I got married in the beautiful church of St Pol de Leon, which sits on the brow of the hill that tumbles into the tiny fishing village of Mousehole. We then moved onto the north coast, where our marquee enjoyed breathtaking views across St Ives Bay. Here, our party unfolded. It was wonderful: packed with eclectic entertainment; delicious food; fun, surprise touches, and an eye-popping riot of colour.
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You
see, I have a bit of a crush on colour - and that's why I particularly loved
putting together this issue. From the fun bridal fashions and dazzling styled
shoots to the bumper party planning features, these pages embrace a vibrant,
playful mood.
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Our
bridal fashion story, 'A Love Less Ordinary' sets the tone. With its bold
colours and quirky features, new wedding venue Lower Barns was the perfect
backdrop to shoot a selection of brilliantly individual fashions. From laidback
bohemian styles accessorised with crazy-cool floral crowns to tea-length frocks
teamed with feathers and cowboy boots, these party-ready looks are just the
ticket for brides seeking something a little different.
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The craze for colour continues in styled shoot 'Some Like it Hot', which is bursting with zesty colours and tropical touches for a paradisiacal party.
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Food
is a key ingredient of any decent party - and promises to be one of the most
talked-about components of your wedding. Our features 'Food for Thought' and
'Soul Food' are brimming with creative ideas and flavoursome menu ideas for a
delicious do, while 'Cake Couture' serves up sweet inspiration for a coolly
creative wedding cake. And don't overlook your drinks menu. 'Raise a Glass!'
covers everything from sourcing your drinks to styling your bar. Completing the
party-planning inspiration, 'Ten Fun Ideas for a Unique Wedding Reception' is
chock full of tips to wow your guests, while 'Got Wed' features eight couples
who threw beautiful, personality-packed parties.
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From the fashions to the food and all in-between, I hope these pages inspire you to create a dreamy day that you, too, can look back on with a rush of warm, happy memories.
Rebecca
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STYLE
14. AMAZING LACE
Elegant lace details for a
timeless and super-stylish celebration
16. A LOVE LESS ORDINARY
Laidback lace and chiffon
meet crazy-cool florals and playful accessories
30. DRESS CODE
Get to grips with bridal
fashion lingo with this must-read guide
38. A FINE VINTAGE
Mix designer and vintage
pieces for so-you aisle style
42. BEST FOOT FORWARD
Sashay down the aisle in
these high-glamour heels
45. NATURAL BEAUTY
Go au naturel for a
timelessly beautiful wedding
48. WED'S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
50. RING IN THE NEW
Colourful, contemporary
wedding rings
56. NORTHERN SOUL
Scandinavian styling
inspiration for a contemporary-cool tipi wedding
60. WORKING THE GROOM
Style tips for the man of
the moment
62.
SUIT YOURSELF
Grooms'
wedding woes resolved
94.
GARDEN PARTY
Fill
your wedding with wild flowers, natural textures and handmade touches
102.
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Totally
tropical wedding style for a party that packs an exotic punch
FEATURES
53. SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
A Recipe for Flowers'
Philippa Kay looks at the language of flowers
65. FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Tantalising inspiration for
a very modern wedding breakfast
70. SOUL FOOD
Classic, crowd-pleasing
dishes with a contemporary twist
75. CAKE COUTURE
Sweet ideas for a personality-packed
centrepiece
80. RAISE A GLASS!
Nail your drinks menu with
this advice from the experts
88. BAR CODE
Mobile bar services for a
flavoursome party
90. TEN FUN IDEAS FOR A
UNIQUE WEDDING RECEPTION
Stylish ways to make your
reception rock
96. ROLL YOUR OWN CANDLES
Make covetable candle
favours with this easy DIY tutorial
98. DOING IT FOR THE KIDS
Keep your young guests happy
with these simple steps to a child-friendly day
109. LOVE HEARTS
Heart-shaped accents for a
romantic reception
114. CORNISH CHARM
Enchanting rural idylls for a
romantic, away-from-it-all wedding
129. RUN AWAY WITH ME
Three couples share the
stories of their picture-perfect elopements
135. ONE LOVE
How do you know when you've
found The One?
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What's new, what's hot,
what's on
122. THE VENUE
Licensed venues for civil
ceremonies in Cornwall
148. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse
of their day
170. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning
pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Elizabeth Chester, Sarah
Christopher, Abby Driver, Tracy Edwards, Christine Jensen, Gemma MacKenzie,
Claudia Montano, Jenny Phipps, Leon Soulsby, Chris Wasey, Rosie Windsor, Elle
Winsor-Grime
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Distribution
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
28 Reens Crescent
Heamoor
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3HW
01736 331456
Print
Four Way Print
Cover image
Dress
Mooshki, The Bridal House of
Cornwall
www.thebridalhouseofcornwall.co.uk
Photography Ethan Elliot
