Perfect Wedding October 2016

The insider track... Part of the difficulty with wedding planning is the sheer amount of choice (which is not a bad complaint to have). With millions of pictures at our fingertips, one minute you’re set on having a beautiful barn wedding, then the next an industrial-chic city day... or how about a beach wedding, or..., or...?! If you think you have it hard, imagine how people in the industry must cope? This month we talk to some of our favourite experts about what they chose when they got married. Steal their amazing ideas and make them your own! Sticking with the experts, this issue we talk to some of the best designers and bridal boutiques in the country to get their advice about buying the dress. They share all the…

PEACHY KEEN “This gorgeous, fresh bridal look is all about a pretty, peach-tone lip” Nigel Barnes, Make-up Artist FINISHING TOUCHES Pretty, vintage-inspired accessories bring this look together, while big white blooms add a romantic note. NAIL INSPIRATION Polish o with pastel pink, subtle nude or clean white nails HIGH- FASHION BUN “A high bun shows o the face, highlighting your cheekbones and eyes. It’s a look that we’ve seen go down the runway and a style that will last late into the night” Karine Jackson, Hair Stylist THE DRESS As soon as we saw the Rhianna gown, we knew it was going to look unbelievable on our model. The diamond panel of lace at the waist is a gorgeous detail, while the mermaid skirt is incredibly flattering. BEHIND THE SCENES…

JOE WICKS Who? A nutrition guru, who you might also know as ‘The Body Coach’! What’s your fave cheat meal? “I’m an eggs man, so eggs baked in avocado with bacon from my second book is my favourite carb-refuel recipe” Turn to p238 for some of Joe’s best healthy-eating and fitness advice. CAROLINA OTADUY Who? Carolina is the designer behind one of the coolest new bridal brands on the block, Otaduy. What’s in her handbag? “My iPhone with headphones to listen to music, Aesop hand cream, my bike keys and a rose quartz which brings me good energy” Carolina soothes all your bridal fashion woes on p137. LIZ LINKLETER Who? Liz owns her own event planning and design company. What’s your favourite W-day theme at the moment? “It’s a tough…

SNAP HAPPY THIS REAL-LIFE BRIDE IS ROCKING HER HALFPENNY LONDON GOWN AND HAVING THE TIME OF HER LIFE DOING IT. IT’S TRUE WHEN THEY SAY HAPPY BRIDE = BEAUTIFUL BRIDE. COUPLE GOALS The Beckhams, and other celeb couples, reveal the secrets to a happy marriage over on our website. Clue: it involves Vic actually cracking a smile! Doughnut dreaming Our Twitter feed went into overdrive when we announced Krispy Kreme are now doing wedding favours in the form of individually boxed doughnuts. Dream. Come. True. FOUND: CUTEST PW READER This little lady has been caught in the act – already planning her wedding. Well, we can’t knock her forward-planning skills – you go girl! JUST ENGAGED! Conney and Lee Lee spent three months in dance rehearsals to propose to me…

Hear me ROAR We didn’t realise it before, but one look at this little fella, and we knew; a mini silver dino is what our jewellery collection has always been waiting for! Fact. Bohemian Dream While we’ve always been fans of Christos Costarellos’s beautful, e ortless dresses, the 2017 collection has taken our crush to new heights. Featuring cool cut-out panels, romantic layers of lace and tulle, and figure-skimming silhouettes; this achingly cool launch is a medley of bridal-fashion hits. THE OTHER UNDERWEAR YOU NEED… We’re not talking about the practical support pants and plain nude bra for under your wedding dress. Oh no, this is the hot stu to sneak into your overnight bag! Power PLAY For a dress that’s as easy on your bank balance as it is…

1 I’m worried about my photographer being around on the wedding morning. I don’t really want them to see me getting dressed or without make-up! Unless you’re über confident, not many of us would want a stranger taking photos of us while we’re flapping around in our pants having mini tantrums. But photographer Julia Michaelsen (juliemichaelsen.com) reassures us this fear is totally natural: “As a female photographer, I fully appreciate that some brides won’t want to be photographed without make-up, which is why I spend the first half of ‘bridal prep’ shooting details, including the wedding dress and the bridesmaids. Once the bride’s make-up and hair is more than halfway done, I start taking relaxed portraits of the bride being made up. When they’re getting dressed, I always turn away…