REGULARS 6 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 8 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 42 HOT TOPIC Our experts tackle your wedding worries 68 COMPETITION Win your wedding jewellery worth £800 CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2025 VENUES 11 SPOTLIGHT ON... West Gloucestershire 15 AS TIME GOES BY We round up of some of the region’s favourite historical venues On the cover This issue’s cover of real wedding couple Sian and Ciaran was captured by Ellie Lawes at HFP Photography (www.hfpphotography.co.uk) at The Fonthill Estate (www.fonthill.co.uk). Find out more from page 30. 42 15 FEATURES 35 CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Hippy brides, vintage finds, golden light and a touch of disco 39 GET THE LOOK We explore all the top looks in the world of venue styling 44 YOU’RE THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE One of the most ignored features of a wedding could have the biggest impact 47 SEEKING THE ONE We chatted to some of the region’s bridal boutique owners to find out what makes shopping local and independent so special 74 HEN DO SURVIVAL HACKS Wedding planning expert Georgie Mitchell breaks down how to save money, stay sane and celebrate the bride-to-be www.leehawleyphotography.com calumbradleyphotography.co.uk 4
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