Something Borrowed - Spring 2017

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Is there anything more magical than a winter wedding? All glistening frost, the tinkle of bells and cosy fires. Whether you are planning a winter wedding, or attending one, there is a definite increase in their popularity. I blame Love Actually.

Having got married in January, I know what it’s like to plan a wedding where the weather is pretty much a given write-off. We were lucky enough to have sunshine all day, but it was colder than Jack Frost’s you-know-what. We had a few (freezing) photos outside, but made do with the available indoor space - something you should consider.

the back) because there’s no better way to find your venue or suppliers that by seeing them face to face.

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This issue has lots of ideas and tips for your wedding, whatever season you’re saying ‘I do’ in. From moneysaving tips to colour theme ideas - have a read, get inspired and get that wedding planned!

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At my sister’s wedding in September.

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Benjamin Roberts is a notable designer of wedding dresses. From sassy to sophisticated, the collection is a reflection of the modern-day bride. We adore so many of Benjamin Roberts’ dresses, we need a whole day just for them!

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Flowing locks of hair, cinched in waist and aces of tulle swathed about your body. Both ballgown and princess style dresses suit pretty much any body type - although petite figures should be careful not to be overwhelmed by a dress - so we recommend trying on at least one in this style, even if it is just to satisfy that princess need for a moment!

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Illusion necklines and backs are a great way to show off skin, whilst also covering up. For those more daring, this Carla White dress (right) from Fab Frocks of Westbourne is pure Hollywood drama.

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And for real showstopping impact, Bridal Reloved currently have this Inbal Dror dress (top right) in their Dorchester boutique.

Its exquisite design is guaranteed to mean you’re a one-of-a-kind bride.

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oho is a trend that’s here to stay. It’s the relaxed, festival look that is favoured by brides looking to avoid fuss and frou.

Bohemian gowns are softly romantic, often presenting a ‘child of the wild’ look. Flowing and feminine, these gowns are immensely wearable by any body shape, and the real beauty is that your natural radiance is what completes the look. Both this Anna Campbell dress and Jenny Packham dress have bohovibes, and you can try both on at Bridal Reloved in Dorchester.

No boho bride is far from a flower crown or rough-hewn bouquet. Wild flowers play an important role in creating the look. This gypsophila halo by Concept Flowers is a simple, yet gorgeous way to dress your hair.

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The beauty of vintage is you can play the aspect up or down. For a full vintage affair, go for a bird-cage veil or a pearldrape, like the above by Tiaras by Becky lace, and a pop of red lipstick, heck, you can even get some pin curls!

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he’s been there for you your whole life, she’s pitching in with the planning, maybe even the funding, of your wedding. Make a day about your mum and go and find her special outfit - it’s going to be a huge day for her too!

One of the beautiful plus size collections available from Boutique at No 6 Dorchester

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Mum’s the word...

Your mum is going to want to look her best on your big day, too, but getting her outfit sorted needn't be a chore!

The first step to finding the perfect outfit is a visit to Dorchester’s exclusive special occasionwear specialist; Boutique at No. 6. They can provide all the help and advice you will need, along with mother of the bride dress collections by some of the best designers to inspire you.

It's another once-in-a-lifetime outfit that she will want to get right. The most important thing is that the mother of the bride is happy, so give her the freedom of choice!

Boutique at No. 6 is a light and spacious shop, giving a minimalist look with carefully chosen collections to suit petite to curvaceous, sizes 8 to 24 with alteration service available.

Boutique at No 6 is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm offering relaxed and comfortable surroundings. Boutique owner Sandra offers honest expert and friendly advice.

Complete your outfit with fabulous hats, hatinators and fascinators by Snoxells and Max & Ellie. Boutique at No.6 offers a personal bespoke service for that extra special touch.

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Sizes available in 18 to 24.

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Teenage Dream

Rich and I met at school initially. We dated briefly, but it wasn’t serious. When we met years later, lots had changed, but our attraction to each other was still the same.

Sun, Sea & Sparkles!

When I was 6 months pregnant with our daughter, we had a family holiday to Majorca. One day, we were walking along the sea front, when Rich asked me to walk along a jetty. as we got to the end, he got down on one knee. At first, I didn’t know what he was doing on the floor, but when he pulled out the most perfect ring, I was so happy!

Getting Started...

We decided that we needed to wait until after we had had our baby to start planning.

And then,once she was born, we said buying a house was more essential.

Annoyingly, the house sale fell through, BUT it did mean one thing...

wedding planning!

I arranged a romantic dinner for the both of us one evening in February, and while we were talking, I took out a ring for him, and proposed right back - this time with a date in mind.

He said yes! So we started making plans for our September wedding. With only seven months to bring it all together, I wasted no time booking in suppliers and appointments.

What mattered to me...

I knew how I wanted the day to look, and I spend hours looking

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My theme was loosely based on Disney, since my dress was the Cinderella dress by Alfred Angelo. As soon as I had tried it on in Isobel’s Bridal, I knew it was the one. I tried on five dresses that day, and this was the second one on. I just loved it!

My friends and family helped me make my vision come true, from making me a brooch bouquet, to paper mache pumpkins and roses in bell jars.

I’m pretty sure Rich’s favourite part was either the Tesler he arrived in or the bar by A&D Mobiles Bars!

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Try not to stress. We had torrential rain during the speeches, and the power cut out but the whole wedding party pulled together, got the power back on and the feeling of everyone there for you is overwhelming!

We loved our wedding venue, Holme for Gardens and couldn’t fault the catering by Dine In Leisure.

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Ask your groomsmen to wear their own suits.

You can buy matching ties to bring the look together. This works especially well if you have mismatched bridesmaids too!

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Speak to your florist about which flowers are in season. Ordering Sunflowers in December will mean higher costs for importing. Oh, and red roses in February will be way over what they usually are!

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Seasons also apply to food, so depending on when you are getting married, certain meats and vegetables will be more readily available.

Having an outdoor wedding? A BBQ or hogroast is a great way to feed lots of people for less money.

Have a smaller cake on show, but order a slab cake as well, that way you’ll have a the beauty of a professional cake and all your guests will have a piece!

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Invite guests to bring a cake for a ‘bake off ’ style competition where you pick the top three cakes. People love the challenge and you’ll have a dessert table sorted!

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Don’t add pudding to your sit down meal, ask the caterers to serve your wedding cake as the pudding instead.

You can add cream or ice-cream as a side to it!

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Create a budget spreadsheet...and stick to it! Simple, but so many brides buy little ‘last minute’ items or pick up bargains in sales that they never use.

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Enter competitions! Often people forget to enter or think they don’t stand a chance. (editor side note: I won my wedding dress in a competition, it’s so worth the 2 minutes to do!)

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Facebook has a ton of groups you can join, where small businesses trade.

Their overheads are less, so their costs are usually too - but do your homework - check out ratings and likers, and ask for feedback from other brides before paying any money and ONLY use Paypal to pay, selecting to pay for goods and services. This is the only way you are protected from scams.

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The sales after Christmas and Valentines Day usually mean there are lots of decorative items at a reduced price. Don’t buy for the sake of buying, but keep an eye out for items that you truly need.

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Gold with green makes for an usual pairing - a fresh, lustrious look, perfect for spring!

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Lily and Lottie Stationery create this stunning range of gold lettered stationery.

Gold Queen Bee hair vine by Nancy and Flo.

Soft gold is a stunning colour choice for your wedding gown.

This dress by Benjamin Roberts is available from Courtyard Bridal.

Gold macrons are the perfect dessert table treat! By Fancie Buns Cakery.

Bride and bridesmaid makeup by Amazing Face Bridal Hair and Makeup.

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Calla lily and feather bouquet by Simply Flower.

Stylish and classic, this Bering gold watch from Forum Jewellers is a beautiful gift for your mum or yourself!

Plum organza chair sashes with hessian and lace table runners from Perfectly Pretty Weddings.

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Soft, flattering make up by Tara Sanger Makeup Artist for these bridesmaids in blue.

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Something Blue Layering shades of the same colour is a beautiful way to add depth and contrast to your colour scheme.

Blue is a gorgeous colour to work with, offering so many hues and tones, from deepest navy to aqua.

We’ve rounded up some spectacular examples of work from local suppliers for inspiration!

LOVE this silhouette cake by Sweetcheeks Bakehouse.

Silver blue mother of the Bride outfit by Ronald Joyce from Boutique at No. 6

Soft blue hues from Concept Flowers, using nigella, cornflowers and hydrangea.

Owl wristwatch from Forum Jewellers

Duck egg blue leather and pearl bracelet from Forum Jewellers

Shades of blue in one outfit is very chic and timeless. This polka dot dress and jacket is available from Fab Frocks of Westbourne Incredible hand painted wedding shoes

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Navy, royal and baby blues layered throughout a marquee is a striking look.

These sashes, napkins and lanterns were hired from Perfectly Pretty Wedding.

Kim & Matt Wedding Day photography by Cotton Candy Weddings ‘Hawkfest’ photography by Sophie Bowdler Photography

Pug Lovin’

Our wedding weekend was amazing and the best two days of our lives! We chose to have our wedding ceremony at The Sandbanks Hotel. Our pug, Billy, was able to walk down the aisle and was then picked up after the ceremony, while we all went out to the terrace, overlooking the beach for drinks and canapes, listening to a steel band.

From here, our guests were transported to the ferry by two vintage buses and we went in a cool camper van. It was really nice going on the ferry over to Studland, as it gave us 10 minutes to just be with each other.

Our reception venue was Shell Bay Restaurant, which has the most beautiful views and the staff are incredible! We enjoyed delicious food surrounded by all of the people we love! A close up magician went to all the tables and wowed everyone – we kept hearing shrieks

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Our amazing cake was in the shape of Billy, our pug and everyone was so impressed. We didn’t want to cut it, it was too nice!

After dinner, guests were able to enjoy Prosecco from a really cool yellow Prosecco Van and ice cream from a traditional ice cream bike with a saxophonist playing in the background. We had arranged for a jet ski company to attend and give guests rides in the harbour – this was a great addition to the day!

After our first dance, three ‘Oompah Loompas’ arrived from nowhere on to the dance floor. None of the guests knew they were going to be there and obviously didn’t expect it, as we weren’t having a themed wedding!

They were fabulous and danced with all the guests and had so many photos taken. We know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but we love

Oompah Loompas and had a blast with these guys!

When the amazing day ended, all of the guests made a sparkler tunnel for us, which was so pretty! The night ended in getting a party bus back to The Sandbanks Hotel, were we stayed for the night.

Round Two...

The fun didn’t end there though, as

South Coast Weddings, our wedding planners, had organised a festival party for us in our garden for day 2! It started at 3pm, which gave us time to wake up slowly and enjoy breakfast at the hotel, before heading home.

As we pulled into the drive, we could see a tipi set up and a marquee with a food van and a bar. It looked amazing and before we knew it, the fun had begun!

Guests enjoyed massages, which for some was very much needed after too much partying, glitter face painting, games, inflatables, snacks,

drinks, a slip n slide, pool fun, a band, a fire pit with marshmallows, a photo booth and a silent disco!

We had chosen to keep all of the activities out of our house, so needed to hire luxury loos from Luxury Little Rooms. This turned out to be a really good decision as we were going on honeymoon almost straight away so

had no worries about having to clean the house.

We had so much fun and wouldn’t change a thing about the whole weekend. If we had to give advice to other people planning their weddings, we would say: Hire a wedding planner – it’s so worth it for no stress! Also, enjoy every minute of the day – it goes so quickly! Lastly, hire a

decent photographer and videographer.

They’re both worth every penny and they’ll be your memories forever more!

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False Start

We through friends - initially we were just sending texts, but Oliver abruptly stopped replying one day. Months later, he joined a group of us for an afternoon he’d forgotten who I was! After spending the evening together too, he eventually remembered, got my number again and asked me out!

When you know...

After a few weeks of dating, Oliver pretty much lived at my flat anyway, so we made it official and he moved in. One (tipsy) night celebrating, we joked about dashing off to Vegas to get married.

As we were talking, we both realised we were pretty serious about the idea - not the Vegas part - my mum would’ve killed me but the getting married part. A few weeks later, he produced a ring and planning began!

Winter Wonderland

We decided pretty early on to go for a winter wedding.

Partly because we figured things would be cheaper and party because we’d have more choice on dates.

After considering the week between Christmas and New Year, we found it was probably MORE expensive so settled on January 28th - the

day after my birthday!

Because we expected poor weather, we had the option of choosing a venue without a garden or outside space. Dorchester Corn Exchange met all of our needs; we could use our own caterers, have our whole day there and was well within budget.

Once that was booked, the ball started rolling.

Love is all you need

I’m really close with my sisters, and without my knowledge, they arranged an ‘auction’ to raise money for my wedding dress, as my budget was so small.

All kinds of things were auctioned off, from wrapping presents to

tattoos! They raised £1000, which not only bought my dress and veil, it also helped pay for the DJ and food!

All was ticking along nicely. Being an avid magazine fan (hence the creation of Something Borrowed!), I read at least one a month. Imagine my surprise when I received an email from one telling me that I’d won a wedding dress in a competition I’d entered! I could pick any gown from the Veromia website, and it wold be sent to me FREE!!

A happy new year

Our wedding day was incredibly relaxed - we got married later in the day, at 3pm and had afternoon tea instead of a traditional wedding breakfast. We ate and drank from vintage china Oliver and I had spent the summer collecting, and we were lucky enough to have lots of help donated from themed cupcakes to Champagne jelly to toast with.

Tim Churchill, our photographer, is a good friend, so he offered his services too.

Bride's Advice

Decide what means the most to you and figure that out first. The rest of your day will go from there. It mattered to us to have as many friends and family present as we could, so venue size was paramount. Once we booked that, we could use that as a basis for themeing and booking the rest of our day.

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Have you thought about a wedding cocktail?

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etstalkaboutthethingsthatreallymatter on your wedding day.The drink.

Justkidding,obviously!Butyourwedding bardoesplayaroleinyourreception,andif youneedtohireonein,A&DMobileBars come highly recommended.

Sourcing and booking your wedding bar is a task that seems pretty straightforward - ‘Do you have wine, beers and spirits?’ ‘You do?

You’re booked!’ But what about making more of it? A signature cocktail as a welcome drink is one way to make your wedding unique and distinctive.

If you’re looking for something more non-traditional for your welcome drink, A and D Mobile bars are happy to discuss and design a cocktail to greet your guests with. Something that reflects both you and your new spouse, and gets your wedding reception off to a playful start.

Since no great party started with lemonade, celebrate with a bespoke drink created in your honour!

With naming the drink, you could try mixing your surnames, or even your first names or naming it after your wedding theme, if you have one.

Here are a couple of suggestions of simple cocktails you can edit and rename to make them totally unique to you!

Wedded Bliss

Citrus Vodka Cranberry Juice Orange Flavour Liqueur Lime Juice

Pour the vodka, cranberry juice, orange and line liqueur in to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour in to a Martini glass and serve with fruit garnish.

Blue Garter Blue Curacao Vodka Champagne

In a Champagne flute, pour in the blue curacao and then add chilled Champagne.

Garnish with a cherry or citrus slice. www.admobilebars.co.uk

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For those brides that want to make their own wedding details, we bring you...the Crafty Bride. DIY ideas for you to try at home. This issue you’ll learn how to make a sparkly feather buttonhole - a gorgeous and distinctive detail that is super easy to do yourself!

Feather Sparkle Buttonhole

Add some unique glamour with these sparkling feathered buttonholes!

They make a stunning alternative to a floral buttonhole that your bridal party and groomsmen can save as a keepsake of your special day.

HOW TO MAKE You will need:

White feathers . Assorted sized pearls . Jewellery wire . Wire cutters .

Ribbon or fabric strips . Glue

1. Using a feather as your guide cut some wire lengths to twice the size that you want the finished strand to be. Ideally you want about 6 pearl sprigs to make the buttonhole look effective.

twist again and so on, until you have 5 pearls on a sprig.

3. For the second type of sprig use the large pearl first, twist the wire, then the medium and small. Twist the wire all the war to the end to create a single strand.

2. For the first sprig thread a small pearl half way onto the wire and twist the wire a few times then add another and

4. For the fourth sprig use one small pearl on a shorter piece of wire.

5. Arrange the sprigs

on top of the feather and use a length of wire to wrap around the bottom of the sprigs and the feather to secure them in place.

6. Use a piece of ribbon or fabric to wrap around the bottom of the buttonhole to hide the wire and to tie in with your wedding colours.

Do’s and Don'ts

frompastbrides...

Do DO do as you please. Not everyone would have the same type of wedding, so don’t give too much thought to other people’s opinions. If you love it, you make it happen!

DO include your future husband/wife in the planning.

They might only want a small role, but it’s your day together, don’t exclude them from all the fun(!).

DO assign someone to carry your lipstick/purse/phone.

You’re likely to be moving around a lot and looking after a bag is hassle.

DO take five minutes on the day just to escape and be alone together, otherwise you may not get any time just for you two.

DO take it easy at the bar.

You want to remember your wedding for all the right reasons, not for spending the evening/morning after feeling pants!

DO enjoy every second, it flies by and before you know it, you’re a Mrs and the party is done :(

Don't DON’T lose sight of why you’re getting married - yes the flowers/cake/dress/dove release is important, but it’s not the reason you’re saying ‘I Do’.

DON’T get in to huge debt for the sake of your wedding day.

Starting married life with credit card debt and loans can cause stress.

DON’T forget to eat! In all the excitement, it’s easy to get distracted from your meal but you have a) paid for it and b) you want to make sure you don’t get too tipsy too early!

DON’T sweat the small stuff. If a minor mishap happens on the day, try and shrug it off and let someone else sort it out.

DON’T feel embarrassed to ask for help with your dress in the loo. It’s a bride’s right ;-p DON’T worry if things don’t go to plan/time. Enjoy what’s happening and make memories!

DON’T worry about the weather. You can’t change it, so embrace it!

Spring

January

Wedding Fairs & Events

7th & 8th January - Dudsbury Golf Club Wedding Showcase - Dudsbury Golf Club 7th January - Millstream Bistro Wedding Fayre - Wimborne 8th January - RNLI College Wedding Open Day - Poole 8th January - FJB Hotels Wedding Open Day - Sandbanks 15th January - Weymouth Pavilion Wedding Fair - Weymouth Pavilion 28th January - Crown Hotel Wedding open Day - Blandford 29th January - The Italian Villa Open Day - The Italian Villa, Compton Acres

February

12th February - Sunninghill Wedding Open Day - Dorchester

17-19th February - BIC Wedding Show - BIC, Bournemouth 19th February - Kingston Mauward Spring Wedding Fair - Dorchester 26th February - Wedding Showcase at The Victorian Barn - Blandford 26th February - Poole Spring Wedding Show - Thistle Hotel, Poole Quay

March

5th March - Upton House Wedding Fair - Upton 12th March - The Blandford Wedding Fair - Blandford 12th March - Customs House Wedding Fair - Poole Quay 12th March - Highcliffe Castle Wedding Fair - Highcliffe 19th March - The Riviera Hotel Wedding Exhibition - Bournemouth

POLE CRAZY pole dancing for fitness

Getting fit and toned can be FUN! Pole dancing has been proven to be an effective way to tone up, get fitter and have fun at the same time.

New students get 2-4-1 on their first booking!

See you there!

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Spring Wedding Show 2017

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Sunday 12th March 10.30am - 4.00pm Adult admission ÂŁ1 Accompanied Children U16 and season ticket holders FREE

Fashion show in the castle’s Wintergarden at 12.00pm

Highcliffe Castle is set within beautiful cliff-top grounds with a footpath leading to the beach, the Grade I Listed building is a spectacular venue for your big day. Ceremonies, held in the beautiful Wintergarden, can be held on any day of the week with a choice of times to suit.

We also offer a full ceremony and reception package, serving your wedding breakfast in the atmospheric State Dining Room or the majestic Great Hall followed by your choice of evening entertainment in our unique Wedding Suite.

Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 4LE tel 01425 278807 email weddings@highcliffecastle.co.uk www.highcliffecastle.co.uk Photo credits 1 Helen Cawte | 2 Digitally Different | 3 Richard Lines Photography

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