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Hello, and welcome to

2012’s UKbride Magazine!

Congratulations on your en-

gagement and thanks for choosing

us to help plan your special day.

One of the most magical aspects of

modern weddings is the diversity of

flowers, cakes, decorations and, of

course, wedding dress styles

available to you.

We’re sure you’re buzzing with

excitement at the prospect of being

able to make our special day really

personal — it’s a pleasure, but it can

be daunting too.

The purpose of our magazine,

therefore, is to suggest a few styles

for each element, offer advice and

above all, to put you in touch with as

many local suppliers as possible to

ensure you have as great a choice of

element as possible.

Organising a wedding is fun but it’s

also difficult to keep track of your

budget, meetings, what to organise

next and so on.

As such, we’d suggest that if you

haven’t done so already you take

some time to explore

www.ukbride.co.uk, our website.

In addition to a fun forum with loads

of help and advice available from

other brides to be, there are loads of

free wedding planning tools.

These are designed to ensure you

stay in control of your wedding

planning, and will help you to know

what to plan, and when.

Finally, we’ve encountered so many

really great wedding experts

throughout the making of this

magazine and we’d love you to share

in their expert advice too — as such,

we strongly

advise you to

meet as

many of our

advertisers as

possible to

compare the

choices,

styles and

prices they

have to offer.

You’ll be surprised how much advice

and how many tips you can pick up

— all of which is designed to make

your wedding more personal and

more special.

Our very best wishes for a really

happy day!

Anna Morrish

WELCOME

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22 Top to Toe Glittering tiaras

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24 Bridesmaids Great ideas for

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26 Christian Marriage Legalities

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28 Receptions How to host the

perfect party after your ceremony.

50 Top Tables Create fantastic

tables for your wedding breakfast.

52 Marquees Staging beautiful

al fresco receptions in a marquee.

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60 Photography Advice to get

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82 Hair & Beauty Styles to

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86 Flowers Beautiful bouquets

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Downton Abbey WeddingsDownton Abbey may be finished but brides

considering their weddings in 2013 and 2014 will

continue to be influenced by it.

In the South East, stately homes like Leeds Castle,

Highcliffe Castle, and Sundridge Park

Manor all provide beautiful backdrops

for a historically-inspired wedding.

See www.stately-homes.com for more.

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Royal Doulton, PrettyLadies topperDebenhams

Just Married car wedding cake topper,Lumsden Wells

Bespoke clay toppers created in your imageBespoke Cake Toppers

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Editor’s Choice...Top Wedding Trends for 2013

Two royal

weddings

in 2011 have

influence and

inspired

2012’s

brides...

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The site has been

recognised as one

of the country’s

top wedding sites

by Experian.

4 TOP...

A perfect finishing touch

for your wedding cake,

and a great keepsake

to treasure!

Wedding Umbrellas

We all hope for bright

sunshine on your

wedding day, but if

the rainclouds do

gather, be prepared

with customised

umbrellas from

www.cherlaan.com or

www.tiptopweddingshop.co.uk.

Vintage style and

Swarovski crystalswill prove on trend for 2013 weddings...

Royal Influences

1 Vintage: This will really get into full swing in 2013,

with corsets and ruffles, full lace skirts and high collars.

2 Organic Colours: Instead of bold colours, consider

soft aquas, dove greys and other neutral schemes.

3Groom Cakes: Savoury cakes, cakes of

cheeses and rustic cakes are in vogue.

4Shabby Chic: Old bird cages, vintage

lace tablecloths and upcycling.

5Statement Jewellery: 1950s inspired

chunky jewellery with lots of Swarovski!

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“Traditional blooms will suit 2013’s

historically themed weddings —

Old english roses and peonies...”


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DRESSES

Vermonia Couture;

Empire line gown in

ivory, suitable for

this year’s vintage

inspired weddings.


DRESSESTO IMPRESSFind the wedding gown of your dreams with pages and pagesof beautiful dresses from leading European designers...When choosing your dress, don’t shop blind… do your

research on our wedding dress pages and on sites like

www.UKbride.co.uk, which has a searchable library of

thousands of wedding dresses. Have a rough idea of what

you’re looking for but be willing to deviate – a dress that

looks great on a magazine model may not suit if you’ve a

different stature, bust or complexion.

Style Guide:

Empire Line: Also known as Princess line. A long line

makes brides appear taller. Good for covering up wider

hips and balancing a larger bust.

A-Line: Like an Empire Line dress but with a tighter

bodice. Fuller figured brides may want to avoid this style.

Column Dress: Works well with more petite figures.

Mermaid Dress: Also known as Fishtail Dresses. Similar

to column gowns but wider from the knee. A good option

for those with small busts.

n Don’t take an entourage wedding dress shopping -

several friends and mums will inevitably like different

dresses – one friend whom you can trust to give you

honest feedback is enough!

n Ensure your budget takes account of alterations and

never buy a smaller dress that you intend to slim into.

Choose a gown that flatters your body.

n Practise walking not only in your bridal shoes but your

dress too, and use sandpaper to slightly scuff the soles of

your shoes to provide good grip.

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DRESSES

1 - Dynasty.

2 - Benjamin

Roberts.

3 - Opulence

by Sahara.

4 - Allure Bridal.

5 - Alfred

Angelo.

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2

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DRESSES

6 - Weise.

7 - Madeline

Gardener.

8 - Mori Lee.

9 - Dynasty.

10- Mori Lee.

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DRESSES

1 - Mori Lee.

2 - Trudy Lee.

3 - Forget

Me Not

4 - Berkatex.

5 - Amanda

Wyatt.

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2

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Editor’sChoice


DRESSES

6 - Romantica.

7 - Phil Collins.

8 - Ian Stewart.

9 - Ronald

Joyce

10- Mia Solano.

11- Benjamin

Roberts

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DRESSES

1 - Dynasty.

2 - Charlotte

Balbier.

3 - Art Couture.

4 - Allure

Couture.

5 - Alan

Hannah.

6 - Forget Me

Not.

7- Mia Solano.

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DRESSES

Vintage

princess gown

by Tia Bridal.


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Dresses OnlineVisit UKbride.co.uk & click ‘Dresses’


SHOES & TIARAS Pink

Put your best foot forward and look great from top-to-toe with our great ideas for wedding shoes and tiaras...

HeelsHead Over

Tease, Pink

Celine,

Benjamin Adams

Swarovski Hair Comb,

crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Eris Tiara with wide detail,

www.susanyorktiaras.co.uk


n Choose your tiara after your dress, and

decide how you’ll style your hair on the day.

n Try to match some of the detailing in your dress.

n Consider antique as well as new tiaras - they

make a lovely ‘something old’.

SHOES & TIARAS

Dita by Benjamin Adams

Gaga by Benjamin

Adams

Tiara from

crystalpearl.co.uk

Ryder by

Paradox

Gold Tiara from

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Sassy by Pink


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BRIDESMAIDS

Trudy Lee D’Zage

Alfred Angelo

Mori Lee

Berkatex Trudy Lee

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PRETTYMAIDS

Berkatex

All in a Row...Ensure your entourage looks wonderful in your chosen highlight colour with our choice of 2012’s top dresses for bridesmaids and flower girls, a greatcontrast against a plain white wedding dress!

Trudy Lee

Veromia

Mori Lee

Alfred Angelo


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T he most popular religion across

the UK’s 60,975,000

population is Church of England

Christianity, with over 22% of the

population declaring themselves

a member of the C of E

denomination, in the most

recent national census.

In marriage terms that relates to

over 250,000 Church of England

marriages each year, of which 40%

take place in church.

But these days, it’s even easier to

marry in a church of your choice

following Marriage Measure and

Marriage Law Review.

The review is the result of a

working group established by the

Archbishop’s Council in 2002

which addressed the process of

calling banns in church and relaxed

the limitations of where couples

may marry.

From the 2008 couples have been

able to marry in a church which has

a special significance to them rather

than in a parish church within the

parish where either the bride or

groom is resident.

Now, couples can choose to marry

in a church if they can demonstrate

a Qualifying Connection - that is,

if the bride or groom was baptised,

confirmed or if they habitually

worship in that church, or if the

person has had their usual place

of residence in the parish of a

particular church for at least

six months.

Couples can also chose to marry in

a church if their parents live or have

lived in the parish in question or have

habitually attended worship there.

In order to comply with UK civil and

church law, banns - an

announcement of your intention to

marry - must be read in the church

in which you plan to marry, on

three Sundays, usually but not

necessarily consecutively.

Those over the age of 16 may marry

CHRISTIAN MARRIAGES

CHRISTIANMARRIAGEA Christian marriage ceremony takes place every

1.7 seconds in the UK... here, we explore the

religious and legal implications of a church wedding...

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with those aged under 18, requiring

parental consent, and the time of

your wedding must take place

between 8am and 6pm on any day -

wedding rehearsals take place

outside these times in order that the

‘practice run’

isn’t

rendered

legally

binding!

In the

Catholic faith,

arrange-

ments for

marriage are

usually made

through the

priest in the parish where you live or

the bride’s parish in order to arrange

a date. Couples should have a bap-

tism certificate, confirmation certifi-

cate or letter of freedom stating that

they have not been married before.

If your partner is not

Catholic themselves,

proof of freedom

may be

presented in the

form of a letter

from a minister,

parent or an

affidavit from a

solicitor.

In each case, the priest acts as a

civil registrar and registers the

marriage.

Civil ceremonies,

conversely, require cou-

ples to give a notice

to marry at their

local

registration

office, regardless

of the destination

of their intended

marriage and

require the

superintendent

registrar’s permission

to marry. The registrar will then

issue the relevant documentation

which must be presented at your

civil ceremony to a person

authorised to conduct weddings

within that district.

In terms of religious implications, the

Bible compares the love between a

couple as the love that Jesus had

for his

disciples.

Jesus

expressed

his love as

uncondi-

tional, hence

the words in

the marriage

ceremony;

‘for better or

worse, richer or poorer, in sickness

and in health’. These words have

been part of the Christian marriage

ceremony since the 1550s.

Christians believe that marriage is

the appropriate relationship in which

to share a life together, raise a

family, make love and

make a life-long

commitment to one

another.

Couples often

feel a greater

affinity to the

Church once they

begin their wedding

planning and are able to enrol on

both pre-wedding ‘boot camp’

courses which aim to strengthen

the bond between the couple by ex-

ploring the role of

marriage in a Christian

context, and the

Alpha Course, an

oportunity to

explore the

Christian faith

and other

religions in a

relaxed ‘non-dog-

matic’ way over ten

thought-provoking

weekly sessions, with an

optional day or weekend away;

see www.uk.alpha.org for

further details.

Wedding FACTS

Wedding rings are worn on thethird finger of the left hand

because the Romans believed that a vein ran directly from this finger to

the heart.

“Church weddings remain

popular with couples,

but recent changes in synod

law mean couples now have a

much wider choice of where

they choose to marry...”

Anna Morrish, Editor, www.UKbride.co.uk

HOST YOUR WEDDINGALMOST ANYWHERE

Currently, couples need to

marry before 6pm, in licensed

premises... and couples can’t

ordinarily marry outside, on the

beach or in their garden, for

example.

However, independent civil

celebrants like Philip Spicksley

can perform wedding

celebrations — as well as baby

naming ceremonies, renewals of

vows and civil partnerships —

to tailor a wedding to a couple’s

exact wishes.

“I can perform non-religious

ceremonies and ceremonies

with religious content, include

children and parents, and person-

alise each wedding celebration to

each couple.” says Philip,

who has been an independent

celebrant since 2007.

“Couples still go to the register

office to make their marriage

legal, but having a wedding

celebration performed by an

independent celebrant means

you can have your wedding

ceremony wherever and

whenever you wish.”

A wedding service, can cost as

little as £260, and can take

place literally anywhere; in

marquees and gardens, a cou-

ple’s favourite restaurant or on

the beach.

For more information see

civilcelebrations.vpweb.co.uk

or call 01652 634063.


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W hen it comes to creating a

wonderful wedding reception,

there’s no one-size fits all solution.

Our top tips will help you to create

a winning memorable reception...

The FundementalsThere are many ways to syle a

venue in terms of colour, table

dressings and the food you

choose... but you can’t

change the style,

size or location

of same.

You may not

have a clear

idea of what

you want from a

reception

but you’ll know

roughly the style or

scale of your wedding.

Chose a venue which suits the size

of your event, and the style.

Do dine or stay at your chosen

venue too to accurately assess

how happy you’ll be hosting your

reception there.

Make It Your OwnNo wedding should be

impersonal - name your tables

after your favourite films or bands,

or memorable places you’ve

visited. Search the internet for

favours that suit the theme of your

wedding, use photographs of

yourselves to create table cards or

get into the kitchen to bake

cookie favours with your

guests’ names iced

onto them.

Candles, flowers,

crystals and

favours can all

make your

wedding tables

look individual so

exploit the

opportunity to make

your wedding individual

here more than anywhere else.

Fun for EveryoneInvesting in children’s party bags of

favours will lessen the impact of

excited children at your reception -

give them things to play with such as

colouring books and (quiet!) games.

RECEPTIONS

WELCOMINGRECEPTIONSHost a stunning wedding reception to celebrate the

beginning of your life together as a married couple...

Find The Perfect

Reception VenueSearch for the best venues near you at www.UKbride.co.uk

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When planning your tables, the

Bride and Groom sit beside each

other with (working outwards) the

bride’s parents, groom’s parents,

bridesmaids, best man and usher

beside them. Planning the other

tables is complicated, so use the

free table planning software avail-

able online at www.UKbride.co.uk.

To enable you to sit

and enjoy the

reception without

having the worry

of wondering what

comes where and

when, book a

toastmaster.

Toastmasters liaise

with the caterers and

photographers at

your reception on

your behalf and

will introduce

guests, announce

speeches and

organise any

presentations that

may be required.

DEDICATED FUNCTION SUITES LIKE THIS ONE PARK AFFORDPLENTY OF SPACE.

Should We Hire A...Toastmaster?

planning Your Tables

HOTEL VENUES CAN ALSO HOST MARQUEE WEDDINGS.

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It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s easy!

UKbride’s Forum

is Free and Fun!

Talk online to brides-to-be.

Exchange tips and ideas,

or just have a great time

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With spectacular views over the picturesque Darenth Valley, Pedham Place is the perfect

backdrop to the most important day of your lives.

Some wonderful photo opportunities exist on ourstunning links golf course, either alongside thepond on the 18th or at the far side of the courseoverlooking Eagle Heights Nature Reserve.

A warm welcome awaits you and your guests as you make your way down the drive, throughthe vine drenched pergola to be greeted onto theprivate terrace leading into the air conditioned‘Oast House’ function room where up to 100

guests can comfortably dine.

To follow; entertainment, music and dancing canlast into the night with the bar open until midnight.

Please phone 01322 867000 and begin to plan your Dream Wedding Day.

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TABLES

RECEPTIONTABLE THEMES

Six great looks to incorporate into your wedding breakfast tables...

s Traditional; country garden. s Contemporary; purple and white. s Fun; rose petals and confetti.

t Sophisticated; red and gold.

n Style for your table with our suggested suppliers: UKbride’s Wedding Supermarket: www.ukbride.co.uk. Bonne Fête: www.bonnefete-

hire.co.uk. Lavenders of London: www.lavendersoflondon.com. Rani Deshpande: www.ranideshpande.com. Tables of Perfection:

www.tablesofperfection.co.uk. Wedding Arcade: www.weddingarcade.com. Wedding Design Online: www.weddingdesignonline.co.uk.

Wedding Fortune Cookies: www.weddingfortunecookies.co.uk. Wedding Paraphernalia: www.weddingparaphernalia.co.uk.

t Hollywood; black & neon blue. t Intimate; low lighting and mirrors.

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M arquee weddings create

versatile and unique wedding

reception venues and have become

infinitely more user friendly over

recent years. With modern

marquees boasting silk linings,

heating and lighting, and the

option to be sited almost anywhere

with enough space.

The fantastic thing about a

marquee, is that it acts an an

entirely blank canvas for you to

work with. It is a wonderful

opportunity to create a look that

totally reflects your personality.

Many suppliers, particularly larger

ones, can also provide heating and

lighting, dance floors, convenience

hire and even outside catering.

This helps to ensure that

organising your reception is as

hassle-free as possible. Suppliers

of your marquee will typically

recommend either a frame tent or

traditional pole marquee.

Aluminium frame tents are more

stable in poor weather and tend to

be warmer with less ventilation,

whilst canvas pole marquees tend

to be ideal in the summer with

better airflow.

You must provide your supplier

with detailed information about

your site – they won’t expect

accurate measurements and

technical information but the more

you can tell them the better.

Book your marquee after booking

the church but work two years in

advance, and give your

MARQUEES

MARQUEERECEPTIONSMarquee weddings are practical and versatile but take

a considerable amount organising and a little technical

know-how on behalf of your chosen contractor…


MARQUEES

What to consider whenchoosing and positioningyour marquee...

n How large is your ground?

n How level is the ground?

n How accessible is the site,

to contractors’ lorries?

n Does your site have water

and electricity supplied?

n Does your contractor have

convenience hire facilities?

n Who will provide your

outside catering?

n Will your installation be

affected by the weather?

Style Your Marquee...

Marquee specialists have

vast experience in venue

decoration — which is probably

a good thing, as there are

endless possibilities when

decorating a marquee.

Bespoke ‘Tack Off’ linings

can be fitted to a marquee’s

interior to give you a fantastic

finish in a multitude of colours.

If you are lucky enough to have

beautiful grounds or scenery,

choosing a clear perspex roof

or walls for your marquee will

really capitalise on the stunning

panaroma and creates a

fantastic view for your guests.

A great tip is to include a reveal

panel to divide off a certain

area from your guests. There is

nothing better than the look of

wonder on your guests faces

when suddenly a whole section

of the wall drops away to reveal

a stunning night club!

Find A Marquee Supplier!

See www.UKbride.co.uk to find your local

specialist!supplier as close an estimate as

possible regarding guest numbers.

An on-site meeting will establish

the size, shape and layout of your

reception, but generally your

marquee should include a

reception area, for greeting guests.

This can also function as an

additional room

to separate your

dining room

from the

elements

outside for

added warmth.

You should also

take in to

consideration

the amount of

space needed

for a dance floor,

bar area that can accommodate

those queuing for drinks without

too much ‘congestion’.

Plus additional space may be

needed for ‘reveals’ — hidden

areas of your reception like your

cake or band.

Don’t forget to

budget this

space in your

initial cost

considerations,

so you can give

potential

suppliers lots of

information.

This way you

can create

accurate,

like-for-like quotes that you

compare, thus preventing your

paying over the odds!

“Marquee weddings

are great when you

want to create a

bespoke reception.”

Anna Morrish, Editor,

www.UKbride.co.uk

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Wedding Fairs are a great way to source products, services and ideas,

as well as spending time with your intended in order to discuss plans for

your special day.

The most obvious benefit of attending a wedding exhibition, though, is to

sample venues’ hospitality and meet face-to-face the businesses vying

to offer you their services.

There’s also something about seeing a dress on a model which is so

much more lucid than brochure images or gowns on hangers.

Make the most of the wedding fairs you attend by ensuring you’ve a

notepad to take down details of suppliers and make a note of prices,

and a digital camera to capture images of products, favours and colours

you like.

Attending as many events as possible during your planning will not only

help to ease the planning of your wedding, but will prove a great way of

indulging yourtendency to day dream about all the elements of your wedding

gradually coming together!

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10.30am - 4.00pm. Over 40 exhibitors offering a variety of wedding services.From vintage cars to VW campervans and casino to magicians!

SUNDAY 21st OCTOBER 2012 & SUNDAY 24th MARCH 2013HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE WEDDING FAIR

ROTHESAY DRIVE, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 4LE -www.highcliffecastle.co.uk TEL: 01425 278807

10.30am - 4.00pm. Over 40 exhibitors offering a variety of wedding services.From vintage cars to VW campervans and casino to magicians!

SUNDAY 21st OCTOBER 2012 & SUNDAY 24th MARCH 2013HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE WEDDING FAIR

PLAISTOW LANE, BROMLEY, KENT BR1 3FZ -www.sundridgeparkmanor.com TEL: 0208 3133232

Meet carefully selected suppliers and view the venue with our expert wedding co-ordinators.

SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2012 SUNDRIDGE PARK MANOR WEDDING FAIR

OLD LONDON ROAD, DORKING, SURREY RH5 6BX -www.burfordbridgehotel.venue-guide.com TEL: 01306 884561

See our beautiful function rooms set-up for both ceremony’s and wedding breakfast’s. Meet our recommended suppliers and dedicated wedding team to discuss your dream day. Free entry & parking.

SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2012MERCURE BURFORD BRIDGE HOTEL WEDDING FAIR

LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT BR8 8PP - www.ppgc.co.uk TEL: 01322 867000

Meet carefully selected suppliers and view the venue with our expert wedding co-ordinators.

SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2012 PEDHAM PLACE GOLF CENTRE WEDDING FAIR

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For more wedding fairs in your area see www.ukbride.co.uk


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THE MEN

It’s a Man’s World...Tips, trinkets and gems of wisdom for nervous grooms, best men and fathers of the

bride nervous about speeches, standing at the altar or giving away their daughter...!

Get me to the church on time...!Pay attention 007... it’s may be the

bride’s prerogative to make a

dramatic entrance, but why should

she have all the fun...?

Hire a supercar like this Lamborghini

Gallardo, which does 0-60mph in

4.2 seconds and you’ll defi-

nitely reach the church on

time...! Grooms can hire

Bond style Aston Martins,

Ferraris and Lambos, for

their arrival at the church,

for the wedding day or the

honeymoon.

Naturally, your bride will have to

pack light as the boot’s a little pokey,

but the cars will certainly look

impressive in your photos.

If you’re choosing a balmy

honeymoon destination, there’s

a topless version too!

The cost for this model is around

£2,500 for a whole weekend,

courtesy of Signature Car Hire.

Other suppliers include

www.supercarexperiences.com

and www.uksupercarhire.co.uk.The role of the

best man isn’t just

ceremonial - duties

include being custodian

of the wedding bands

and organiser of the

stag night.

They also act as an

assistant to the

photographer,

rounding up

relatives for

photographs, and

liaise with

catering staff

and are the

guardian

of the couple’s

honeymoon luggage.

May The Best Man Win!The Role of your

Best Man

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THE MEN

Don’t let the catget your tongue!

Superb Stag Do’s...Superb Stag Do’s...

Peter Posh: Madelymorning suit in navy.

Mark Wallace: BlackLabel suit

Peter Posh: Milfordthree piece suit.

1861: Prince Edwardjacket and waistcoat.

Peter Posh: Ellesmeremorning suit and waistcoats.

Most grooms, fathers and

best men admit to feeling

more nervous about

reading their wedding

speech than about the

ceremony itself.

The golden role for

successful speeches:

Preparation is key.

Avoid writing your speech

at the last minute, and don’t

take jokey one-liners from

the internet - your speech

will sound unstructured

and generic. Write, edit

& rehearse diligently so that

you’re familiar with your text.

Alternatively, why not cheat?

Turn to aspeech.co.uk or

sparklingspeeches.co.uk

to hire a professional writer

to bear total responsibility...!

When making your speech,

use cue cards rather than a

script and maintain eye-

contact with your audience.

Don’t forget to rehearse your

speech thoroughly!

For your stag do, consider something

that’s a little more involved than just a

night down at the pub.

Organising an event

which appeals to

all ages and goes

beyond mere

drinking will

enable you to

spread the fun over

a longer period.

Choose an

activity which appeals to all and will

enable you to involve younger and

older stags. Possibilities are endless,

whether you decide to go on a boozy

weekend abroad, or decide to go

paintballing, zorbing, or even

organise a License to Thrill spy

weekend. There

is something for

everybody!

Adventure week-

ends away are

great fun, and

there is a variety

of places to visit

around the UK

which specialise in Stag parties.

For information visit www.ukbride.co.uk andwww.redsevenleisure.co.uk

Anna Morrish, Editor, www.UKbride.co.uk

“Spoil your best man with personalised cufflinks available on www.ukbride.co.uk!”

Image:

Ben

McLeod


PHOTOGRAPHY

W ith digital cameras so popular

these days, it’s tempting for

brides and grooms to save money

by letting family or a friend record

your special day, but this could be a

false economy… to find out why, we

followed one wedding photogra-

pher, to find out what

capturing a bride’s

day really involves.

Entrusting

a professional

photographer

to capture your

images means

employing someone with plenty

of kit, backup lenses, flashes and

camera bodies… nothing is left to

chance!

A professional photographer can

also work around overcast, rainy or

exceptionally bright days.

Two or more photographers

enables both the bride and groom

to be photographed during the

course of their preparations.

Professional photographers also

create photobooks of their images

or large mounted photographic

prints, rather than prints created on

domestic

photo printers.

Years of

experience enables a

professional photographer to deal

tactfully and professionally

with anxious brides,

nervous grooms,

and guests – a skill

that the amateur

photographer just

doesn’t possess!

Spending the day

with the professionals

photographing our featured

wedding, we prove that photo-

graphing a wedding is hard work...

as you’ll discover, your chosen pho-

tographer really does earn their fee!

Search for a

Wedding Photographer

CAUGHT ON CAMERA!We find out exactly why employing a professionalphotographer will never prove a false economy...

1.00PM: IT’S IMPORTANT THAT BRIDE,GROOM AND GUESTS ARE ALL SNAPPEDFOR A FULL RECORD OF YOUR BIG DAY

at www.UKbride.co.ukThe Social Networking

Site for Brides

Everyone has a digital camera nowadays...

So do you really need to hire a professional

photographer? Absolutely! Here, we

explain why entrusting your wedding

photography to an amateur is a real

false economy...!

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Find a Professional

Our Images

Need a helping hand to find a professional?

See the British Institute of Professional Photographers;

www.bipp.com, the Master Photographers’ Association;

www.thempa.com or Society of Wedding Photographers;

www.swpp.co.uk. You can also find a photographer in your

area at www.ukbride.co.uk.

Images by Reg Moore.

10AM: AMATEURPHOTOGRAPHERSRARELY TAKECLOSE-UP SHOTS

2.00PM: AMATEURS AREN’TALLOWED TO TAKE PICTURESDURING THE CEREMONY.

3.00PM: SOME SHOTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO RECREATE ANDNEED TO BE RIGHT FIRST TIME

Photographing a wedding involves a

long, stressful day, as you’ll discover

over the page, our photographers

began with a kit check on the eve of

the wedding before meeting the

bride and groom at 10am on their

wedding day to capture the

wedding from start to finish!

“employing an enthusiastic amateur is

a recipe for disaster! get the pictures

you deserve by hiring a professional!”Anna Morrish, Editor www.UKbride.co.uk

Turn the page to see how your photographer will spend your wedding day...


PHOTOGRAPHY

Week before; Most professional photographer like

to have a list of the shots the bride

and groom want at least a week

before the event.

Friday; 7pm Kit check –

professional photographers have

two or three camera bodies and five

or six lenses plus three flash heads

and numerous accessories.

Batteries are charged, lenses

and camera are cleaned.

Saturday; 10amTime to meet the bride and

get some shots of the

shoes, rings and

flowers and one of

mum tying the

dress at the back,

then leave the

bride to

photograph the

groom. If two pho-

tographers are work-

ing that day, one will

stay with the bride the other

with the groom.

1.00pm Guests and groom

arrive and are photographed.

With the arrival of the Vicar, photog-

raphers liaise with him/her to check

what they will and won’t allow pho-

tographically during the ceremony.

1.40pm Bridal party arrives

with bride arriving shortly

beforehand, too. A flurry of activity

ensues as her arrival prompts pho-

tographs of the car, the brides-

maids and the bride with her father.

2.00pm The ceremony takes

place with discreet unobtrusive

photography.

2.45pm The couple leaves the

church. Posing for their formal

images for the photographer.

3.15pm The couple

leaves for the reception to

capture shots of guests

enjoying a glass of

champagne.

4.30pm Our photogra-

pher keeps taking candid

shots - and reviews the

afternoons shots to make

sure you have great pics.

5pm-6pmInformal shots of

speeches and cake

cutting.

7.30pmTricky shots of

the first dance,

involving captur-

ing movement

and working in

low light.

10.00pmBack up photographs

and head home to

download shots.

The day after;Back up all photos again

then begin the Photoshop

work; retouching, mono

conversions and colour

correction.

2 weeks after;Photos are

ready for the

honeymooners

to view and

get excited

about as the

couple orders

their album.

5.00PM: CAPTURING EXPRESSIONS QUICKLYTAKES REAL SKILL.

WINYour DreamWedding Dress

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How a professional photographer will

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The wedding of

Gemma & Joelrecently took place at

Highfield Park, Hook.Photographs by Matt Lee Photographic;

07973 540454.

The wedding of

Sarah & Dickierecently took place at

Barnston Lodge, Great Dunmow.Photographs by Matt Ager Photography;

01376 330152.

The wedding of

Jen & Markrecently took place at

Oaks Farm, near Croydon.Photographs by Fiona Elizabeth Photography;

07961 578 100.

The wedding of

Alison & Iainrecently took place at

The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells.Photographs by Owens Studio;

01689 601601.

The wedding of

Stacey-Jane & Adamrecently took place at

The Village, Farnborough.Photographs by Matt Lee Photographic;

07973 540454.

The wedding of

Sam & Lornarecently took place at

Bickley Manor, Bickley.Photographs by Jonathan Faint Photography;

020 8776 0346.

The wedding of

Christina & Alexanderrecently took place at

Ashdown Park Hotel.Photographs by Darren Charles Holloway;

0845 6432068.

BRIDAL SHOWCASE

To feature your wedding on these pages free of charge, email a picture and your details

to [email protected]

You must have permission from your

photographer to reproduce their images.

BRIDALShowcase

The wedding of

Lyndsey & Danielrecently took place at

South Lodge Hotel.Photographs by Kate Lloyd Photography;

0808 197 2726.


Your wedding day should be the

happiest day of your life, and

there’s no better way to

remember it than via a professionally

produced DVD, in addition to the

formal images your chosen

photographer will produce.

Each Videographer will have

his or her own particular

style and no two

wedding videos will

be the same.

There are

videographers

specialising in all

types of event

coverage now –

from simple fly-on-

the-wall type produc-

tions, to

documentary-style creations,

through to highly stylised and

orchestrated films.

You really do have the

opportunity to have the

wedding video or

wedding day film of

your choice.Visit your potential

videographer

personally for an

impression of their

particular style.

Anyone operating

a professional

wedding video

service should

have Public Liabil-

ity Insurance, and

Professional

Indemnity cover

Your videographer should

also have a copyright licence to record

the wedding service and music.

“Videography captures

a lifelong record of your day, so

choose your expert carefully.”

VIDEOGRAPHY

You’ve BeenFRAMEDFor many couples, the decision not to

employ a videographer to capture their

wedding day is one they come to regret...

They will also have access to

copyright licences that will enable

them to dub your favourite music

onto your DVD. A good

videographer will understand that

breach of copyright is theft – and

will no doubt expect their own work

to be treated with the same respect.

The cost of your wedding DVD is

dependant on a number of factors.

Some companies offer fully edited or

multiple camera productions.

Cutting costs may mean

compromising on both, so never

base your decision on price alone.

It is advisable to watch several

videos covering a wide price range

before making your decision.

As wedding videography is a

seasonal business most successful

videographers will become booked

months if not years in advance.

For information see the Instituteof Videographers’ website atwww.iov.com. Image: ChristopherMartin — 0845 074 5916www.cwmphotography.co.uk.

Find a

Videographer at

UKbride.co.uk

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TRANSPORT

(FROM TOP LEFT): n Cadillac Eldorado; www.jagsweddingcarhire.com

n Horse and Carriage; www.boswell-romany-museum.com n 1920s saloon;

www.homejamesweddingcars.com n Beetle; www.beetledriveuk.com

n Mercedes S-Class; www.homejamesweddingcars.com n Helicopter;

www.risehelicopters.co.uk n London Bus from www.routemasterbus.com.

Great transportation is a mix of

style and practicality. Make sure

you meet your chosen expert to

ensure their services match up

their their vehicle in terms of

reliability... remember, the bride

should only ever be fashionably late!

GET ME TO THE CHURCH

ON TIME

For more local suppliers see www.UKbride.co.uk

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MAKE UP

Hair will grow about six inches

each year. See your hairstylist

as soon as you get engaged

and discuss your desired length

and colour for your big day.

Having your hair coloured and

trimmed regularly every six to eight

weeks will mean in a year you can

achieve another four to five inches

of healthy beautiful hair.

Make-Up MagicHire a make-up artist to come to

your home and have a make-up

practice session before your big

day. Add a couple of bottles of wine

and this can be a great hen party or

pamper night in!

Don’t go for a look that will date;

you want to look timeless. In twenty

years you don’t want to get your

photos out and think your wedding

appears dated!

Skin Care Start a good skin care regime at

least six months before the big day.

Drink plenty of water rather, avoid-

ing alcohol and smoking as this has

a huge detrimental effect on your

skin.

Moisturise day and night to main-

tain an even skin tone, this will help

to keep skin looking fresh.

On The DayEnsure your make-up artist doesn’t

use shimmer all over your face as it

will look like you are hot and greasy

on your photos. Opt for a matte

finish and only apply shimmer to the

highest areas of your face, such as

your cheek bones and brow line.

Create a natural look that will be

suitable for day and night. Consider

making your eyes look dramatic

and keep lips nude. You can always

apply a stronger lip colour for your

evening do.

a Visit to Your VenueEnsure your professional make-up

and hair artist will come to your

home or venue on your big day.

A pre-wedding trial is a must as this

is when you will have your hair and

make-up applied and you can

decide on your look for the day.

UKbride offers Make-Up & Hair Advice for Beautiful Brides who really want to shine on their big day!

To find hair and beauty specialists inyour area visit www.ukbride.co.uk

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HAIR

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HAIR RAISING

STYLESOur suggestions for beautiful bridal

hair. Whether you’ve short, medium

or long hair, you’ll find a style to suit

on these pages...

n If you’ve got short

hair, use curling irons

to increase the fullness

of your hair or use

tiaras, fascinators and

necklaces to vary your

look and add extra

interest to your neck

and shoulders.

n Medium hair should be

curled and worn with a

tiara - try to grow your

hair a little to provide

more versatility if

you’d like to try

something new.

n If you’ve got long hair,

wear a smooth heavy

gown or large rolls

with full skirted tulle

gowns.

n If you’re already

accustomed to long

hair, leave a few tendrils

loose to prevent

your style looking

too formal.

n Choose your wedding

gown first, then your

wedding hairstyle and

only then choose

extras such as

fascinators and veils.

n If you’re colouring your

hair for the day have it

done two weeks

before but

have it

touched up

just

before the

big day.

n Use a hair-

dresser you’re

familiar with

rather than splashing

out and using

someone new.

n Take care of your hair

by using intensive

conditioning treatments

in the six months

leading up to your

wedding.

CreateBeautifulHairstyles

for your wedding!


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FLOWERS

C hoosing your bridal flowers

can be as scary as finding

your perfect dress, but is

just as important in the overall look

of the day.

Recommendation is a great way of

finding your florist, but it's a good

idea to visit several flower shops

too. Once you've made up your

mind of what you want, book a

consultation - it's worth the money

as you'll have lots of time devoted

to you, and you'll

be able to work

out the best

choices for your

big day.

Try to make time

on a week day

because the florist

will have more

time to discuss

ideas, as the shop

may be busy on a

Saturday.

A good florist will

always suggest

the best flowers for your colour

theme, including the size and style.

They will tailor the arrangements to

your requirements, but try and help

the florist as

much as possible.

As creative as most florists are,

they are not mind readers so

the more information you can

give them the better – pictures

from

magazines, pictures of the dress,

fabric swatches, key themes, or

special items the wedding theme is

based on - for example, if you're

wearing your mother's brooch, it

might be nicer for you

to incorporate this into

your bouquet, rather

than wear it on your

dress.

Find

A Florist at

UKbride.co.uk

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A BRIDAL POSY OF RECYCLED MATERIAL MAKES A CHEAP AND BEAUTIFULARRANGEMENT. BELOW: A ROMANTICDISPLAY WITH ROSES.

FOUR SEASONSSPRING: Tulip, Anemone,

Freesia, Lily, Peony, Daffodil,

Ranunculus, Amaryllis.

SUMMER: Lily, Carnation,

Sunflower, Chrysanthemum,

Rose, Lavender, Magnolia.

AUTUMN: Delphinium,

Pinks, Hydrangea, Gladiolus,

Gerbera, Bouvardia, Orchid.

WINTER: Camellia, Snow-

drop, Hyacinth, Lisianthus,

Lilac, Nerine, Iris, Euphorbia.

LOVETHIS

BLOOMING GREAT

FLOWERSWhether your intention is to save,

spend or splurge, our wedding

florist has great ideas for your

church and reception flowers...


Prepare a brief, with suggestions for

style of bouquet - traditional shower

(a long, trailing bouquet, wired or in

a foam holder), garden flower posy

(country-style loose bouquet,

hand-tied or in a holder) or wire

work decorative

bouquet (flowers

are stuck to a

decorative, hand-

made wire trailing

frame) or crescent

shaped bouquet.

If you’ve a

preference, suggest

type of flowers and

consult with your

florist once you’ve

decided on your

highlight colour.

Also, consider the size of your

bouquet; if you’re small, an

enormous trailing bouquet will

overpower you - a good florist

will take the bride’s height & basic

shape into consideration.

Don’t forget plants could also be

used as table arrangements, these

can be very attractive as well as

cheaper (dependant on the plant)

and a memento for people to

take home with them at the end of

the night.

Finally, ask to see

some of your chosen

florist’s previous work

and work with them

throughout your

planning to ensure

your wedding flowers

will be as beautiful as

you dreamed.

For more information

and ideas, as well as

seasonal floral suggestions, see the

National Association for Flower and

Plants website ww.flowers.org.uk

or find a reputable local florist at

www.ukbride.co.uk.

FREESIAPopular, highly scented flowers ideal

as ‘fillers’, available all year round

with a peak of availability in Spring.

Available in many colours, including

white, pink, lavender, yellow and

rust. Representing innocence,

thoughtfulness, and trust, the

flowers are popular for vase arrange-

ments where colour is needed

and may be arranged with other

flowers or as stand alone decor.

ORCHIDA modern bouquet is

easily created with

cymbidium orchid.

Minimalistic bou-

quets like these

are ideal for the

winter wedding.

AMARYLLISThese stunning pink amaryllis’ are

simply breathtaking off-

set with pale

green and

fuscia rib-

bons.

CYCLAMENSimplicity is key

with these cyclamen

flowers, wrapped

with fresh ivy and

topped off with a

delicate pink ribbon.

ROSESThis funky bouquet is stunning with

these pink, purple and

golden roses

jazzed up with

silver

tillandsia

twists.

Why not have your flowers

dried so you can keep them

after the wedding...?Anna Morrish, Editor www.UKbride.co.uk

Don’t forget to

discuss button

holes for your

groomsmen and

close family!

HYACINTH TABLEARRANGEMENT AND TABLEDECORATION OF SPRAYROSES AND SWEET PEA.

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CAKES

Having Your

CAKEWedding Cake ideas from leading

designers to create custom cakes

that will look and taste memorable!

n Consider the taste

as well as the look of

your cake. That may

sound obvious, but in

addition to enquiring

about the look of your

cake, as about

the ingredients

your chosen

expert uses,

and insist

on tasting

samples.

n Three tiers

will serve 50-200

whilst five layers is

safer for 200 guests or

more. Opt to make at

least one of your lay-

ers sponge rather than

fruitcake for those who

prefer the former.

n Consider white and

milk chocolate cakes,

miniatures and cup-

cakes as alternatives.

n Be sure of your

delivery and storage –

arrangements.

You don’t want your

cake to be ruined

before you serve it

by poor storage.

n Ensure your wedding

cake is an accurate

reflection of your

character and your

wedding. Don’t be

afraid of asking for a

bespoke design and

a particular colour

scheme.

n Traditionally, couples

save the top tier for

their first anniversary

or the christening of

their first child!

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STATIONERY

Little Red Dragon Crafts Lovely Favours Dreams to Reality

Purple Mountain Designs Mandalay

Love from Alle Spunsilk Mariposa Design Pink Polar Limited

Dreams to Reality Purple Mountain Designs Lovely Favours

Little Red Dragon Crafts Woodhall Priner & Copy Centre

SPECIALINVITATIONA varied selection of the most creative and personal wedding stationery around...!

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The mainstay of many wed-

ding receptions is a good

disco, and finding a pro-

fessional DJ is essential. See

www.ukbride.co.uk to find a supplier

in your area, then, meet your DJ

personally and ensure you hear

them performing live or with a demo

CD before you book them. During

your initial meeting, have a rough

playlist to hand to

ensure the music selection is

appropriate both to your tastes

and that of your guests.

Classical MusicIn addition to popular music,

consider a string quartet, harpist

or classical group to provide light

background music during your

wedding breakfast. Many can also

“The secret tochoosing great entertainment isimagination! Create little surprisesfor your guests...!”

perform Beatles covers or similar,

and jazz groups vvcan also provide

a sophisticated touch to your

reception. Practical during your

wedding breakfast, light classical

music tends to drown out the

clattering of cutlery on crockery.

Learn to Dance!You can wow your guests or

surprise your new husband or wife

by learning to dance before your re-

ception by embarking on short

courses... First Dance is a company

which specialises in private tuition in

your home, so you can learn your

steps without fear of embarassment!

FireworksEntertainment at your wedding isn’t

just about music – fireworks create

dramatic photographs and a

romantic half hour show that will

really wow your guests! Fireworks

for Weddings can even provide

firewriting at just £14 per 2ft letter!

ENTERTAINMENTNOW THAT’S At your reception, it’s time for the party to begin…

choose entertainment that will appeal to all ages

and generations and to ensure your reception

has the appeal to really get the party started…!


highland piperIf the pipes are calling, Piper for

Hire has a list of qualified and

uniformed pipers for hire anywhere

in the UK, popular not just over the

borders, but in England too!

Tribute BandsIf you’d like something a little different

to the usual disco, why not consider a

tribute band?

Consider groups such as Abba Gold

from Spot On Entertainment, Bee

Gees Fever, Bjorn Again, the

Bootleg Beatles or the UpBeat

Beatles or even Jon’s Elton or the

Blues Brothers by Henderson

Management.

These can provide music from big

names which appeal to all

generations and each creates an in-

volving, popular show to get every-

body on the dance floor!

SomethingdifferentCompanies like

Contraband

Events can

provide unique

entertainers from

face-painters,

puppet shows, jesters

and bubble shows for

children, to LED & UV

performers,

contortionists, aerial,

trapeze and tight rope

walkers, belly dancers,

ballet dancers, human

canapés, and even snake

charmers…!

ENTERTAINMENT

How to Make Beautiful Musicat your WeddingReception...Disco expert Marcus

Keith on how to fill

the dance floor of your

wedding reception

Chances are that your

wedding is the first time

you’ve planned a disco in

your life. There are a lot of

mediocre quality amateur DJs

out there; if you've been to a

wedding recently where the

disco was really good, try to

find out who the DJ was.

Once you're happy with your

DJ, it's time to make the

booking. You might be asked

to pay a deposit, which should

be no more than about 25%

for a reputable DJ.

The remainder should be

payable after the wedding.

Make sure that you receive a

written confirmation of the

booking.

Consider whether your DJ

should be allowed to accept

requests from guests; allow-

ing requests will keep at least

some of your guests happy,

but a few badly chosen songs

can really put a dampener on

the atmosphere.

Most DJs welcome a playlist,

provided you are confident in

your musical tastes and those

of your guests.

Marcus Keith of Big

Entertainments (images

above left) has two decades of

experience hosting wedding

discos www.marcuskeith.co.uk).

Thinkdifferent!

Use sky candles, fireworks, pipers and classical music during your reception!

See ukbride.co.uk for loads of other

ideas!

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