Your Midlands Wedding - April/May 2026 (Issue 103)

51 Real weddings 28 EMERALD, ENCHANTED AND EVER AFTER A long-distance romance turned Hampshire fairytale with swords, dice and heartfelt surprises. 34 LOVE IN THE PEAKS Surrounded by nature, cherished guests and personal touches, Chelsea and Josh brought their dream wedding to life Honeymoons 88 HONEYMOON NEWS Our travel editor reveals the newest openings and honeymoon essentials 90 DREAM GETAWAYS Take our fun quiz to discover your perfect honeymoon destination 92 SLOW LOVE IN ZANZIBAR This elegant four-star, eco-committed, adults-only resort, Matemwe Attitude, blends understated luxury with Swahili culture, inviting guests to swap schedules for sea breezes and discover the island through its people, food and gentle pace 96 DREAMY MINI-MOONS Fall in love all over again with the UK’s most romantic destinations Fashion & Beauty 50 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal news, buys and launches 51 STRIKE A POSE Couture-inspired silhouettes are gracing the bridal catwalk 56 PERFECT PAIR Pick and mix these aisle-worthy bridal shoes and bags 57 TAKE A BOW Whether it’s an oversized bow or a dainty detail, this fashion staple is here to stay 66 BEAUTY BUZZ The latest launches and must-haves 68 HANDS UP! Products you’ll want to get your mitts on 70 SLEEP WELL Sleep therapist Denise Iordache from JoySpace Therapy tells us how changing small habits can make the world of difference to ensuring a better night’s sleep 80 40 Grooms 78 GROOMS’ NEWS The latest best buys and product launches 79 TIME TO WED How to pick a watch that balances style, sentiment and practicality 80 ABOVE THE CLOUDS Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, brings a soft, modern edge to the groom’s look 82 ADVENTURE AWAITS From adrenaline highs to laid-back laughs, we’ve created a feature packed with stag do ideas for every personality thompsonthomas.co.uk 58 CONTENTS 5

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