ALL ABOUT YOU
From the very first issue of Wed Magazine, way back in 2007, we’ve championed the importance of putting your personalities and loves front and centre of your wedding celebrations. Whether you love street food or ‘70s disco, gin cocktails or jazz music, wildflowers or West End musicals, your wedding day is the ultimate celebration of you and your unique bond as a couple – so throw out the rulebook and fill it with all the things you love!
Katie GoffKatie Goff
This issue is filled with colourful and personality-packed ideas for a wedding to remember. Our styled shoots take us from Dearest Darling, which is filled with vibrant retro vibes inspired by film director Wes Anderson, to Let There Be Luxe, which pairs striking shades with industrial touches for a head-turning modern wedding. If you’re sea-loving souls, let Spirit of the Sea inspire an ethereal affair on the Cornish coast, while Wild Hearts captures the irresistible romance of an elopement deep in the Cornish countryside.
Rebecca HookEllen SearVictoria Walker
If you dream of a small and super-personal wedding, an elopement is the ultimate way of making your day about you and your union. Just the Two of Us is full of expert advice for those considering eloping to a secluded corner of Cornwall, while Edge-of-the-World Elopements features the stories of three couples who have done just that.
Sofie MichelleThomas Frost
Our Got Wed section is also brimming with beautiful celebrations of individuality and love. There’s Christie and Keisha’s relaxed beach wedding at Lusty Glaze, which is full of vibrant blooms and nods to their mutual love of musicals, and Cara and Kieran’s rustic autumnal festivities featuring their favourite food, a memorable first dance and a nod to Kieran’s love of dinosaurs! Then there’s Chloe and Devon who filled their weekend extravaganza with all the things the love, from travel-inspired details to Kraken rum.
Verity WestcottAlan LawThomas Frost
A tailor-made programme of entertainment is key for a so-you celebration. You’ll find ideas ranging from singing waiters to circus performers In Let Me Entertain You, while Child’s Play is full of expert advice for ensuring your young guests have just as much fun as the grown-ups!
Grace Elizabeth Ben Selway
We’re seriously crushing on colour this issue: prepare to fall hard for the vibrant gemstone engagement and wedding rings in Ring Tones, the latest bridesmaid fashions in Hot Frocks and the dazzling details in The Bright Stuff. And, filled with the colours of autumn, our bridal fashion story, Natural Wonders, whisks us to the charm-packed climes of Nancarrow Farm where effortlessly romantic gowns and impossibly beautiful blooms set the scene for a wedding to remember.
Katie Goff
Enjoy the issue – and don’t forget to visit our website and follow our socials for your daily Wed fix!
Rebecca
CONTENTS
STYLE
14. THE BRIGHT STUFF
Gorgeous ideas for a vibrant wedding celebration
16. NATURAL WONDERS
Dreamily romantic dresses, puff sleeves and autumnal blooms for a rustic love story
26. SPIRIT OF THE SEA
Ethereal shades and luxe modern styling for an oceanic celebration
32. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of the latest bridal must-haves, from dream dresses to lust-worthy robes
36. MODERN LOVE
Our pick of the latest bridal fashion trends to help you find your dream dress
42. WED’S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
52. HOT FROCKS
The latest looks for your bride tribe
57. NEW METAL
Lust-worthy jewellery for spellbinding aisle style
60. RING TONES
Engagement and wedding ring with a pop of colour
68. WORKING THE GROOM
Fresh looks for the man of the moment
72. DEAREST DARLING
Retro vibes meet playful colours for a Wes Anderson-inspired wedding scene
78. WILD HEARTS
Embrace rustic styling and boho bridal style for a back-to-nature romance
84. LET THERE BE LUXE
Bold colours and industrial touches for a standout celebration in the heart of St Ives
FEATURES
44. THE BRIDESMAID GUIDE
Who to choose? And how to ask? Your journey to bridesmaid bliss begins here
48. BRIDE TRIBE GIFTS
Sweet and stylish gift ideas for the special ladies in your life
64. FOR KEEPS
Turn your wedding details into keepsakes to treasure forever
71. WED’S HIP LIST
Fresh, fun and fabulous ways to add a unique touch to your day
88. LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU
Crowd-pleasing ideas for entertaining your guests
93. CHILD’S PLAY
Ensure your youngest guests have the best day with these top tips
99. PANIC AT THE DISCO!
Tackle your big day hiccups with our wedding day SOS
103. THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
Spread the love with these charity wedding favours
138. JUST THE TWO OF US
Considering an elopement? Let us inspire you
142. EDGE-OF-THE-WORLD ELOPEMENTS
Three couples share their teeny big days in Cornwall
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot, what’s on
107. WED’S VENUES GUIDE
The ultimate guide to Cornwall’s finest wedding venues
153. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
194. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Deputy editor
Lucy Higgins
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Becci Clubb, Rebecca Green, Jessica Kearney, Hazel Parsons, Sophie Walker
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Website management
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
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Print
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Cover image
Photography Katie Goff katiegoffphotography.com
Venue Nancarrow Farm nancarrowfarm.co.uk
Hair Hair by Emma C hairbyemmac.net
Make-up & styling Suzi Winter using Bobbi Brown suziwinter.co.uk
Model Tessa Maye
Flowers Perdie’s Flowers perdiesflowers.co.uk
Dress & For Love, St Ives Bridal Boutique stivesbridalboutique.co.uk
Earrings The Lucky Sixpence theluckysixpence.co.uk