allt Er SMCS CV etd for eight guests at Whitley Hall, Yorkshire LEADING Zak. LADY. yy eters | Happily ever after Omer nt KEEPING IT LOCAL Eee nee eae a eee cpr renTHE POST sn 1elsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RGi4 3AL Wd2022 ARY JANL 6 EDITOR'S LETTER ‘A warm welcome from Claire 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Coach up on news rom around the regions 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 58 HOT TOPIC local experts offer advice 98 COMPETITION Win afur-flled sleepover fr eight guess ct Whitley Hall, Yorkshire VENUI 19 WALKING IN A ‘WINTER WONDERLAND Mogical snow-capped venues 27 SPOTLIGHT ON... Wedding venves in Windsor and Ascot On the cover Vieky Lewis Photography coptured our ‘wonderful cover image this issue from he real wadding of Becky ond Joe. Turn ta page 31 to read all about i ‘49 RUSTIC CHIC Rockleys Chitern Hills provided the beautfel born backdrop for his fun and coloutel shoot 59 LET THEM EAT CAKE Mouth-watering reas and sweets 60 MEMORABLE MOMENTS: County Wedding Magazines editor Melissa Bosker shares her wedding planning journey 63 LOOKING YOUR BIG-DAY BEST Designs to make you fallin love all over againFASHION & BEAUTY 67 FASHION FOCUS Foshion editor Clore Ridley cevels her latest bridal foshion news, buys and launches 69 DRESS UP Trouters,stotoment sleeves, sleek Aline silhovetes and voluminous skins oe ust some of the styles that brides will be wecring in 2022 75 NOT ALL WHITE These pastel ond champagne gowns prove that you den' have to wear white 78 PARTY DRESSING We chat o model, television presenter and radio D] Vogue Willoms about her latest venue Vogue X Roce 80 SURPRISE, SURPRISE! Whether you'e choosing an engagement ring for @ Chrismas proposal o shopping for your big-day jewellary, echees OFFERS Take advantage of these great giveaways Luxury aiting company hampers com i binging joy to all ‘occasions Each of its gift hampers is lovingly curated and hand: pocked in Oxfordshire, with perfectly paired food ond drink from coreully selected makers and producers, Tho toam ot hampers.com s giving County Wedding Magazines readers the chance to win « Luxury Food & Wine Basket worth £15. The beautiful wicker baske is packed ull ofosty snacks and moreish ‘reals for nearlyweds to share together. The stars ofthe show are an excellent bottle of Prosecco, and a full-bodied Argentinian Malbec from the Gauchezco Estate, poired wih award-winning ch hand-baked biscuits, ond luxury Belgian chocolates For your chance 1o win enter via our website, and for more dell bout hompers.com ands range of delacable git forthe wedding day ond beyond visi www hampers.comHere at County Wedding Magazines ‘and Events HQ we're looking forward to kickstarting our Autumn wedding show season, From must-visit local fairs in some of the ragion’s best wedding venues, to our larger Signature Wedding Shows home to more than 100 exhibitors each, we can't wait to weleome back our couples and help pian their wedding days Here's what to expect when attending one of our events. Whether you're joyous that restrictions have % passed, or are still alittle hesitant, couples % ccan rest assured our venues are continuing to maintain some of the government guidelines and measures to ensure everyone can fee! comfortable and enjoy the day: Attendees will need to pre-register toattend events There will be allocated time slots for visitors All venues will also have enhanced cleaning procedures, with hand washing ‘and sanitising faclities stil available Spaces between exhibition booths will be maintained to ease congestion Optional face masks Anyone with symptoms must refrain from visiting Each event will boast a huge range (of specialists who will be on hand to talk through your planning ideas and requirements; venwues, bridal boutiques, photographers, florists, cake makers and more, there's everything you could need to plan your wedding under one root. (on the day refreshments will be available to purchase from each of the venue's on-site restaurants, bars and cafés, and attending ‘our exhibitions is free! For more information on any of our ‘exhibitions visit County Wedding Events’ website, We look forward to seeing you at one of cour events. Sarah eli, Sales and Events Director County Wedding Events. See | SFABREAKS urtasy of Spabreaks.com A date for your diary.. WEMBLEY STADIUM, 20 FEBRUARY, 2022 ‘ASCOT RACECOURSE, 24” APRIL, 2022 MERCEDES-BENZ WORLD, 20 MARCH, 2022 THE BRENTWOOD CENTRE, DATE TO BE RELEASED Pre-register for all of our events at www.countyweddingevents.comcounty OY WEDDING EVENTS SPRING 2022 WEDDING SHOWS ALL EVENTS 1AM - 3PM unless otherwise stated At County Wedding Events each show is professionally and meticulously run to ensure a variety of suppliers are on hand to help you plan your big day and are hosted by some of the loveliest premier venues in your area. BERKS, BUCKS & OXON All our shows offer you free entry and parking, a goody bag each containing gifts, and useful local information to plan your wedding. You will also have the opportunity to enter prize draw competitions and take advantage of exclusive offers and discounts on the day. RACKLEY’S CHILTERN HILLS Marlow Road, Cadmore End, Bucks, HPl4 3PP SUN 13 MARCH ESSEX LONDON BRAXTED PARK Great Braxted, Witham, CMB 3EN SUN 16 JANUARY MORDEN HALL Morden Hall Road, SMa 5D SUN 3 APRIL Pre-register at countyweddingevents.com/registration.cfmFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @ [countyweddingevents € @countywedevent @ @countyweddingevents KENT SUSSEX WEST HEATH SELDEN BARNS Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, TNI3 ISR Selden Lane, Patching, Worthing, BNI3 3UL ‘SUN 13 MARCH SUN 13 MARCH HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL & SPA. CASTLE GORING Princes Parade, Hythe, CT2I AE Arundel Road, Worthing, BNI3 UN SUN 6 MARCH SUN 10 APRIL WORK WITH US ‘As part of KD Events and Pubishing te County Wedding Events (CWE) Isidooly placed to offer you o wealth of experience orgenising ‘events in the weccing industry Ifyou wou Ike more information about ether holcing a wedding show at your venue or eating ot ‘ony of our shows, please contact us at infow@scauntywodeingevent.com, cal 01576 514000 © Vist eountywadcingeventscom.Aignature WEDDING SHOWS Free entry ~ First 100 couples receive a free wedding journal keepsake - Goody bag for each couple - Up to 200 stands - Bridal fashion shows - Huge number of wedding specialists including venues + Demonstration areas - Competitions - Entertainment - Refreshments - And more. % Signatur e ® MetGedes Benz World WEMBLEY. 8 E. WEMBLEY STADIUM MERCEDES-BENZ WORL| London, HA9 OWS: Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, KTI3 OSL SUNDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2022 | TIAM - 4PM SUNDAY 20 MARCH 2022 | IAM - 3:30PM > a>» ignalure ASCOT RACECOURSE THE BRENTWOOD CENTRE High Street, Berkshire, SL5 7JX Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CMI5 SNN SUNDAY 24 APRIL 2022 | 1AM - 3:30PM DATE TO BE RELEASED SOON Pre-register and attend the show to have a chance to win a fabulous | SPABREAKS spa break worth £250 courtesy of : Pre-register at countyweddingevents.com/registrationThe impressive approach to this venue is olong a private drive leading the 30 acres ronning alongside the River Thames fol vite Grade I listed building with « portico entance takes centre stage inthe heart ofthese grounds decorated wih wisteia and magnolia The rling lavins, fowar-filed sunken and secret gardens and he riverside terrace all command a waterside backdrop, The elogont interiors home to sweeping satcases, de elegant paneling and magnificent architecture. Each reception room wihin the main house offers something individual which adds to the There ara 100 double en suite bedrooms int offered for wedding guess. The happy couple will inepirational inte with reduced ra receive a complimentary overnight stay, 0 bot boske of fut F chompogne and 0 remonies tke place in the Garden Common Room revealing nd-painted décor orthe River House for upto 120 guests, and imate gatherings of up to 60 loved anes ore bet suited tothe Blue Room, Receptions toke place in The Heyworth Restouron! which the terace ond overlooks h in lawn cascading down tothe river. This stylish space has room for up to 120 guess seated for @ wedding braokfost and the evening reception can toke place here. There’ also the pion of erecting @ marquee down on the riverbank and freworks are permitted win the grounds using the venue's preferred suppliers Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01491 418 810 www hospitaltyuorco.uk/ venues /henley/weddings-ot-henley the two wedding packages for he high and low weaton that include, but ere no limited fo, fll use of the grounds Fo photographs, o per person o tous! and three-course wedding breakfast dink per person on arrival, one glass of champagneMONKS’ BARN, HURLEY, BERKSHIRE Set in the riverside village of Hutly between Morlow and Henley is this 13°-century, Grade Il sted medieval barn offering a special venue for ceremonies, wedding receptions and portes. It's licensed for up to 150 guests for ceremonies ond can seat upto 150 loved anes forthe reception. ltbooss @ separate dancefloor, bor eo and manicured lawn thas perfect for drinks reception during the summer Couples can create a bespoke day with their choice of caterer, frst and furnishings ond the venue con be styled to sit any heme. This versatila venue allows ceremonies and receptions to take place nthe. ‘onysher inside the building, withthe added option of saying Ido" under the suming archway leading to the lawn, Ceremony licence? Yos Contact: 01628 823 501 hitps://hurleyriversideparkco.uk/aboutus/monks-born ‘rw focebook com/HurleyRiversidePork ¥ Lk Cove.tve many selves for guests staying neorby to toke part in, rom nature tail walks to paddle boarding and canoeing THE POST BARN, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE This new born destination, locoted within 120 acres of sunning rolling ‘grounds in Donnington Vall, has been bul othe highes specifications made using traditional English ook wih contemporary limestone ies, Stondout features include stuning floor-to-ceiling windows, « real log fre ‘and sculptured garden zones. The venue offers a slick, contemporary fee! with bespoke design and exquisite ate onto deta (Ceremonies take place inside the barn, under the arch outside and on ‘he pavilion lawn while the wedding breckfast for up to 150 guests and the reception for upto 200 tokes place inside Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01635 881 800 | www.thepostbarn.co.uk # Due love..srarive verve ok iho iecon ofthe best ng supp in BotsWedding & Event Venue Situated in the grounds of a 17th Century Farmhouse, Winters Tale Country sab up To 120 guests for Y your wedding breaktast and accommodate an additional Bo guests in the eve § Licensed for Civil Ceremonies with a choice of locations, in the main hall or in the quiet country gardens. The barn ny features ineluding twinkling fairy lights, a high vaulted and heavily beamed ceiling, a well stocked bar on the ground floor and a cocktail bar on the gallery above, is silk-lined chandeliers and festoon lighting, New fo len for photo shoots with a wat bridal swing and more. feature, Also included on the night of your wedding is on-site jon just across the courtyard in Harvest Moon Barn and Ember Eve Barn. Please call or email for further details & availability. Woolley ESTATE On the Woolley Estate, we have a range of beautiful backdrops and locations, allowing you to create your own truly unique, countryside venue on the Berkshire/Oxfordshire border. WWW.WOOLLEVESTATE.CO.UK | INSTAGRAM @WOOLLEYESTATEI | INFO@WOOLLEYESTATE.CO.UKASING Weddings at Wasing o oO Ea ana ae eee yer ee eee ae oaap ane ee Ge ee ee See ea ee eee ere ee ee eee eee Honeymoon Suite to die for, with the biggest bed in Berkshire, WWWAWASING.CO.UK WEDDINGS — WASINGPARK @WEDDING-VENUES.CO.UK 01189070199 7 VERE eed DE VERE perenora WORESIELD ESTATE Se A beautiful backdrop to say “I do” in BerkshireWASING ESTATE, ALDERMASTON, BERKSHIRE \Wasing Park isan award-winning, exclusve-use wedding venue situated ‘0n« 4,000-acre eslotein the beculful Berkshire countryside offering outstanding facies in @ quintesentlly English sting, The histori buildings boost more thon 250 years of history and the walled gordens cond picturesque lakes provide a romantic photographic backdrop. The estate hosis a variety of wellbeing ectvies, including meditation ‘nd roditional yoga classes ais new Pavilion, Workshops are often held here by world-renowned wellbeing practitioners Wasing Perk sits othe hear of he estate i's idea for romontie born wedding and booss 26 boutique rooms For guess including the forytale Dovecote, a circular suite with a keestanding bathtub, ond The Granary raised on staddle stones. There's also a bridal cottage for use the night before pls a room dedicated o he groomsmen and a late-night bar. CCeremoni tke place in the Victorian Summerhouse o he glass welled Gorden Room with the wedding breakfast held in the Coste Born ‘ond outtde under the new covered terrace. There's also the option of rmorrying in he 15*.century Parish Church of St Nichols located on-site ‘Ceremony licence? Yes ‘Contact: 0118 907 0199 | www.wasing.co.vk/ weddings ‘wun facebook com/Wesingweddings ‘wwrinslagram com/wasingweddings ¥ Lik Cove.tre organic farm location and ‘Estat to Pate’ ethos meaning the wedding venue can offer the very best produce whilst reducing the impact on the environment WOOLLEY PARK (ON THE WOOLLEY ESTATE), (OXFORDSHIRE This historic house set in amongst the formal lawns with extensive views cfthe parkland ond valley below boosts selection of grand opulent rooms with @ feature soicase which ihe idecl spot to have big-day photographs token, The elagant Drawing Room, designed in 1841, Features large mirors ond gold gilding to replicate a French salon, The main marquee area is across a small bridge from the house surrounded by a pretty walled garden, perfec for hosting smaller weddings. was radtionlly used for growing vegetables forthe main house and isnow completely enclosed and private with pergolas, corche cto avcilable herein either a modem cabin or raditonal potting shed. ‘Anather outdoor option fora celebront-ied ceremony isthe woodland cleoring where an unlimited number of guess can gather. Receptions, re-lined avenues and floral borders. Guest accommodation is lke colebrant-led coremonies, con take place anywhere across the ‘exote for an unlimited number outside, and upto 30 loved ones inside though the mos! popular locaton i inthe parkin front ofthe house, This feotutes the backdrop of he house on one side and trees around the others. There's also the Cowleaze perched on top of hill next fo the woodland area with views across ta the nearby villages Ceremony licence? No Contact: 01488 628 835 | wwwwooleyestate. co.uk ¥ Dok bove..tror couples can mix and metch pats of he esc ee ee eel eee fer ere eee ee tela aThis mansion house hotel, pat of the De of county hotels ond event desintions, sis in 3 potkland and recently that saw the renovation of an 47 luxury bedrooms, he introduction of a golf driving ‘he complete renovat (Offering 87 luxury guest rooms in the Mansion House, and further oom in Woksfield Place and Walington figuras ond fitings Roberts radios, quality toleties and smart T features pr The 9 ‘© Brish-inspred menu, alongside a range le. The Whisk cond stylshcestavrat Th craft beers, wine drinking ew, and Benedict’ Bor located in Place offer a range of delicious dishes. An ouldoor pizza oven has: been intoduced onthe lerace, which serves ortson slone-boked pizzos th Intimate celebrations and micro weddings can enjoy the Palmer Suite, Old ss and stunning chandeliers or wedding breakfast and is home to @ pri cond leisure facies Ceremony licence? ¥BE OUR GUEST THE FEATHERED NEST OUR VENUE - YOUR MEMORIES SS pentev GREENLANDS eee gia ‘The Perfect Riverside Venue. er" ai = Grand white house, gorgeous grounds stunning th i} aan Ch views of the river, inclusive & bespoke packages, menus created from the finest produce, dedicated & professional team, licensed civil eremony rooms and 100 en-suite bedrooms - Gigenlands. memorable for all the right reasons, 01491 418 810 or 01491 414 550 Email: info@venuehentey.com Venue Teniaey etre econ eee iets Beautifiul Grade IM listed medieval barn Available for wedding receptions and civil ceremonies, fy Bookings are currently available between May and September in 2022 and 2023 SAAR Cte eat THE VENUE FOR Remember 4 Naddiny Te ‘Superb location with friendly and helpful service Fantastic fo04, unrivalled menu choice. Large nd small weddings welcome. Set in over 8 ‘acres of landscaped gardens, Ample free parking. Chole of ceremony rooms, British & YOU DESERVE AN AWARD WINNING VEN! MAKING MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME aan anv ay pro THE PERFECT VENUE FOR Te Preofoot Weddinig Set in stunning landscaped gardens offering a range of new banqueting suites for your special dey. Large and small weddings welcome. A fantastic food offering & ample free parking & ‘special accommodation rates for guests, Renowned for our Mo al 66 YOU DESERVE AN AWARD WINNIpill ay nha LOCAL VENUES ii iy oe VENUES IIN VINIDISIO) WAND NSO) ie COWORTH PARK, ASCOT This Micholin-stor country house hotel and spa is pot ofthe Dorchester Collection setin 240 acres of Berkshire parkland. I's home to 71 luxuiou 1s.and sites as well os a new three-bedroom gatehouse cottage, North Lodge, which s the second cottage on-site alongside the Dower House. thas been coreily designed and restored to capture the hotel .cotes ortwork by local ori. charm ond residential origins ond The intro sourced from loca villages and neighbouring Windsor. I features three ‘echo the changing seasons ot Coworth Park with antiquee spacious bedrooms withthe master bedroom being @ large airy site me to a super king-sized bed, tll celings,dual-ospect views ofthe n-suite bathroom features meadow and private garden, The copper bathtub, double vanity and e large walk-in shower. The Tor Room features a king-sized bed and a walkin dressing rea and @ further double room, known of the Snug boasts views across the wildflower meadow. ‘Guest can cook for themselves or have a dedicated chef w prepare the some Coworth Park restaurant. quality food. The chef con loin Frene table, Guests can make ‘also host a private masterclass around use ofthe private garden accessed viet dining area, perfect for summer barbecues and alfresco cocktails. here's ‘also siting oom with an original open wood-buming stove, perfect for coy wintry saycations North Lodge isthe nearest accommodation to The Spa at Pork, a contemporary eco-lxury seting home to eight reotment rooms including two doubles, a manicure and pedicure suite, relaxation oom, The Spaiserie, gym, indoor pool anc CCoworth Park's Mansion Houee i usta short walk for quests 0 enjoy the culinary guidance of fork philosophy is followed. sum terrace with loungers, chelin-started Restaurant Coworth Park un ‘executive chef Adom Smith where a Feld The kitchen teom are proud to grow many of their herbs and seasonal vegetables onthe grounds ond the chefs are passionate about local a produce, coeflly selecting the Fines Britis Ate dinner, cocktails con be enjoyed in The Bor [A Christmas or New Year 3 ingredients for every dish, <1 Coworth Parks one that guests will never forge. They'll be welcomed on Christmas Eve with a festive champagne afternaon tea accompanied by lve singing followed by children’s storyline and Chsimas card-making Alera three-course loner, they con enjay @ pianist playing inthe Drawing Room fram 7pm to Tl pm (On Christmas Day, Father Christmas will py o vist ater breakfast and just before the champagne is served ahead of a four-course lunch. The {Queen's speech will be shown in he Gorden Room and then the Mansion House wil host an evering dinner ond lve entertainment The celebrotions ing Day wih brunch and activites including cream tec in the Drawing Room accompanied by o harpist as wall oso children’s pory in the Garden Room and a three-course dinner. When it com cuttde under the picturesque pagoda accessed via a willower-clad isle (why not consider toting down the cise on horseback The Tower House offers an elegant indoor option and the wedding breaklos also to weddings at Coworth Park, ceremonies take place takes place here, onthe Garden Room tha features an a fresco terrace The light ond airy Ook Room, the upper-level bar and dining area of The Born and the Restavront Coworth Park's conservatory re othe Coromony liconce? Yos Contact: 01344 630 539 wor: dorchestrcollecion.com/en/aseot/eoworth-park vww-facebook.com/CoworthPark \werwcnstagram.com/coworthpark ¥Dvk leven. tne tesve aemoon tea posteThis elegant property, port of he MGallery Hotel Collection, is 108-room Georgian building located in he hear of Windsorin Berkshire. I's more than 500 years old ond marries radtional décor with contemporary features thas been lovingly restored to preserve Itsrich history andthe iconic surroundings offer @ scenic bockdrop with views stretching across to Windsor Castle. I's jst@ short walk from tourist ‘traction: including the Long Walk, Windsor Great Park, Savile Garden ‘and he River Thames. Ceremonies and receptions take place inthe luxurious Windsor Suit, ‘he oldest ond largest ballioom in town tha’ furnished with exginal, restored chandeliers suspended from the omate detail on the vauled This loury spa ond wellness hotel hat ofcally opens on the 1*Jonvary 2022 is primely postioned odjacen! to Windsor Great Pork ond The Savill Garden. i's home to 200 stylish rooms and suites including the Signature Royal Suite boating an elegant, imeles feel, Many offer sweeping views ofthe surrounding grounds, Kanqul lake ond nearby forests The sprawling state-of-the-art Fairmont Spa & Wellness iso desination In itself inspired by nature with 18 teotment rooms, a six-person hhommam, cryotherapy chamber, 20-metre indoor pool, Himalayan salt room, courtyard hydrotherapy vitality pool and a Japanese Ashiyy foot vl bath. Guests have access fo sports performance coaching, ‘an indoor gym with a reformer pilates studio, odor tenis court, a hair salon and a Tveft & Hil barbers, The spa wil also feature a highly ‘advanced 40 body scanner end offer bespoke heath assessments that ‘re followed by on evaluation and proposed treatment plan led by @ team of specialised wellness experts, Within the spa there's @ private VIP spa area, named the Solutaris Suite, tha's only accessible through private elevator from the Signature Royal Suit, The VIP spa area features ‘dedicated reciment room, personal changing are ‘and relaxation aeo, offering VIP querts complete privacy. The hotel is home fo seven cuinary-inspted restaurants and bors including 1215 at Fairmont Windsor Park honouring the Farm-to-fork concept serving authentic, high-quality British specialty cuisine, Only the finest locally grown produce fom The Royal Farms, Windeor artisans and ‘he hote’ktchen gardens are used. -MOREISH serves breakfast lunch and dinner feotuting European ond Midele Easternfusion dthes prepared in an open-theate kitchen while The Orchid Tea Room isan opulent sting for afternoon tea including hhondmade creations from the Patisserie and Chocolatier team, alongside ‘world-class tea selaction and fine champagne. Alenatvely, Greens CCofein the Faicmont Spa & Wellness area is 0 welbeing rstouront hot ub, steam room saling @ wid selection of freshly made solads and snacks as well as ‘he option fora personalized menu prepared by the hotel's dedicated wellbeing chef Tho 1215 Bar located adjacent tothe 1215 restaurant serves © mix ‘of exquisite sparkling wines and champagnes perfecly complemented by on extonsive fine wine lit while the Schroders! Botonicas Bar offers ceiling. The Sandringham Suite, with its magnificent best sited to intimate ceremonies and receptions ‘Wedding packages include the Diomond, Gold ond Silver options plus 2 Selt-catering Weddings package. Ceremony licence? Yee Contact: 01753 851 577 | bps://caslshotelwindsorcom won facebook com /CasleHotelWindsor -wweminstagram.com/mgallerywindsor the stunning cental location 1 wide ronge of local and international gins from world-renowned brands, Guests can take pat in cocktil-making clases, led by in-house rixologiss. The Library Club, wih its Renaissance-syle fireplace, i an ideo satin for private events and serves as a lounge offering cocktails, Fine wine, whiskies and brancles, This elagont new wedding destnation caters for wedding portes large cor smal, Th reception moms are set in a separate wing ofthe hotel ond the highligh i the Arora Baloom which con seot upto 600 guess. thas c2ccesso @ large tertace and manicured gardens, There's also a selection cof smaller reception rooms for couples wanting an intimate celebration as wal 2s ranqul outdoor areas perfec for summer marquee weddings. The hotel has recently launched an exclusive wedding and honeymoon package in collaboration wih Foiemont Maldives Sir Fen Fushi ~ 0 private island excape nesled inthe remote Shaviyani atoll. Couples who book their wedding ot Fairmont Windsor Park can jet of to start married le in the Maldives, with exclusive inclusion jus fr those who wed at Fairmant Windsor Park Ceremony licence? Yos Contact: 01784 535 555, wwwfaiemont.com/windsor-park vwovw facebook com/Tairmontwp vwrainstagram.com /fairmontwp ‘he splandid seting and highly personalized service.Senay aeRO sae Ee Ma RA ola specialists including venues * Bridal fashion shows + Entertainment een + Covid-19 secure y | SPABREAKS A date for your diary... chy Sunday 24*" April 2022 | lam to 3.30pm ‘ey Hosted at Ascot Racecourse, High Street AS Cc OT Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7JX K acecourse Pre-register at countyweddingevents.com/registration ountyweddingevE r PR WEDDINGS@NE BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE flexible terms and conditionsBecky and Joe's celebration was decora with colourful touches and hints of dusky Images courtesy of Vicky Lewis Pholography i Borizantic stati Union of Gnesi ape ower and [attended the social events with a mutual friend,” Iieky tells us. was attracted to his muscles, which he loved to show off We became a couple and moved in together after finishing university Becky and Joe became engaged in October 2019 during trip to Edinburgh, “We spent the fist day exploring the city in the rain,” Becky «explains, “Joe was rather grumpy and concerned about the weather. Hlesuelenly ehanged our plans about which day we should ist che cas shining so started telling The following day, he wasn a much bester mood because dhe syn Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh andl Edinburgh Castle sardens, enjoying a hot chocolate as we wandered around the grotinds Joe suddenly stopped in a quiet aca me how great I was belore presenting me with a beautiful ring! It was & wonderful siaprise andthe most magical proposal.” Here, Becky tells us all bout their special day at Tythe in Bicester Re es. wwe visited thWe created large boards showcasing photographs and memories of fun times spent with each of our guests. There was a number below each one linking it to.a page in our guest book where there was a photograph that they wrote their message next to.” BeckyREAL WEDDINGS 2! She went above and beyond and so many “Our photographer, Vicky, was amazi of our guests commented on how friendly she was. She captured the most beautifial photographs and the candid ones are my favourites. She also made sure that she got to know us and made a point of finding my cat when we were getting ready so she could take photos of her. She also used my childhood teddies ina picture which holds a lot of sentimental value.” - BeckyPhotographer, Vicky Lewis Photography, 0748 520 838, www.vickyphotography.co.uk | Venue, Tyhe, 01869 321 442, wwwthelyheborn co.uk Catering, Absolte tose, 01869 226 670, wwabsolvetaste.com | Cake, Pure Paiserie, 01280 817 911, wwrw-purepatisserie.co.ck Bride's dress, Silla York ot Serendipity brides, 01327 340 OI), hiips://serendiptybrides.co.uk | Hair and make-up, Oxtord Wedding Hair & Makeup, 07555 527 417, wirw.hollypreston.couk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, House | Groom's suit, Armstrong, 0190 522 814 worm ormirongs.co.uk | Flowers, Laurels Flowers, 07762 484 431 | Entertainment, Gigz, 0800 0329 844, wew.gigtmanogement.comFormal Mens Hirewear Menswear * Made 2 Measure * Alteration Service LPETALACCESSORIZE@GMAIL.COM Fi © @LILPETALACCESSORIZE VICKY LEWIS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY —henithiful 2 naliral 2 cenlempera eae www.vickyphotography.co.ukTRAIN Quirky wedding venue Buckinghamshire Railway Centre was the backdrop for Pippa and Ollie’s celebration 7 Images courtesy of Julia & YouREAL WEDDING Pie ot Ole mein 208 tran wang, We nove noses in 2018 after enjoying long-distance romance for three years,” Pippa tel us, Then, in 2019 our Fox Red Labrador who we named Juniper jined our Foil Ollie proposed to Pippa on the beach ot Felixstow during the summer of 2019, Inwas 0 wet and windy doy and we were tying to introduce Juniper, who was 0 puppy ot the time, tothe sea,” Pinpa els us. “She was nervous about the waves 10 | ran into encourage her. When we made it back tothe beach, Ole got down fon one knee and presented me with an emerald engagement ring and asked me to marry him! Of course | sod “yee butt wasn’ a totl surpriee. | knew tht Ollie was going to ask me a some point because my mum was so excited after he had ctked for her and my dad's permission that she told mel But Ollie did manage to surprise me on the proposal day itwas incredibly special and perfect for vs SETTING THE SCENE Pippo and Olle visited the Buckinghamshire Railway Cente a couple of years previously on Valentine's Day and loved. “They were halding a steom day ond ifs such a cool ven the walls ore adored with vintage advertisements plus ithos © gloss ceiling ond two steam trains Ranking the asl,” Pippa tells us. “i reflected my love of romance and history while Ollie enjoyed the design and engineering elements, We knew that we wanted a spacious venue clove to home without the need to add «la of decoration, Pippa arrived othe venue with her father ond sister in a ligh-blve Daimler VB. I chote this for my dad who loves classic care and travelled to his wedding to my the tells us. “ARer the ceremony, all of our guests had © fide on a steam tran before heading into the champagne reception.” Pippa was worried that she would Feel nervous during the ceremony butit wos 2 joyful experience. “Ol seeing my smile was one of the best pars ofthe day for him," she sys,“ also ‘mum in he same model” sjoyed watching our guest ative ond told me that loved that we had Juniper in attendance throughout the day - she borked during cour vows and made fora very vocal guest! We alo had lls of children atthe ceremony and reception which gave the day o less formal atmosphere.” The couple's graomsmen, Mat, Charles and Raber, along with their bridesmaids, Alice, Olivia, Holly and lindo, were olla great help on he doy, ‘each oking tums to look afer Juniper and help to organise guess, "We wer particularly grateful to Matt, Oliva and Alice who spent the day before helping to Set up the venue, Pippa says. “The stff and volunteers at Buckinghamshire Ralway Centre were alzo incredible from start to finish They let us have plenty af freedom nd ther help seting up and clearing away was invaluable. We also hired an conthe-dey menage, Lucie, who also provided staf. She wes incredible and knew exocly what we wanted and ensured itran smoothly.” Pippa wuns.0 wedding stationery business, The Staioner by Jeeves & Co.“ ‘wanted Olle to love the wedding stationery os much as | did so | designed something simple yet inventive and used only the very bes! materials and specialist, Print echniques,” she tell us. "I created order-of service cards and our place cards that were attached tothe menus using ayers of coloured carde secured with 12 gold bookbinding tive. The order-of-service wos held in 2 filstamped pocket cand embellshed wit a matte white wax seal.” Pippa also created he table plan Using « lage emate gold miror which featured table cards with each guest name writen in nib and ink coligraphy. "Each card was secured with « monogram ‘wax seal in het pink,” she described. “Other signage included a welcome sign cinema siga, oder of he day, timeline of our relationship, bor menus, coke, ond aquest book signs.” The couple opted for long rectangular tables for their wedding brecklas! lopped with white linens and crockery, gold culery, champagne soucers and bud vases brimming with mouve, pale peach, hot pink and burgundy blooms red with plenty of greenery “We olso hod glass te light holders and pictore holders shaped like acoms, hares, foxes, ond bids to hold the table numbers,” Pippa says, This was in adalion to a postcard guest book with ‘ravel by rail’ postcards kom places that hey hod both lived in The flowers helped setthe theme, “I asked our floret, Emma, to create wild and whimsical bouguets, bttonholes and a long table arrangement wih a subtle woodland fel,” Pippe explains, "She used a collection of garden roses, scabious, 37>VINTAGE WEDDING VENUE Wedding ceremony licence ¥ Countryside location Glass-roofed venue ¥ 150 fora sit-down meal Offer guests a steam train ride ¥ Big dance floor Large car park on-site ¥ Your choice of suppliers Bh Wieidings a Buicingtarahie, Rakeey Contre The Event Styling Co. is a decorative hire and venue styling business based in Berkshire providing stunning décor for you big day. 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She made myself and my bridesmaids look fantastic and gay me the confidence that I needed to walk down the aisle and feel comfortable in front of the camera.” Pippa cstlbe, delphinium, sweet peos, eucalyptus, nigella and asparagus ferns ‘among other varieties, To complemen! hese, | wrapped faux garlands around ‘he copper wedding arch ond sign stand that my dad had made." The couple's three-Rer pink ombre wedding cake was embellished with gold foi, "We chove a chompagne and strawberry layer, « lemon and elderflower ‘ier ond a chocolate mud cake," Pippa tays. "We ala provided vegan and ‘luten-e cupcakes and brownies displayed on a red cake stand,” Pippa and Olle wanted ther cotering to be informal ye indulgent so they chose the street food vendor, The Lazy Pig, who served mini beef Yorkshire puddings, smoked salmon bagels, pigs in blonkels ond veggie bruschetta canapés during the champagne reception. “For he wedding breckfas, wo hed a hog roas with al he trimmings, fllowed by a choice of three desserts ~ Jammy Dodger cheesecake, chocolate brownie and torte av citoen,” Pippo says “During the evening, quests could choose from four different stone-fred pizza options and we had an open bar offering wine, fizz, beer ond spits wth ‘bubbly bor for quests o odd Edinburgh gin liquors end Belvoir cordial to their prosecco.” LOOKING THE PART Pippa wore the lima dress by Pronovis. “I's an ivory strapless Chantilly lace ‘ond ombroidered-hile mermaid-shaped dress featuring a sweetheort neckline, Pippa says. lh was the firs style that | ied on and fll in love wth it Pippa styled her dress with vintoge glamour and whimsical-ispired pieces. "I had ‘a Franch sik lle vil and hairpins, a Swarovski crystal bracelet and earings with green crystals to match Olle’ jacket and my engagement and wedding tings, and | olzo wore a pair of elegant mint shoes and carried a clutch bag.” COllia had a green suit jacket made fo him that he teamed with cream chinos, ton brogues, o cravat and pocket square and a sliver fox cravat pin. "My mum made 40 metres of bunting from liberty London fabrie which looped across the entrance and interior gate and fences,” Pippa says. matched the pated fabrics wth other aspects of our day including Olie's cravat and the inside of hie sui jacket, my Dad's fe, Juniper's harness and lead, and my bridesmaids aif bags. The groomemen’schinos ond woisoat matched Olle’ but hey wore navy jackets ond o dork-purple cravat end aur bridesmaids wore full-length mauve dresses paired wih sparkly coverups.” TIME TO CELEBRATE During the ceremony, the couple had a sting duo. “The ‘eal highligh for me," Pippa says. "Having live music and compositions that we choose ourselves mode our ceremony feel very personal and inmate. During ‘he evening, we hod a DJ play and a magician entertained the guests who didn’ wont io dance, We oso created « DIY photo booth using 1920s-tyle props and @vinlage-sye instant camera,” performance wos @ Tune SUM Jue WelONG KOs0) 0 eee Photography, Julia & You, htps/ /juioandyou | Floris, Signture Flowers, 01869 253 572, bps /signtue-Rowersco.uk | Make-up, Loure Caroll Makeup Artsy, wwwwlevracorll co.uk | He, Bridal Hair Design by Lorraine Newark, 07795 511 845, hips://bxidahordesign.cauk | Groom's suit, William Young 1876] Creative Taloring, 01442 879 811, wwariliamyoung 876.com | Shoes and bag, Rachel Simpson, hips: /rachelimpsonshoes co.uk | Cake, Quirky Cokes and Creative Bakes, 07412 606 752, wir facebook cam /qvrkycakezqucinion | Cupeakes and brownies lols Bakery, 020 7431 1904 | Venue, Buckinghamhire Railway Cente, 01296 655 720, www bucksailcants ‘wrullasbokery.co.uk | Hire tems, WA Carr & Son, 01923 773 61, htps://wacarrondeon.co.uk | Day manager, Lucie Ann Weddings & Event, 07891 863 391, wwwlcieonn.covk | Stationery, The Stationer by Jeeves & Co, ww jeevesco.co.k | Catering, The lazy Pig, 01789 488 199, ‘wwwwilazypig.co.uk, | Dl, lighting and sound, Inspire Sound and lighing, 01260 453 100, wwwwinspiraukcom | Transport, Ridgmont Classics Limited, 01234 831 731, wwwsidgmontclassics.co.vk | Liberty London hand-crafted accessories, Coinlane, www catknjane.co.uk | Wedding ring, Coroline Brook Jewellery, 07963 878 681, www.corolinebrook.com | String Due, Katherine and James | Veil Blosiom & Bluebid Wedding Veils | Jewellery, Sworoveki | Bridesmaids’ dresses, Maid to MeasureV MAKE YOUR BIG DAY VERY SPECIAL INDEED Ee 5mals YOU NEED IS Carol and.Mike's wedding-at Lillibrooke Manor followed/a cricket theme decorated with pretty purple touches” Meet oases ements nena Pre eee erryREAL WEDDINGS rl nd Mie otto wn aye ot Crore: Mice or cnlot gu mrad Cerone engage reg opie pop whi on ronan Gace "e weer wk og he brace nee ne iebete ade Co p of work ends!” Coroltels us. They yt down on one SETTING THE SCENE The couple loved lillbvooke Manor in Berkshire as soon as thay vistad. ‘We wanted ta hald our ceremony outside and the gardens looking stunning with « wide varity of stings d ideal for photographs,” Carel says. "The lorge bar | 0 atmospheric and we decided to style it wth laminated love letters and o curtain of firylighs, Leading up to ther wedding, the couple were concerned ‘about the potential resicions that might be in place becoute ofthe pandemic and the fact thatthe weather forecast didn’ look good, “Everything come together perfectly on the morning of or “It was fantastic seeing wadding £0 our nerves were replaced everyone in the same room by excitement,” Coro says, “Mike's godmother, Verna, and out fiends together after the past year Lucy and Mike gave some wonderful that we had all experienced readings during our ceremony cand my dad, Berne, gave a very during the pandemic. We felt emesonel speech tveryone wosin so lucky: to have shared our "s2Flauahier during he bes! man’s speech by Mike's brother, roi!” celebration with so many of The couple created ther table plon our friends and family.” Using pitures p inted by Mike's groot Carol and Mike uncle Eric. “He couldn't attend our wedding because he lives in South Arica soit meont lotto us that we could include him in our special day.” Carol explains ike's poten put togethe for vs ond itlooked amazing tend now proudly hangs in our kitchen at home!” The table red their cricket theme wih mini ba-shoped numbers displayed with pens encouraging guests o eave ‘a message. “One of out bridesmaids, Kelly, hand-wrote our place names on mini chalkbootds to match,” Carol says. "We alto placed bags of ewaets at each setting a: favours attached (because we love doing a puzzle) ond our choice of purple Rowers, that included dahlias, tied everything together Corel and Mike wanted o fun wedding coke. "Mike is ‘big cricket fan so we had sugar-paste characters of us both made with me bowling te him on a i looked fantastic!” Carol tells us. “The talented teom ot the venue provided the delicious cotering and we had so many comaliments on the food, in particular the canapés. with a puzzle pi ‘green whichaegis on ee EV Www. hervisuals.comTIME TO ENTERTAINTOP TIP: “Our registrar THE DREAM TEAM Photographer, Stone Photos, 07956 393 8.44, www. slonephotos.co.uk | Venue, lilibrooke Manor, 01628 906 040, hitp:/libookemano ‘Magician, an Souch Magician & Mentolis, 07984 937 415, htps:/ /buckinghamshiremagician.co.vk | Dress, Debbie Rees Bridal, 118 327 55\ ww debbiereesbridalcom | Florist, Sonning Flowers, 01189 590 301, wwwsonningflowers.com | Cake, Celebration Cakes by Catherine Sco, 0118 946 112, worwcathernes-cakes.co.uk | Make-up, Lorraine Milligan, 07978 806 099, worwlorainemiligan.co.ck | Groom's suitand waistcoat, Weir Rhodes, 01483 575 458, htps://weirthodes.co.k | Lighting, Academy Productions, 01628 617 730, wor academy-produc I | Band, On Demond, 01270 501 164, wwwondemand. band | Nails, Rachel Chesney ot Beau Wintney Beauty & Mastoge, 07538 472 887, wwwerachelchasney.com | Groomsmen’s suits, Next | Bridesmaids’ dresses, Jolie Moi