Innholdsfortegnelse for December/January 2020 i You and Your Wedding

...THEY SAY IT MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND, but when it comes to weddings it really can feel like a vast hole where flowers can cost over twice the amount (though you are choosing exotic blooms that are out of season), a white dress can be more than a car (it’s that Italian lace you’re having flown in from Rome that has been stitched by angels, mind you), and those invites mean you won’t be eating out for a looooong time (why did you add the extra gold leaf to the intricately laser-cut cards, by the way?). It’s a bit of a minefield – where should you spend, and where can you possibly cut back? This month we reveal the results of our National Wedding Survey 2019, run in conjunction…

THE BRIEF MOOD Regal romance with a touch of modern glamour. PALETTE Subtle pops of pinks, clean white and soft sage. VENUE Two Temple Place – a grand neo-Gothic mansion hidden in the centre of London. “Various‘secret’ details revealed themselves in a number of ways, such as on the cake” Is there anything more romantic than a love poem? Inspired by the “deepest secret” in E. E. Cummings’ I Carry Your Heart with Me, this shoot embodies all the secrets of love. To start, Two Temple Place fits the theme of secrets – a hidden gem in London, and as William Waldorf Astor’s former family home, the venue has a number of secrets of its own, such as concealed doors in wooden panels and even a clandestine champagne cellar. “Secrets…

Photography capturedbykatrina.co.uk Venue euridgeorangeryweddings.com Planning & styling fortheloveofweddings.me Floral design & concept honeysuckleflower.co.uk Cake yevnig.com Bride’s dress siennavonhildemar.com Bride’s jacket marianahardwick.com.au Jewellery tillythomaslux.com Hair joannaricardahair.co.uk Make-up sashabrownmakeupartist.com Stationery ohwondercalligraphy.com Tableware vintagegoldchina.com Silk ribbon & runners pompomblossom.com Favours jomalone.co.uk Videographer rolling-film.com…

PAR-TEE POOPER We’ve booked our wedding for 26 September 2020. My father-in-law is a massive golf fan, and apparently that’s when the Ryder Cup is on. First, he asked if we could change the date; now he wants to know how we’ll set up the day so people can still watch the tournament. I don’t want people spending our reception watching golf! Sparkls2 Y&YW says: As a general rule, major sporting events and weddings are not a good mix. If there’ll be many people desperate to see it, you could look into setting up a viewing room, otherwise they might stand around watching it on their phones. You’ll need to have it shut down during the wedding breakfast, speeches and so on. Whatever you decide, someone close to your father-in-law…

18 MONTHS TO GO Agree on a budget Draft a rough guest list so you know what size of venue to look for Decide whether you would prefer a civil or religious wedding ceremony and what type of venue you want View and book your venue Book your church and registrar/other celebrant Finalise your guest list Invest in wedding insurance Book your photographer and videographer 12 MONTHS TO GO Choose your bridesmaids, best man and ushers Send out your save the dates Book transport, if you need it Book your entertainment If you need to hire caterers, book them and discuss the menu options Start dress shopping Start bridesmaid dress shopping Book your hair and make-up artist, if you're having them NINE MONTHS TO GO Book your florist Book your…

Lush Inhale Perfume Oil, £14 for 15ml “This is the most joyous perfume I own. It’s a fruity floral, both sweet and sexy – summer in a bottle.” Hannah Davies, commissioning editor Jo Malone London Wild Bluebell Cologne, from £48 for 30ml “This reminds me of dewy forest walks as it is so light and fresh. It also reminds me of my wedding day!” Michelle Royle, group editor Clean Reserve Solar Bloom Eau De Parfum, £82 for 100ml “These crisp, light fragrances are vegan, sustainable, cruelty-free and they smell amazing.” Laura Dean-Osgood, acting chief sub editor Vera Wang by Vera Wang, £82 for 100ml “A gift from my now husband, I wore this throughout my engagement and wedding – it reminds me of that time.” Hollie Bond, lifestyle editor Dior…

Lipstick teeth “Lipstick on the teeth can distract from that gorgeous smile, but it’s easy to fix. Firstly, apply a lip colour all over, purse your lips and pull your finger through to take off any excess colour.” Clumpy mascara “It’s always worth having a few spare mascara wands on stand-by. If those lashes start to clump, take a clean mascara wand and brush through the lashes to separate. For super stubborn lashes, add a touch of make-up remover.” Under-eye creasing “The best way to fix this is by using the warmth of your fingertips and pressing out from the inner corner of the eye. This will settle the make-up back in place. Apply a small amount of hydrating eye cream onto your fingertips for an added boost.” Wonky eyeliner…

Looking for your wedding venue can be a lot like house hunting. You have to identify your search area, and combine online research with in-person visits. You need to work out what your red lines are, but at the same time be prepared to compromise. Sometimes it can feel like there’s too much choice; at other times, you might think nowhere exists that’s quite right for you. And even though you’re not actually choosing somewhere for long-term living, you’re still making a significant emotional – not to mention financial – investment. So let us take some of the pressure off. In conjunction with our sister brand Hitched, we’ve created this edit of the best wedding venues in the UK – use it as a starting point for finding your party-perfect…

HIS Sleek stainless steel or luxe black leather – there’s an abundance of watch designs out there to suit every style or budget, that your man will just love to wear. HERS A chic watch will not only help you keep to those all-important w-day timings, it will decorate your wrist beautifully, adding a touch of colour or sparkle to your bridal style.…

Photography katenielen.com Concept, styling & planning couture-events.co.uk Concept & art direction marichase.com Venue twotempleplace.org Flowers wildabout.co.uk Dresses & veil mirrormirror.uk.com Shoes emmylondon.com Hair marichase.com Make-up @divya_manjunath Videographer aaroncomptonvideographer.com; luxeweddingfilms.co.uk Groom’s outfit yardsmen.com Cake lindsaypemberton.com Tableware duchessandbutler.com Stationery dimitriajordan.co.uk Napkins just4linen.co.uk Hair accessory afshanshamas.com…

Photography fredbolge.com Wedding planner & shooting director dorelispadron.com Wedding designer, flowers & decoration eclaire.es Venue casalercaro.com Cakes @priscakes2.0 Chocolates benush.es Whisky lounge torres.es Stationery resmaestudio.es Bride’s dress marcoymaria.com Groom’s outfits joseacostastyle.com Hair & make-up @salonfermindiaz Graphic design resmaestudio.es Tabletop rental & decorations eljardindecoracion.com; ellocero.es Candles facebook.com/canarycerassa Cars hmluxurytransport.es…

As a wedding planner, Natalie is used to creating wow-factor celebrations – and her own big day was no different. “The vision for our wedding was a woodland, candlelit look,” she says. “We wanted the feeling of bringing the outside in and for the décor to echo the natural surroundings.” This translated to some high-impact floral arrangements, created by Red Floral Architecture. In the reception barn, wisteria and greenery hung from the beams and windowsills inside and out. Verdant trees featured in both the church and the barn, tying the look together. Indeed, keeping the look consistent was important to Natalie. She designed the stationery suite to reflect the on-the-day styling – the brooches on the invitations even matched those on the chair sashes at the wedding breakfast. Foliage ran…

Though they’re based in the US, Julianna and Darren had their hearts set on a summer celebration in the English countryside. Luckily, they found planner Alexandra Merri of The Bijou Bride to take the reins. “She did pretty much everything, as I could only occasionally travel to London,” says Julianna. The couple chose a venue in the glorious Berkshire countryside, which also has on-site stables, suiting Julianna’s life-long love of horses. “On the wedding morning, I went on a trail ride with my maid of honour,” she says. “And I was privileged to be able to include one of their horses in some of our photos.” The day started with a humanist ceremony in the venue’s wildflower meadow. To complement the setting, florist Liz Inigo Jones created a natural, rustic…

THIS ISSUE: Is it worth having wedding favours? “Favours are lovely sentiments that make your guests feel loved” “The average guest will pay £391* to attend your big day. Trust me, once they’ve bought a new outfit, chosen a wedding gift (the average spend on one of those is £54** ), booked accommodation and actually got there, things soon add up. There are also those couples who plan a wedding that’s a £200 flight away. And then you have the stag and hen weekends to consider – they’re not cheap, no matter how much you try. Don’t get me started! In short, isn’t treating your guests to a small wedding favour the least you can do to say thank you? Something that says, ‘I’m really grateful that you spent a…

With the dress to choose, floral arrangements to decide on and a whole host of w-day decisions to carefully consider, scenting your day can seem low priority. With the rise of Instagram and Pinterest, weddings have become all about the visual – the digitally shareable elements taking precedence over the hidden details. But, with the emergence of a new generation of fragrances, suddenly scent is taking centre stage. From fragrances that work just as well on the bride as they do on the groom, to traditional alternatives and scenting hacks that can transform the atmosphere at your venue, it’s time to reconsider wedding fragrance. SCENT SELECTION While it may be tempting to stick with what you know and spritz on your signature scent, Emmanuelle Moeglin, founder of the Experimental Perfume…

The winter season can play havoc with our strands thanks to cool outdoor temperatures and frizz-inducing heating. To keep your w-day locks looking smooth, we prescribe a deep, nourishing treatment. But don’t just take our word for it; Michael Lendon, creative director at Aveda’s flagship salon, tells us why some extra TLC is a seasonal essential. “The sharp changes in temperature during winter tend to cause more damage to the hair than we realise,” he says. “Going from a heated house, out into the cold and back into the warmth of an office can damage the cuticle of the hair. Add to that the increase in party-season hair and using heated tools, and we can see why our hair needs repairing with intensive protein-based masks.” To keep your mane in…

By now, even the least skincare-savvy of us are catching on to the buzz around using acids in our skincare routines. While we know we should be using them, knowing which ones to use, and when, can be a complex business. To clear up the mystery surrounding these wonder ingredients, and to get you started on the road to wedding day-worthy skin, we’ve got the low down from a skincare expert and sorted the blemish-busters from the wrinkle reducers, and the AHAs from the BHAs. Trust us, this is one chemistry lesson you won’t want to skip. Vitamin C Also known as L-ascorbic acid, if you’re not already incorporating this skin saviour in to your routine you should get on it, pronto. Don’t just take our word for it; Medki8’s…

LONDON MARRIOTT HOTEL COUNTY HALL, London WHERE The London Marriott Hotel County Hall is in the perfect location for exploring the city. Set on the exciting South Bank, with fabulous views of the River Thames, it’s also close to galleries, theatres and the London Aquarium. WHY The gorgeous entrance and wood-panelled lobby hark back to the hotel’s time as City Hall. These days, modern art and luxurious touches are around every corner, and the fitness centre and indoor pool ensure the old building is thoroughly up-to-date. Our beautiful balcony suite had amazing views of the London Eye – so close that we felt we could almost touch it! Before dinner, we settled into the plush surroundings of Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar for a cocktail (there are 100 gins to choose…

Creating wow factor with your wedding centrepieces doesn’t just mean going big with your blooms. This mesmerising arrangement created by Still Life Flowers at Zita Elze’s Flower Academy focuses on one stand-out flower – an allium seed head – which blossoms out like many beams of light and is seriously eye-catching in its simplicity. We love the idea of choosing your favourite flower and giving it the chance to shine.…

1 Tulle PRINCESS Soft and dreamy dresses you can float down the aisle in – look out for high-low skirts and plenty of ruffles and layers. 2 Sparkle QUEEN Make an aisle impact with sequins, crystals or oversized pearls. For added glitz, pair with a statement headband or earrings. 3 Got it COVERED Elegant gowns for a timeless look that works perfectly with an updo. 4 Sleek & SASSY No fuss here, we love the touches of drama, with high splits, long trains and delicate sleeve details. 5 Back STOP Balance a simple front with a deep plunge back – guaranteed to hold everyone’s attention as you walk down the aisle.…

THE BRIEF MOOD Overblown blooms and opulent details for a modern fairy tale. PALETTE A smokey suite of purples, lilacs, soft sage greens and greys. VENUE The enchanting countryside sanctuary of Euridge House and Orangery. Krysta’s key advice for creating a memorable look? “The hidden corners of your venue, or the beautiful backdrops – that may only feature for fleeting moments of your day – can be transformed with flowers and carefully curated styling to create the most romantic spaces. It’s these areas that will provide the most unique photos and memories for you to treasure.” “THE HIDDEN CORNERS AND BACKDROPS OF YOUR VENUE CAN BE TRANSFORMED WITH CAREFULLY CURATED STYLING” “The modern fairy-tale atmosphere that the orangery at Euridge House and Orangery exudes was the inspiration for this shoot,”…

The results of our annual survey are in – painting a fascinating picture of modern weddings. Together with our sister brand, Hitched, we asked couples from all over the UK about their celebrations. Which is the most popular venue type? And how much do weddings really cost? See how your plans compare over the next few pages. LOVE BITES Couples are prioritising food – after the venue, top-notch nosh is the second largest big-day spend. It’s the easiest way to keep guests happy… £31,974 The national average cost of a wedding now – a 54% increase over the past five years. Over half of couples fund their big days with financial help from their families. Social status 44% of couples make the “We’re engaged” announcement on social media within just…

• Serve your cake as dessert – you’ll save cash by not having this course, and ensure everyone actually tries your carefully chosen confection. Don’t like cake? Don’t have one! Serve a pudding course instead • Ask your florist to reuse flowers from your ceremony at your reception, so you’re not paying for two sets of blooms • Choose a date outside the most popular period of May to September • Have your ceremony and reception in the same venue • When it comes to food and flowers, make sure you go seasonal • A wow-factor venue means you need minimal décor.…

SO HOT! HEN UNITY Non-tacky hen party t-shirts – sounds impossible, now real, thanks to the just-launched line at Team Hen. NUMBER 18 This is what most couples describe as their happiest year of marriage* . How long to go? EXTRAORDINARY CHOCOLATE Hotel Chocolat’s new single-origin range is the stuff of gourmet dreams – a lovely thank-you for chocoholics. SO NOT! PLAIN PAPER The limited edition scented paper flowers from Ananya have sold us on fragrancing your stationery. G&TS Mojitos are the most-tagged cocktails on Instagram, apparently, while Old Fashioneds are reportedly the best loved, based on their looks, taste and simple recipe** . TAP WATER Give non-drinking guests something a little more exciting – the new sparkling tea range from Fortnum & Mason!.…

Le Labo Santal 33 Perfume Oil, £105 for 30ml Sandalwood and cardamom make for a musky yet smooth scent that’s perfect for a bride or groom. Tom Ford Black Orchid, from £58 for 30ml Sensual and dramatic, this scent will give couples a confidence boost as they walk down the aisle. Byredo Gypsy Water Roll-on Perfumed Oil, £50 for 7.5ml Think campfires and pine forests and you’re on the right track with this gender-neutral scent. Diptyque Tam Dao Perfumed Bracelet, £64 Woody and velvety notes are infused into this lasting unisex wedding keepsake.…

The build-up to your wedding day, and especially the wedding morning itself, is not the time for things to go awry in the beauty department. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, disaster can strike, so it’s worth becoming solution savvy. To beat the beauty blues and to ensure you’re looking every inch as gorgeous as you hoped, we’ve taken the most common hair, make-up and skincare issues to the experts, who were only too happy to help. Think of it as your very own beauty insurance policy; we hope you never need it, but it’s here, just in case. Nail nightmare Your hands – complete with brand-new ring – will get a fair share of the attention on your big day, so it’s important they’re looking their very best. A…

Only way IS UP Engaged couples staying at Sandals Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados can now tie the knot at its first rooftop terrace, featuring a zero-entry glass infinity pool that overlooks the white-sand beaches of the Caribbean, sandals.co.uk 3 of the best TRAVEL-FRIENDLY SCENTS African MAGIC Want to plan a unique safari honeymoon? Timbuktu Travel has launched new digital planning tool, The Safari Wizard, so you can build a bespoke safari with the guidance of experts who know all of Africa’s hidden gems. Just answer a series of questions and you’ll have personalised options in minutes. Y&YW WANDERLUST When you go down to the woods today, you’ll find Lime Wood’s romantic new Pavilion suites. Hidden within the pretty New Forest, the suites have reopened after a super-stylish refurbishment…

As the saying goes, good things come in small packages, and it’s these little touches that will make your day even more special. From beautiful vow books to read from at the altar, to a sleek box to keep your marriage certificate safe, and scented candles to create a memorable fragrance for your celebrations, these extra details will take your day from pretty to sublime – and make the most beautiful keepsakes. You can thank us later……

There’s one venue option that will never fail to impress: the great outdoors. Just imagine saying ‘I do’ surrounded by majestic, towering trees; nowhere does it better than Swallows Nest Barn, which is now able to host woodland and outdoor ceremonies alongside its existing offer. PICTURE PERFECT Nestled right in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, there’s something for everyone at Swallows Nest Barn – from ancient woodlands full of life, wild flower meadows and even a hand-crafted kissing bridge overlooking a babbling brook. Plus, as the seasons change spectacularly from spring to autumn, you can be sure that your treasured wedding photos will look like images straight from a romantic storybook. The stunning 19th century Swallows Nest Barn itself is spacious, sophisticated and accessible, and it will be exclusively…