Always & Forever Issue 15

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Plymouth’s guide to weddings

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What’s Your Photography Style?

Cakes

Flowers

Catering

Invitations

ReceptionTraditions

Dates For Your Diary

Money Saving

Vouchers

Editor’s Note

Model: Nicola Gallacher Photographer: Jane Austin Romance Photography Dress: Tina’s Tailoring & Bridal WearFlowers: Flowers By AmandaHair/Makeup: Joys Mobile HairdressingVenue: Moorland Garden Hotel

t’s time to say a fond farewell to 2015 and a big hello to 2016! What an exciting year it is set to be with so many of you due to tie the knot! We want to start the New Year with a bang,so in this issue you will find some greatfeatures to get your planning on track. From flowers and catering to discount vouchers and wedding fairs, we have your big day covered. Our beautiful photoshoot will also inspire you, with deep, rich colour tones and creative styling at The Moorland Garden Hotel.

I Thank you to Romance Photography, Joys Mobile Hairdressing, Tina’s Tailoring & Bridal Wear and Flowers By Amanda - some of Devon’s top wedding suppliers for organising such a fantastic photoshootdisplay. (Pages 6 - 11).Christmas and New Year is a special timewhich always produces a flurry of newly-engaged brides-to-be, many of whom will bereading Always & Forever for the first time. I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the wonderful world of wedding planning - enjoy! Until next time...

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ReceptionTraditions

• First ToastThe best man prepares the first toast after the wedding party has been served. This is then followed by toasts from other relatives, friends and the bride or groom.

• Cake cuttingThe couple cut the cake, hand over handand feed each other a small piece.

• First DanceThe newly weds dance the first dance as guests watch. You can opt for sweet and romantic or a lively showstopper. A little preperation is advised! Schedule professional dance lessons well in advance of your wedding - you could even put on a small performance to a music medley to entertain your loved ones and give them a giggle!

• Customary DancesFollowing the first dance, the bride dances with her Father and the groom with his Mother. Other guests then join the dance floor.

• Bouquet ThrowThe bride throws a small bouquet over her shoulder to a waiting group of single women. According to tradition, the woman who catches the bouquet will be the next to walk down the aisle!

• Garter TossThe groom removes the bride’s garter from her leg and tosses it to a waiting group of bachelors. According to tradition the lucky recipient will be the next groom.

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© 2016 Always & Forever. All rights reserved. Nothing in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written permission of the publisher. We have done our utmost to ensure that all the content is correct

and accurate at the time of print, but we emphasise that MackMedia Design and Print accepts no responsibility for any mistakes or omissions in this publication. All opinions expressed in

Always & Forever - Plymouth’s guide to weddings are that of the individual contributor and are not always shared by the publication.

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Flowers

Cakes

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Catering

Photography Style

Invitations

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Dates For Your Diary

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Earlier this year, glamorous calendar girls strutted their stuff in a bid to be the new Miss Plymouth Sweetheart 2015/16. This issue of Always & Forever’s beautiful bridal model - Nicola Gallacher was crowned that prestigious title at the glitzy beauty pageant. Organised by beauty queen and university student Ayo Sokale, a recent Miss Plymouth Galaxy winner, the hopefuls all gathered at the Grosvenor Casino – and raised £1,405.29 for Derriford Children’s Cancer Service in the process.

The Derriford Children’s Cancer Service (DCCS) looks after children with cancer and leukaemia who live in Plymouth, West Devon and East Cornwall, they also support families of the children through the heartache caused by this awful disease. Nicola is raising vital awareness for this self funded charity, who rely heavily on fundraising. They are currently raising money to build accommodation for parents and families to stay near to their children who are suffering with the condition. If you feel you can contribute in any way, please visit: www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ourservices/cancerservices/dccs

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TRENDINGMakeup trends are foregoing dramatic styles in favour of a more natural look with a hint of glamour. From bold lip colours to glitzy hair accessories.

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What To Ask...• How do they ensure the flowers will last? some florists take extra steps, such as camouflaging bouquet holders to boost longevity.

• What are appropriate substitutions if a flower becomes unavailable? Each flower is suited to a particular time of the year, talk about the look, size and price at your initial meeting so you won’t be surprised. Florists are amazing at perfecting an arrangement with any number of flowers.


• When will the flowers arrive? To prevent wilting, you want the flowers to arrive as close to start time as possible.

• Who is responsible for set up and take down of decor flowers? Sometimes this is included, other times there is an extra fee. Make sure you know who is doing what and when.

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The Options...• PlatedThe most traditional option which allows guests to have sophisticated,sit down, multi-course meals.

• BuffetA great way to allow guests to pick and choose from a variety of nibbles.This is not necessarily cheaper than a sit down meal as guests could help themselves to multiple servings.

• Food StationA fun way to offer guests a selection. You could choose a unique theme, but make sure you provide a ‘safe’ option to suit all taste buds!

• Informal CookingPerfect for a casual, relaxed affair, such as a bbq, picnic or hog roast. Make sure you have the adequate facilities to pull it off and find a way to prevent pesky critters from enjoying the food as well!

• CanapésCan be elegant and trendy, but better suited for a welcome treat rather than a main event as guests could end up feeling hungry and disappointed.

TRENDINGSmall, cute appetisers such as afternoon teas are very popular in addition to plated meals. Couples are also opting for personal menus that are meaningful to their families e.g. cuisines from around the world.



What’s Your Photography Style? 1. The lighting on your favourite wedding photos is:A. Natural from outdoors or from candle/twinkle lightsB. Even light that will show us all at our bestC. Striking like we’re out of a movie or model shoot

2. The photos that are most important to you will be:A. The ones that tell the story of your dayB. Posed group photos and just you - the happy coupleC. Dramatic shots that will make incredible art for your home

3. You want photos of you and your new spouse that:A. Capture you naturally as you are: interacting by laughing, shedding tears of joy, cuddling, kissing and dancingB. Show you perfectly posed to look your bestC. Make you look like rock stars on your big day

4. How much involvement do you want your photographer to have on your wedding day:A. I barely want to see them, I just want to enjoy the day with my family and friendsB. A fair amount, I want the photographer to tell me where to stand and what to doC. A lot, I want high fashion and high drama - and a photographer to run the show

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If you chose mostly A’s you may want to look for the words ‘documentary’ or ‘photojournalistic’If you chose mostly B’s look for photographer descriptions like ‘ traditional’ or ‘classic’

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What To Bring/Know...• All details important to your wedding (locations and addresses, dates, times, directions, accommodations etc).• Your budget.• Colour swatches.• Whether you are having a buffet or if your RSVP will need a food selection.• An idea of the text you would like on your invitations (your stationer will guide you).

• You may want to add a personal touch with a poem, quotes or special graphics.• Who will be hosting (her parents, you as a couple or both sets of parents).• Images of your theme, or ideas you like.• Estimated quantity of invitations. (remember inviting couples and families means the number of invitations needed will be less than the number of guests).

TRENDING: Gold is back! Gold foil and gold embellishments. Laser cutting is also popular, especially with thick, textured papers.

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What To Ask...• May I see samples of your work? Stationers should have plenty of examples of their work, not only for you to see the quality of the craftsmanship, but also to get ideas for your own invitations.

• When should I place my order? Stationers typically suggest five to six months before your wedding for invitations and nine to twelve months for save the dates. Any later and there may not be much time for production. Make sure all details are in place before you order e.g. date, time, location etc).

• How should I word my invitations? Wording can be tricky, depending on who is hosting. A good stationer should walk you through the process.

• What is the estimate of cost? An estimate is based on the number of pieces needed, quantity of items ordered, paper stock, embellishments used and level of complexity. Each stationer is different, so shop around for quotes and styles.

• May I see a proof before it is printed? It is essential to see a final proof to double check for errors before every thing goes to print.

• Anything else? In addition to save the dates and invitations, stationers can take care of other accessory needs such as table cards, table plans, order of services and thank you cards.

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Planning your perfect Pinterest Wedding? Of course you are! Who isn’t these days, sparkly rock on your finger or not! So why not hop-skip along to Plymouth Pavilions for our ‘The Big Day’ Wedding Show on Sunday 28 February. We’ll be bringing Pinterest to life and Etsy to everyone! Amongst the 100+ stands there will not only be fabulous venues and fantastic photographers, but also something a little bit different for your Big Day! Come along and try your hand at paper bouquet making, silk flower crafting, or designing your own stationary in our ‘I do’ zone. Learn how to choreograph your perfect first dance routine, and find out why a celebrant could give your Big Day the romantic edge. Throughout the day there will be two massively sparkly catwalk shows, showcasing the very best in wedding threads with something for everyone,

be it brides, grooms, bridesmaids, mother of the bride, mother of the groom, dog of the bride… you get the idea!

Check out our social media competitions in the run up to the show for chances to win some big money prizes, including our ‘Do Tell the Bride’ competition running throughout January and February where you could be in with a chance of winning over £2000 worth of wedding goodies courtesy of our lovely sponsors House of Fraser. On ‘The Big Day’ itself here at the Pavilions there will be armfuls of prizesbeing given away throughout the day so you could also bag yourself some bits and tick some tasks off your list all before you go home! So don’t delay, book tickets for ‘The Big Day’ Wedding Show today at:

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Dates for your diary...

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Out of the Box Wedding ShowSunday 31 January • 11am - 3pmThe Station, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DZAll aboard the stunning Art Deco steam train for the Miss Ivy Events Wedding Show with a difference. Over 30 alternative exhibitors, Dynamic, innovative workshops, entertainment including a catwalk with a twist and live music from Vicious Kitten and the Pause. Entry £3.50 to include a welcome drink and Devon delicacy.

The Big Day Wedding ShowSunday 28 FebruaryPlymouth Pavilions100+ stands, fun and interesting workshops, catwalk shows and an amazing competition to win over £2000 worth of wedding goodies courtesy of House of Fraser! Tickets £5 or £3 when booked in advance.

Wedding FairSunday 20 March • 11am - 3pmMount Batten CentreA variety of wonderful, local wedding suppliers, fee parking,free goody bag and a glass of prosecco for every bride. Don’t miss your chance to win £500 off your wedding!

Dartmoor Zoo Wedding FairSunday 8 May • 4pm - 7pmDartmoor Zoo, SparkwellFree entry, free goody bag and free drink at this unique wedding venue hosted by Diverse Events. A magical place to go wild over wedding planning!

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