-be in full planning mode with the countdown well underway, this issue may help with those last few finishing touches!
Happy planning
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| Danielle Harvey, Editor |
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| Make sure you email editor@yourmanchesterwedding.co.uk to keep us up to date with all your news |
| Win your wedding gown and shoes worth £700 |
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Bride To Be by Hannah Lois is a brand new bridal boutique in Prestwich, North Manchester, offering a luxury shopping experience, without the hefty price tag. This delightful haven allows you to unwind and relax, while choosing the dress of your dreams. Hannah says: "The stunning wedding gowns range from £600 to £1,600, allowing you to have a beautiful dress without breaking the bank. There is a large variety of styles to suit all tastes in a selection of sizes to accommodate every bride."
Bride To Be also has its own couture wedding gown designer on hand should you wish to create a bespoke dress and there is an amazing plus-size collection for brides with curves, offering dresses with impeccable support and comfort.
As well as gowns, the boutique also has a collection of bridal accessories and four collections of bridesmaids dresses from leading designers, available in a range of colours, fabrics and styles to complement the theme of your day.
For more details call 0161 773 0038 or visit www.bridetobebyhannahlois.co.uk
The lucky winner will have the opportunity to choose a gown and pair of bridal shoes up to the value of £700. The winner will also be mentioned in the next issue of Your Manchester Wedding magazine. |
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| Oh-so vintage |
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| Image provided by KLS Weddings |
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Victoria Goodwin married Christopher Bury, on 25th June, 2011, at St Mary's Church, Sandbach, followed by a beautiful vintage garden party at her parent's house in Smallwood
"We had been friends for many years before becoming a couple," says Victoria. "For our first date Chris took me for an Italian meal, which went very well apart from Chris spilling pasta sauce all over his white shirt."
After living in Shanghai for a few years, Victoria and Chris decided that when they came back to England they would get married. The wedding took seven months for Victoria and her mum to plan the day. "The easiest thing to organise was the catering," claims Victoria. "Chris and I are definitely food lovers! Wayne at KLS Weddings was a
pleasure to deal with, he gave us so many helpful hints and really made us feel at ease."
"I definitely enjoyed organising the big day, I loved reading all the magazines and wedding blogs and discovering new things. My mum, grandmother and sisters all helped to dress the marquee and write the name tags, it was a really nice bonding experience."
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| Picture perfect |
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Wedding venues in wonderful settings
Tatton Park, Knutsford
The 18th century mansion is set in 1,000 acres of parkland and is adjacent to 50 acres of historic gardens. Couples and guests may even catch a glimpse of deer as they arrive at the mansion.
The venue's impressive entrance hall is perfect for ceremonies of up to 80 people. Lord Egerton's apartment is an intimate area for up to 40 guests and has a wonderful view of the Italian Garden and Tatton's parkland. Larger weddings of up to 350 can take place in the versatile Tenant's Hall, and no matter what the wedding party size, couples can enjoy exclusive use of the venue.
We love... The plethora of beautiful settings for photographs within the gardens and parkland. The splendid staterooms provide a warm ambience for the wedding party while pictures are being taken.
Contact: Call 01625 3744 00 or visit
www.tattonpark.org.uk
For more picture perfect settings see page 21 of the current issue. |
| Skin deep |
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Q - I suffer with dry skin especially on my face, what treatments could I have in the run-up to the wedding to ensure my skin is glowing for the big day?
A - Dom says: To ensure radiant skin I always recommend an intense hydrating facial with a collagen mask once a month. This should be started about six months before the big day to give your skin time to adjust and repair. The collagen mask will help to regain your skins radiance and luminosity.
As well as professional treatments you need to keep up the good work at home by using a hydrating mask once or twice a week for 20 minutes. This will maintain the glow you get after a professional facial and will also keep dryness at bay.
If you aren't already, you should probably start using a hydrating and protecting day cream with SPF to make sure you are helping to combat signs of premature ageing and protecting your skin from environmental factors. Always use a serum under your moisturiser as this will make it 30 per cent more effective.
Remember to cleanse and tone morning and evening; by removing dirt and grease you will enable your skin to breath and prevent it from looking dull.
Finally, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Always remember to drink plenty of water. |
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