REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER A sneak peek of what’s to come 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 71 HOT TOPIC Your big-day dilemmas sorted 91 COMPETITION Win a two-night stay in the Lake District CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 VENUES 19 BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL Local wedding hotspots with glorious grounds 25 SPOTLIGHT ON… Where to wed in Bury St Edmunds and North Suffolk FEATURES 51 CELEBRATE IN STYLE A smorgasbord of creative wedding inspiration 55 THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE Fun, games and entertainment for a standout big day 61 YOUR BEST YOU Top tips from local experts on how to be the bridal best version of you O th cover Photographer Helen Alderton captured this issue’s stunning front cover image of model Emma Julian and trusty steed Riley as part of a shoot at her stables in Cambridge. “I wanted to showcase some simple yet stunning ideas and poses for brides wanting to include their horses on their wedding day,” she explains. Couples often worry that the horse may not cooperate, but Riley was an absolute star! “The idea was to show how keeping it simple really works,” adds Helen. To see more of her work visit www.haphotography.co.uk 51 19 www.pengelly-photography.co.uk 3
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