Your Sussex Wedding - August/September 2026 (Issue 122)

Real weddings 28 A WINTER WHIRLWIND Not wanting to wait the usual 18 months to two years for a wedding date, Emma and Ant planned their beautiful big day in just four months 34 A ROARING ROMANCE Ioana and Rob gave their day a jungle theme with dinosaur accents inspired by the groom’s love of Jurassic Park Honeymoons 88 HONEYMOON NEWS Our travel editor reveals the newest openings and honeymoon essentials 90 BEAUTIFUL BARBADOS Explore O2 Beach Club & Spa and The Rockley on the south cost of this vibrant, colourful Caribbean island 94 CITY HEIGHTS A stylish city escape at W Edinburgh 97 TIMELESS ROMANCE Discover the magic of Leeds Castle, where romance and family moments go hand in hand 41 Grooms 73 GROOMS’ NEWS The latest best buys and product launches 74 NATURALLY DRESSED Inspired by nature, sage green brings a relaxed, romantic edge to a groom’s look 76 MISCHIEF MANAGED How pageboys add charm, character and a touch of chaos to your wedding day 34 74 Fashion & Beauty 58 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal news, buys and launches 59 CURTAIN CALL Gorgeous gowns created from tiers of organza and soft chiffon have been gracing the bridal catwalks 66 THE NEXT CHAPTER These new-season bridal dresses boast pleats, drapes and folds, which add movement and fluidity 70 LEADING LADY The mother figure in your life will enjoy these soft shades and fashionable prints 78 BEAUTY BUZZ This summer’s launches, including all your protect and perfect must-haves 80 IN YOUR OWN SKIN We talk to IMAGE Skincare founder and chairwoman Janna Ronert about skin confidence, and putting in place those all-important routines to achieve it 85 REFRAMING WEDDING WELLNESS We explore the 2026 concept of wellbeing and how it’s changing the way we look at wedding preparations 86 THE PERFECT MATCH We reveal the bridal hair trends for 2026 along with the jewellery brides are choosing to match vpphotography.pics 59 pippaheath.com 78 CONTENTS 5

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