SPRING FEVER
The weather might be decidedly wintery as I sit to write this editor’s letter but, in this issue of Wed, our gaze is set firmly on the spring and summer months ahead – to ceremonies filled with the heady scent of spring blooms, to celebratory drinks in flower-filled gardens and long, hazy evenings filled with friends, family and love in beautiful abundance.
Jennifer Jane Photography
Ivyhouse Photography
In celebration of spring, a floral theme is woven throughout these pages. Art and Soul, an ethereal celebration of art, literature and nature at Pynes House, sets the mood with its bountiful blooms and elegantly styled details. Flowers also take centre stage in Flower Power, a styled shoot featuring the gorgeous work of a series of local florists at Brickhouse Vineyard where jewel toned petals are paired with vintage gowns. Then there’s Festival Fever, a fun and colourful styled shoot at Hawke Barn, which is filled with vibrant flowers and fun-filled touches in a picturesque corner of the Devon countryside.
Luka Chitty Photography
Freeformimages Photography
By choosing seasonal flowers, you can look forward to blooms at their absolute best without the carbon footprint of imported flowers. In Darling Buds, you’ll find a month-by-month guide to seasonal flowers as well as some stunning inspiration from local florists. And, as flowers are key to carrying the colours of your day, Colour Me Happy is filled with top tips for picking your W-day palette from wedding stylists Nikki Sherriff from Knots & Kisses and Rebecca Barallon from Rebecca Marie Weddings.
Freckle Photography
Claire Rivers Photography
Of course, one of the most anticipated tasks on your wedmin list is finding a wedding dress. Before you get started, read up on some savvy advice from the experts in She’s the One and feast your eyes on the latest designs arriving in Devon’s boutiques in All About You and Wed’s Wish List. Shot at Upton Barn & Walled Garden, the dreamily beautiful new collection from Solunah is showcased in Free Spirit, while Every Bride is Beautiful is a joy-filled celebration of beauty, individuality and womanhood at Brickhouse Vineyard.
Nova Wedding Photography
Lee Maxwell Photography
You’ll also find some brilliant ideas for hens, top tips for speeches and breathtakingly beautiful jewellery in these pages. And, from country house glam to beachside vibes, Got Wed is brimming with love stories to warm the heart as we wait for summer!
Enjoy the issue!
Rebecca
I Do Film & Photos
STYLE
12. DARLING BUDS
Fill your festivities with wildflower inspired details
14. FREE SPIRIT
Say “I do” to dazzling dresses dripping with beading, sequins and pearls
18. EVERY BRIDE IS BEAUTIFUL
A celebration of womanhood – and all things bridal – at Brickhouse Vineyard
22. ART AND SOUL
An elegant scheme bursting with fresh blooms and fine details at Pynes House
28. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of the latest bridal must-haves, from dream dresses to lust-worthy shoes
32. SHE’S THE ONE
What to think about when you’re buying a wedding dress
36. ALL OF YOU
The latest bridal collections, from cool cuts to boho chic
42. WED’S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
44. LOVE IS IN THE HAIR
Hair stylist Ro Abell shares her bridal hair tips and trends
46. FLOWER GIRLS
Dreamy dried flower inspiration for your W-day hair
47. BE JEWELLED
Lust-worthy wedding jewellery inspiration
50. TOUCH OF LOVE
Add texture to your wedding rings for an individual, feel-me twist
58. WORKING THE GROOM
Tips and trends for the man of the moment
62. FLOWER POWER
Revel in jewel tones and gorgeously individual bridal wear
68. FESTIVAL FEVER
Go all out for a festival vibe with vibrant colours and fun-filled details
FEATURES
54. A HEN TO REMEMBER
Our favourite hen activities from across the South-west
72. DARLING BUDS
A month-by-month guide to seasonal blooms
79. COLOUR ME HAPPY
The experts share their top tips for picking your wedding palette
84. WHY I LOVE YOU
Let the reasons you love each other shape a perfectly personal wedding
88. SPEAK EASY
Banish the nerves and raise the roof with our guide to wedding speeches
92. GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE
Expert advice for getting ready photos to cherish
114. THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
Meaningful wedding gift ideas for your husband or wife-to-be
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot, what’s on
61. WED’S HIP LIST
Fresh, fun and fabulous ways to add a unique touch to your day
97. WED’S VENUES GUIDE
The ultimate guide to Devon’s finest wedding venues
119. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
162. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Deputy editor
Lucy Higgins
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Rebecca Barallon, Becci Clubb, Rebecca Green, Hazel Parsons, Nikki Sherriff, Phoebe Taylor, Sophie Walker
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
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Print
Deltor Communications Ltd
Cover image
Photography Ivyhouse Photography ivyhousephotography.co.uk
Venue Upton Barn & Walled Garden uptonbarn.com
Hair Hair by Hannah hairbyhannah.net
Make-up Justine Kendall justinekendall.com
Dress Solunah Bride solunahbride.com
Earrings The Lucky Sixpence theluckysixpence.co.uk
Veil Rebecca Anne Designs rebeccaannedesigns.co.uk
Model Ruth Moss instagram.com/ruthmoss_
