From flowers to fashion and grooves to gastronomy - get set for a feast for the senses. This issue is bursting with petal-strewn frocks, soul-stirring sounds and flavoursome bites - a ripe mix of ingredients for one helluva party.
Our bridal fashion spread 'Welcome to Paradise' is brimming with romantic confections of blossoms and petals - and Trebah Gardens was the perfect place to capture them. We spent a wonderful day in the early summer sunshine, the gardens a carnival of colour, discovering the nooks, crannies and secluded sands of this Cornish treasure - and shooting some very pretty frocks and flowers. Continuing the floral theme, 'Flower Power' serves up some brilliant ideas for personalising and prettifying your wedding blooms.
Bodmin and Wenford Railway made a dream backdrop for dresses lavished in lace, sparkle and a dash of vintage glamour in 'All Aboard! From the elegance of the dining car to the station cloaked with vintage signs and retro suitcases, the nostalgic setting exudes the style of a bygone age. See for yourself in 'All Aboard!'
On the subject of enchanting places, 'Wild at Heart' takes you to some of Cornwall's most secluded and beguiling spots to get wed, while 'All at Sea' celebrates the allure of a wedding on the Cornish coast. Shot in the idyllic setting of The Rosevine on the Roseland Peninsula, let this heady mix of washed-out hues, hip prints and sand-between-your-toes details inspire a dreamy do on the seashore.
Music and food also take centre stage this issue - after all, they're the key ingredients of any good party. 'Gastronomy of Groove' serves up a palette-pleasing party soundtrack. We've also got all the tastiest wedding food trends and tips on a plate - think snack shacks on wheels, sumptuous Indian menu inspiration and Cornish fizz and favours. Tuck in!
Rebecca
STYLE
14. WELCOME TO PARADISE
Accessorise petal-strewn dresses with fresh blooms for a floral-fabulous bridal look
22. ALL ABOARD!
Get on the fast track to glamour in dazzling silhouettes and exquisite embellishment
30. DREAM A LITTLE THEME...
From country chic to beachside cool, we've got your bridal style covered
40. LIFE AFTER WED
Breathe new life into your bridal gown after the big day - Alice Wright shares her story
68. WORKING THE GROOM
Style tips for the man of the moment
70. SUIT YOURSELF
Grooms' wedding wardrobe woes resolved
FEATURES
38. INTO THE GROOVE
Wedding rings with sleek and chic embellishments
42. NATURE'S CANVAS
Infuse your skincare routine with a little natural goodness
44. BEAUTY IN BLOOM
Lotions, potions and fragrances inspired by flowers
47. BEAUTY CALL
Look aisle-ready in no time with these fabulous finishing touches
50. THINK INSIDE THE BOX
Eliminate hen party stress with these brilliant parties in a package
52. FLOWER POWER
A guide to bespoke and beautiful wedding blooms
60. WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...
Rebecca Matthews braces herself for her fiance's stag party in Sin City
63. THE VIEW FROM MARS
Revealed: what your fiance is really thinking during the wedding planning process
72. GENERATION GAMES
Nathan Midgley ponders the low-key nuptials of a certain A-lister
74. ALL AT SEA
Mix soft shades, natural textures and perky prints for a free-spirited wedding on the coast
80. THE SPICE ROUTE
Enrich your wedding menu with the exotic flavours, colours and aromas of India
83. ALL SORTED FOR EATS AND FIZZ
Food and drinks inspiration for a very tasty reception
88. FREEWHEELIN' FANCIES!
Treat your guests to tipples and nibbles served from the coolest snack shacks on wheels
93. PUTTING ON THE GLITZ
Bring a dash of deco glamour to your do with a sleek palette and decadent details
96. WILD AT HEART
Escape to a secret beauty spot for a secluded celebration
110. GASTRONOMY OF GROOVE
Your wedding soundtrack on a plate
114. THE FEUD FACTOR
Family feuds brewing? Ease the tension with these top tips
118. SO LONG, COMFORT ZONE
Push the boundaries with these life-changing honeymoons
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What's new, what's hot, what's on
104. THE VENUE
Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Cornwall
130. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
146. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Carys Barriball, Ali Berry, Nathan Midgley, Leon Soulsby, Chris Wasey, Charity Wilson, Elle Winsor-Grime, Alice Wright
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Publisher
Wed Magazine
28 Reens Crescent
Heamoor
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3HW
01736 331456
wed@wedmagazine.co.uk
www.wedmagazine.co.uk
Print
Four Way Print
Cover image
Dress
Enzoani, Lavender Rose
www.lavender-rose.co.uk
Model Jo White
Photography Kirstin Prisk
www.kirstinprisk.co.uk
