ONE FINE DAY
Well here I am - reeling from my own wedding. I might have spent the last six years of my life running Wed Magazine - and fully immersed in wedding world - but even I didn't anticipate quite how words-fail-me wonderful your own wedding can be. And we look forward to inspiring an equally beautiful day for you. Whether you're newly engaged or fast winging your way to the aisle, Wed will be there each step of the way to that most momentous of days.
Compiled in our freshly-wed haze, we've sprinkled this issue with oodles of inspiration and advice - so much that we've increased the size to a stonking 148 pages, making this the biggest issue of Wed ever!
Let's start with the fashion. We're looking forward to a year of weddings bursting with rich, vibrant and bespoke details. We get into the mood in 'Eye Candy'. Shot in the super-stylish surrounds of Watergate Bay Hotel, the sleek, modish gowns and cute, colour-pop accessories make for playful and pretty bridal style - not for shrinking violets! In contrast, 'Love Me Tender' is all about a soft and romantic elegance; think gowns lavished in lace, wispy chiffon and dainty sparkle captured against the grand backdrop of the Headland Hotel.
If
you're just setting off on your wedding journey, take heed of our getting
started planning advice in 'I'm Engaged, Now What?', while 'A Right Rural
Romance' offers a sneak peek inside some of Cornwall's sublime countryside
settings. With a guide to table dressing, a dazzling decor shoot and colour
scheme ideas, this issue is positively bursting with styling inspiration for a
beautifully bespoke party.
Speaking of which, don't miss the upcoming Wed Show! The biggest and best showcase of Cornwall's wedding industry is a fabulous one-stop planning extravaganza. See you at the Headland Hotel in Newquay on Sunday 24th March!
Rebecca
STYLE
12. EYE CANDY
Add pop to your frock with colourful accents and statement accessories
20. LOVE ME TENDER
Speak the language of romance in exquisite lace, soft chiffon and dainty jewels
28. DRESS DILEMMAS
Make buying your dress a breeze with these style solutions
34. WED'S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
38. LOVE-ME LOOKS
Say 'I do' to these dreamy bridal hair and make-up looks
48. THE LOOK OF LUXE
Sparkle and shine in bold and beautiful jewels
60. WORKING THE GROOM
Style tips for the man of the moment
62. SUIT YOURSELF
Grooms' wedding wardrobe woes resolved
FEATURES
36. RING LEADERS
Opt for a wedding band adorned with designer detail and brilliant gems
42. BEST FACE FORWARD
Ramp up your beauty regime with this step-by-step guide to flawless skin
44. BODY DAZZLER
Get into shape in style with our pick of the latest body-sculpting trends
54. CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR
Rebecca Matthews faces her first dance fear
57. TREATING MUM
Bonding treats and fashion-forward looks for the mother of the bride
64. GAME ON
Nathan Midgley ponders the modern hen party revamp of 'Mr and Mrs'
66. AROUND THE WORLD IN ELEVEN DISHES
Tongue-tingling inspiration for a wedding menu with a global twist
69. I'M ENGAGED, NOW WHAT?
How to get started when the question's been popped
74. COLOUR LOVERS
Pretty and punchy colourways to inspire an on-trend wedding
81. DRESS TO IMPRESS
Plan your tables to perfection with these practical tips and styling
86. A TIME TO SHINE
Go for a mix of metallics and decadent decor for an oh-so opulent celebration
92. A RIGHT RURAL ROMANCE
Escape deep into Cornwall's countryside for a distinctive do
106. PROJECT HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Rewrite the fairytales and embark on your own story of wedded bliss
111. DESERT BLISS
Escape to the sun-baked shores of the Red Sea for a heavenly honeymoon
114. ONE DAY LIKE THIS
Rebecca Matthews tells her very own wedding story
119. A QUIZ FOR THE LOVERS
Test your loved-up knowledge with this iconic love matches quiz
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What's new, what's hot, what's on
100. THE VENUE
Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Cornwall
132. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
146. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Ali Berry, Jessica Billington, Nathan Midgley, Leon Soulsby, Charity Wilson, Eleanor Winsor-Grime
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Publisher
Wed Magazine
28 Reens Crescent
Heamoor
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3HW
01736 331456
wed@wedmagazine.co.uk
www.wedmagazine.co.uk
Print
Four Way Print
Cover image
Dress
Pronovias
Vu's Bridal www.vusbridal.co.uk
Model Rachael Horner
Photography Kirstin Prisk
www.kirstinprisk.co.uk
