Perfect Wedding June 2017

JENNA WHATMOUGH Who? Jenna is the Operations Manager at bridal brand, Alexia Designs. What’s your favourite bridal style of all time? “My personal favourite has to be a sweetheart neckline with a fishtail skirt – for me this particular style is elegant as well as stylish.” Jenna gives her expert advice on p115 . SAM & LOUISE Who? They are the founders of Sam and Louise photography. What’s your most popular wedding shot? “We’re actually quite well-known for our dramatic nighttime portraits, so lots of our couples are keen to have a ‘wow’ shot together after dark.” Sam and Louise share their top tips on p167 . ZOE WELLS Who? Zoe is a stylist and founder of the unique photo booth company, Boho Booth. What is the one area of…

It’s been a tough few months* testing beauty products (along with a dedicated army of helpers) for the annual Perfect Wedding Beauty Awards. There have been some unusual champions this year though – who would have thought that a celebrity fragrance (usually way too sweet and clawing) would win our Best Bridal Fragrance title? Then there’s the fabulous nail polish for just £4.99 (it beat off some of the best brands out there) and a perfect palette for £8! In some of the other categories, however, there are no surprises – a few hero products came out on top again for a reason; they work! Turn to page 195 to discover all of our winners. My wedding day seemed to me like one big bubble of happiness and laughter, but…

HOLLYOOD CHIC “For the perfect berry lip that lasts all day, firstly line your lips with a natural-coloured lip liner, then apply your chosen shade of red. This will ensure that it doesn’t budge throughout the day.” Nigel Barnes, Make-up Artist COLOUR POP Zita Elze created this stunning arrangement for the cover bouquet. Top tip: match your buds to your lip shade for a winning look. THE DRESS We adore the detail on this beautiful fit and flare Watters’ design. The pretty sweetheart neckline is just so romantic. UNDONE GLAMOUR “I love this romantic tousled side bun for your big day. Whether you style it fun and flirty or sleek and pulled together, this look is so versatile that it can suit almost every bride. ” Kat Joyce, Hair Stylist…

A paw-fect wedding... Online, we wrote about why your pet should be at your wedding. The main reason is because they are so frickin’ cute (cue Dexter in his bowtie!). Need more convincing? Head to the website! LUST-HAVE GOWN The pins went into overdrive when we posted this gorgeous gown from Halfpenny London and we’re in love with every inch of it! Go online to see more from the collection. ALL ABOARD THE LOVE BOAT YOU GUYS FELL HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THIS DREAMY BOATING SHOT THAT WE REGRAMMED ON INSTA. TOO MANY LEVELS OF CUTENESS! We’ve spent the last two days viewing wedding venues and we’ve got three more bookings today! @OUROAK 46 % OF YOU WANT YOUR HONEYMOON TO BE RELAXING. He’d better cancel that surprise skydive…

TAT’S A GOOD FAVOUR! The best way to really get your guests involved in your day? Brand them with your wedding logo, of course! These custom temporary tattoos from Tattyoo are memorable, stylish and they totally have our vote. WEDDING PLANNING: A PIE CHART HAPPILY EVER AFTER Featuring tales of true love and wedded bliss, the new Pocket Classic from Everyman’s Library, Wedding Stories, is just the escapism you need when the seating plan stress is getting the better of you! With nuptial tales from authors including F. Scott Fitzgerald and Charlotte Brontë, this is the perfect relax-with-a-cuppa read! INSTA-INSPO: COME ON IN... STYLISH WAYS TO WELCOME YOUR GUESTS POWER COUPLE What do you get when you combine two bridal fashion heroes? A wedding force to be reckoned with,…

The glorious sunshine island of St Lucia, with its soft sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, is the perfect place for a relaxing honeymoon break. One lucky couple will win a seven-night, premium all-inclusive stay at the luxurious Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa. The prize package is all-inclusive so you can eat and drink to your heart’s content, without spending a penny. All of your transfers to and from the resort will also be covered. You can choose to relax in Harmony, the adults-only part of the resort, or try your hand at an array of fun watersports over on the Splash side. The choice is completely yours! Head to our website now to enter the competition and visit coconutbayresort.co.uk for more details about the resort. THE PRIZE: A…