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elcome to the Autumn/Winter edition of Always & Forever - your handy, inspiring, fit in your handbag, wedding planning guide!There was a time when all you heard about were summer weddings: Ooh, she’s going to be a June bride, and all that jazz. However cooler weather weddings are now significantly on the rise; I can tell from talking with wedding industry professionals, brides-to-be picking their dates and the invitations landing on my doormat. It really is a wonderful season - the colours, the smells, the weather, the whole festive vibe sets the perfect atmosphere for the biggest, most important party of your life.

W Whatever month you decide to tie the knot though, we have the wedding checklist covered...From tasty cake creations and pretty floral bouquets to stylish stationery and tanning tips. And let’s not forget the fashion. To help get your dress-shopping juices flowing, we have highlighted one of our favourite trends of the year — a striking, playful usage of ombre colour plus elegant, sparkly sequins, two fantastic bridesmaid looks that we just know you’ll love.Don’t forget we also have our regular money saving vouchers on pages 14-15 and a competition on page 25 that any beauty loving bride should not miss! Until next time...

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Contents

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The Perfect Autumn Tan

Shimmer & Glimmer - Bridesmaid Inspiration

Ombre - Bridesmaid Inspiration

Discount Vouchers

Let Them Eat Cake

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Top Tipsfrom Zoe BrodieMist Me Today Mobile Spray

Tanning

Finding the perfect shadeFinding the right spray tan shade is a personal thing. My question tobrides is - do you want to look naturally radiant or noticeably bronzed?Just like when you choose a foundation, you may need to try a few shades to find exactly the tone that will suit you best.I have found that the Sienna X Touché De Soleil 6% formula to be a must have for the majority of my brides. It’s the lightest spray tan, adding depth to even the palestskin tone, without an obvious tanned finish. Occasionally I will turn to the 8% solution but only for brides that tan well or are naturally dark skinned and find it easy to keep their colour all year round.

For ladies new to spray tans, my advice would be to remain looking like yourself! Use your tan to even out imperfections and add radiance to your finished look.


A Mist Me Today Spray Tan is a perfect primer for wedding make up; the colour allows for less foundation to be used, eliminating the risk of looking ‘cakey’ on your special day.

Planning your timePlan your spray tan around other treatments for the best results on your wedding day. Manicures, pedicures, waxing, exfoliation and facials should all be carried out before your spray tan as they will remove colour. It is also important to work out how long before the wedding you would like your spray tan. As part of your trial, once you’ve had your tan, make a note on which day you liked the colour of the tan best. For example, if you like the colour best on day two and you’re getting married on a Saturday, you’ll know to book your tan on the Thursday before your wedding.

Tanning your bridal partyAs any bride-to-be will know, it’s important to keep your bridal party happy too. Why not throw a spray tanning wedding party in the comfort of your home for your bridesmaids and mother of the bride?

The hen party could be the perfect trial run for all of your tans and can then be repeated before the big day.


And don’t forget the groom!Although they might deny it, we all know that the boys secretly enjoy a bit of pampering. The number of grooms getting bronzed before the big day is growing rapidly. Grooms also want to look good on their wedding day, so why not book your other half in for a spray tan with you? Not only will he feel more confident, he will look much healthier in those all important wedding photographs too.

Zoe has a wide range of health and cosmetic products available that enhance her tanning service, here are just a few...

Sonya Serum £34

This serum is angelic. Not only is it lightweight and refreshing it gives my skin a beautiful complexion. I wouldn’t leave the house without it!

Sienna X Instant Bronzing Gel £13

Sometimes I run out of time to have a spray tan, so when I need an instant colour boost I reach for my bronzing gel, the perfect wash off tan that won’t streak in the rain or stain clothes.

Flawless by Sonya Lengthening Mascara£21

Enriched with aloe so I know my lashes are getting nourished, this mascara creates natural looking, high definition lashes for unforgettable to add to your striking new tan!

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about having fun with your closest friends and family that mean the most to you for your upcoming special day. forget the Groom. Although they might deny it, we all know that the boys secretly enjoy a bit of pampering and the number of grooms getting bronzed before the big day is growing rapidly.

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There’s no doubt about it, we’re sweet toothshere in the Always & Forever office, so it doesn’t take much for our minds to turn to cake!

Nowadays, there are so many options for designing your wedding cake. From shapes to layers to toppers, then there is the whole cake vs. cupcake debate. So, how do you decide?

To help you to gather some ideas, we have rounded up some of our favourite wedding cake designs, from naked cakes to flower-flocked affairs made lovingly by Cut me off a Slice that are almost too pretty to cut!

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