Devon Wed Magazine

Newly engaged? Congratulations and welcome to Wed! Compiled by a small and industrious team, Wed is here to inspire, engage and support you each step of the way to the altar. Here at Wed, we're all about encouraging you, our lovely readers, to live out the most wonderful, personality-packed wedding day in this breathtakingly beautiful county. Forget the concept of 'rules', bid goodbye to etiquette - and embrace a celebration that shouts you. It is this ethos that underpins every beautiful page of this issue.

Our bridal fashion story 'Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made On' sets the starry-eyed mood. We loved every moment of our day shooting in the majestic setting of Mamhead House, and the spectacular interiors provided the perfect backdrop to capture our selection of glamorous gowns, where dramatic silhouettes and sumptuous fabrics meet the most exquisite embellishment.

Whichever season you've set your heart on, we have a styled shoot to inspire every detail, from the petals to the place settings. Captured against the enchanting backdrop of Hotel Endsleigh in late summer, 'Art and Soul' is brimming with beautifully crafted cakes and calligraphy, lush flowers and divine details that look fresh-from-a-painting, while 'Wild Wood' offers a moody and magical take on an autumnal theme, shot in the woodland of the Deer Park Country House Hotel.

Your menu is a key ingredient in infusing personality into your wedding. Our feature 'Food for Thought' is full of creative and flavoursome menu ideas for a delicious do, while 'Cake Couture' serves up sweet inspiration for an individual and unforgettable 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, 'Doing It For The Kids' is chock full of tips to keep your young guests happy.

In 'Got Wed', we meet eight couples who celebrated in brilliantly individual style. From a relaxed and intimate wedding on Burgh Island to an autumnal extravaganza popping with rich colours and fun details, each couple did it their way. I hope these pages inspire you, too, to create the very best day imaginable.

Rebecca

STYLE

14. AMAZING LACE

Elegant lace details for a timeless and super-stylish celebration

16. SUCH STUFF AS DREAMS ARE MADE ON

Get swept away in the glamour of a fairytale gown lavished with luxe detail

26. ART AND SOUL

Create a painterly scene with rich colours, lush florals and handcrafted touches

30. DRESS CODE

Get to grips with bridal fashion lingo with this must-read guide

43. BEST FOOT FORWARD

Sashay down the aisle in these high-glamour heels

45. NATURAL BEAUTY

Go au naturel for a timelessly beautiful wedding

54. WED'S BOUDOIR

Bridal beauty tips and trends

56. SWAN LAKE

Embrace ballet-inspired gowns and achingly elegant details

60. WORKING THE GROOM

Style tips for the man of the moment

62. SUIT YOURSELF

Grooms' wedding woes resolved

88. WILD WOOD

Moody and magical inspiration for an enchanting autumn wedding

98. LUXE IS IN THE AIR

Glamorous gowns and gold-dusted details spell a modern take on opulence

FEATURES

49. CIRCLE OF LIFE

Top tips on choosing a wedding ring to treasure a lifetime

65. FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Tantalising inspiration for a very modern wedding breakfast

71. CAKE COUTURE

Sweet ideas for a personality-packed centrepiece

79. RAISE A GLASS!

Nail your drinks menu with this advice from the experts

86. COOL COCKTAILS

Delicious cocktail ideas with a delicious twist of Devon

94. DOING IT FOR THE KIDS

Keep your young guests happy with these simple steps to a child-friendly day

102. HOUSE PARTY

Wed takes a look inside some of Devon's finest country house venues

116. NAME CHANGER

Changing your name after 'I do?' Wed wades into the great name debate

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

108. THE VENUE

Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Devon

130. GOT WED

Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day

154. 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, Claire Hooper, Christine Jensen, Charlotte Lodey, Gemma MacKenzie, Claudia Montano, Jenny Phipps, Leon Soulsby, Chris Wasey, Elle Winsor-Grime

Design

Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD

Advertising and Management

Brendan Sleeman

Distribution

Jenna Matthews

Finance

Morwenna Matthews

Publisher

Wed Magazine

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