Cornwall Wed Magazine

HELLO PETAL!

We're revelling in flowers this issue. From floral-fabulous fashions and bloom-filled styled shoots to top tips from the floristry experts, prepare for the heady scent of seasonal blooms to fill your senses as you flick through these pages.

The season's bridal gowns are positively packed with petals, as showcased in our bridal fashion story, 'Botanical Beauty'. Tucked away in the ancient and enchanting climes of Enys Gardens, Enys House made a fitting location to capture bridal gowns awash with blooms, from delicate floral lace and applique details to crowns of fresh flowers.

'Love in Bloom', shot in The Lost Gardens of Heligan, captures romantic and elegant inspiration for a wedding immersed in nature, while 'The Nature of Love' offers a playful, rustic take on the wildly beautiful theme. And, if you're in the midst of planning your wedding flowers, don't miss the expert advice from some of the region's top florists in 'The Power of Flowers'.

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From the garden to the coastline, 'Romancing the Stones' echoes the dreamy vibe with its serene styling scheme inspired by rose quartz, marble and agate, captured on the shores of Watergate Bay.

You'll also find a DIY mood running through these pages. 'Personal Assistants' outlines crafty ideas for a homespun wedding, while super-talented cake designer Emily Hankins leads a step-by-step guide to making wafer paper flowers to adorn your cake in 'Sweet Art.'

And, if you love your florals, prepare for some utterly gorgeous eye candy in 'Got Wed'. From ice cream shades to a riot of rainbow hues, delicate clouds of gypsophila to clusters of coral peonies, these insanely beautiful real weddings illustrate the power of petals in setting the mood - not to mention stirring the memories - of this most special of days.

Rebecca

STYLE

16. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Free-spirited ideas for a boho chic wedding

18. BOTANICAL BEAUTY

From floral lace to petal-packed headwear, add some flower power to your bridal ensemble

30. ROMANCING THE STONES

Rose quartz, marble and agate spells the dreamiest of wedding schemes

38. PRETTY IN PETALS

Take your pick from these floral-inspired fashions

46. SOFTLY DOES IT

Pastel-pretty bridesmaids' fashions

50. WED'S BOUDOIR

Bridal beauty tips and trends

64. WORKING THE GROOM

Style tips for the man of the moment

66. SUIT YOURSELF

Grooms' wedding woes resolved

78. LOVE IN BLOOM

Seasonal blooms and elegant touches for an oh-so romantic garden wedding

98. THE NATURE OF LOVE

Wildly beautiful wedding details inspired by nature

FEATURES

52. SHINE BRIGHT

Choose a so-chic diamond wedding ring with this expert advice

55. MINIATURE HEROES

Prepare for (almost) every eventuality with these W-day essentials

59. THE GROOM'S GUIDE TO PLANNING YOUR WEDDING

The top ten planning responsibilities to delegate to your groom

69. W-DAY ETIQUETTE

Sidestep those on-the-day howlers with a little damage-limitation planning

74. FLYING START

Kick off your wedding breakfast in style with these creative starter ideas

85. THE POWER OF FLOWERS

A wedding brimming with beautiful blooms begins here

90. PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

Crafty ideas and creative suppliers for a dreamy DIY wedding

95. SWEET ART

How to make pretty wafer paper flower decorations for your cake

102. EVER AFTER

Enchanting venues for a romantic country house wedding

116. IN THE PICTURE

Top tips for choosing your perfect wedding photographer

123. LOVE IS ALL AROUND

Weird and wonderful wedding traditions from around the world

130. GOT THE BLUES?

How to beat the post-wedding slump

134. ART AND SOUL

Scenic spots for a mini moon with a twist of culture

REGULARS

6. BRIDAL BUZZ

What's new, what's hot, what's on

110. THE VENUE

Licensed venues for civil ceremonies in Cornwall

146. 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

Elizabeth Chester, Abby Driver, Tracy Edwards, Emily Hankins, Gemma MacKenzie, Claudia Montano, Claire Moulds, 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