BRIDAL BEAUTY We’re having a country garden wedding next summer, and I’d love to have fresh-faced and dewy skin. How do I achieve this? A great base will achieve the ‘your-skin-but-better’ dewy look. In the lead up to your wedding, be on top of your moisturising game. Make sure to drink lots of water and wear a daily SPF. Without getting too techy, upgrade to a BHA ( beta hydroxy acid) exfoliant. Don’t let the name acid scare you, as this is much gentler then other products and helps to reduce redness over the traditional face scrub, while still removing dead skin cells. When you get to the big day, start with a hydrating primer – my holy grail is the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. Apply lightweight foundation such as The Ordinary Serum Foundation and build-up coverage where needed with concealer – the Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape Concealer is amazing. Keep things fresh with a cream contour and blush rather than powder versions. Then lightly set oily areas of the face with a finely-milled powder such as the cult classic Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. Finally, lock in the products with a spritz of a dewy setting spray all over the face with the Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, or try the MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Spray Goldlite for extra sparkle. Alaina Turner | Derbyshire Bride www.derbyshirebride.com SUMMER LOVIN’ Our summer wedding is fast approaching, and we’d love to incorporate the time of year into our décor. Do you have any ideas on how to style our venue? Meet your florist in person at their shop or studio; this ensures they’re legitimate and it’s easier for them to understand what you want from your flowers. Be open, honest and realistic about your budget. If you’re on a tight budget, ask the supplier to choose the best blooms possible while sticking to your colour scheme and style rather than a particular flower choice. Ask about seasonally availability and consider reusing ceremony flowers for your reception after the “I dos”. Don’t forget that flowers are a part of the whole day, from the bouquets to dressing the aisle and reception – try to budget accordingly. Be brave with colours and flower choices; let your florist run with your ideas and create something special for you. Consider a statement arch or an arrangement to make an amazing backdrop to photographs. Remember that less can be more, don’t hide your venue’s beauty by overdressing it. Be careful booking a company on price alone because if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is! Check for couple and venue recommendations before parting with your hard-earned cash, as the number of fraudulent wedding companies are on the rise. Most of all, enjoy the whole process. Remember if something doesn’t go to plan, the most important thing is you’re marrying the person you love! Lisa Osborne | Lisa Davidson Weddings & Events www.lisadavidsonweddingsandevents.co.uk https://alexandriafrenchphotography.com https://lornanewmanweddings.com HARP TO HEART We’re thinking of booking our entertainment, but we’re a bit worried about hiring someone online that we’ve never met. What advice can you share with us? I have a few suggestions to help couples find their perfect match. Firstly, recommendations from friends, family members, venues and other suppliers are always a great place to start. I also receive lots of lovely reviews and testimonials from my couples, so it’s also worth reading these of your shortlisted performers. Lots of artists today have extensive online profiles. You can often find videos and recordings on their Instagram pages, YouTube channels and SoundCloud profiles. Here you can also see my live and recorded performances too. Explore these platforms to find a performer whose music and performance style closely matches your day. For my couples, I love to chat over the phone, on Zoom or in person at wedding shows. This way, I can discuss their ideas on a more personal level. Ask your supplier if this is something they can provide to put your mind at ease. Soraya Vermeulen | Soraya Vermeulen – Harpist www.sorayavermeulen.co.uk https://chloeyoungphotography.co.uk 66
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