Behind the Scenes of our latest photo shoot!

After much anticipation we're pleased to share the behind-the-scenes photos from our fairytale wedding photoshoot at Thornbury Castle, featured in our latest issue. Buckle your seatbelts because we're going multimedia with this blog post too (but you'll have to scroll all the way down to see what we mean)!

These lovely shots were all taken by Charlie Birchmore of Your Pictures Wedding Photography and he supplied us with so many beautiful images it was difficult not including all of them!

Our two gorgeous models for the day - Natasha Torres and Ryan Harper from Shoot DHS

The shoot was styled by WW's Creative Director and owner of The Little Wedding Helper, Kristen Butler

We love this one for showing off one of our favourite Krystle Brides gowns from the shoot!

Our little bridesmaid Eden (our makeup artist Jodie's daughter) having her moment in the spotlight!

We couldn't get over this beautiful green 1966 Jaguar S-Type provided to us by AJE Classics. Perfect colour for a summer wedding!

Stacey Jade working wonders to create several perfect bridal looks throughout the day. Though poor Natasha was probably happy to be done with hairspray by the end of the day!

We loved this classic, feminine headpiece from Amanda Davis-Harrison, our friend at the award-winning Bridezillas.

That's right - a West Weddings first - we had a real, live harpist on set for our photoshoot (no wonder Natasha and Ryan look so relaxed!). Sally Jenkins delighted us with her enormous repertoire throughout the shoot, and we wanted to give readers a taste! Though her beautiful music couldn't be captured in the magazine, we are happy to share it here on the blog!

Win A Wedding! (Somerset)

As teased yesterday, Bath brides aren't the only ones who stand a chance at winning their dream wedding!

The Somerset Standard and Guardian are also giving away a wedding! The competition, running until May 17th will give one lucky couple their entire dream wedding (venue, cake, dress, cars, flowers, photographer, decorations, an overnight wedding night hotel stay, and more!) worth up to £10,000.

Here's a little sneak peek at what this package includes:

• A wedding set in the grounds of Farrington Park
• An £800 photography package from John Holbrook Photography
• Gorgeous bouquets, buttonholes and table centres from Jacaranda
• A gown from the extensive collection of designers curated by Krystle Brides

For the full run-down of prizes and vendors, visit www.thisissomerset.co.uk/sg-winawedding2013.

There are two ways to enter online (though paper entries are also accepted):

1. Use the online entry form, or
2. Email an image of you and your partner, plus why you would like to win and your contact details to: winawedding@westnews.co.uk

The deadline for competition entries is Friday, May 17th, 2013 - so get to typing!

Win Your Wedding!

The Bath Chronicle is giving away a wedding! Yup, you heard right. The Chronicle is running a competition until May 17th that will give one lucky couple their entire dream wedding (venue, cake, dress, cars, flowers, photographer, rings, make-up, evening disco, and more!) worth up to £10,000.

Here's just a little sneak peek at what this package includes:

• The gorgeous venue that is Manor House Golf Club in Castle Combe
• A gown from the extensive collection of designers curated by Krystle Brides
• A complete wedding hair package (worth more than £500!) from Saints Hair Boutique
• Makeup by Sarah Brock - touted by British Vogue as 'a go-to artist for award-winning makeup'

For the full run-down of prizes and vendors, visit www.thisisbath.co.uk/winawedding2013.

There are two ways to enter online (though paper entries are also accepted):

1. Use the online entry form, or
2. Email an image of you and your partner, plus why you would like to win and your contact details to: winawedding@bathchron.co.uk

The deadline for competition entries is Friday, May 17th, 2013 - so get to typing!

We may or may not have another competition to announce tomorrow - so if you're planning to get married and are in the Somerset area - stay tuned!

Bag yourself a bargain!

If you're looking for an exquisite dress at an excellent price, then this weekend's designer sample sale at Krystle Brides will be right up your street.

Corsica by Augusta Jones

The shop in Bath will be selling a range of ex-sample dresses from its stock, at up to 70% off. The perfect chance to grab yourself a bargain!

2013 Designer Days from Krystle Brides

Bath-based Krystle Brides have confirmed upcoming dates for their 2013 'Designer Days', as well as a couple other events that West Weddings readers will want to mark on their calendars! You're invited on the following days for a special up-close peek at these designer collections.

22 & 23 February - Ronald Joyce Designer Weekend

3 March - Exhibition at Farrington Gurney Golf Club Wedding Fayre

15 & 16 March - Augusta Jones Designer Weekend

5 & 6 April - Benjamin Roberts Designer Weekend

19 & 20 April - Ivory & Co Designer Weekend

Spring 2013 West Weddings is nearly here!

As always, the next edition of West Weddings is packed full of great things for those planning a wedding in the South West.

 

This issue includes a feature on wedding planning while you're pregnant, looks at hen and stag dos at the Aztec Hotel in Bristol, gives tips on wedding dress shopping and has a guide for grooms on how to channel James Bond on their wedding day. 

 

Clifton College threw open its doors for our spring photo shoot which was a day filled with a riot of macaroon colours - mint green, baby blue, rose pink, egg yellow - ushering in all that's the best about the new season. With dresses from Krystle Brides, accessories by Bridezillas, suits from Anne Harding, flowers by Chris Morison and a cake from Pretty Amazing Cakes, the day came together beautifully and was captured in his usual amazing style by David Brewin.

 

With all this plus our usual features - in and out, beauty bible and gown gallery - grab your copy, make a cup of tea and indulge yourself in a riot of spring inspiration.

 

West Weddings spring 2013 will be available from 25th January onwards. A list of our stockists can be found here.