19 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 11 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 47 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions 67 COMPETITION Win a two-night stay in the Lake District, worth £1,500 CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2022 VENUES 13 SPOTLIGHT ON SUTTON COLDFIELD, LICHFIELD, TAMWORTH & NORTH BIRMINGHAM Discover some of the best venues in the area 19 ONCE UPON A TIME Tie the knot in a historic venue FEATURES 43 DELECTABLE DELIGHTS The latest cake trends 51 GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Be inspired by these pre-wedding photos taken at Bank House Hotel, Spa and Golf Club 54 WHERE DOES THE TIME GO? County Wedding Magazines’ senior editor, Melissa Barker, shares her wedding planning journey 57 BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Inspired by bold hues, this stunning styled shoot took place at The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club 61 DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Dramatic wedding dress trends Cover look This issue’s cover is from Rebecca and Huw’s beautiful wedding. It was photographed by Emily Robinson Photography (www.emilyrobinsonphotography.co.uk) at Sandon Hall (www.sandonhall.co.uk). Turn to page 25 to see more from their big day. 61 www.charlotteashley-photography.co.uk 3
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