12 www.glynridgersphotography.com WIN! £1,500 WORTH OF DIAMONDS! During the first lockdown in 2020 Your Sussex Wedding was welcomed aboard the Sussex NHS and Carers Wedding Competition as a media partner, alongside more than 30 amazing local suppliers who would all use their talents to make one couple’s wedding dreams come true. We’re superexcited to share with you the culmination of the competition, Laura and Michael’s big day. cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS Real bride Catherine says of her first date with Rob, “We laughed all evening and stayed until closing. We have the same sense of fun.” From this image I’d say that’s something shared by their children too. Being part of this family looks like a blast! We’ve got a bumper crop of offers for your this issue. Don’t miss out! @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Welcome to the first Your Sussex Wedding magazine for 2022! For those of you tying the knot this year, January 1st will have marked a significant milestone as you draw ever closer to the big day. How’s your planning going? If you find you’ve got a little bit of extra budget for those amazing finishing touches, you won’t want to miss one page as there’s inspiration aplenty as always. As you know, I’m going to be a bridesmaid for my friend and fellow CWM editor, Melissa, in July and it’s taken her this long to talk her other half, Dave, into booking a photo booth! This was actually thanks to another of our gorgeous colleagues, social media coordinator Beth who hired one for her big day, and we were barely out of it all evening! So, these super-cool elements are well worth looking into if you can. The other thing I’ve learned since I last spoke to you is on the topic of shopping for bridesmaids’ dresses. Speaking from experience I can tell you that for your best gals, choosing that perfect dress for the big day could be almost, if not equally, as important to them as finding yours was to you. You’ve asked them to be part of this enormous occasion in your life and in all likelihood, they’ll want to give the best account of themselves as they support you. So, inspired by the unbelievably patient and all-round diamond Melissa, my advice is this: be kind. Perhaps they’ve got body confidence issues, perhaps they’re feeling the pressure – don’t leave it to the last minute, allow them as much time as possible to make their decision. You love your bride tribe, that’s why you asked them to be by your side. If you want them to feel comfortable and enjoy the day alongside you, helping them to feel their big-day best too will go a long way towards that. Oh, and don’t forget to have bags of fun along the way! That’s all from me this issue, except to extend a very warm welcome to those of you who’ve recently said “yes” and are new to Your Sussex Wedding. I hope you feel inspired by what you find here. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, editor In with the new ISSN 1750-3477 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 kellya@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Melissa Barker | Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 sarah@county.wedding Account Manager Kirsty Watt-Roy | 01376 538 492 kirsty.watt-roy@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your Sussex Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your Sussex Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. 97 43 https://daniel-thomas-photography.co.uk 30 www.loveheartphotography.com EDITOR’S LETTER 7
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