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Designed, art directed and written by me, and my beau. Lead still-life photographs by Robert Holmes.TRANSCRIPT
GROOMS
APR / MAY / JUN 13 | 219W E D D I N G V E N U E S . C O . U K
● Check out EDE & RAVENSCROFT for the classic choice of Morning dress for your wedding. ‘The traditional style choice will typically consist of a black morning coat, grey stripe trousers, a traditional collar shirt, waistcoat and tie' says Director of Tailoring, Philip Thomas. Prices start from £1795. For more information visit edeandravenscro .com.
Suit YOURSELF Great news for grooms-to-be,
REISS have launched a bespoke Personal Tailoring Service. Hurrah! Prices start from £550. To fi nd out more
visit reisssonline.co.uk.
Wheelie GOOD
A state ofemergencyAvoid those wedding day disasters with our emergency grooming fi xes...
� For tired and burning feet. Sage Bath, £18.25, Dr.Hauschka. � Combat puff y eyes dry skin and
redness. Instant Skin Booster, £38, Lab Series. � For shaving woes.The Cool Fix, £25, Anthony Logistics. � To hide blemishes.Dark Spot Treatment, £39.50, Clinique. � To revive and cleanse the body. Invigorating Body Reviver, £22.50, ESPA. � For the morning a� er. Electro Shock Morning A� er Rescue Gel, £23, Nickel. � To rid unwanted hair. Remington Nose and Ear Trimmer, £12.99. � Sumotech, £21.50, Bumble & Bumble. � To erase all signs of fatigue. Intensive Anti-Fatigue Eye Li� , £27, Givenchy.
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1. Stencilart Cuffl inks, £38.50, COTSWOLDTRADING.COM. 2. Personalised Silhouette Cuffl inks, from £50, CATSPRINTSHOP.
COM. 3. Spiderman Comic Cuffl inks, £24.50,
ELLIEELLIE.CO.UK.
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e d i t e d by P e t e r F o r b e s ( £ 6 .9 9, Wat e r s to n e s ) - a p o c k e t- s i z e d c o l l e c t i o n o f p o e m s .
Fabulous fashion fi nds and essential grooming tips to make his day perfect too
PHOTOGRAPHROBERT�HOLMES
What's the story?
Three of the bestCUFFLINKS
Something BLUE
Wow your wife with these fab Blue Chip
boxers, £38.50, HAMILTON & HARE
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Made for two, this stylish Buga� i umbrella, £49.99, from
UMBRELLAWORLD.CO.UK is a must-have for a British
summer wedding.
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e d i t e d by P e t e r F o r b e s ( £ 6 .9 9, Wat e r s to n e s ) - a p o c k e t- s i z e d c o l l e c t i o n o f p o e m s .
I n n e e d o f i n s p i r at i o n f o r yo u r s p e e c h ? t h e n i n v e s t i n T h e P i c a d o r b o o k o f w e d d i n g p o e m s
MARKS & SPENCER has unveiled it's new Best of British collection, made
in Britain with British fabrics, perfectly suited for
your wedding day. Suit, £799, Shirt, £99,
Shoes, £299.
GROOMS
JUL / AUG / SEP 13 | 219W E D D I N G V E N U E S . C O . U K
● Download the STAG CARDS (iTunes, 69p) app to liven up your stag night. The fun starts when you shake your phone to randomly select a number of outrageous challenges to carry out, before passing on to the next victim. Not all forfeits are drink related (phew!) and you may fi nd yourself singing 'I will survive…' Cameras at the ready for the rest of the stags.*�ALWAYS�DRINK�RESPONSIBLY!
Alfred THE GREAT For the ultimate pre-wedding
treat head to THE BARBER AT DUNHILL (dunhill.
com). We suggest you try the bespoke hair cut, classic wet
shave and friction scalp massage, £110. And relax!
FLYING THE FLAG
A gentleman's grooming routine has moved on immeasurably since soap-on-a-rope. A new addition to any groom-to-be's bathroom cabinet is the excellent CLARISONIC SKIN CLEANSING SYSTEM. This waterproof ni� y li� le device works on the same principle as an electric toothbrush, but gently massages away dirt and impurites from the surface of the skin and deep within the pores. OK, if you think you haven't got enough time to make yourself even more handsome for your big day then think again! All it takes is 60 seconds to fully massage and cleanse your face with a helpful electronic timer making sure you don't cut corners. Additionally, add a li� le shaving cream for the ultimate close shave. Prices start at £120. For more information call 0800 988 4864 or visit clarisonic.co.uk
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newsG R O O M SEverything the style-savvy
groom needs...
PHOTOGRAPHROBERT�HOLMES
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL?
o f C h i va s 1 8 , £ 7 2 .9 9 ( c h i va s b r ot h e r s .c o m ) w i t h h i n t s o f d r i e d f r u i t s , s p i c e a n d to f f e e .
Treat yourself to Buff , A Gentleman's Wash Kit, £28, WILL & GLORY; containing soap, moisturiser and
shower gel with a refreshing blend of ginger and lime.
With over 1000 delightful cuffl inks to choose from DEAKIN AND FRANCIS are bound to have something to suit any
stylish groom or indeed monkey.
CHEEKY MONKEY
I'M FEELING SUPERSONIC
o f C h i va s 1 8 , £ 7 2 .9 9 ( c h i va s b r ot h e r s .c o m ) w i t h h i n t s o f d r i e d f r u i t s , s p i c e a n d to f f e e . o f C h i va s 1 8 , £ 7 2 .9 9 ( c h i va s b r ot h e r s .c o m ) w i t h h i n t s o f d r i e d f r u i t s , s p i c e a n d to f f e e .
L a s t m a n s ta n d i n g s t u c k o n a g i f t f o r yo u r b e s t m a n ? l o o k n o f u r t h e r t h a n a b ot t l e
Tried & tested
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MARKS & SPENCER has unveiled it's new Best of British collection, made
in Britain with British fabrics, perfectly suited for
your wedding day. Suit, £799, Shirt, £99,
Shoes, £299.
GROOMS
JUL / AUG / SEP 13 | 219W E D D I N G V E N U E S . C O . U K
● Download the STAG CARDS (iTunes, 69p) app to liven up your stag night. The fun starts when you shake your phone to randomly select a number of outrageous challenges to carry out, before passing on to the next victim. Not all forfeits are drink related (phew!) and you may fi nd yourself singing 'I will survive…' Cameras at the ready for the rest of the stags.*�ALWAYS�DRINK�RESPONSIBLY!
Alfred THE GREAT For the ultimate pre-wedding
treat head to THE BARBER AT DUNHILL (dunhill.
com). We suggest you try the bespoke hair cut, classic wet
shave and friction scalp massage, £110. And relax!
FLYING THE FLAG
A gentleman's grooming routine has moved on immeasurably since soap-on-a-rope. A new addition to any groom-to-be's bathroom cabinet is the excellent CLARISONIC SKIN CLEANSING SYSTEM. This waterproof ni� y li� le device works on the same principle as an electric toothbrush, but gently massages away dirt and impurites from the surface of the skin and deep within the pores. OK, if you think you haven't got enough time to make yourself even more handsome for your big day then think again! All it takes is 60 seconds to fully massage and cleanse your face with a helpful electronic timer making sure you don't cut corners. Additionally, add a li� le shaving cream for the ultimate close shave. Prices start at £120. For more information call 0800 988 4864 or visit clarisonic.co.uk
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Welove!
newsG R O O M SEverything the style-savvy
groom needs...
PHOTOGRAPHROBERT�HOLMES
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL?
o f C h i va s 1 8 , £ 7 2 .9 9 ( c h i va s b r ot h e r s .c o m ) w i t h h i n t s o f d r i e d f r u i t s , s p i c e a n d to f f e e .
Treat yourself to Buff , A Gentleman's Wash Kit, £28, WILL & GLORY; containing soap, moisturiser and
shower gel with a refreshing blend of ginger and lime.
With over 1000 delightful cuffl inks to choose from DEAKIN AND FRANCIS are bound to have something to suit any
stylish groom or indeed monkey.
CHEEKY MONKEY
I'M FEELING SUPERSONIC
o f C h i va s 1 8 , £ 7 2 .9 9 ( c h i va s b r ot h e r s .c o m ) w i t h h i n t s o f d r i e d f r u i t s , s p i c e a n d to f f e e . o f C h i va s 1 8 , £ 7 2 .9 9 ( c h i va s b r ot h e r s .c o m ) w i t h h i n t s o f d r i e d f r u i t s , s p i c e a n d to f f e e .
L a s t m a n s ta n d i n g s t u c k o n a g i f t f o r yo u r b e s t m a n ? l o o k n o f u r t h e r t h a n a b ot t l e
Tried & tested
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