Your Herts and Beds Wedding - Page number 52 - August/September 2021 (Issue 87)

SEARCHING FOR THE ONE What style of dress will give me a timeless look for my manor house wedding? A timeless look involves the elegance of a low back, lace dress. One of our most popular styles is our Amelia dress, which features beautiful guipure lace over blush silk and a straight-cut skirt that falls perfectly over any body shape. Changes to the design of this dress can be made with our bespoke service, including adding a train for a more dramatic effect or taking off the short sleeves. This gown looks incredible with a detachable tulle overlay skirt for the ceremony, which can then be removed for the reception – the perfect two-in-one dress. Emily White | Emily Victoria White www.emilyvictoriawhite.co.uk https://nikk ismoments.com HAIR GOALS When should I start thinking about booking my hair artist, and do you have any tips for finding a company that’s a perfect fit? It’s never too early to book your wedding hairstylist, especially if your heart is set on a specific company as some are booked up to two years in advance and have limited availability through peek seasons (June to September). Here are some tips: ❤ Websites are great, but I find that it’s a very polished view of companies work. Have a good look through their Instagram or Facebook pages because you’ll get a more day-to-day view and see if their work style suits you and your wedding vibe. ❤ Look at your chosen venue’s recommended supplier list as most will have a couple of local hairstylists that have worked at the location – this can be useful if you’re not local to the area. I’d always go with a recommendation as the hard work is done for you. ❤ Find a price your comfortable paying, there are hairstylists at every price point with the most experienced being more expensive. If you receive a quote that doesn’t work for you, keep looking. ❤ Calling for a chat is the best way to see if a hairstylist can meet all of your needs. They should make you feel comfortable and confident that you’re in the best hands possible so you can sit back and enjoy your day. Kim Sandford | Kim Sandford Hairdressing www.kimsandfordhairdressing.co.uk SUMMER LOVIN’ My hubby-to-be and I are getting married next summer and would like to incorporate the season into my jewellery. Do you have any suggestions? The summer season provides endless inspiration for weddings and includes plenty of jewellery choices. Adding floral motifs in flower-shaped earrings, pendants and bracelets are great ways to add a summery vibe into your bridal bling. These could be inspired by blooms in your bouquet or summer meadow forms. The boho look always feels very summery. Think layered-gold chains and anklets, flower-inspired hair slides or headpieces, which can all achieve a relaxed, summer look. Colour-wise, if your wedding scheme allows it, aqua paired with coral and pinks set in yellow gold couldn’t be more perfect! Try aquamarine, amazonite or turquoise, paired with cherry quartz, morganite, pink sapphire, or coral. You could even design a set of bespoke jewellery for you and the bridesmaids incorporating these tones, which look so good layered together in clusters of gemstone beads. Finally, you can’t go wrong with diamonds as they look best in the bright summer sunshine. Jodie Gearing | Jodie Gearing Bespoke Jewellery Design www.jodiegearing.com 52