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COVERSTORIES

Features, advice, tips, ideas and suggestions to help arrangeTHE PERFECT WEDDING IN SPAIN, GIBRALTAR AND THE BALEARICS

Master of RomanceExclusive interview with Manuel Mota

Everlasting LoveHow to create Bellas look

The Bridal DiariesWhat Kara did next...

Find Your FloristAll your questions answered

FashionConfeti Loves Whats hot in the world of bridal

White HotChic looks straight fromthe runway

Faux BlingStunning diamondalternatives

Beauty

Skin DeepExperts Richard Ward &Ariane Poole solve yourhair and beauty dilemmas

The BeautyTimelineWhen to book in those procedures

Location,LocationReal WeddingsOur favourite fairytales over the last twelve months

Rock Your DayWedding snippets from the Straits of Gibraltar

DetailsEat MeThe latest cake news

Perfect PicturesInsightful interviews and our brides favourite photos

Lets DanceGiles Brown shares his verdict on hitting the dancefloor

Last Night of FreedomIdeas for stag and hen parties

Confetis NotebookBridal BuzzThe latest news from the wedding scene

ConfetisAddress BookThe best professionals,specialists and services

Get the LookCreate your own red carpet style

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Top Three Favour Boxes

Ivory square favour box, 0.60thelastdetail.co.uk

Ooh la la favour box,4.30madewithlovedesigns.co.uk

Beach favour box,1.80uniqueweddingfavours.co.uk

ONFETI loves...C LuxuryFor LessAlexia Designs are young, fresh and af-fordable; new for the 2012 Bridal collec-tion is a breathtaking choice of silhouettes, from svelte body-skimming sheath dresses to big skirted wildly romantic gowns.alexiadesigns.com

Mamma MiaMia Mia Bridal is the new pret a porter label from Alan Hannah offering a slice of couture in an ac-cessible, ready to wear op-tion, using luxurious fabrics and detailing.miamiabridal.co.uk

Love LockedThese Tiffany Hearts lockets embossed with the words I Love You make the perfect gift for brides to be. Note to maids of honour; leave out for fiancs, circled with arrows! tiffany.co.uk

Star Crossed LoversLooking for an en-gagement ring with a difference? Cindy Dennis Mangans distinctive, modern romantic style shines through in Luminous, a collection designed to stand out from the crowd.purejewels.co.uk

Bling-backsAn elegant and classic peep toe slingback with a stiletto heel embellished with Swarovski crystals; the Polly is ex-tremely stylish and will complement any shape of dress. 495 harrietwilde.com

Behind the SeamsMaids to Measure offers a bespoke service online or by appointment, ideal when searching for a dress to suit your bridesmaids of all different shapes and sizes. Creating bespoke fitting dresses at reasonable, non-bespoke prices. maidstomeasure.com

WonderwallDont feel guilty about photos in albums or locked away on the computer; Memorywall captures images in a unique compilation displayed in one single frame for everyone to enjoy. 35memorywall.co.uk

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My Cup of TeaWe never get tired of the Alice In Won-derland theme for weddings. These Drink Me gift tags are ideal for place cards, party favours or even as quirky table decorations. 2.50 for fivefromthewilde.com

A FineVintageHeadbands are be-coming increasingly popular alternatives to tiaras; this Art-Deco inspired vintage headband from Flo and Percy is ideal for injecting the wow fac-tor to a simple up-do.floandpercy.com

Beau BowsWhether you select a sim-ple bow or an extravagant embellished brooch em-bossed with diamonds or pearls, these chair bows will add a pop of colour to any wedding ceremony or wedding breakfast chairs. From 3inbloommaryanne.co.uk

Spread the LoveHand made from reclaimed wood, this sign can be personalised with a song lyric, poem or your own words, making it completely unique. 25delightfulliving.co.uk

Rock OnWho wouldnt say yes to this elegantly designed en-gagement ring? H2Bs take note if you wish to dazzle your stylish loved one. arteygestionmarbella.es

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Something OldThis vintage rhinestone brooch is secured onto a comb and delicately beaded with 1940s faux pearls. It will look stunning secured into a 1950s side bun or at the side or back of the head. 220 gillianmillion.com

Luxury in Marbella has its own name.

Timeless Luxury with Avant-garde Flair

Jos Meli, s/n Marbella Mlaga, SpainReservations: +34 952 770 300 email: [email protected] www.gran-melia-don-pepe.com

C H I N A S PA I N G R E E C E I N D O N E S I A I TA LY M E X I C O P U E R TO R I C O V E N E Z U E L A

We invite you to discover our newest luxuries.Calima restaurant by Dani Garca awarded with 2 Michelin stars

Oyster & Caviar Bar the perfect place to start and end the evening enjoying our selection of oysters, caviar, sushi & champagne.Cappuccino Grand Caf our beach club set on Marbellas promenade for cocktails and food all day long.

FashionPhoto Courtesy of Ian Stuart

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Fashion

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See the latest collections straight from the runwayHotWHITE

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STATEMENT

Fashion-forward brides will enjoy the creativity evident on the catwalk this season. Dramatic and modern, this trend is not one for shrinking violets. Colour, texture and exaggerated shapes create iconic, state-ment gowns ideal for even the most fashionable and stylish of brides.

HOLLYWOODGLAMOUR

Designers, left to right: Jesus Peiro, Jesus Piero (White Mischief) at The National Wedding Show, Carolina Herrera, Marchesa (Browns Bride Boutique) at The Luxury Wedding Show London

Sleek silhouettes, beautiful draping, and elaborate beading are all key attributes of the roaring twenties trend reminis-cent of old style Hollywood. Embrace the drama with a show stopping gown guaranteeing all eyes will be on you. Designers, left to right: Pronovias, Novia DArt, Pronovias,Patricia Avendano, Alan Hannah

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Following the Royal wedding last year, lace is still at the forefront in bridal wedding design. Its not only Kate Middleton who is inspiring this key trend, simple lace sleeves reminiscent of a more contemporary version of the voluminous sleeves that engulfed the young Prin-cess Diana have also appeared on the runway. This portrays a classic, vintage aura that is truly beautiful and elegant. CONFETI 17

Minimalistic styles have featured heav-ily this season focusing on shape, beautiful quiet textures and refined details. Techniques such as box pleats to add vol-ume without fuss and lux-urious fabrics are utilized to create a sophisticated gown without the need for added sparkle. If you favour the no frills ap-proach then this is the season for you.

MODERN

MINIMALDesigners, left to right: Stewart Parvin at The White Gallery London, Rosa Clara, Cymbeline, Carolina Herrera

Designers, left to right: Victorio & Lucchino, Temperley London at The Luxury Wedding Show London, Monique Lhuillier, Luellas Boudoir at The Luxury Wedding Show London, Pronovias

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SHORTSWEET&

TOPTIERS

For spring, designers are focusing on the tiers and ruffles, an exaggerated form of the peplum hemlines from last season. A truly flattering trend that disguises hips and is the perfect solution for a pear shape. Depending on the size of the ruffles they are also a great style for plus size body shapes.

Designers, left to right: David Fielden at The Luxury Wedding Show London, Cymbeline, Matthew Williamson at The White Gallery London, Monique Lhuillier, Vivienne Westwood at The Luxury Wedding Show London

Designers, left to right: Pronovias, Jesus Peiro, Rosa Clara, David Fielden at The Luxury Wedding Show London

Short dresses are back in a big way; there is a misconception that shorter dresses are less sophisticated than a full gown but designers have proven that a short dress can be classic and chic. In this case, less can be more. An alternative to this trend is the waterfall effect that is shorter at the front and longer at the back. Short dresses are back in a big way; there is a misconception that shorter dresses are less sophisticated than a full gown but designers have proven that a short dress can be classic and chic. In this case, less can be more. An alternative to this trend is the waterfall effect that is shorter at the front and longer at the back. Designers, left to right: David Fielden at The Luxury Wedding Show London, Cymbeline, Matthew Williamson at The White Gallery London, Monique Lhuillier, Vivienne Westwood at The Luxury Wedding Show London

By Sangeeta Laudus

DiamondsGirlsBest Friend

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T here is no doubt that there is something pretty special about a diamond and what bride would not feel a million dollars wearing diamond jewellery on her big day? However, not all budgets can stretch to Cartier diamond earrings or a Harry Winston choker and with the incredible alternatives avail-able nowadays, you can still look and feel like a princess for a fraction of the price.

For brides who want to wear more classic jewels, this is where Cubic Zirconia (or C.Z. as it is also known) comes into its own. This stone is a fabu-lous alternative to the diamond and very hard to differentiate with the naked eye. Not many people know this but in order to produce C.Z., a substance called Zirconium Dioxide pow-der needs to be heated to an incredible 2200 degrees Cel-sius for three days non-stop! As you can imagine this makes it very expensive in terms of power. Therefore some say that C.Z. originating from certain countries might show lines in larger stones because of the intermittent power sup-ply. Apparently the best C.Z. is made in the US using power from the hydroelectric station at Niagara Falls. How romantic is it to think the sparkly stones you are wearing have been produced by the power from a waterfall!

C.Z. has a similar lustre and sparkle to diamonds and there are some who consider C.Z. purer than a natural diamond, since the only inclusions will be those which are meant to be there, and the structure (since it is man-made) is always perfect. It is particularly popular for wedding accesso-

ries, and when you think that a pair of 1 carat diamond stud earrings could cost as much as 4000, while 1 carat C.Z. earrings will vary between 20 - 40 there is a definite pull towards the humble C.Z.

Costume jewellery has re-ally come into its own in the last few years, resurgence of vintage chic and statement bridal pieces boasting faux pearls and diamante are very on trend for 2012. Diamante (or rhinestones as they are also known) are made from cut glass, gem quartz or paste and use a metal backing to re-flect light. Less expensive than C.Z. they are fabulous in bridal jewellery, hair accessories and tiaras.

Last, but certainly not least, we have to mention the Swarovski crystal. Founded in the 19th century by Austrian glass-cutter, Daniel Swarovski, these stunning stones have endured the test of time and are synonymous with afford-able luxury and quality. Not only can they be used for deli-cate bridal jewellery such as pendants and earrings, they also look great in statement necklaces, chokers and tiaras.

Maybe, diamonds are not always a girls best friend!

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For more information on Olivier Laudus visit their online boutique:olivierlaudus.com or call 44 20 8374 1239.Olivier Laudus also ship to Spain and Gibraltar.

Alternatives to diamonds

Martine Webster Dome Cluster Necklace 75

crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Vine of Beauty Cuff Bangle 32

glitzysecrets.com

Baroque comb 180 victoriafergusson.co.uk

Elma Wedding Bracelet 89.99

olivierlaudus.com

Kate Earrings 20monsoon.co.uk

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Embrace the Mediterranean flavour by focusing on great structure and fit yet still encompassing fashion and a touch of individuality

Embrace the Mediterranean flavour by focusing on great structure and fit yet still encompassing fashion and a touch of individuality

Melissa Melissa is made from a beautifully crisp light weight ziberline fabric complimented with a crepe back satin and leather bow belt.

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CamillaCamilla is a soft romantic dress with a draped satin chiffon bodice and a fluid full circle chiffon skirt.

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Harmony Harmony has a structured duchesse satin sculpting satin bodice with a narrow a-line organza skirt finished with a striking duchesse satin band around the hem.

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RosalbaRosalba is a vintage style tea length dress made from blush pink fine French lace. The long under bodice creates an envious silhouette whilst the lace over the shoulders adds that touch of romance.

FloriFiori is a stunning beaded and embroidered silk tulle. This empire line dress is made up of beautifully delicate chiffon roses and encrusted tiny seed pearls.

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BardotBardot is a fun, relaxed and playful wedding dress. With its sequined bodice and full circle tulle skirt it is the perfect mix between typical 50s style and great classic glamour!

Stockist: stephanieallin.net

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TO HAVE& TO HOLD

Our selection of the hottest arm candy to add that special touch

to your wedding attire

Monsoon Pippa Clutch Bag monsoon.co.uk 40

Coast Paloma Pearl Clutchcoast-stores.com 78

Olivier Laudus Gigi Handbagolivierlaudus.com 47.99

Alexander McQueen Pink Britannia Skull Clutchalexandermcqueen.com 1295

Valentino Bow Satin Clutch net-a-porter.com 520

Biba Faith Embossed Clutch Bag houseoffraser.co.uk 145

Yves Saint Laurent Belle Du Jour Metallic Leather Clutch net-a-porter.com 415

Lulu Guiness Fifi Bagluluguinness.com 325

Debenhams Taupe Clutchdebenhams.com 22

Jimmy Choo Cosma Clutchjimmychoo.com 995

YOU ARE MY

SunshineInject a touch of Spring to yourwedding with this fresh and vibrant colour scheme

Lolita Bead Embellished Silk Georgette Gown by Rachel Gilbert 1,508net-a-porter.com

Alice Baby Daffodil Dress by Little Bevan 195littlebeven.co.uk

18ct Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring by Dominic Walmsley 3500dominicwalmsley.com

Sunflower Cupcakessweetthingsbyfi.com

Yellow PeoniesCake by Cake Couture 330cakecouturemarbella.com

Jimmy Choo Cayla Patent Leather Clutch 795jimmychoo.com

Bloom Daffodil Menu and Place Cards by Made With Love Designs from 1.55madewithlovedesigns.com

Sunflower Ring Cushion byOlivier Laudus 65olivierlaudus.com

Brass and Glass Crystal Stud Earrings by Marc by Marc Jacobs 45net-a-porter.com

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Sunshine

Theme your day

Yellow Floral Display 59 (not incl. metal container) florvalentin.es

Yellow TableArrangement by In Bloom from 85inbloommaryanne.co.uk

Yellow Floral Display 69 (not incl. glass container) florvalentin.es

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WHEN ONLY

WhiteWILL DO

With designers from all four corners of the globe joining to reveal their latest collections, White Gal-lery London is recognised as one of the leading international design-er bridal trade shows. Returning to the stunning central London loca-tion, Battersea Park, this May for a third time, White Gallery London is the ultimate buying destination for the best in British and International bridal design attracting top-end retailers and media from around the world to the exclusive three-day event.

The latest line up has been con-firmed with over 50 leading UK and International bridal designers such as Alan Hannah, Amanda Wakeley, Annasul Y, Anny Lin, Anoushka G, Augusta Jones, Babe, Blue, Chic, Cymbeline, David Fielden, Donna Lee, Elizabeth Stuart, Fara, Gatti Nolli Couture, Gemy Couture, Halo & Co, Harriet Wilde, Hollywood Dreams, Ian Stuart Bride, Ivory & Co, Jesus Peiro, Johanna Hehir, Katzi, Kisui, Lea-Ann Belter Bridal, Linea Raffaelli, Lusan Mandongus, Lyn Ashworth, Malis Henderson, Madeline Isaac-James, Mia Mia, Nicki MacFarlane, Novia DArt, Ottavio Nuccio, Ozlem Suer, Pepe Botella, Peter Lang, Polly Edwards, Rachel Simpson, Raimon Bundo, Ritva Westenius, Sassi Holford, Sanyukta Shrestha, Stephanie Allin, Stephanie Browne, Stewart Parvin, Terry Fox, The Vintage Wedding Dress Company, Tobi Hannah, Victorio&Lucchino Novias, Vivien Sheriff and YolanCris. Dedicated catwalk shows by some of the most influential names in bridal fashion will be the highlight of this impressive event with designs by the likes of Anoushka G, Alan Han-nah, Ian Stuart, Ritva Westenius, Stephanie Allin and Stewart Parvin taking to the catwalk.

Here is a selection of the

designers who will be showcasing their 2013 collections.

Jesus Peiro dresses are de-signed for the bride who is classic yet on trend. The sophistication of the line, harmony in the ensemble of volumes and fabrics, the hand finishing and exclusive embellish-ments, refined style and a touch of romance, set the identity of Jesus Peiro.

Buyers can expect nothing less than Ian Stuarts world renowned creativity and innovative style when he showcases his 2013 collection. Drawing inspiration from a recent

break in the French capital, Ian has used his masterful draping skills to recreate rippled fondant textures he saw used by couture confec-tioners, and created a sugary pastel colour palette as seen in the finest Parisian tea-room dcor. In true Ian Stuart style, different eras are depicted and reworked for the modern bride. The 2013 collection includes hints of Edwardian, Jaco-bean as well as the style iconic of the 50s and 60s.

Expect drama and a few surprises from Alan Hannah; think big skirts, with the rus-tle of paper taffeta and sharp fitted

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bodices in an array of fabulous beaded laces and damasks. The debutante styles are back with a real sense of drama and presence, cowl necklines in silk slipper satin with plunging backs and gorgeous accessories to give maximum sophistication and timeless style. Texture is the key, using the most luxurious Italian silks with intricate detailing and hand beading. Lace is also prominent, but lace with a difference. A truly flamboyant collection will

be presented by Terry Fox, with inspirations drawn from Mad Hatter tea parties and

elements of Tim Burtons eclectic influences, this collection will not dis-appoint. Featuring exuberant bursts of colour complimented with texture, patchwork and trademark layers. Laces, silks, chiffon and tulle are hand blended with vintage pearls and aged coloured crystals which highlight the collection and add the finishing touches. Classic styles are given contemporary updates; find dresses with racer backs and sheer sultry skirts. Tea dresses are given the ultimate revival with up-to-date layering for a premium yet bohemian feel, a true Terry Fox contradiction.

In our autumn issue, Confeti will be featuring a full catwalk report, previewing the latest designs before they hit the stores.

Left Page, from left to right: David Fielden catwalk, Ian StuartOver these lines, LusanMandongus campaign, Stephanie brown necklace. Right image Vivien Sheriff

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Spanish designer, Manuel Mota started collaborating with Pronovias approximately twenty years ago, break-ing away from tradition and offering cutting edge design to brides around the world. Today he is one of the most important figures in the bridal industry. In this exclusive interview with Nicola McGeorge, he talks about supermodel Kate Moss, his latest collection and his involvement in Rod Stewarts wedding.

When I was a child...I saw a photograph of Audrey Hepburn, her beauty and attire amazed me, leading me to think it would be wonderful to make beautiful dresses for women like her. I started imagining and draw-ing them, without ever thinking that this could lead to a career.

The truth is that...I had never even thought about creating wedding dresses, and when the opportunity came along, I never imagined that I would be capable of creating anything more than just one white dress! Well, I have been in love with my job for 2O years now and continue to create new, innovative collections every year. My mission is to beautify women with the most fantastic product; bridal fashion is essentially as close as you can get to Haute Couture.

I have to be true to a style but...at the same time offer new alternatives to ensure our clients look stunning on their magical day. This is a great challenge, but an enormous privilege for me.

I try to stay away from...the conventional characteristics of wedding gowns, suggesting different styles for each bride until we find the perfect one for her. My idea is to flatter the bride as much as possible; structuring the dress from within based on gentle corsets inside that support the gown. It is important to me to create soft, light, ethereal gowns... in short, what I want is for the bride to feel good, be comfortable and look beautiful in her dress.

I am proud that...each and every dress is made with the same loving care, including those which are made personally or exclusively. Every bride con-siders her wedding to be the most important occasion in her life, and we act accordingly.

For 2O12 I have created atranquil, relaxed collection, in line with the growing popularity of civil ceremonies, choosing alternatives to the typical fabrics, such as organza and chiffon, and bringing back tulle, a timeless natural fabric, which is also very current.

I am inspired by art, books, fashion, jewellery as well as my friends, the street, the people of my generation. All new brides with their own personal styles are capable of sparking a new idea that will lead to a new line.

I would advise a bride when choosing her dress to...draw attention to her most beautiful feature, highlighting it on her wedding day. Many already know their strongest feature and, if not, we help them to discover what suits them best by trying on differ-ent styles. It is very important to find the most flattering neckline and shape and to define the line of the gown, deciding on one with more or less volume, with an empire or mermaid cut, but most im-portantly they should feel comfortable and happy with the gown.

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Bridal tastes have...changed substantially and conventions are decreasing all the time. Brides have access to a great deal of information about fashion and are looking for a special gown for their special day, more from a leisurely than a formal point of view, which is why bridal gowns are becoming more and more like evening dresses. Sometimes the bride wants a formal gown for the ceremony, but wants a second, less formal gown for the cel-ebration.

I love working on myfashion shows because...it is like taking an exam. It is hard, but exciting at the same time! The result of months of work by a great team such as the one at Pronovias, is unveiled to thousands of journalists and buyers from all over the world. In my opinion it is a luxury to have all these resources and to reveal how we are going to dress half the worlds brides.

One my favourite brides has to be...Penny Lancaster. Perhaps because of the people involved and my role in all aspects of the wedding. I have great memo-ries of Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewarts wedding in Italy, which took place in a romantic monastery in Santa Margherita Ligure. We worked together for several months and formed a strong bond, meaning that together we were able to create her dream gown: a suggestive, flattering jewelled dress with vin-tage embroidery, a strapless neckline and two-metre train. It was a truly spectacular wedding that I will always remember.

My favourite bride of 2O11 has to beKate Moss, her romantic look, her veil with lace was fantastic, the girls and boys, the entire wedding was perfect, with the same hippy and romantic look she always sustains so well.

I love to dress...every bride who comes to see me. Every bride is a challenge, or should I say, the greatest challenge. She wants to look beautiful, look the best she can, see her dreams come true and you are her ally. Every bride causes excitement, the excitement of seeing a smile of satisfaction appear on her face when she sees the dress you offer her.

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W riter Stephanie Meyer and direc-tor Bill Condon chose this stunning Edward-ian-inspired gown for Bella from 10 different sketches presented to them by bridal designer Carolina Herrera. Following the completion of the design work, the dress was tenderly handmade by Carolina herself along with four seamstresses, taking six months in total to complete. Made from crepe satin and French Chantilly lace, the dress was custom designed to fit actress Kristen Stew-arts petite frame. The long sleeves were trimmed with lace and finished with 17 buttons and an amazing 152 hand-covered buttons trail down the entire back length of the dress.

As the entire Confeti team are the ultimate Edward fans and com-pletely obsessed with everything surrounding The Twilight Saga,

we couldnt NOT include the infamous wedding. Bellas dress exceeded our expectations and Edward was as drool-worthy as ever, if like us you dream of becoming Mrs Cullen then youre in

luck. Sadly we cant guarantee you a date with Mr Patterson him-self but we can share with you all these EXCLUSIVE expert tips on

how to recreate Bellas iconic look.

It is always a great pleasure to design any wedding gown, but this one was particularly special. Kristen is a stunning girl and her charac-ter, Bella will make a beautiful bride, designer Carolina Herrera told Confeti.

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Bellas incredible dress will go on sale at Carolina Herreras New York boutique this year as part of her 2012 collec-tion. However if you cant wait, Alfred Angelo have released an official replica of the gown. With a recommended retail price of 549, this striking Edwardian-inspired dress is the easy and affordable way to steal Bellas style. It has full length lace-trimmed sleeves and a dramatic cut-out illu-sion back with soft Chantilly-inspired lace appliqu. Fabric covered buttons run down the entire back length of the gown and onto the sweeping chapel length train.

To work on a project with so much anticipation surround-ing this bridal gown was very exciting, and filled with high energy, said designer Michael Shettel. The design team at Alfred Angelo worked in closed quarters for the past several months to bring Bellas style to brides worldwide in time for the films release.

All elements of the gown, even sketches, were heavily guarded for fear of any design leaks, said Michael.

The incomparable, Manolo Blahnik, created Bellas white satin and crystal encrusted, Gothic-inspired wedding shoes. These satin pumps feature a crystal-bead-ed vine applique angled across the vamp and outer side and an almond toe with a 4 1/4 inch covered heel.

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Its not only Bellas outfit that Confeti have sourced, here are all thedetails of how to recreate the hair style Miss Swan showcased on her truly special day.

Start by washing your hair with a volumising sham-poo and conditioner like my Couture Hair VoluMoist cleanser and conditioner (16 each). Once your hair is washed, towel dry it so its 80% dry, and then spritz a volumising product throughout the roots like my Couture Hair Volumiser Root Booster (19). Focus on the first two inches of your roots and then brush through.

Next begin to blow-dry your hair using a pure bristle radial brush, start-ing at the nape of your

neck. Divide your hair off into sections to make it easier to work with, and make sure to focus on the root area to promote lift, body and volume.

Once your hair is dry, create two small sections of hair either side of your face, and begin to plait each side around the back of your head. If your hair is a bit slippery, try adding some of my Couture Hair Memoriser Holding Serum (17) through the ends first. Temporarily secure each plait with a hair band.

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Celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward explains how to get Bellas wedding day look in a few easy steps:

Gently backcomb the front panel of hair, starting at the crown of your head and working back towards the back. Smooth the hair over with a comb and cre-ate a dishevelled bun with the excess hair by twisting it around and securing it in place using Kirby grips at the nape of your neck.

Take the two plaits and secure them above the bun using Kirby grips. Remove the hair bands, and make sure to tuck in the ends so they cant be detected.

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With a half up, half down style, condition is key. At the salon we use Kerastase Le Scalp Diag-nostic to analyse both scalp and hair health, and get clients on the right treatment plan to optimise hair health through the correct home care regime.

Make sure you show your hairdresser your veil, headdress and any combs or ornaments you are using. They can use them in a way to flatter your face shape and make sure they are used imaginatively. Also check out what on-trend ac-cessories they can use for the season. Here at the salon we are using flowers and corsages in bridal hair, but make them out of real hair wefts for a stunning, natural take on the trend.

Keep your style on trend by adapting it season-ally. For spring/summer plaits are a great way of working this style.

Colour is crucial. This style is flattering as it softens the face shape so use colour to create texture and add to the softness of the look. A good colourist should easily be able to assess your skin tone and work complimentary lighter colours around the front area on sections.

Tendrils and loose strands give this style a softer edge, yet some hair works better if its neater or sleeker. Experiment with both, but make sure that you test the staying power of curly tendrils; the last thing you want is rats tails after a couple of hours!

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Award-winning celebrity hair-dresser RICHARD WARD is one of the industrys leading lights, and the medias most wanted hairdresser. Richard and his colleague James Pryce were responsible for Catherine Middle-tons hair on her wedding day.

The half up, half down or demi chignon, as made famous by the Duchess of Cambridge, has become a real staple hairstyle for brides around the world. It flatters most face shapes as it retracts width from around the widest part of the face, yet gives length which elongates and slims. If youre thinking of showcasing this on-trend style, here are my top tips to ensure you wear it well.- Richard Ward

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Celebrity makeup art-ist ARIANE POOLE, whose clients have included everyone from Penelope Cruz to Uma Thurman, answers your bridal dilemmas.

What advice do you have for a destination bride who doesnt normally wear makeup?My main advice to a bride who doesnt normally wear makeup is, dont pile it on, I always tell brides stay true to yourself. One item I would recommend is an anti-shine product, ideally some-thing that is clear and colourless (they are also great for grooms!) No one wants to appear shiny or see beads of perspiration in their wedding photographs, whether they are male or female. I would also suggest that the bride maybe uses some concealer or a tinted moisturizer with an SPF to even out the skin tone and to avoid burning. Finally to offer definition to the eyes a touch of eyeliner or mascara will make the brides eyes pop without looking heavily made up.

What items do you consider es-sential wedding-day makeup?Waterproof mascara is a 100% must! Never go without! No matter how much you tell yourself you are not go-ing to cry it is so easy to get caught up in the emotion of the moment. Again, I would also recommend an anti-shine product so you can avoid using layers and layers of powder to control shine.

Brides consider a range of hairstyles before settling on the one they will wear on their wedding day. If the same applies to makeup, what are the styles of bridal makeup that brides should consider? And what distinguishes them?Brides should look at their personali-ties when selecting their makeup style. If you are known for your red lipstick and liquid eyeliner consider taking ele-ments of that look into your wedding in some way shape or form. I would suggest staying true to yourself and

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your style however if you do wish to be experimental start trying out ideas between four and five months before your wedding day so that you can live with the look and get reactions from your friends and family. Below are the four main makeup categories brides fall into.

NATURAL Sun kissed, dewy, minimal, makeup only used to accent feature. Example: Jennifer AnistonCLASSIC A little bit more of a punch than natural, often soft rose colours, a truly timeless look. Example: Kate MiddletonDRAMATIC Oozing personality, glamorous, prominent eyes and/or lips. Example: Catherine Zeta JonesROMANTIC Not as bare as natural, soft pink and peachy colours, very pretty. Example: Zara Phillips

How can you get the most out of a pre-wedding makeup session?Learn as much as you can and ask questions, questions and more questions! Also bring pictures as it is a lot easier for the makeup artist to understand your vision when they see a picture. For example, I also receive a lot of Kim Kardashian pictures, I know as soon as I see that, that the bride wants a prominent eye. Make sure the makeup artist lets you put the make up on with your own hand as if you dont do it yourself you will find it very difficult to recreate the look when you are on your own.

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Holiday Worlds range of all-inclu-sive hotels offers the best leisure facilities available on the Costa del Sol. Their packages are designed with the newlywed in mind, so the lucky lady will go away feeling pampered, preened and fully prepared. Treatments include a relaxing full body massage, a skin consultation and a facial to ensure your complexion is radiant and glowing, a wax in preparation for the fabulous honeymoon and a manicure and pedicure. With full use of the spa facilities all day, youll be left feeling well and truly relaxed, refreshed and revitalised. As any bride-to-be would know, its a stressful task preparing for a dream wedding, and after months of planning the last thing you want is to look dead beat and dozy. But dont panic, a trip to Holiday World and you will be dazzling as much as the ring on your finger. The Holiday Hydros Boutique Spa & Wellness Hotel, focuses on detail and feelings of pleasure and intimacy. This charming hotel has been built to stimu-late your senses, sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. The art of creating sensations is the ability to awaken and heighten the five senses, through the care of the details that affect them. The luxury spa and wellness centre is the soul of the Holiday Hydros Hotel; a stunning glass dome allows you to enjoy fantastic views of the Mediterranean sea, whilst the

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If you have been a bit of a bridezilla, why not make it up to your husband-to-be with the ulti-mate Full Moon Package. Imagine a night lying under the stars with the light streaming through the glass dome, soft candlelight and the magical silence of the night, broken only by the whisper of the water and the tenuous relaxing melody surrounding you. Copious civilisations have wor-shipped the moon in their mythol-ogy (including Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Aztecs and Maoris) and associated the full moon with cer-emonies and celebrations. These ancestral customs have lived on in modern times in the form of Hydros Spas Full Moon Nights, a celebration for the senses that is unique to the Costa del Sol. You will not want to miss experiencing the marvellous sensation of the water rippling under the moonlight combined with the magical influ-ence of one of the Hydros Spas truly tranquil treatments. Their luxury therapies are designed to de-stress and revitalize, helping you to achieve a natural glow in preparation for your wedding day. Make a vow to treat yourselves to a little indulgence - after all, this day is all about you.

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The Beauty TimelineLook picture perfect and feel beautifully radiant on your special day with pre-wed-ding cosmetic plastic surgery and treatments. Rejuvenate your skin, enhance your lips or contour your body just the way youve always wanted. The Beauty Timeline below can help you select and schedule the cosmetic plastic surgery or treatments you most desire; enjoy walking down the aisle with glowing beauty and confidence. Dr. Marco Vricella and his team from Aria Medical Group offer a wide range of cosmetic surgery pro-cedures, using the most up-to-date techniques. These encompass the most popular and most requested facial & body cosmetic surgery procedures which will let you realise your true, personal beauty. Let them turn back the clock, giving you a more youthful look or correct features that are out of balance.

A Brides wedding day is the most magical day of her life confirms Dr Marco Vricella. He continues, all eyes are on her, so its understand-able that for many brides, as well as their bridesmaids and their mothers, this happy event is the motivation to have a cosmetic surgery procedure. The most popular procedures are, without doubt, breast surgery and liposuction, together with tummy tucks and eye bag removal for the mothers of the bride and groom. Planning is important so that there is plenty of time for recovery and to make sure that any swelling or bruising is long gone before the big day. We recommend procedures are performed at least six months before the wedding. Also, new procedures are becoming popular, including buttock augmentation, giving more volume, a better shape along with a lifting effect to the buttocks so brides fit their dresses perfectly.

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To improve the size, shape and projection of the breasts and/or to improve symmetry of the breasts

To improve the position and shape of the breasts. Implants can be placed at the same time to improve upper pole roundness

To improve the position and shape of the breasts and to relieve back/neck pain

To remove excess skin and tissue from the middle & lower abdominal area and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. Can be used in conjunc-tion with liposuction

To remove excess skin and tissue (bingo wings )

To remove excess skin and tissue in the thighs

To sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck, giving a refined silhouette

To remove excess skin and tissue from the upper and/or lower eyes, giving you a more refreshed and awake look

To improve the most visible signs of ageing by removing excess skin and tissue from the jowls and neck, whilst at the same time giving you a fresh, natural look. Often performed at the same time as Blepharoplasty surgery

To improve the size and shape of the tip and/or bridge of the nose; to narrow the span of the nostrils or to change the angle between the nose and upper lip, revealing a more refined profile

To improve the size and shape of the buttocks

Botox: To improve fine lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows, on the forehead and the crows feet. Botox is also very popular with Brides as it can be used in the armpits to dramatically reduce sweating (hyperhidrosis)

For lip augmentation and/or enhancement; to reduce the appearance of lines around the mouth; to improve the nasolabial folds (the lines between the nose and the mouth) and to improve smokers lines

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MEANT TO BEJim and I first met in my home-town of Toronto in 2003 where we worked together at a publish-ing house and got to know each other over lengthy lunch breaks. Jim eventually moved back to his birth city of London, England and we lost touch. Three years later, after deciding to quit my job to travel to India for my close friends wedding, I was at a loose end with what to do with my life, when a friend encouraged me to move to London and invited me to stay with his family. After settling into my new life in the UK, I was out one night when a friend spotted someone looking at me on the dance floor. It was Jim! He found his way over to me and we spent the rest of the year getting to know each other again and eventually spent the rest of my stay in Lon-don side-by-side until deciding to move to Dubai together in 2009.

SENSATIONALSETTINGOver the Christmas holidays of 2010-2011, Jim paid me a surprise visit in Toronto and

proposed in the city where we had first met. With another move on the horizon in 2012, we had decided that we wanted to get married in the summer of 2011, seven months after we were engaged. With friends and family scattered across the Americas & Europe, along with us planning the wedding from Dubai, this made choosing a wedding location quite challenging. However, since the majority of our guests and family would have to travel no matter where the wedding took place, it was actually quite liberating, as it meant that we had a blank slate when it came to choosing our location! We decided to have the wedding in Andaluca, Spain, as I left my heart in Spain the first time I went backpacking and wanted to share this amazing country with Jim. The dramatic landscape, hilltop villages, and amazing food and wine were an added plus as it really related to our idea of romance. Language barriers, time differences, and distances meant that we needed the help of a local wedding planner. We received the kindest, most enthusiastic, de-tailed, and open-minded response imaginable from Lucia Fraga of Caprichia Marbella, who gave us

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Tia Seifert & Jim Clements married in aruined castle nestled in the Andalucian hills.

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confidence we could have the wedding we wanted. Choosing Lucia was the best decision we made since deciding to get mar-ried! With Lucias help, we found our dream location, a smallSpanish pueblo blanco (white village) nestled in the Andalucan hills. We were married in a ruined castle on a mountaintop overlook-ing the town. For the reception, we did some digging and found a beautiful converted olive mill in a nearby town, which had a gor-geous inner courtyard for an out-door dinner, and a large outdoor space with unspoiled views for the cocktail hour and dancing. The villa coupled as our accommoda-tion for the week, which was a dream on two accounts: we were able to live in luxury and have the space we needed to organize things before the big day. We also found another villa, the owners of which agreed to let our family and friends have sole use of their property for the week building up to the wedding.

ALL THE DETAILSAs Dubai has a very small bridal market, I knew that I might have to find my wedding dress elsewhere, which was the only real pressure I felt planning my wedding. A trip to New York with my sister found me a backless Pnina Tornai sold exclusively at Kleinfelds. When the designer herself walked out to add the cathedral-length veil, I was sold! As we were wed on a mountaintop (and thus far away from any power source), a cellist accompanied our ceremony. Jim had asked his talented friend Carl to arrange a special solo cello version of Sigur Ros Hoppipolla to use as our recessional song, as its the most joyous piece of music Ive ever heard! Lucia found a local florist to provide rustic-

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looking Mataline roses in soft shades, with berries, eucalyptus and other foliage, and verdant ivy to wrap around the ceremony chairs. As an unexpected bonus, a big festival was underway in the town on the same day, so the town was decorated and I got plenty of attention from the local revelers as I was escorted through the town on a golf cart. Following the ceremony we shared a cava and cocktail hour with our guests complete with over twenty different canaps and custom drinks, fol-lowed by an exquisite four-course

meal with local flavours. We gave each guest a bottle of Andalu-cian red wine with their name hand-written in calligraphy on vintage-style luggage tags. Before we had our dance, Jim surprised me by turning up with his guitar, and serenading me in front of our guests with a beautiful song he had written just for the occasion. Our wedding photographer, Anna Gazda captured the whole day in her energetic and candid style and we were able to relive the incred-ible experience through her work.

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OUR STORYMikael and I met in France in the Loire Valley where I was complet-ing training in a restaurant and he was working as a chef. Both originally from France, we moved to Spain five years ago and toiled with a variety of jobs for approxi-mately two years. Before the crisis hit Spain, we made the decision to move to Australia as my aunt lives in Brisbane. We bought a camp-ervan and travelled all around Oz working in Port Douglas, Brisbane and in a ski resort near Melbourne. We loved Australia so much that we continued our adventure for another year. Then the reality hit us; we were too far away from everything, especially from our family and friends so we decided to return to Spain and began working in a restaurant together. Back to reality!

FUN & GAMESThere was no typical proposal; it just felt right after seven years of living together especially after two years of being cramped in a campervan! We decided to begin planning our dream day in spring last year and set a date for four months later! Not very

long to arrange all the details and invite our family and friends who live abroad. We had decided to get married here in Spain as it had become our home and we thought of it as an opportunity for all our love ones to discover our Spanish lifestyle. Our respective families travelled from England, France and Australia and stayed for a whole week. The wedding itself lasted three days and we enjoyed everything from a paddle tournament to a tapas restaurant flamenco experience and a sunny Sunday at the beach complete with traditional paella and lots of tinto de verano!!

RELAXED GLAMOURWe knew we wanted to have our ceremony on the beach and when my mother informed us of Tikitano restaurant it sounded ideal so we arranged a visit. It was love at first sight and we booked the date there and then. The Balinese style roofs (we holidayed in Bali together so it holds a very special place in our hearts), the amazing views and the gourmet food ticked all our boxes. Our overall theme was casual with a colour scheme of grey and purple.

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Every decision was made personally by us, except the flowers which I decided to leave to my mother as she is very talented in that department.

LITTLE DETAILSWe opted for cupcakes instead of a traditional wedding cake and selected red velvet, lemon and chocolate flavours. All of the individual cakes were beau-tifully decorated with purple and white icing. They were to die for! My mother, bridesmaid and I bought our dresses from Pronovias. Mine was a flowing, Grecian style; perfect for the beach. I wanted to sustain the simplistic, casual theme, so I opted for natural and glowing makeup. My cousins girlfriend, Lotta is a brilliant makeup artist and did my makeup as well as my bridesmaids and my mothers. The very talented Jonathan Yeadon from Reflec-tions transformed our hair whilst still in keeping with the natural, casual ambiance of the day.

TREASURED MEMORIESMy mum, dad, Aude my brides-maid and my mother-in-law all helped me to get ready prior to the ceremony, where we enjoyed a glass or two of cham-pagne given to us by Mikaels family. Everyone was so calm which was brilliant for me as I was so nervous! Walking down the aisle and seeing all the people I love as well as Mikaels emotional face is something I will treasure forever.

A SPECIAL TOUCHMikael had his grandfathers signet ring melted down to make our wedding rings which made them all the more signifi-cant and personal to us.

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OUR STORY

Manish and I met at Univer-sity in Washington, DC. We had several classes together, but unfortunately we did not share any mutual friends. It wasnt until we both studied in Spain and friends encour-aged us to meet some fellow classmates near the bear statue in La Puerta Del Sol, Madrid that our lives changed forever. As I walked across the busy plaza I spotted Man-ish and stopped dead in my tracks. I couldnt believe that the guy I had a crush on for over three years was stand-ing amongst the crowd. I

nervously fixed my hair, took a deep breath and walked forward. Before I knew what had hit me, Manish came running up to me, gave me hug and dos besos on the cheek. He looked me in the eye and said, Meredith! We can finally be friends! When we returned to university our friendship continued to grow and evolve into the loving and laughter fi l led relationship we share today.

On a fall weekend in 2009, we headed on a road trip destination unknown. When we pulled into the Von Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont I knew the weekend

would be special, but stil l did not have any idea how spe-cial. After lunch we set out for a stroll and outside a tiny stone chapel, under a canopy of brightly colored fall foliage, Manish proposed and I im-mediately accepted. We each wrote a wish for each other and our marriage and slipped them into the chapels prayer box before ringing the bells and shouting, Were getting married! Our dream had always been to get married in Spain. We decided on Granada because of its beautiful mountainous terrain, spirited hospital-ity, and musical roots. We

thought planning a wedding in Spain from America would be challenging, but as soon as we engaged the services of Theresa Guthrie of AWOL Granada any nerves were quickly settled.

OUR VISION

We planned on honoring our Anglican and Hindu roots through dress, readings, and prayer services. We knew La Chumbera, Granada, would offer the perfect set-ting in surrounding us with breathtaking views, authen-tic cuisine, and passionate flamenco. Finally, we wanted

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Manish and Meredith added touches of their Anglican and Hindu roots to their passionate Spanish spectacle.

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our wedding to be fun. Man-ish and I love a good party, we wanted our wedding to be an expression of our love of life and each other.

OUR STYLE

We worked with a graphic designer to custom design all printed materials and create a wedding logo which incor-porated a stylized red rose and chose navy blue, red, and lime green as our colour palette. We took great care in selecting the attire for our wedding party. The gentle-men sported navy blue suits with red silk patterned ties and the women fashioned red silk chiffon gowns, each unique, with a common rose detail. We selected a rustic and natural aesthetic for our flowers in blues, reds, and greens. The center pieces were candle lit which added a romantic glow to the evening.

Dress: sotteroandmidgley.com

Suit: hugoboss.com

Bridesmaids: amsala.com

Wedding Planner: TheresaGuthrie at awolgranada.com

Photographer: krismcguirk.com

Make-up: Sabina Ulrich

Venue: lachumbrera.com

Hotel: hersperia.es

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To add an additional personal touch, we brought family wed-ding photos of our parents, grandparents, and great grand-parents and set-up a display table. This allowed our guests to take a trip down memory lane and allowed us to honour family who were attending in spirit.

It was important to keep our colour palette and theme con-stant throughout the event. We designed our cake as a three tier polka-dotted confection with rose and navy ribbon detail. Finally, as a late night snack, we sent out mini-silk bags filled with peanut M&Ms, our favourite pre-monogrammed candy!

THE FINISHING TOUCHES

My mother and her maid of honour, Janet Hoover, tailored my mothers original veil, which they made over thirty years ago. They spent countless hours on altera-tions, beading, and incorpo-rating lace from my gown. The result was a veil that seamlessly blended some-thing old with something new. It perfectly complimented the diamond earrings given to me by my mother-in-law which were a gift to her from Manishs father. During our ceremony, the Ramos family presented us with a personal-ized box containing saffron. They recited a traditional Spanish prayer and explained the marriage traditions of their vil lage. These personal gifts made us feel surrounded by love and added to the joy we were feeling that day.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

For our rehearsal dinner, we decided to dress in full Indian formal wear and host an In-dian dinner at a local Spanish pub, selected by Theresa that specialized in international cuisine. Manish and I walked to the restaurant in our bead-ed dress and locals cheered and congratulated us.

On the day of the wedding, Manishs cousins preformed a traditional Indian wedding dance and showered us with rose petals to bless our mar-riage. Finally, just before the DJ played all of our favourite

Spanish and English pop songs, Manish and I shared our first dance to a Pearl Jam cover of Elviss Fools Rush In.

There were so many moments during the celebration we will treasure but perhaps the most memorable is the time spent laughing, dancing, and fully enjoying all that the city and Spain had to offer. We truly experienced our dream wedding and the best day of our lives!

THE BIG I DO

Jonny and I met at a friends birth-day trip to Thorpe Park. My old school friend (and maid of hon-our,) thought Jonny and I would make a great match so when we all finally got together we were the topic of conversation! I got bashful and proceeded not to chat or sit next to Jonny on any of the

rides! It wasnt until after Thorpe Park that my friend gave Jonny my email address and he got in touch to ask me out for a date. For our first date we went to two differ-ent bars in Soho; one thing I will always remember is Jonny getting ID-ed trying to go into the latter bar, Floridita! We continued to see each other and it wasnt long before I fell for Jonnys cheeky

and sometimes cheesy charms. We planned a lovely holiday in Kenya in November 2010 visiting Diane Beach followed by a safari in Tsavo East and West. When we got back to our lodge Jonny asked me to come and look at the impalas in the watering hole, as I went to see he got down on one knee and proposed.

A STEP BACK IN TIME

We both knew we wanted to get married abroad somewhere fun and hot and Spain was the natural choice as we have both been going to Spain on family holidays for many years. We also liked the idea of mak-ing it more of a weekend wedding. After viewing approximately 16 ven-ues in three days across the length

An Idyllic AfternoonTara and Johnny enjoyed a vibrant and colourful celebration full of unique and quirky moments.

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Tara and Johnny enjoyed a vibrant and colourful celebration full of unique and quirky moments.

and breadth of southern Spain we arrived at La Almoraima with high hopes and it didnt disappoint! The 16th century convent is the perfect set up for a wedding; the private chapel is available for the service, the large front patio is ideal for din-ner and there is space for dancing in the courtyard. Our family and the bridal party stayed at the hotel for the weekend whilst our other guests took over the small village of Castel-lar de la Frontera.

A SPLASH OF COLOUR

We wanted to bring the flavour of Spanish life into our wedding

through colour, food and drink. I chose an ivory Carolina Her-rera dress from Browns Bride in London and five different coloured bridesmaid dresses. The colours of the bridesmaid dresses; blue, red, green, fuchsia and turquoise, set the colour pallete for the entire wedding. As we got engaged in Kenya like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge we thought it would be fun to morph our faces onto the bodies of Will and Kate to create our replica invites and website. This meant our guests were invited to The Royal Wedding in Spain! Some of our guests thought the photo was actually of us and that

we had hired a luxurious venue to pose in! We continued the multi-colour theme throughout the entire day with brightly coloured pompoms decorating the courtyard and vibrant fans for the guest to use during the ceremony. Nigel from Chez Vous dressed the trees and fountain with lights completely transforming the venue, something I didnt think would be possible as it was already so beautiful!

FUN & GAMES

Walking into the church I thought I was going to be nervous but seeing my dad, so many friendly, happy

faces and most of all Jonny, put me completely at ease. The speeches ticked all the boxes! Both my dads and Jonnys had twangs of gush and sentiment and plenty of jokes. Jonny opted for two best man whose speeches included versions of the game Have You Ever and a race between Jonny and his brother. Once dancing commenced we were introduced to the Big Brother diary room, a gift from a friend. Through-out the night messages ranged from congratulations to drunkard danc-ing, singing and out right nudity! As well as taking care of the lighting and sound Nigel also DJed for us and had everyone on their feet with his old-school tunes.

I WILL ALWAYSREMEMBERThe short but sentimental horse and carriage trip I shared with my dad was a moment I will truly cherish and having my 94 year old granny at the wedding and on the dance floor was

Brides Dress - Carolina Herrerabrownsfashion.com

Jonnys Suit - palzileri.it

Rings - taylorblack.co.uk

Shoes - Paul Smith palzileri.it

Catering - goyomarbella.com

Lighting, Sound & DJ - Nigel Davis chezvous.es

Band - The Maia Project

Videographers - Alex Kiehl and Faisal Al-Jawad

Photographermccauleyphotos.photoshelter.com

Singer - Lizzy Pollot

Venue - laalmoraimahotel.com

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We always knew we wanted to get married abroad. My parents live in Portugal and Jamie is half Spanish with a lot of family in Murcia so we decided to look for places in Andalucia, (between the two) as this is an area that we love.

THE PERFECTSETTING

We wanted to be able to have most of the wedding outside and wanted an authentic Span-ish venue with a bit of history in the Andalucian countryside. We visited a few venues with my parents in April 2011, and although we liked a lot of them, none were quite perfect. Then on our last day I found out about El Cortijo del Marques, we went to visit and fell in love with it immediately. It is a stunning, family-run, old manor house situated amongst the olive groves north of Granada com-plete with its own breathtakingly, beautiful chapel, a picturesque courtyard and plenty of charac-ter and scope for personalising it too. The location meant that our guests could also enjoy spending time in Granada eating tapas and visiting the historic Alhambra.

THE PROPOSAL

We met in 2004 as students of Nottingham University and were together for most of our time there. During university we travelled a lot together visit-ing Europe, Asia, Morocco and Central America. I graduated in History and Archaeology in 2006, and then did a Masters in TV Journalism followed by a PGCE. Jamie graduated in Medicine in 2009, we then moved to Bristol where he worked as a junior doctor.

Jamie organised a weekend away in July 2010 to a surprise location, this wasnt anything

too unusual as we often went for weekends away and one of us would sometimes organise it in secret. When he asked me to pack a particular favourite dress of mine, I became a little bit suspicious but didnt want to get my hopes up. We drove to an airport hotel and I re-alised we were going abroad, the next day we flew to Rome, our favourite European city. On arriving at a posh hotel my suspicions grew as we were used to staying in backpack-ing hotels or hostels. We spent the day visiting some of our favourite sites and then came back to get ready for dinner. As we were about to leave the room, Jamie told me to open the balcony curtains. He had arranged for us to have dinner on our balcony. It was amaz-ing and I started to get really excited and a bit nervous. After the meal arrived he snuck off, I turned around and saw him getting something out of the cupboard. He returned to the table, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was speechless, (for the first time in my life) and said, yes, of course. It was perfect!

A RusticRomanceVictoria and Jamie added small details from their travels to their globetrotting inspired wedding in the heart of the Granada countryside.

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OUR STYLE

Al fresco, rustic, relaxed and authentic. I wanted a Span-ish red/burgundy and ivory colour scheme as well as a lot of greenery to complement the rustic setting.

CREATIVE TOUCHES

We had everything from polaroid cameras, chalkboard and slate signs going along the track to the venue; a world map table plan (which I made,) with each table named after one of our fa-vourite travel destinations; scat-ter crystals and burgundy petals for the tables; sky lanterns released after the meal, tradi-tional wooden fans for womens favours; rose petal confetti and personalised toiletry baskets for each guest room.

MOMENTS TOREMEMBER

I have so many memories from the occasion including going out for tapas with everyone in Granada two days before, the weather, relaxing by the pool with my bridesmaids before getting ready, walking in through the big chapel doors to Jamies cousins playing Pachelbels can-on on the violin and piano and seeing all my friends and family in one place, seeing a patiently waiting Jamie turn around to smile at me, saying the vows in English and Spanish, Dads lovely speech which meant the world to me and a much needed Paella lunch with all the guests again the following day.

Wedding dress:maggiesottero.com

Bridesmaid dresses:dessy.com

Suit hire: frocksandtails.co.uk

Venue and Paella:cortijodelmarques.com

Buses: autocarestomas.com

Flowers: floresdeleden.es

Photographer:owenfarrellphotography.com

Catering: cateringlavilla.com

Guitarist:armandoguitarrista.es

Fireworks:pirotecniamartin.es

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Doa Francisquita was founded in 1991 by Jose Manuel and Pilar. After more than twenty years in the hospitality sector, they decided to start their own catering company. Thus the Dona Francisquita res-taurant in Torremolinos was born, the catering division developed in parallel to begin with but soon be-came their main line of business. In 1995 they took on the Guadal-horce Golf Club, followed by the Torrequebrada Golf Club in 1999 and the Torrequebrada Casino in 2006. Doa Francisquita has since become the one of the most innovative catering companies on the coast, having succeeded in perfecting the concept of authen-tic Andalusian and Mediterranean style food using the best products available and the latest trends from the world of gastronomy.

Doa Francisquita have experi-enced the pleasure of catering for the Prime Minister on his visits to the city of Mlaga as well as numerous public and prestigious companies in the province. They have been awarded the Merit Award and the Tourism Award for Best Entrepre-neur of Hospitality in Mlaga.

They are also responsible for the catering within the following three venuesFinca La Tosca, La Consula and La Concepcion, whilst each is unique and individual they all share the commonality of of-fering a perfect location for all types of celebrations ranging from weddings and conferences to parties and dinners.

La Tosca comprises of two distinct environments within one villa. The Mansion boasts wonderful views over the bay of Malaga whilst The Arab Gar-dens contain an array of foliage, shrubbery and a picturesque water feature. La Tosca not only provides a location for the reception, but can also accom-modate a civil ceremony within the grounds. Previously owed by Marques de Heredia and Marques de Loring , La Concepcion is also a Natural Museum containing his-torical, botanical gardens. The gardens were created in 1855 by the Marquis and Marchio-ness of Loring. They are home to an exquisite open-air collec-

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Doa Francisquita combines elitegastronomy with breathtaking locations.

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Doa Francisquita combines elitegastronomy with breathtaking locations.

tion of tropical and subtropical flowers and plant species from Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. The venue was officially declared a historical location in 1943 and is now considered a point of cultural interest. In spring 1990, the gar-dens were taken over by Malaga City Council, who opened them to the public on 21st June 1994. La Concepcion is one of the venues provided by Mlaga City Council for civil weddings conducted by members of the corporation.

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The latest wedding news from Gibraltar

With minimal legalities and stunning views, the Mons Calpe Suite truly is the ultimate wedding destination.

SIMPLY SAYI doThe timeless rock of Gibral-tar crouched at the South-ern tip of Europe, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, has for centuries welcomed a wealth of couples to its shores to make their love of-ficial. Gibraltar legislation permits marriages to take place outside of the registry office. Local marriage law doesnt contain any residen-tial requirements, to get married at the registry office couples are required to present themselves to the registry, at the latest, the morning of the day before they wish to get married. Couples will then be guided through the simple paperwork and a marriage licence will be ordered the next day. Birth certificates, passports and if either the bride or groom has been married before, a copy of their divorce decree bearing the seal of the Court in original are the only administration requirements. As the legalities are minimal and a Gibraltar marriage is recognised worldwide, the Rock, has become one of the number one locations for destination weddings.

Due to its years of history, siege and intrigue, Gibraltar is con-sidered a city that embodies a passionate spirit, perhaps another reason why each year hundreds of couples visit to take or renew their vows. Gibraltars appeal as a romantic sojourn is not a new one. During the 1950s Hollywood stars Lawrence Harvey and Margaret Leighton said I do in Gibraltar. Later, in 1962 the world became

spellbound by the numbers 007, when screen hero Sean Connery married actress Diane Cilento. Sadly, this marriage was not to last but Connerys affection for Gi-braltar did as he returned in 1975 to marry his present wife Micheline Boglio Roquebrune. However, it is the marriage of Beatle John Lennon to Yoko Ono in 1969 that caused the biggest media sensa-tion.

Confeti highly recommends The Mons Calpe Suite located within the Cable Car Top Station. It is not only one of the most unusual ven-ues to choose to exchange vows in Gibraltar, but also offers stun-ning panoramic views across the European coast and to Africa. The newly refurbished suite has been especially designed to cater for all

size weddings ranging from an in-timate legal affair to an elaborate, glitzy spectacle. The magnificent circular room offering 220 views will make you feel like you really are on top of the world! The Mons Calpe Suite boasts its own private terrace with a retractable roof and is fitted with a state of the art audiovisual system that allows you to personalise your wedding down to the last detail.

The experienced and helpful team can arrange all the details accommodating even the most demanding tastes and budgets. From informal canaps and buffet selections to an a la carte superior dining menu together with an extensive list of fine wines, the gastronomy options are endless. In addition the team are able to advise and organise everything from legalities, accommodation and decor to flights, transport, wedding cake, excursions and photography. When it comes to entertainment, the Mons Calpe Suite can provide live bands, musicians, DJs or, you can simply plug in your iPod, and dance to your own personal play list. As well as offering an extraordinary-location and an exceptional array of amenities, the Mons Calpe

Suite boasts a commitment to quality of service, ensuring that whatever the occasion, you and your guests are looked after to the highest standard. Both Gino and David pride themselves on having an eye for detail and strive for perfection so that your wedding is everything you ever dreamed of.

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Planning the happiest day of your life should be a fun and rewarding process however constraints of time, money and knowledge can turn a labour of love into a daily night-mare. Local specialists MedWed-dings are on hand to spare you from an emotional meltdown with their dedicated wedding workshop at the Eliott Hotel on Friday 27 April 2012.

Jeanette Obytz of MedWeddings has been helping love struck couples get married in Gibraltar for over a decade and believes the wedding workshop will save brides-to-be time, money and stress.

Jeanette explains, The majority of women only get married once which means they have no prior experience to draw on to create the perfect day. Our Wedding Workshop will gather together a range of professionals from photographers to florists, fitness

instructors to caterers, and each will impart their insider tips so that guests have the confidence and the know how to make their wed-ding a success.

The first of its kind in Gibraltar, this five hour evening session will encompass every aspect of the big day. The Wedding Workshop combines elements of a traditional wedding fayre with the addition of guest speakers and presentations, a complete learning experience. Experts will cover everything from legalities, location, travel book-ings, invitations, the guest list, de-

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sign touches and colour schemes to hair styles, make-up, flowers, the cake, table decorations, the all-important dresses and finally entertainment ranging from music, DJs and bands to photography and a video memory of the entire occasion.

Jeanette continues, We want the wedding workshop to be fun. Ner-vous brides-to-be can meet others in the same boat over a welcome drink in a relaxed atmosphere and of course bring the fianc, brides-maids, mothers and even moth-ers-in-law to get some hands-on

knowledge. Well only recommend reputable suppliers and help them keep an eye on that budget to stop it spiraling out of control.

The event is priced at just 35 for brides-to-be and 20 for each ad-ditional guest.

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