After a very busy year tying the knot to my wonderful partner, travelling to some beautiful places and celebrating several of our friends getting married, it’s finally time to close the door on 2022. It’s been quite a year, with a flurry of weddings from some beautiful couples across the West Midlands, lots of new companies opening their doors and some getting back to normal post-pandemic. Seeing things open up again has been wonderful and I can’t wait to see what 2023 brings! If you’re a regular reader, then you’ll know that the December/January issue has always been my favourite, and I look forward to writing it every year. It’s packed full of inspiration, adorable products, seasonal weddings and the latest fashion trends. To celebrate the end of 2022, we’ve gone all out with wintry fashion pages, must-see planning tips and the latest menswear trends. If you’re dreaming of tying the knot in a fairytale venue, then we’ve got you covered on page 21 or if you’re looking for something in Herefordshire, Worcestershire or Shropshire, head over to page 15. Don’t forget if you’ve tied the knot, you can submit your day at melissa.cullen@kdeventsandpublishing.com or via www.yourwestmidlands.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding Here at Your West Midlands Wedding, we’re planning to celebrate Christmas with our friends and family and welcome in the new year in style. Whatever your plans are, we hope you have a lovely time and take a well-deserved break. Melissa x Melissa Cullen, Senior Editor Samantha and Aaron incorporated their love of navy blue into their big-day styling at Hoar Cross Hall Hotel and Spa. 41 60 78 The latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches. www.chrisblackledgephotography.co.uk Let it snow WIN 62Fall in love with these trend-setting dresses. a mini-moon worth up to £2,000. www.michellewilliamsphotography.co.uk 6 ISSN 1759-4723 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Melissa Cullen | Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor melissab@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor Artwork & Content Coordinator Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 sarahe@county.wedding Account Manager Nicola Hawkins | 01376 538 480 nicolah@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your West Midlands 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 West Midlands Wedding is published six times a year. Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DIA SHING NTS SHING EVENTS & PUBLISHING cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines
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