NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the region BLOOMING MARVELLOUS The Horseshoe Flowers team is celebrating its busiest year after helping almost 50 couples bring their dream wedding to life. So, they’re taking on more studio space at The Haarlem Mills in Wirksworth, allowing room for a little photo studio on one side to capture all their designs as the arrangements leave for weddings. There’s now a lovely space for couples to visit and meet the team to discuss their wedding plans. Owner Sarah Ogden says, “Highlights of the year include working with some amazing wedding stylists nationwide, including weddings at the incredible Asylum Chapel in London, The Globe at Hay and one of Derbyshires’ finest venues, Grangefields. We have also designed floral dreams for destination weddings as far away as Santorini and Las Vegas as well as created the flowers for our first-ever wedding taster evening at the local extraordinaire, The West Mill in Derby. We can’t wait to see what 2024 brings!” Discover more about the company: www.horseshoeflowers.com BLUSHING BRIDE Rachel Bray Makeup Artistry is the regional winner at the Wedding Industry Awards. Owner Rachel is thrilled to have taken home the East Midlands Makeup Artist award, a testimony to her hard work and dedication to ensure her clients look and feel their best for events. She says, “I’m absolutely thrilled to have won! The fact that my brides have voted means the world, and the most important thing to me is that they’re happy with their make-up experience. Your bridal look should reflect you, your style and individuality. You’ll want to feel amazing and confident on your wedding day! I love to create natural or soft glam bridal looks. Romantic, glowing and flawless skin is my thing – no caking here! Pick someone with years of experience who knows what products photograph well and will bring the right vibe to your morning. I assure you, they’re worth every single penny!” Discover more about the company: www.rachelbraymakeupartistry.com ACCESSORISE AND SHINE Celebrate individuality with a bridal headpiece from the exciting new British accessories brand Bonito & Grace. The company is the style insider’s go-to for adding a relaxed vibe to occasionwear with modern fascinators, headbands and hair accessories. The new bridal range features the coolest headbands and accessories, offering a contemporary alternative to the traditional veil. With affordable prices, starting at just £25, Bonito & Grace makes that modern bridal style accessible to everyone – a refreshing alternative in budget-busting bridal fashion. Add a retro, playful feel to weddings with the oversized Charlotte Bow. Embellished with pearls and crystals, this super-sized bow makes the most fabulous finishing touch for any fashion-loving bride. Channel Sophie Habboo’s modern elegance bridal vibe with the gorgeous Gigi Headband. The large satin bow and white netting is the perfect clash of prim and playful – pair it with a mini dress and white platform heels for extra style points. Make a statement in the metallic woven Margot Headband. Soft to the touch and super-comfy to wear, the piece instantly adds an effortlessly cool feel. Oversized pearls are a massive trend for 2023, and now brides can get the look with the Ciara Headband. Giving a contemporary twist on a vintage style, it adds a touch of subtle glamour to any wedding day look. Discover the collection: https://bonitoandgrace.com https://heathersham.com www.lindsaybettsphotography.co.uk 8
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