Newly engaged? Congratulations and welcome to Wed! We're looking forward to accompanying you each step of the wedded way, from the heady days of engagement to the head-spinning joy of reaching the altar. Here at Wed, we consider it our mission to bring you, our lovely readers, the most creative, beautiful and super-stylish wedding inspiration for an oh-so 'you' celebration in Cornwall. Don't miss our planning feature, 'Wed's Essential Guide to Planning a Wedding', to get started on this exciting journey.
This issue, we're revelling in the quest for the dress and the sheer excitement of making material that hazy white vision in your mind. Our bridal fashion stories take you from the historic setting of Trereife House in 'Dream a Little Dream' - and whimsical visions of lace, chiffon and delicate floral headdresses - to the coolly contemporary climes of Polpier House in 'This Modern Love' - and sleek gowns smattered with glamorous embellishment.
'Finding the One' is brimming with must-read advice for brides setting out on their dress shopping adventure, while 'Curvy in Love' has some top tips for dressing voluptuous body shapes.
As our thoughts turn to the balmier months, we celebrate the romance of a wedding overlooking the ocean in 'Sea of Love', which showcases some of Cornwall's most enchanting seaside venues, and the joy of a marquee wedding in 'Crazy for Canvas'. From tipis to stretch tents, there's a world of options available to create a brilliantly personal party space. And, for couples seeking the cosy, candlelit romance of a winter wedding, 'Sparkle and Shine' serves up some luxe styling ideas, from glittering gowns to twinkling tablescapes.
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Rebecca
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STYLE
16. HEAVY METAL
Fabulous finds for a shimmering celebration
18. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM
Embrace the whimsical romance of lace, chiffon and delicate florals
28. THIS MODERN LOVE
Sleek shapes plus ice-cool accessories spells modern bridal glamour
36. CHIC SHAPES AND FABULOUS FASHIONS
The most stylish silhouettes taking bridal wear by storm
45. CURVY IN LOVE
Top tips and fabulous fashions for dressing curvaceous body shapes
51. FINDING THE ONE
Essential advice for dress shopping success
56. THE SWEET REVEAL
The beauty of bridal boudoir unveiled
60. WED'S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
74. WORKING THE GROOM
Style tips for the man of the moment
76. SUIT YOURSELF
Grooms' wedding wardrobe woes resolved
78. THE GENTLEMEN'S CLUB
Dapper looks for coolly individual grooms
FEATURES
63. LUSTRE FOR LIFE
Must-have metals for your wedding rings
69. HOW TO HAVE A FEMINIST WEDDING
Abby Driver attempts to reconcile her feminist ideals with bridal tradition
81. WED'S ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PLANNING A WEDDING
Step-by step planning advice from engagement to 'I do'
89. SPARKLE AND SHINE
Luxe up your winter wedding with glittering gowns and dazzling decor
98. MAKE YOUR OWN PETAL GARLAND
A step-by-step guide to making some petal pretty for your reception
100. PRIME CUTS
Fresh-from-the-store cupboard flavours for a moreish menu
103. A DELICIOUS DO
Delight your guest with these tasty reception trends
106. CRAZY FOR CANVAS
How to throw a magical marquee wedding
114. WATERY WONDER
Celebrate your nuptials on the water with Fal River Cruises
116. SEA OF LOVE
Say 'I do' tantalisingly close to the ocean at these chic seaside venues
131. WHAT I WISH I'D KNOWN
Must-read advice from brides who have been there - and regretted that
137. STRESS LESS IN SEVEN STEPS
Minimise tension and avoid bust-ups with these stress-busting strategies
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What's new, what's hot, what's on
124. THE VENUE
Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Cornwall
150. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
170. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Sarah Christopher, Abby Driver, Tracy Edwards, Gemma MacKenzie, Jenny Phipps, Leon Soulsby, Christopher Wasey, Elle Winsor-Grime
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Distribution
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
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
Claire Pettibone, The Bridal House of Cornwall
www.thebridalhouseofcornwall.co.uk
Model Becca Hinchcliffe
Photography Kevern Photography
www.kevernphotography.co.uk
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