Perfect Wedding August 2016

Summertime vibes! Ahhhh... finally... summer. For me it’s about sunshine, rosé, bare feet, Pimm’s, holidays, the scent of sun cream (SPF 50+ for my translucent skin) and of course – the summer wedding season. Weddings at this time of the year can be fabulous affairs – laid-back and carefree with the long days leading to even later nights while the fairy lights work overtime! This month we celebrate the summer wedding and have filled this issue with amazing ideas and inspiration for a (hopefully) sultry day. Fancy throwing a festival wedding? We’ve got incredible décor and expert advice on page 51. We’ve also scoured the shops for the best strappy heels for your hot bridal style – see page 71 for the gorgeousness. Getting married abroad? The dresses on page…

Delicate lace details creating an overall bold look... this gown is breathtakng Styling ESTHER CURTIS “As soon as we saw this incredible Yolan Cris dress, we knew we had our cover (there was a lot of swooning and sighing from the cover-shoot team)! We love the super modern cut-out style, overlaid with beautiful silk guipure. We teamed it with some simple, natural pearl earrings and a rustic bouquet of roses, astrantia and mint. Summer boho perfection!" Make-up NIGEL BARNES “Create this red-carpet look by applying concealer, powder foundation and a watercolour blush for a flawless complexion. Team a soft, smokey eye with plenty of waterproof mascara and defined brows before finishing with this beautiful lip colour to brighten your smile.” “This beautiful updo is perfect for a soft, summer-bridal…

ANNE KATHRINE RANTZAU Who? Anne Kathrine is the CEO of bridal brand, LILLY. Her thoughts on bridal accessories in 2016? “I adore the current trend for embroidered and ornamental belts and sashes. They make the perfect finishing touches to a look. Just beautiful.” Read our interview with Anne Kathrine on p80. TONY MENTEL Who? As a designer at Justin Alexander, Tony has years of experience in the bridal industry. His favourite gown style? “It would definitely be the 1950s’ natural waist and full skirt because it looks great on real women.” Tony answers some of your questions on p127. NIGEL BARNES Who? With years of experience in bridal, Nigel is a leading make-up artist – and PW’s go-to for our cover shoots! His thoughts on make-up trends for this year:…

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Ice cream DREAM Take a look at these bad boys! Combining two of our fave things and made from Italian gelato, these works of art have wedding smash written all over them. Fashion icon The romance factor is strong in the 2017 Stephanie Allin Bellissimo collection. Inspired by the e ortless glamour portrayed by French and Italian cinema in the ’60s, we’re totally ok with looking like a vintage movie starlet! Featuring lace, luxe beading, timeless cuts and big, dramatic skirts – these are dresses made for your moment in the spotlight. SHEER DELIGHT Take cues from the catwalk in the latest trend to take the bridal fash-pack by storm – sheer skirts. Defined by a shorter skirt under a longer, lacier number, this trend will take your look from…

A 1/3 OF COUPLES TRY TO BAN THEIR PARENTS from wedding planning* A cautionary tale, Mum. PAPER BLOOMS They’re colourful, pretty and they last forever – we’ve fallen big time for paper flowers. Get on board with our peony DIY on p197. Make your mark Calling all romantics! Poppy Dover London’s Bespoke service allows you to embroider a hidden message or your groom’s initials into your dress – an idea that made the whole PW team sigh with pure delight. The IT SHOE Ever since Carrie wore those Manolo Blahnik’s in her nuptials to Mr Big, we knew a bridal shoe legend had arrived. So we were just a bit excited about the new AW16 lookbook. Morning must-haves Essentials to keep you calm, collected and gorgeous on that all-important day…