We’re right in the heart of wedding season, and our social media feeds are bursting with beautiful celebrations. We can’t get enough of them! Peonies are at their fluffiest, roses are filling the air with the sweetest scent, and love is truly blooming everywhere. In this issue, we’re delighted to showcase two stunning real weddings. One couple, Lucy and Alfie Walsh, embraced a vibrant disco-inspired celebration at Great Lodge, while Olivia and James Hayter chose timeless elegance for their special day at Gosfield Hall. Both weddings are brimming with inspiration, and we’re sure you’ll love every detail. We also take a closer look at the evolution of hen and stag dos, exploring how modern couples are reimagining these pre-wedding celebrations and putting their own unique stamp on tradition. As always, our talented Fashion Editor, Claire Ridley, has curated pages of style inspiration. From soft, billowing chiffon gowns to new-season bridal designs featuring elegant pleats, draping and sculptural folds, there’s plenty to inspire your wedding-day look. To submit your own nuptials to grace the pages of An Essex Wedding, get in touch via our website: www.anessex.wedding/get-involved Happy planning! Rachel Westall, editor The heart of wedding season Rachel x An Essex Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. An Essex Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 1745-6541 DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Editor Rachel Westall | 01376 535 611 rachel.westall@county.wedding On the cover Here’s a little sneak peek of one of our favourite images captured during an editorial shoot at St Osyth Priory. Beautifully photographed by Sam Rundle Photography, the full feature will appear in the September/ October edition of An Essex Wedding Magazine. Watch this space! Behind the scenes ADVERTISING Account Manager Kate Johnson | 01376 538 561 kate.johnson@county.wedding Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines A few sneaky shots backstage at this edition’s styled shoot at Apton Hall! EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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