Perfect Wedding September 2017

MICHELE O’NEILL Who? Design Director at plus-size bridal brand, Callista Bridal. Is designing for plus-sized women any different? “Yes, proportion and structure are far more important and any of our new designs must take this into consideration.” Check out Callista Bridal’s brand new collection on p110 . REBECCA DOUGLAS Who? Photographer and owner of Rebecca Douglas Photography. Have you witnessed any wedding day disasters? “A groom forgot the rings (yes, it really does happen!). I kept the bride busy capturing shots with her bridesmaids, while he rushed home to get them.” See Rebecca’s handiwork on p145 . LOTTIE COURAGE PIKE Who? Owner of Lily & Lottie Stationery and creative behind this month’s styled shoot. What’s the most popular stationery design at the moment? “Couples are still loving floral watercolour elements…

The Perfect Wedding team love a white dress, we adore a veil and we’re pretty partial to a bit of old-fashioned wedding tradition. However, we also delight in the idea of turning every single wedding custom on its head, throwing out the rule book and doing things differently – not for the sake of it – but because it’s what feels right. Who says a frothy pink dress shouldn’t be worn? Why not have a destination wedding with just a few friends? Why can’t inflatable dinosaurs be the main part of your wedding décor? This issue, real couples tell us about their special days and why they decided to do things in a unique way. Perhaps you’ll take their spirit on board, or you’ll decide that sticking with tradition is…

BACK TO BASE-ICS “This summer glow is easily achievable with the correct products. Apply your foundation with a buffing brush and sweep over a light veil of powder to set and give long-lasting finish.” Nigel Barnes, Make-up Artist THE DRESS Princess meets cool girl in this beyond gorgeous gown from Ellis Bridals – we literally couldn’t stop swooning over it on shoot day! PEACH PERFECT Hiding in the City Flowers created our stunning bouquet using lots of on-trend greens and peaches. LUXE, LOOSE CURLS “This mega-glam, effortless look is all about hair prep. It’s important to apply your product to the roots and dry them first as it will give great, long-lasting volume. After you’ve created your curls, take a section at the side, twist and pin. This gives a…

Couple goals! The love we received for this cool, casual Rime Arodaky bride on our Instagram feed proved that weddings aren’t always about the glitz. We’re off to the shops to buy some his and hers sneakers pronto… THE ONE This month you’ve been busy pinning beautiful gowns and this gorgeous off- the-shoulder number has taken the top spot. Bravo Claire Pettibone! GOING GREEN OUR NOTIFICATIONS WENT INTO OVERDRIVE WHEN WE TWEETED ABOUT WAYS TO BRING THE OUTDOORS IN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY. OUR FAVE SHOT HAS TO BE THE BEAUTIFUL ACHNAGAIRN ESTATE DECKED OUT WITH TONNES OF FABULOUS FOLIAGE. TEAM BRIDE We published an article on ‘how to be a perfect bridesmaid’ and the shares were through the roof – we can’t help but think a few brides may…

Kate and Aled He proposed to me at the top of Pen Y Fan in Wales – it was such a special moment in an incredible setting. Nat and Amy Nat got down on one knee during a lakeside picnic in the South of France – it was the most amazing surprise! Emma and Michael Michael popped the question at the top of the Rockefeller Center in New York with the city lights shining below. Dani and Alex We were in Dublin celebrating my birthday when Alex pulled the ring from his jacket and asked me to marry him!…

UP, UP & AWAY Balloons are our favourite way to add a bit of pizazz to wedding décor, without breaking the bank. These balloons by Shropshire Petals are filled with confetti; gather a few together and get popping for a unique photo op! shropshirepetals.com DESTINATION ‘I DO’ If you’re dreaming of sunny nuptials with the sand between your toes, you need a gown that’s beautiful yet packable and these dresses are guaranteed to wow. DITCH THE ROBES FUN WEDDING MORNING PHOTOS WITH YOUR MAIDS ARE A MUST – MAKE SURE YOUR GIRLS ARE LOOKING COORDINATED AND SUPER-CUTE IN THESE GORGEOUS PJS. MINI MARVEL A wedding cake should be tasty (of course!) and pretty. This masterpiece by The Enchanting Cake Company goes one better and will be a surefire conversation starter…