Your East Midlands Wedding - June/July 2020 (Issue 38)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 52 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 53 ROMANCE AND RUFFLES Cascading tiers, layers, pleats and ruffles decorate bridal gowns this season 59 A SPLASH OF COLOUR These wedding dresses in shimmery metallic shades and soft pastel tones are the perfect pick for brides not wanting to wear white 64 BEST FOOT FORWARD These Insta-worthy styles feature #feathers #crystals #butterflies and #bling 65 THAT’S HANDY! Show off that engagement ring to full effect with the help of these hand and nail care heroes 66 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 68 SUN-KISSED BEAUTY Our beauty editor, Kelly Andrews, chats to Olivia Buckland about all things wedding, tanning and feeling flawless GROOMS 82 GROOMS’ NEWS Get the lowdown on all things groom from Melissa Barker 83 THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Purchase the perfect present for the groom- to-be 84 SUMMER LOVIN’ Be inspired by our seasonal picks HONEYMOONS 86 HONEYMOON NEWS It’s going to be a tough year for the travel industry, but now is the perfect time to plan your dream honeymoon for 2021 and beyond. Here are our hot travel tips and product picks… 88 ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Cosy up with your partner and four-legged friend at Bethnal&Bec – the ultimate hideaway in the Hertfordshire countryside REAL WEDDINGS 22 A DAY TO REMEMBER Zoe and Sammy’s wedding featured shades of mauve, blush, plum and burgundy with touches of navy and rose gold 27 TRUE LOVE Alex and Victoria’s relaxed traditional day was full of personal touches with a nod to their love of travelling 33 LOVE OF MY LIFE Tara and Cory’s beautiful day took place at Hodsock Priory 39 ONE FINE DAY Christina and Matthew chose The West Mill as the stunning backdrop to their special day 53 22 88 86