HAIR TODAY… I’d love an ultra-modern hair style for my big day. What’s hot right now? CWM beauty editor Kelly says: If 2020 taught us one thing, it was how to chill the heck out! Let’s be honest, we’re all happy to leave the house looking a lot less coiffed than we used to, and this ethos has translated to the aisle. Lived-in tresses with texture and softness were the way forward for 2021 and this trend will continue in 2022. Brides are after a look that’s comfortable and reflective of their personalities. No longer should you be afraid to see a hair out of place. Think plenty of texturising spray and softly pinned buns. We’re absolutely delighted to see hair accessories growing in popularity amongst our brides, and you can’t go wrong with such an abundance of choice. Everything from a white satin or pearl encrusted headband to a delicately bejewelled hair vine is in. You may even choose to minimise or forego jewellery altogether in favour of a statement head piece. For the modern boho bride, why not consider a super-cool fedora or panama hat with a fresh flower band. Be creative and enjoy! SETTING THE TONE With so many wedding properties out there, we’re finding it hard to pick a venue for our wedding. What advice can you share to make the process easier? When the wedding planning begins, decide if you’d like a religious or civil ceremony. For those opting for civil service, start to think about what type of venue you’re looking for; this could be a barn, a hotel or a stately home, to name a few. After finding a few local venues, book some appointments to see them in person. You might fall in love with one, or it could narrow down your search. You might like a certain barn venue, but realise you’d need to book the caterers, entertainment and a wedding planner to keep everything organised – this might be difficult if you have limited time to plan everything. Or you might find a property that has bedrooms on-site, a wedding planner as part of the venue’s team, a resident DJ and menus all prepared, which would be a less stressful option. Think about what’s important to you both. A venue with character and charm might top something more modern and lends itself better to those all-important photographic moments. The Dower House Hotel is a hidden gem nestled in the woods in Woodhall Spa. This Edwardian hotel is full of period features with an in-house culinary team, a dedicated wedding planner, 21 spacious bedrooms and a beautiful new dressing room for weddings. Carolyn Hutchison | The Dower House Hotel www.dowerhousehotel.co.uk LOVE ALL AROUND We’ve just started wedding planning, and I’m slightly confused about what a celebrant does. Can you help? A celebrant is a professionally trained officiant who can perform both religious and non-religious ceremonies that can take place on any day at any time. The “I dos” can occur in a wide variety of properties, including country houses, barns, woodland areas, hotels, tepees and outdoor locations – anything is possible! Celebrants work with couples to create bespoke ceremonies that show off their personality and style – it is all about the couple and is not limited by the ‘must haves’. We work with our couples to get to know them and find out what they truly want in their service. Some couples like to include family and friends by asking them to read their favourite poems, excerpts from films or perform a favourite song. With a celebrant ceremony, no two weddings are the same as lovebirds can write their own personal and intimate vows. A celebrant’s role on the day is to make sure everything runs smoothly and stress-free, while making sure clients are comfortable and confident. Julia Gaunt | Jools Wedding Celebrant www.joolsweddingcelebrant.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk http://lovemy.photos www.gettyimages.co.uk 80
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