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Once we figured out where to get married, the question of what I’d be wearing down the aisle pushed its way to the front of the queue! Choosing your wedding dress is often considered the ultimate bride experience, but it can also be a roller coaster of emotion.
After meeting online, Roxanne knew Andreas was the one for her on their first date! Purchasing their dream home two years later, it soon served as a sentimental backdrop to their relaxed nuptials. With the help of their bridal party, they transformed their property into a tropical fiesta and prepared a smorgasbord of homemade treats for their guests, including a statement wedding cake topped with coconut flakes and fresh blooms. We love that they stayed true to themselves from start to finish, opting for romantic couple portraits before the ceremony and ensuring their adorable dachshund Henry was part of their day.
It’s our favourite time of year when we get to unveil our latest free online magazine! Volume 14 is out now and we can’t wait to hear what you think of the inspiration within its pages. Here are five fabulous wedding ideas that have proven popular with our couples and creatives this issue.
An island escape and a rush to catch the sunset culminated in an emotional proposal – but only after Kristen finished taking in the view and realised what was happening! This lovely couple chose an historic estate to play host to their ceremony, reception and accommodation, planning their modern romantic wedding in a chic palette of green, white and grey.
The guest experience was front and centre, with live entertainment setting the tone and filling the dancefloor late into the night. With doughnuts a regular weekend treat for the pair, it made perfect sense to finish with a fabulous display for dessert!
This fun-loving couple got engaged on their fifth anniversary before ‘Make You Feel My Love’ by Adele set the scene for Maddie’s walk down the aisle at their elegant winery wedding. Serving wood fired pizza and lawn games during cocktail hour before dinner in a rustic sandstone barn, their beautiful celebration was accented with bursts of bright pink and burgundy blooms. And the finishing touch? Gifting guests M&Ms as a cheeky nod to their names!
If you love the idea of a bit of sparkle on your wedding day, Emily and Joash’s rustic coastal celebration is well worth a look! From Emily’s romantic embellished gown to their fairy light-draped reception, these two created a magical day to enjoy with their guests. Oh, and we loved Joash’s fun twist on musical chairs at the reception. Intrigued? Read on!
This vibrant inspiration delivers a decadent mix of bohemian wedding decor and vintage sixties style! Bright blooms adorn everything from watercolour stationery to an open air chapel draped with Egyptian chandeliers, adding a rich pop of colour to the rustic farm backdrop.
The bride wears luxurious lace, beaded necklines and bow-accented backs, accessorising her looks with statement drop earrings and mod inspired makeup. A stack of cinnamon donuts serves as a tempting wedding cake alternative, and we can just imagine lounging on layered cushions and carpets during cocktail hour before dining at a relaxed outdoor reception!
It’s hard not to believe in fate after hearing this love story! Meeting twice by chance in one day, followed by a long-distance friendship and five year romance, Alycia and Robbie planned their whimsical wedding to celebrate. With a designer gown for Alycia, maids in elegant neutral dresses and the boys in black tie, their day was all about keeping it simple, but effortlessly stylish!
It’s no secret we adore sharing wedding inspiration full of beautiful and achievable ideas, and this stunner definitely fits the brief! A romantic floral garland dotted with kale and roses is the backdrop as this stylish bride and groom exchange their vows before a modern restaurant reception. Tailored navy suiting and a couture gown make a sophisticated statement, with loosely gathered blooms in a dreamy pastel palette of mint, lavender and the softest hint of peach.
It’s a decadent foodie experience, with signature cocktails served after the ceremony, an elegant dining setting adorned with fresh figs and grapes, minimalist stationery building anticipation for a mouthwatering three course meal and slices of layered Persian love cake drizzled with honey.
Including family in special ways was front and centre at Anne and Jeremy’s stunning country wedding. We love their focus on keeping it simple and choosing a few things to do exceptionally well, with pretty mismatched bridesmaid dresses, rustic flowers featuring in stationery and styling, and an elegant gown that was well worth the wait!