London - October 21, 2008

The Wedding Planner

Autumn 2008 Wedding Guide

Getting hitched? Make sure it goes without a glitch.

TO DO NOW
Begin beauty regime: Get glowing skin with the Raw Fairies twelve-day botanical detox cleanse.

Order cake: Try Daisy Hill Cake Company for the delicious (French vanilla with champagne; strawberry and buttercream), breathtaking (ruffled roses) or different (polka dots).

Find venue: Choose from more than 100 stately homes and historic houses available to hire from The National Trust.

Send invitations: Check out modern designs by Emily&Jo or go traditional with Whites.

Call the shots: Fashion photographer Kevin Foord comes with a team of stylish assistants and gives classic shots a glossy magazine twist.

Get clucking: Encourage hens to join you in foreplay lessons or opt for a sophisticated evening at The Halkin Hotel, where the Brides-Maid Up package includes a makeup masterclass, manicures, goodie bags, champagne and canapés.

ON THE BIG DAY
Set the table: Use Carol Cummins’s rosebud hearts as napkin rings, rent vintage plates from The Crockery Cupboard, then get creative with colour-changing wax candles and flower arrangements from Laura Kuy.

WHEN IT’S ALL OVER
Rest and relax: The European Grand Tour Box from Luxe City Guides will ensure you get the most out of your honeymoon.

Treasure the memories: Keep photos in personalised frames and albums from Noble Macmillan, and thank guests with a photo card from Betty’s Bureau. They also do birth announcements.

In case you didn’t plan properly.

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