Happy New Year, and welcome to our first issue of 2026! This issue is all about celebrating beginnings. From cosy winter weddings to bright, inspiring trends for the year ahead, we’ve gathered ideas to help you create the perfect day for you and your partner. Whether you received a ring under the Christmas tree or are already deep in wedding planning, we’re here to guide you. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming – I imagine you’re either embracing the chaos or dreading it. Either way, take a deep breath and remember: this day is all about the two of you. The little details are wonderful ways to make the day personal, but ultimately, it’s your vows and the fact that you can say “I do” that will matter most. Whether your vision includes personal touches, bold, bright colours, or sustainable options, there’s no right or wrong way to plan your wedding. It’s all about creating a day that reflects your style while staying within your budget. Still feeling a little lost? Don’t worry – we’ve put together a feature packed with the latest trends, helpful timelines, and plenty of tips. Think of us as your new planning BFF! With love, Melissa Cullen, senior editor New beginnings Melissa x Your East Anglian 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. Your East Anglian Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 2052-0514 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 ADVERTISING Account Manager Shannon Clark | 01376 538565 shannon.clark@county.wedding On the cover This issue’s beautiful cover is from Nic and Tom’s festivalstyle wedding at Happy Valley Norfolk (happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk) Their beautiful day was captured by Thyme Lane Photography (thymelanephotography.co.uk). To see more from their wedding, turn to page 32. Behind the scenes Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines Step behind the scenes of this styled shoot at Elms Barn – a day that focused on a classic black tie aesthetic. Here, we take a closer look at how the theme came together. samanthajaynephoto.com samanthajaynephoto.com EDITORIAL Senior Editor Melissa Cullen | 01376 535 611 melissa.cullen@county.wedding EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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