Your West Midlands Wedding- April/May 2021 (Issue 73)

REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the West Midlands 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 14 COMPETITION Win a luxury hen do worth up to £3,950 65 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2021 FEATURES 51 THE MEANING OF LOVE Local photographers showcase their favourite images 59 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Music and entertainment options 69 A TOUCH OF LUXURY A team of local suppliers worked together to create these images at Hanbury Wedding Barn 73 YOU CAN’T STOP LOVE High Grosvenor House was the perfect backdrop for these beautiful images 77 TRUE ROMANCE This styled shoot has it all from stunning styling to a showstopping dress 81 CLASSIC ELEGANCE Be inspired by this shoot full of gorgeous greenery On the cover This issue’s beautiful cover image is sponsored and shot at the grand Somerford Hall (www.somerfordhall.co.uk). Tu rn to page 25 to read more about this wedding venue in our Glorious Gardens feature. Image courtesy of Stephen Sutton Photography (www.stephensutton.co.uk). 73 www.matjamesphotography.co.uk 17 69 VENUES 17 SPOTLIGHT ON COVENTRY, NUNEATON & RUGBY Discover some of the best venues in the area 25 GLORIOUS GARDENS Tie the knot in a romantic setting www.stottweddings.com 3