Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers.
I love this starlit dancefloor from event production and management company Illumination Events. See more of their fantastic wedding services and take advantage of our exclusive offer with them on page 13 of the new issue available to download now for FREE!
Abbey Mead Dental & Implant Clinic is based in Tavistock, Devon offers tooth whitening, cosmetic dentistry and more. Read their advice about considering cosmetic dentistry for your wedding in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
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Psst, we've teamed up with Gatwards Jewellers to share an exclusive offer! Discover more about this in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.
This Celine lace corset dress (pictured right) has been crafted from corded ivory lace with a boned corset bodice with built-in cups. The style Ciara (pictured left) is a cute lace mini dress with a strapless boned bodice. Discover more about the wedding in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.
Wedding flowers play a vital role in making the day unforgettable. We emphasise ways to create that stunning impact with eye-catching displays, like this one from Style and Wonder Weddings & Events. Discover the company in our May/June issue, available to download for free now.
What better location to tie the knot than surrounded by historic touches and architecture, like Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery? Discover the venue in our March/April issue, available to download for free now.
Jess and Adam met the oh-so modern way, on Tinder. After many unsuccessful swipes between the two, they eventually matched in early May of 2021. Their first date followed a couple of weeks later. At the time, Jess was living in York, while Adam was in Sheffield. So, he came to see her in York to meet her and they spent the whole day walking, talking and getting to know each other. “I was attracted to Adam's calm nature and everything we had in common, including our enjoyment of being outside and travelling,” Jess remembers. “I also liked that he was funny, kind, interested in what I was saying and easy to talk to.” When she got home at the end of the day, Jess texted Adam to tell him how much she'd enjoyed herself before his train had even pulled out of the station! “Talking about our first date now, he says I wasn't playing it cool at all!” she laughs.
Adam proposed in December 2022 on the Phi Phi Islands in Thailand. “It was a complete surprise,” Jess says. “We'd spoken about our future, and Adam told me he did want to get married, but not anytime soon, which had completely thrown me off the scent!” That day, Adam had booked a private speedboat for an island-hopping trip followed by a surprise romantic dinner on the beach at sunset. Between the main course and dessert, he got down on one knee and popped the question. He'd set up his Go-Pro to capture the sunset and while Jess was up from the table had turned it around to capture this memorable moment.
Thicket Priory was the first wedding venue the couple viewed and completely fell in love with it. The couple's friends and family mean a lot to them and are spread out across the country and indeed the world, so it was important that the venue was able to offer them exclusivity for the whole weekend with everyone staying under one roof. The Friday night was a casual affair, allowing guests to get to know each other, reconnect after the stag and hen weekends, play some games and get more excited about the following day. “Our hearts were set on Thicket Priory from the moment we first saw it, with its beautiful grounds, stunning staircase, relaxing bedrooms, beautiful ballroom, many hidden gems and attentive, knowledgeable staff who made us feel welcome from the start,” Jess explains.
To find out more about the big day, head over to the Mar/Apr25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding. It's free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download
Lewes Castle (https://sussexpast.co.uk) is a beautiful, 1,000-year-old romantic ruin, which offers panoramic views across the Sussex countryside and offers several settings for both your ceremony and reception. Find out more about this and other romantic, historical venues in the Apr/May25 issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download
Emma and Terence met in Qatar, where they both live. They met on Bumble but soon discovered they shared mutual friends through their passion for sport and dance.
Terence proposed in the Maldives. He struggled to choose an exact location, since everywhere on the island is stunning. However, he found the perfect moment, while Emma was watching the sharks, fascinated by them. As the sun set with the ocean as his backdrop, he popped the question.
At the top of the couple's venue wish list was somewhere with character that was available for exclusive use throughout the entire weekend. They discovered Brympton House, booked the date for 26th October 2024 and never looked back.
Find out more about their big day in the Apr/May25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download
I don't mind telling you I've fallen head over heels in love with real wedding woofer Barclay. His fur dad, Dan, wasn't too happy though when he had to wash him on the morning of his wedding after the naughty chap decided to jump into the venue's pond.
Find out more about Stacey and Dan's (and Barclay's) big day from page 26 of the current issue, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
Natalie wore a Rebecca Ingram dress called Iris, purchased and altered by Grace and Lace in Colchester. The relaxed, boho look accessorised with a flower crown and orange converse high-tops suited Natalie perfectly.
Creating a magical wedding is all about the details, the atmosphere, and the energy that surrounds the day. Camilla Sheeley, experienced wedding stylist and model, worked alongside her 'Two Queens' partner & photographer Elizabeth Ebsworth to create this amazing shoot at Fennes.
How gorgeous do real wedding couple Charlotte and Josh look here on their special day that took place at Wormsley Estate in Buckinghamshire? Read their love story on page 32 of the new issue available to download now for FREE!
Meet Katy Short, the founder of award-winning Make-up Magic on page 78 of the latest issue available to download now for FREE. She offers her step-by-step guide to summer make-up.
This couple felt anxious the morning of the wedding but also excited. But as soon as they saw each other, they instantly relaxed and were smiling from ear to ear the entire day. It really was the best day of their lives! Discover more about the wedding in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.
Check out new-season bags and shoes, perfect for the modern bride. Discover trending accessories in our May/June issue, available to download for free now.
Weddings are brimming with unforgettable moments and deep emotions, so we reached out to leading photographers to share their best images that capture a wide range of feelings. Discover stunning images in our March/April issue, available to download for free now.
Ian and Lou's wedding featured many chic and romantic touches, like these gorgeous blooms from The Fresh Flower Company. Discover their stunning wedding in our March/April issue, available to download for free now.
Newly single and having sworn off men, Millie attended a party thrown by a friend and met Todd. Despite staying strong for a few months, turning down repeated invitations for a date, she finally gave in over the phone one night when drunk! And the rest, as they say, is history. The couple shared a long-distance relationship for a while, which included Millie moving to Sweden for a time. Eventually though, she persuaded Todd to move to Yorkshire and they bought their first home together. Eight years on, the couple are married, renovating their family home and are expecting a little girl in the spring. “We're both so grateful and happier than ever,” Millie says.
Todd proposed while away in Turkey on a family holiday back in 2022. He got down on one knee at sunset at the top of Babadag Mountain surrounded by nearest and dearest. “We have a tradition when we go on holiday where Todd buys me a ring I like. This time he said he'd already chosen one for me! It was one of my favourite memories ever,” Millie says.
Bunny Hill ended up being the only venue the couple looked at. “We just knew it was perfect and cancelled all of our other viewings,” Millie says. “The venue itself is so beautiful, but what makes it so special is the attention to detail that's gone into everything and the amazing team they have there. Our coordinator James and the team made the whole process from booking to the big day smooth and stress free. Nothing was too much to ask, they went above and beyond to make our day special.” So, location decided upon, the date was set for 4th July 2024.
To find out more, head to the Mar/Apr25 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding. It's free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download
There's something about Rookery Hall (www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/rookeryhall) in Nantwich that says 'romance.' With its fountain lawn, wonderful gardens, beautiful architecture, stunning views and stylish banqueting suites, it's hard to imagine a more fitting location for saying “I do.”
Set in 38 acres of lawns and gardens in the Cheshire countryside, this Georgian manor house offers a contemporary and stylish home for your wedding accommodating up to 160 guests. Striking, elegant and full of character each ceremony setting offers an idyllic backdrop.
To find out more about Rookery Hall and other historical venues in the region, download the latest issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download