REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER Hello from your new Editor, Claire Muffett-Reece 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the county 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 85 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer their stellar advice 94 COMPETITION Win a two-night stay in the Lake District worth £1,500 CONTENTS MAY/JUNE 2022 VENUES 19 CITY SIGHTS Elegant Chelmsford wedding spaces 25 HISTORY IN THE MAKING Travel back in time in these incredible buildings On the cover This issue’s gorge us cover, shot by Photography by Anna Marie, sees Robyn and Kieran marrying at Hatfield Place. Turn to page 36 to see more (www.photographybyannamarie.com) 57 25 FEATURES 48 A GRAND AFFAIR Our exclusive shoot shows why Braintree Town Hall is an ideal wedding venue 53 FAIRY TALES Whimsical-meets-wonderful with this fairy-inspired collection 57 THE GREAT ESSEX BAKE OFF Essex cake-makers reveal their greatest creations 88 WHERE DOES THE TIME GO? County Wedding Magazines’ Melissa Barker on her wedding planning journey 3
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