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The Icing on the Cake

The Icing on the Cake

By Natasha Dunsdon Six years ago I met the incredibly talented Emmy Scarterfield. As a bride to be, it was a unique experience to meet the designer face to face and have her help hand pick my wedding shoes and accessories – this is a service Emmy offers to all of her brides to be. […]

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Fresh Fitness Food: A wedding diet delivered to your door

Fresh Fitness Food: A wedding diet delivered to your door

By KATIE ANN LAMB Every bride wants to look her best and no matter how many hours you spend in the gym, you need to have a diet to complement it. Diets are difficult to stick to and it’s hard to know what’s right for you. Fresh Fitness Food is London’s premium provider of bespoke nutrition […]

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Wedding inspiration from Brides The Show

Wedding inspiration from Brides The Show

The Sloaney’s new Bride-to-be, Katie Ann Lamb, attended ‘Brides The Show’ to get some wedding inspiration and enjoy a preview from the best suppliers… — I recently attended one of the wedding industry’s most well known events, “Brides The Show” which is organised by Brides Magazine. And what a show it was! Every year over three […]

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The wedding wow factor: Our former Bride-to-be’s top DIY bridal beauty tips

The wedding wow factor: Our former Bride-to-be’s top DIY bridal beauty tips

By CAT TOOGOOD (née Gray) I may no longer be the resident Sloaney Bride-to-be, but after my wedding last month I wanted to share some top tips for looking and feeling great on the big day. Over the past year, I’ve tried so many products to prepare for my wedding, so I wanted to tell […]

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Bride-to-be Diary: Katie Ann Lamb takes the reins

Bride-to-be Diary: Katie Ann Lamb takes the reins

The Sloaney’s popular Bride-to-be Diary, which is authored each year by a new bride, changes hands again… — Congratulations to one of our feature writers, Cat Gray, who walked down the aisle last Saturday and enjoyed a fabulous wedding. Our popular Bride-to-be Diary, which has been run by three different brides since it was launched […]

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Proto-col wedding day prep products for a perfect complexion

Proto-col wedding day prep products for a perfect complexion

The Proto-col range is one of our favourite skincare collections. The products are excellent for improving your complexion and will help you achieve a healthy glow for a special occasion. For those approaching their big day, some of the products in the Proto-col range should form an essential part of your pre-wedding skincare routine.   […]

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Elegant bridal lingerie for your wedding day

Elegant bridal lingerie for your wedding day

Those getting married this year will no doubt already be very excited and possibly slightly overwhelmed by all of the organisation involved with planning the big day. Finding the perfect dress and trying out different hair and make up styles is enough to keep a bride-to-be busy. However, you must not forget to pick the […]

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Our new bride-to-be visits the Quintessentially Weddings’ Atelier

Our new bride-to-be visits the Quintessentially Weddings’ Atelier

Quintessentially Weddings’ Atelier has become a highlight on the calendar for any brides-to-be. Our own bride-to-be diary has been running in our wedding pages for over three years and has been authored by two different members of The Sloaney team since it first began. We are delighted to announce that we have another newly engaged […]

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Whatley Manor: A luxury pre-wedding getaway in the Cotswolds

Whatley Manor: A luxury pre-wedding getaway in the Cotswolds

By The Sloaney Bride When your partner proposes, you have that magical few moments when there is nothing else in the world that is more important than your relationship. As soon as you utter yes and become a fiancé, the celebrations become a whirlwind of excitement and then the wedding planning begins. There is so […]

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Create your own Jo Malone wedding scent

Create your own Jo Malone wedding scent

By The Sloaney Bride I remember watching the live television broadcast of the Royal Wedding and being completely captivated by the whole occasion. From start to finish, it seemed to be a magical day for many and not least the bride. It was a fairytale wedding and while it would be impossible to replicate many […]

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A Moment for You: Ease your wedding stress

A Moment for You: Ease your wedding stress

By The Sloaney Bride To be honest, I never thought that I would get stressed in the build up to my wedding day. I am a relatively calm person and ever since my beau proposed I have wanted the preparation to be nothing but fun and filled with excitement. With an engagement lasting nearly a […]

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Quintessentially Weddings Atelier: Meet the top wedding artisans

Quintessentially Weddings Atelier: Meet the top wedding artisans

The Atelier from Quintessentially Weddings has announced its return this spring on April 10th and 11th. Billed as the world’s most luxurious wedding planning event, this year’s Atelier is offering exciting immersive experiences which will be hosted at the magnificent Somerset House, with a showcase of talented designers and artisans. Discover the unrivalled list of couture […]

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Ease wedding stress with Sapphire Pink’s personal concierge service

Ease wedding stress with Sapphire Pink’s personal concierge service

If you are planning a wedding this year or during 2016, you will certainly find that you can never be prepared or pampered enough. There is just so much to think about and this can really take its toll! On top of the stresses of organising your big day and planning the event, you will […]

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Quintessentially Weddings Atelier

Quintessentially Weddings Atelier

A champagne reception opened this year’s Quintessentially Weddings Atelier, which took place at 2 Temple Place. The beautiful venue is located in central London and is considered to be one of the city’s hidden architectural gems. It is owned by The Bulldog Trust charity an is just a stone’s throw from the river. This year […]

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The launch of our new Bridal section

The launch of our new Bridal section

The Sloaney is thrilled to announce the launch of our dedicated Bridal section. Last year, Natasha Eddery brought us her incredibly popular Bride-to-be Diary and Katie Ann Lamb was Maid-of-Honour for a separate wedding. Both ladies were able to write some wonderful features, sharing firsthand experiences of the build up to this special occasion. Katie […]

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Summer Wedding Flowers: Picking the perfect blooms

Summer Wedding Flowers: Picking the perfect blooms

Besides clear blue skies and sunshine, flowers make summer the perfect season to tie the knot. There is no better time of year to make the most of an extravagant and fragrant bouquet. Flowers in bloom at this time are simply stunning, from pretty peony roses to delightfully fragrant sweet peas. As a recent Maid […]

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Create a bespoke scent at Jo Malone to capture your wedding memories

Create a bespoke scent at Jo Malone to capture your wedding memories

BY KATIE ANN LAMB ‘Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.’ My moment was when I was asked by my best friend to be her Maid of Honour and that memory has created a journey that we are presently sharing. With three months to go before […]

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Villa San Michele: A dream venue for a fairy tale wedding

By LAURA TOOGOOD Natasha Eddery’s Bride-To-Be Diary has proven to be one of our most popular feature series. As she documented the build up to her big day, Natasha took us on a fantastic journey and allowed us to share all the excitement. Readers joined her on the search for the perfect wedding dress and […]

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Bride-To-Be Diary: Enjoy the ultimate spa experience at the Four Seasons Hampshire

By NATASHA EDDERY It is hard enough trying to juggle work with a social life, but finding time to plan a wedding as well, is enough to kick-start premature ageing and grey hairs. There is no doubt that many brides-to-be feel the impact of such stress taking its toll on their lives and bodies. So, […]