REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER Rachel’s top picks from the region 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around Essex 89 COMPETITION Win a luxury mid-week break for two at The Gainsborough Bath Spa Worth £1,250 CONTENTS JULY/AUGUST 2025 VENUES 19 THE CITY OF COLCHESTER Tie the knot in a local hotspot O th cove This issue’s gorgeous cover is sponsored by Sam Rundle Photography (samrundlephotography.com) and was captured at St Osyth Priory in Clacton-onSea. For more of this stunning shoot, turn to page 39. 69 33 FEATURES 29 WHERE NATURE LIES The Orangery at Downham Hall with its olive-green walls was the perfect backdrop to this fresh, elegant, styled shoot. 39 LOVE IN BLOOM Find your fairytale in a place where history and nature intertwine 43 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Tips and design ideas to help you set up your outdoor wedding 47 WRITTEN IN THE STARS The perfect flowers for you and your special day, based on your star sign 74 WEDDING GUEST ETIQUETTE Wedding guest advice to help you avoid the classic blunders 76 UNCONVENTIONAL WEDDING HACKS TikTok creator, Anna Konstantopoulos, who runs the page @unseenandbelieved, created a viral video for users to reveal their innovative wedding hacks 3
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