Intensive Cold For Intensive Therapy

Lauren Welsh of Flawless Beauty is undertaking the journey of a lifetime to raise money for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary’s Intensive Therapy Unit. In April, Lauren (who hates the cold!), and partner Mark Donald, are driving a team of huskies 250km across the Arctic from Norway to Sweden. The journey starts in Tromso and then civilisation is left far behind until they, hopefully, end up in the world-famous Ice Hotel in Jukarssarvi. Lauren and Mark will spend their first night in a traditional Lavvo but from then on will have to erect their own tent, and also cook for themselves. They will also be required to help harness, feed and clean up after the huskies. Lauren says: “This will be a trip of a lifetime but we are doing it for one reason only and that is to raise money for the Cape ITU Fundraiser. All the money we raise goes straight to the charity for the hospital and the wonderful staff that work in the ITU.” Donations can be made via www.justgiving.com/Lauren-Welsh-Mark-Donald

New for You

For something a bit different, what about a spit roast to both feed and entertain your wedding guests? Professional butcher Paul Smith offers spit roasts suitable for large or small weddings; you can choose between a whole hog, a rack of lamb or beef, really whatever you want. Aristocars have added a third Buick to their range of classic cars so can easily cater for the whole wedding party.

Cover Story

For the complete story of this issue’s front cover shoot click here.

Photography by Simon Clubb at Union Square, Aberdeen. Model, Sam and Keri from Premiere Productions Scotland. Matilda RGU Placement Student. Hair by Lindsay Steel and make-up by Aleca.

Bridal gowns are from Belmont Bridal, Louise Lontana Bridal and Isabelle Randall.

Top Tier

For the second year, Cakes by Fiona Barnett were invited to display their cakes at the prestigious international Squires Kitchen Annual Exhibition (the equivalent of London Fashion Week in the cake industry). Cakes by Fiona not only had the opportunity to exhibit at the show, they were also asked to display a cake in the hallowed Wedding Cake Showroom. Fiona took several of her creations down to Surrey, including a Halloween-themed cake complete with pumpkin carriage and horses and a cake inspired by an oriental birdcage featuring a delicate branch of Chinese cherry blossom. As a result of exhibiting at Squires, Cakes by Fiona have also featured in the “Wedding Ideas” magazine.

Bigger

Alan and Pamela Webster of Aristocars  have added a third Buick to their fleet making Aristocars the only company in Britain offering 3 similar vintage Buicks for hire. Alan and Pamela have also “added” another Webster to the clan. Second child Connor was born in November. Perfect Bridal has added a menswear section, stocking the classy and elegant Spanish designer Javier Arnaiz. Offering “something different” from Highland wear, 3-piece suits complete with knotted tie and dinner suits are available.

Competition Winners

Caption competition winner is Victoria Christie who is getting married on 12 December 2011. The winning caption: “Excuse me sir, if you really are the Pink Panther, let me see your jewels to prove it”

The £500 cash prize was won by Paula Craig.

The bridesmaids’ dresses from Belmont Bridal were won by Amy Thomson.