Perfect Wedding July 2017

ADRIAN SIMPSON Who? Adrian is a Speech Writer at All Speeches Great and Small. Is a speech better to be heartfelt or funny? “A completely heartfelt speech is hard for the audience to digest – so a sprinkling of humour will act as the magic ingredient!” Get more sterling speech advice from Adrian on p43 . EMMA KOTCH Who? A Tanning and Skin Finishing Expert at St. Tropez. How does being bronzed make you feel? “For me, having a tan is one of the easiest ways to lift my complexion and give me a bit of a confidence boost.” Emma joins our tanning experts on p203 to give you the ultimate tips for a bridal glow. INDIA SELLARS Who? India is Co-founder and Creative Director at the bridesmaid brand, Maids…

ELLIS BRIDALS WOWED US WITH THIS STUNNING OFF-THE SHOULDER GOWN (ABOVE) WHILE THE PRONOVIAS SHOW (LEFT) IN BARCELONA WAS AN INCREDIBLE. FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA IT’S BEEN A MONTH OF GORGEOUS DRESSES AS BRIDAL SHOWS TOOK PLACE ALL OVER EUROPE. WE WERE FRONT ROW TO SEE THE LATEST TRENDS FROM GLITTERY FRINGING TO STATEMENT SLEEVES, THE WHITE GALLERY SHOWS IN LONDON DID NOT DISAPPOINT Will you take part in the speeches on your wedding day? This seems to really divide brides-to-be, and I’m usually shocked that even my most gregarious friends choose not to. For me, there was no hesitation – it was our wedding, and I was going to have my say! I hadn’t planned anything in particular, but the night before the big day I scribbled a poem about my…

GOLDEN GIRL “This glowing, sun-kissed look is easy to achieve. Sweep your chosen bronzer across the areas that would usually catch the sun and blend with a large powder brush, before adding your blush.” Nigel Barnes, Make-up Artist BIG BLOUSY BLOOMS Ricky Paul Flowers know their stuff when it comes to beautiful bouquets. With lots of pinks and fresh foliage, this arrangement screams summer wedding. THE DRESS Second-skin gowns are all over the bridal catwalks. Dazzle your guests in this jaw-dropping, fitted style from Pronovias. PRETTY CURLS “Heated rollers are the best way to achieve this style as they’ll give a soft and perfect curl. My top tip is to blowdry hair with Organic Colour Systems Curl Memory mixed with a little Argan Oil, before putting into rollers. ” Karine…

Let it rain! You guys loved it when we tweeted the pictures that will make you pray for rain on your wedding day. Our fave has to be this oh-so romantic kissing in the rain shot. Aww! STAR MAIL: HAPPY HEN DO “I wanted to write in to say thank you very much for the Norton Park hen do competition prize. We had a magical time there and the stay was filled with so many amazing little touches – even down to the fact that our first dance song was playing on the radio as we left! It was fate!” Tara Osborne GENIUS BAKING THE LIKES RACKED UP IN NO TIME FOR THIS INCREDIBLE RUBIK’S CUBE CAKE – IT’S CUTE, CLEVER AND PROBS TOTALLY DELICIOUS. @EUPHORIA_ EVOLUTION Today’s plan: gym,…

Allie and Ben “We had just walked to the top of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh when Ben got down on one knee.” Brianna and Mark “While in Disney’s Magic Kingdom looking at the castle, Mark popped the question – it was perfect.” Emma and David “David asked me to marry him under the Eiffel Tower and then a lovely Frenchman ran over with champagne!” Lucy and James “James dressed our baby boy up in a onesie that said ‘will you marry my daddy?’ and of course I said yes!”…

SUPER NATURAL Our hearts skipped a beat when we clapped eyes on the amazing Costarellos SS18 collection. Modern festival style meets Seventies revival and we’re wild for the look. DOUBLE TROUBLE We like pizza. We like chocolate. So our reaction was understandably excitement at the sight (and taste) of this beauty – ideal for your W-day treat table. CLUTCH CONTROL Planning a wedding, nay, just being a woman, can make you feel like an actual superhero at times. Which is why this Wonder Woman clutch, £34.95, is right up our street as a wedding bag. Just don your cape and you’re ready for action! prezzybox.com HEAVEN SCENT WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING-WORTHY FRAGRANCES, JO MALONE IS ALWAYS AT THE TOP OF OUR LUST-LIST. THESE THREE STUNNING LAUNCHES ARE NO EXCEPTION.…