Bride to Be May-Jul 2010 issue

At Karen Willis Holmes we love our bridal magazines – such a fantastic source of inspiration and also a great place for brides to get ample information and advice that is really beneficial in their planning process.

One bridal publication that has just released their new issue, setting the tone for brides to be in the chilly winter months, is the appropriately named, Bride to Be. With 8 issues per year, editor Amelia Bloomfield always manages to pack the best in bridal onto her beautiful pages and the May-July 2010 issue is no exception.

In this issue, Amelia and the team at Bride to Be have given us plenty to love: “A Venues Special” (page 249), which is a special highlighting over 40 different locations for your ceremony and reception; “Your Day” (page 69) which features 16 fabulous real weddings and an opportunity to take inspiration from other brides; and the “Ultimate Gown Guide” (page 201) an amazing resource to help you choose the best gown for your big day. 

Bride to Be magazine 

Of course, for us, the “Ultimate Gown Guide” is our favourite piece in this issue!

With options ranging from dramatic and attention-grabbing, to simple, understated glamour, there is literally something for everyone. There are also small titbits of advice on each page from the Bride to Be team to help you choose the perfect gown in relation to your personal preferences, whether it be related to length, style, or features.

We are so flattered to have three Karen Willis Holmes gowns featured also. Two of our stunning couture gowns - ‘Gabriella’ and ‘Satine’ provide real wow-factor for your special day, while ready-to-wear option, ‘Greta’, is a slim, empire line gown, which creates a sexy and sophisticated look.

Karen Willis Holmes couture ‘Gabriella’, and ‘Satine’

Karen Willis Holmes Ready to wear ‘Greta’

The major feature editorial for this issue was taken out into the wilderness of Tasmania resulting in a truly breathtaking photoshoot. Our couture gown ‘Maddison’ was shot perched high on a mountain top with a truly stunning backdrop. The amazing natural scenery creates such a fantastic contrast to the starkness of the gown, making it really pop on the page. 

 Karen Willis Holmes couture ‘Maddison’

Something exciting and new to share is the launch of Bride to Be’s new online shop. You may remember that we did a feature on the blog recently where we mentioned that Karen had the fortune of being invited to celebrate the introduction of Bride to Be’s current issue as well as being one of the lucky first to find out about the online store. Well the store is now open to the public!

Providing a space for a range of goods to meet the needs of every bride, from adorable wedding favours to amusing cake toppers, invitations and decorations, bridal shower supplies and even a range of parasols which offer a perfect alternative to a bouquet. The Bride to Be online shop has all the little things you need to make your wedding complete.

Between the magazine and the store, every bride will be able to find whatever ideas they could possibly need to help put their mark on their own big day with the help of Bride to Be.