Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2018 i You and Your Wedding

ELIZABETH SOLARU Baking supremo, author and occasional TV star Elizabeth, of Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium, creates fabulous sweet treats for celebrities and royalty – so we bet she found styling our Modern Fantasy shoot on p63 a piece of cake! KATRINA OTTER From intimate and romantic receptions to extravagant parties, planner and stylist Katrina is no stranger to bringing the dreams of engaged couples to life. She shares her expert advice in our introvert’s guide to planning a wedding on p124. WEDDINGS BY NICOLA & GLEN “To create the most beautiful record of two people on their wedding day” is the aim of photography duo Nicola and Glen ² WKHy GHfiQLWHOy succeeded with Sarah and Scott’s celebration in the open air on p102. GABRIELA STANISZEWSKA Award-winning hair and makeup artist Gabriela…

“A hint of blue is a pretty alternative to traditional blush pink” “ The finer details are important – the cutlery, crockery and textures all play a part” THE BRIEF MOOD Cascading floral arrangements and pared-back details combine to elegant effect PALETTE Fresh greenery teamed with angelic whites and a hint of blue VENUE Portesham Vineyard near Weymouth, Dorset, provides a tranquil and scenic backdrop THE DREAM TEAM Venue porteshamvineyard.com Photography charlottebryer-ash.com Styling & table setup linenandlacehire.co.uk Flowers clairlythgoe.co.uk Make-up & hair jennydweddings.co.uk Gown Claire Pettibone from somethingbluebrides.co.uk Shoes emmylondon.com Cake www.fanciebuns.co.uk Stationery confettidesigns.co.uk Bridal hair accessories donnacrain.com…

Maids-a-plenty I have one sister, two stepsisters, four longterm friends and four uni friends, who I all want to be my bridesmaids – but I’m worried that 11 maids (plus three little flowergirls) may look silly and might be hard to manage. Do you have any advice for me? FiFi09 Y&YW says There’s nothing wrong with having lots of lovely people that you’d like to include in your wedding day. However, it may cause you unnecessary stress. Having a bridal party of 14 people on your side alone will be a lot to coordinate on your day. To make your life easier, why not give a few of your friends different roles, so they are still part of your wedding day, but not necessarily a bridesmaid? For example, ask someone…

With more categories and entries than ever before, the hotly contested UK Wedding Awards 2018 recognise the best of Britain’s bridal brands and services, and the continued excellence in service across this varied and eclectic industry. Here are the winners – take a look at youandyourwedding.co.uk to see all the shortlisted entries. FASHION Best Bridal Boutique Fairytale Weddings This family-run boutique in Towcester, Northamptonshire, has been serving brides for over 13 years. fairy-tale-weddings.co.uk Wedding Dress Of The Year Allen by Sottero & Midgley The Allen gown tells a story of passion and adventure, with bold, sexy, and feminine details for the couture bride. maggiesottero.com Best Bridal Accessories Ivory & Co. With tiaras at the heart of what this design partnership has achieved, Ivory & Co. also offers a wide range…

JUST HOW MANY GIFTS SHOULD A LIST INCLUDE? WHAT’S THE ETIQUETTE FOR ASKING FOR GIFTS? It’s acceptable to assume that people will want to buy you wedding presents, so don’t feel like you’re being rude by asking for specific gifts. To give your guests enough notice, it’s a good idea to provide a note with your invitations, or mention it on your wedding website. This can be something short and sweet, such as, “Your presence at our wedding is enough, but if you do wish to buy us something, here’s a link to our gift list”. WILL WE HAVE TO GO INTO A SHOP TO PICK THINGS OUT? WHAT PRESENTS CAN WE ASK FOR? WHAT IF WE WANT SOMETHING EXPENSIVE? Look out for companies that provide group gifting – it…

THE DRESSES Dreamy tulle gowns that floated wonderfully in the ocean breeze THE THEME Light, soft and romantic – a modern, pretty style that’s perfect for the laid-back bride THE ACCESSORIES We kept things simple and elegant, with white floral headpieces and just a touch of sparkle…

If you’re doing your own wedding makeup, then it’s never too early to start building your big-day beauty kit! We spoke to industry pros about the products that are perfect for creating bridal beauty looks that will last the entire day – and threw a few of You & Your Wedding’s must-haves into the mix. Primer 2 SMASHBOX PHOTO FINISH PRIMER, £26 “This is great for all skin tones, but trial several primers before committing – it’s important to see how it lasts on the skin. Most beauty counters will have sample pots.” Victoria Reynolds, make-up artist, victoriareynoldsmakeup.com 3 LAURA MERCIER FOUNDATION PRIMER OIL-FREE, £30 “This primer helps to moisturise so foundation goes on smoothly. I have tried others where the foundation then clings to the dry patches, so I…

Secluded sanctuary Riad Yasmine, Marrakech Alpine air LeCrans Hotel & Spa, Crans-Montana, Switzerland Small and serene Cap Rocat, Mallorca Ultimate luxury Sea Island, Georgia, USA Sun trap LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives Cosy hideaway San Luis, Italy In our humble, but expert, opinion, there’s nothing like a luxe spa if you want serious R&R – and we have some beauties for you to choose from in this stunning selection. From an invigorating hot pool overlooking the Swiss mountains to the vibrancy of a Moroccan retreat, we've got a wellness heaven that will suit everyone’s taste.…

ON THE COVER EMBELLISHED DRESS, £3,740, JENNY PACKHAM. TIARA, £155, IRRESISTIBLE HEADDRESSES. EARRINGS, £31, BIBI BIJOUX AT QVC. ENGAGEMENT RING, POA, RICHARD OGDEN. PHOTOGRAPH BY DAN WILLIAMS. STYLING BY PETA HUNT, ASSISTED BY MOLLY COUGHLAN. HAIR AND MAKE-UP BY SOPHIE HIGGINSON USING BUMBLE AND BUMBLE, GHD AND BOBBI BROWN. SHOT AT DHIGALI, MALDIVES “Cute sleeves and delicate embellishments – perfect for a destination wedding” PETA HUNT, EDITOR-AT-LARGE…

Seriously stylish SLEEVES Whether you wear them full-length and fabulous, or prefer a fluttering, capped style, there’s a WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY if you want a dress with sleeves. Perfect for more TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES, they’re an easy way to add extra elegance to your look. BIG, bold and beautiful gowns ROYAL BRIDES traditionally rock a supersized skirt and train, so even with Meghan’s sleek style, we can’t rule out a PRINCESS-WORTHY gown – which looks great with SPARKLE! Bare your shoulders in a STRAPLESS dress It’s easy to see why this FLATTERING DESIGN is so popular. For a glamorous take on the trend, wear your hair high, or add a FLOATING VEIL to keep the look FEMININE and appropriate for a religious ceremony like Meghan’s. Strike a STRAIGHT & SLIM silhouette…

“Blush is one of those shades that always looks so chic” “The handmade invites we’ve chosen add to the informal feel of the day” THE BRIEF MOOD A modern take on an ultra-romantic pink theme with elegant touches of nature PALETTE Grown-up dusty pink shades injected with vibrant reds and rich berry hues VENUE A clean and simple white backdrop that’s awash with natural light. A bright and airy space works perfectly with this chic styling THE DREAM TEAM Photography sarahhannam.com Design concept, planning & styling charlottenichols.co.uk Venue & styling assistance hive.blovedblog.com Flowers aesme.co.uk Stationery palepresslondon.com Dresses halfpennylondon.com Shoes freyarose.com Hair & make-up beyouweddings.co.uk Jewellery emmacwebb.com Cake milkstreetkitchen.co.uk Furniture virginiasvintagehire.co.uk Table runner silkandwillow.com…

“ALTHOUGH MAKING THE STATIONERY TOOK A LONG TIME, IT SAVED A LOT OF MONEY AND WE HAD FUN DOING IT” THE COUPLE Sarah & Scott Sarah Firth, 28, and Scott Collins, 30, held their ceremony and reception at Barnsley House near Cirencester, Gloucestershire THE DREAM TEAM Photography weddingsbynicolaandglen.com Venue barnsleyhouse.com Flowers flowersbypassion.com Bride’s dress Diane Legrand at nellamore-bridalwear.co.uk Bridesmaids’ dresses Dessy at hilaryb.co.uk Groom’s suit beggarsrun.com Entertainment nerostringquartet.com, dizzyfeet.co.uk Vinyl welcome design vinylrevolution.co.uk “WE LOVED THE GARDENS AND FRIENDLY STAFF AT BARNSLEY HOUSE”…

MELANIE MACLEOD content writer BUDGET: £5,000 GUESTS: 140 DAY, 30 EVENING bump as I was allocated a £5,000 budget, but actually I enjoyed working with a less extravagant sum in the end – it forced me to focus on what would really matter to me. THE STYLE Glamour and glitz, with luxe-look décor and elegant additions. THE PALETTE Burgundy, plum, cream touches and a sprinkling of gorgeous gold glitter. CEREMONY & DRINKS RECEPTION £950 I’m turning convention on its head, with 140 people to my ceremony and drinks at Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury, but fewer invited to the wedding breakfast afterwards. For £950, I can hire the venue for three hours – enough time for a ceremony, photos and prosecco. The price includes a bridal chamber to get ready in,…

MICHELLE ROYLE, GROUP EDITOR, YOU & YOUR WEDDING AND PERFECT WEDDING The Turquoise Holiday Company My award has to go to Turquoise. The sheer choice of destinations they offer couples is second-to-none, the customer service is excellent and the range of budget options is fantastic. Turquoise’s advisors take on board what you really want to experience and come up with exciting and different ideas. I experienced their service first-hand this year, and can’t recommend them highly enough! turquoiseholidays.co.uk PETA HUNT, EDITOR-AT-LARGE, YOU & YOUR WEDDING Justin Alexander I’ve chosen Justin Alexander as my winner because of the huge range of dresses it offers – the brand really does have something stylish for all shapes and budgets. Justin Alexander is serious about the product and spends time and effort creating gorgeous…

18 MONTHS TO GO Agree on a budget Draft a rough guest list so you know what size of venue to look for Decide whether you would prefer a civil or religious wedding ceremony and what type of venue you want View and book your venue Book your church and registrar/other celebrant Finalise your guest list Invest in wedding insurance Book your photographer and videographer 12 MONTHS TO GO Choose your bridesmaids, best man and ushers Send out your save the dates Book transport, if you need it Book your entertainment If you need to hire caterers, book them and discuss the menu options Start dress shopping Start bridesmaid dress shopping Book your hair and make-up artist, if you're having them NINE MONTHS TO GO Book your florist Book your…

The fashion team stayed and shot on location at The Phoenicia, Malta. Set over seven acres, this elegant hotel offers glorious views over Valletta’s Grand Harbour and ancient city walls. Inside is just as spectacular, with historical architecture, chic furnishings, and a lavish Grand Ballroom as a magical backdrop for your big day. campbellgrayhotels.com THE DRESSES High-drama outfits for the alternative bride THE THEME Floral delights and romantic style in our European location THE ACCESSORIES Colourful headpieces and bold jewellery to match the vibrant gowns…

Passports at the ready – this is your ticket to honeymoon heaven Snap HAPPY While on your epic holiday of a lifetime, you may want to show off a little (OK, a lot!). The ION360 U is a nifty new gadget which clicks on to your smartphone and lets you take 360-degree pictures of your gorgeous view. Let the social media boasting commence. uk.ion360.com BOOK A ZEN HEN If the thought of a wild hen do fills you with dread, opt for a calmer, quieter option. Check in at the stunning Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Greece for the ultimate zen hen’ with your best girls by your side. The deluxe package comes complete with sunset yoga, beachfront walks and an abundance of delicious and healthy Greek cuisine, miraggio.gr of…

1 DOING DIY We see an increasing number of couples putting their own stamp on their weddings by choosing to make one or more décor elements themselves. At the start, this may seem like a fun bonding activity. When it’s 2am and you’re moodily folding your 562nd origami crane after a long day at work, you may see it differently. REDUCE THE STRESS Start as early as possible, particularly if your chosen project involves creating something for each guest. And remember, there are ways you can personalise your day that don’t involve glue guns or visits to craft emporiums. 2 COMPILING THE GUEST LIST 3 MAKING CHOICES What could possibly be unpleasant about choosing things for your wedding? The issue is that you’re choosing between things, and unless you have…

1 SHOES NEWS We’ve rounded up the fabulous flats that are perfect to take you down the aisle 2 SPEECH SCHOOL Not keen on doing a speech? We bet we can change your mind with our confidence-boosting bridal guide 3 INCREDIBLE EDIBLES For favours your guests will actually want to take with them, you can’t go wrong with chocolate – here are our favourites 4 EASY CHIC The bridal two-piece outfit has gone from trend to classic – we show you why 5 STATIONERY WITH STYLE Our edit of the most chic and unique invites, menus, place cards and more 6 THE WORLD’S MOST INSTAGRAM-ABLE HOTELS Looking to up your likes? Honeymoon pictures at one of these resorts will ignite your feed #FASHION CUPBOARDFRIDAY Join us on Facebook Live every…

“The aqua theme reflects the serenity of the lake” “Grouping together lots of little props is a simple, yet effective way to create a decadent feel” THE BRIEF MOOD An ethereal set-up that’s brimming with romance and whimsical charm PALETTE Pretty pastels are brought to life with punchy aqua accents VENUE A private residence with an enchanting forest and mesmerising lake Trend ALERT Multiple wedding cakes are a big deal this year – the more the merrier, we say! THE DREAM TEAM Shoot concept, planning, styling & cakes elizabethscakeemporium.com Photography photographybyannamarie.com Dress Naeem Khan at thewedding-club.co.uk Bridal styling, cape, hair & make-up botias.co.uk Shoes arunaseth.com Florals miriamfaith.com Props & table styling Deborah at weddingdayhire.co.uk Tablecloth & napkins overthetoprentals.co.uk Crockery & tableware…

THE COUPLE Sonali & Daniel Sonali Mackenna and Daniel Sullivan, both 25, held their ceremony at Haileybury College Chapel, and their reception at The Henry Moore Foundation Studio & Gardens, Hertfordshire “WE ARE A RELAXED COUPLE AND WANTED THE FOCUS TO BE ON OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY” “THE DAY WAS MEMORABLE AND WONDERFUL – IT WAS ALSO JUST SO MUCH FUN!” “THE FIRST DANCE WAS A TRULY SPECIAL MOMENT, AND THE FACT WE REMEMBERED THE STEPS WAS QUITE SURPRISING!” THE DREAM TEAM Photography dominiquebader.com Ceremony venue haileybury.com Reception venue henry-moore.org Tipi tipis4hire.com Bride’s dress Justin Alexander at bromley-brides.co.uk Bridesmaid dresses davidsbridal.co.uk Groom’s suit tedbaker.com Flowers bloomingayles.co.uk Invites papier.com Cake beesbakery.co.uk DJ weddingsmashers.com…

“IT WAS THE PERFECT LOCATION, AS IT WAS SO SIMPLE, YET SO BEAUTIFUL” THE COUPLE Skye & Nick Skye Roos, 28, and Nick Fenton-Wells, 31, held their ceremony and reception at The Olive Press in Boschendal, South Africa “WE WROTE OUR OWN VOWS AND KEPT THEM SECRET UNTIL THE CEREMONY – IT WAS NERVE-WRACKING, BUT SO WORTH IT” THE DREAM TEAM Photography ronelkrugerphotography.co.za Venue boschendal.com Bride’s dress elbethgillis.com Hair jeanette.genis@gmail.com Bride’s make-up algriax@gmail.com Planner methodologyweddings.com Coordinator nuexperiences.co.za Flowers thehollowayshop.com Stationery breecreatives.co.za Video filmish.co.za Décor hire baiegoeters.co.za…

ARE YOU AN INTROVERT? Until a few years ago, most people would probably have said no. The popular image of an introvert was someone who hated socialising, was very shy and who spent most of their time alone. However, that changed with writer Susan Cain’s TED talk, The Power of Introverts, which has been viewed more than 18 million times* . In it, she revealed just how misunderstood introverts had been – and suddenly, this personality trait became a whole lot more relatable. “One of the biggest misconceptions about introverts is that they dislike people,” says Jenn Granneman, author of The Secret Lives of Introverts and founder of introvertdear.com. “Introverts do socialise – and have fun! – but it’s a matter of dosage. We get worn out from socialising more…

SO HOT! TABLE DETAILS TO TAKE HOME A major trend for 2018 and beyond, says leading caterer Tapenade – think gorgeous potted plants that your guests can help themselves to. ECO-FAVOURS Create a buzz (sorry!) and let your guests help to preserve bees with these Friends Of The Earth seed packets for growing pollen-rich blooms, wildflower-favours.co.uk ENJOYING PLANNING Our sister brand, hitched.co.uk, has created an iPhone app with essential tools, to-do lists, budget breakdowns, inspiration and more – and it’s all free! Download from the App Store. SO NOT! DÉCOR OVERSPEND There are plenty of wallet-friendly options in Paperchase’s new wedding range – we love the ivy fairy lights and heart garlands. FORGOTTEN BOUQUETS An illustration by botanical artist Charlotte Argyrou is a lovely way to ‘preserve’ your bouquet after…

“OUR WEDDING WAS A ‘GET OUT OF JAIL FREE’ CARD – THERE IS NO GREATER GIFT THAN GIVING PARENTS A NIGHT OFF” YES! MARTHA HAYES, FREELANCE WRITER, SAYS:  end, though, it was my wise, older sister – and mother to a two- and four-year-old – who took the decision out of our hands. ‘The thing is,’ she reasoned, ‘people will think they’re cute for half an hour – but it’s us parents who’ll then be stuck with them for the whole wedding.’ It dawned on us that by not “CONSIDER HOW MUCH JOY THE CHILDREN OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WOULD GET FROM YOUR WEDDING DAY” NO! NICOLA RUSSILL-ROY, FOUNDER OF PROPOSE PR, SAYS: A wedding is about celebrating you both as couple, but it’s also about embracing new family…

Wedding season is upon us, and we can hardly wait for all the beautiful celebrations. The blissful scents here capture the spirit of the warmer months perfectly, and are designed to transport you from a world of wedmin to a sunny party with all your loved ones. Cheers!…

CURL POWER WITNESS THE FITNESS If your bridal exercise regime is leaving you feeling wiped out, reach for Espa’s Muscle Rescue Balm, £30. Cooling eucalyptus and peppermint revive tired muscles, while warming clove bud gives a soothing sensation. Just apply pre- or post-exercise and wait for the magic to happen. MINI MASKS These small, perfectly formed face masks from Nügg pack a serious punch when it comes to skincare. Y&YW’s art editor Katie swears by the anti-ageing mask, crediting it for her skin’s noticeable glow. And at only £4 each, you can try them all. Lovely LASHES According to Pinterest, there’s been a 152% increase in saved searches for lashes – we just can’t get enough of wow-factor eyes. To help you achieve your ideal lash look, we’ve selected our…

BARCELONA Where to stay The Mandarin Oriental is right in the heart of the city in the trendy Eixample district, making it the perfect base for sightseeing, wining and dining. Our impeccable suite was so big that we could have moved in for good – and it came complete with its own dressing URRP DQG D EDWKURRP fiOOHG ZLWK gorgeous Acqua di Parma products. Not going out A swim in the Mandarin Oriental’s rooftop pool is absolutely recommended. The views from up there take in the cityscape and the mountains that overlook it. And make sure you visit Banker’s Bar, a former bank vault with a super-cool atmosphere, for an evening cocktail. Eating presents its own chef Carme Ruscalleda, choose Moments. For more choice, she also designed the hotel’s Blanc…