As we enjoy the last vestiges of summer and welcome the autumn, here at CWM HQ, we’ve been reminiscing about this year’s summer weddings. While it’s now truer than ever that every season is wedding season, it’s undeniable that this is still the most popular pick. The weather can be somewhat more reliable, and this gorgeous county is looking its very best. For me, summer speaks to lazing about with a picnic, barbecues, warm evenings enjoyed al fresco, and day trips with friends – it’s a vibe! If the same rings true for you, did you know these are all things you can include in your wedding day? When it comes to food, get creative and ditch the formal seating plan in favour of an informal setup with grazing feasts or a hearty barbecue served in your venue’s grounds. Indeed, we highly recommend opting for a venue with glorious gardens or super-cute courtyard with Med-style atmosphere at this time of year, purely because of the opportunities it affords you in terms of making the most of those long evenings. Think cosy firepits, blankets in case it does get a bit chilly, and heaps of charming festoon lighting. Meanwhile, if you love nothing more than getting away for an adventure with friends, why not turn your wedding into a weekend away with your closest cohort? Many local venues offer two- to threeday hire allowing you to get settled the night before, enjoy a delicious meal together before celebrating the big day and rounding out the weekend with a morning-after breakfast together. Having said this, September, while officially the start of autumn, is still a terrific time to tie the knot. More often than not we tend to experience an Indian Summer earlier on in the month, while the evenings are generally more bearable temperature-wise. It’s a great opportunity to embrace the best of both seasons. So, as ever, enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, editor There is a season ISSN 1750-3477 Your Sussex 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 Sussex Wedding is published six times a year. 51 EASY TERMS Choosing the one to document your day is such an important challenge, but to the uninitiated, the amount of terminology involved can leave one feeling bewildered and confused. If this sounds familiar, turn to our glossary where we hope to demystify the entire process for you. 97 WIN! Win a luxury mid-week break for two at the Gainsborough Bath Spa Worth £1,250 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 Deputy Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | 01376 535 611 kelly.andrews@county.wedding Anita Austvika on Unsplash @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazine @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com ADVERTISING Account Manager Dannii Carr | 01376 535 610 dannii.carr@county.wedding 44 TIERS OF JOY If you’re in two minds about whether to go for a wedding cake or not, don’t miss our in-depth feature with plenty of advice and tips to help you decide. Ahmed Kzood for Unsplash EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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