Your West Midlands Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 69)

4 FASHION & BEAUTY 66 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 67 WHAT’S IN STORE We’ve had a sneak peak at the new season bridal dress collections to reveal the upcoming, Insta-worthy trends 72 HELLO PETAL Printed florals in pastel shades are dressing bridesmaids and guests this summer 73 SHORT AND SASSY Dare to bare in one of these fun and flirty styles that offer a versatile alternative to the traditional wedding dress 80 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 82 BEAUTY IS SKIN-DEEP Kelly Andrews talks to Caroline Hirons about pre-wedding skin prep, and her debut book, Skincare 84 FASHION & BEAUTY Q&A Local experts are on hand to help you look amazing REAL WEDDINGS 25 LOVE ON THE CARDS Jodie and Richard’s poker-themed wedding took place at Best Western Valley Hotel 30 TIME FOR TEA Charley and Daniel celebrated their romantic nuptials at Manor Hill House 35 THE ONE FOR ME Stacy and Matt declared their love for one another at Ironbridge Gorge Museums 41 SUMMERTIME ROMANCE Laura and Oliver tied the knot with a red and blue colour scheme at Pendrell Hall 66 30 GROOMS 86 GROOMS’ NEWS The lowdown on all things grooms from Melissa Barker 87 ALL TIED UP Complete your look with this on-trend selection 88 LUSH IN BLUSH Step out of your comfort zone with these dashing pink items 90 A CLOSE SHAVE Melissa Barker chats to Graham Fish, the director of men-ü, about the brand and how grooms-to-be can look their big-day best HONEYMOONS 92 HONEYMOON NEWS We all need a little escapism at the moment, so let Hannah Faulder help you plan your dream honeymoon for when travel restrictions are lifted 94 ROAD TRIPPIN’ Ocean to outback in South Australia 96 TALES FROM THE CORNISH COAST Hannah Faulder experiences The Idle Rocks in St Mawes, a romantic UK bolthole complete with fresh sea air, incredible dining and picturesque surroundings www.anth onyhallweddingphotography.com 35 www.rose andrainbowphotography.com