A PIECE OF ART I want my wedding dress to stand out and look amazing. Do you have any ideas of how I can do this? A bespoke hand-painted gown is sure to make you stand out on your big day. At Tropical Ever After, we design and create one of a kind, tailored, hand-painted wedding dresses for women who reach for their dreams and are not afraid to go beyond the usual standards. If layers of tulle and laces seem inappropriate for your wedding ceremony, opt for something perfectly tailored to your figure. When choosing your dream dress, you can pick a ready-made creation that will be tailored to your measurements or create a bespoke design especially for you, fitted to your figure with personal character. When looking for your dress, opt for a style that will reflect your personality. We can also provide bespoke gowns for the bridesmaids, flowergirls and matching accessories for the groomsmen. Edyta Ziomek www.tropicaleverafter.com JUST ONE SLICE We’re not big fans of cake and would love to have a cheese version instead. What flavours and designs would you suggest for a spring wedding? When it comes to cheese wedding cakes, the flavours aren’t something you need to consider like you would with a usual wedding cake. Depending on the number of tiers, you can include a range of different flavours to suit everyone’s preferences. There are so many variations on the market, so whatever you like, chances are many of your guests will like it also. You could have two cheddars which taste nice, one with a shiny view of the outside like a processed cheese or a nice farmhouse style, which is encrusted in a salty thicker outer layer that gives it the appearance you want for your cake. Just because it’s cheese doesn’t mean it can’t be decorated with flowers or lace. For an autumnal wedding, you could place it on a nice wooden board with black grapes, figs and other darker coloured fruit, but for spring, perhaps on a frosted glass plate, with lace and flowers to tie in with your theme. To add a splash of colour, go with coloured fruits like strawberries, figs and greenery. Stay away from coloured cheeses and go with blues, brie, white hard options to keep the colours light and fresh. Sarah Atkinson www.applebycreamery.co.uk DRESSED TO IMPRESS My mum and dad want to wear outfits that will tie in with our spring theme. What style and colours are popular right now? Spring makes us think of beautiful gardens filled with a plethora of colours such as soft pastels and bold hues along with lush greenery. Most dads will want to wear their new suit again. Navy or grey are a good canvas to start with that can be built on with any of your chosen colours – our Whalley Menswear store offers both colours in all sizes. Remember your mum should feel fabulous, so we suggest she wears something she feels comfortable in. Neutrals, navy, bright pink, turquoise and ever-popular white and black polka dots are great options. This season has lots of prints, subtle navy with lilac, muted greens with magenta, warm ambers and bright and bold primary colours. Sue Watson www.cosgrovesfashion.com www.facebook.com/peterrollingsphotography 56
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