Welcome to our September/October edition of An Essex Wedding Magazine! Inside this issue, we’re sharing two real weddings. First, we head to Leez Priory for the stylish celebration of Sebastiano and Reece. After falling in love across two countries, their wedding brought together sunshine, beautiful surroundings and a surprise drag performance to create a day full of personality. We also meet Kirsty and Jack, whose love story led them to The Lion House for a stylish celebration with pastel florals and a nod to the Art Deco era. For those looking for creative inspo, we have not one but two styled shoots. Barnfield Weddings provides the backdrop for a vibrant editorial celebrating the bridal party. Expect bold colour, playful guest experiences, games and cocktails! Next we step inside the breathtaking St Osyth Priory for Draped in Decadence. Here, timeless elegance takes a more daring direction, proving that heritage and bold design can work beautifully together. Photography is also in the spotlight this edition as we explore how couples are increasingly falling out of love with perfection and embracing the honest, unscripted beauty of documentary wedding photography. And finally, our venue styling feature explores how to bring the atmosphere of your favourite overseas destination to your British big day. From Mediterraneaninspired celebrations to Scandi-chic details, there are plenty of ideas to help transport your guests without ever leaving home. As always, we hope this issue leaves you feeling inspired, excited and full of ideas for your own wedding journey. And remember, to submit your own nuptials to grace the pages of An Essex Wedding, get in touch via our website: www.anessex.wedding/get-involved Thank you for reading, and happy planning! Rachel Westall, editor The final warmth of summer Rachel x An Essex Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. 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. An Essex Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 1745-6541 DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Editor Rachel Westall | 01376 535 611 rachel.westall@county.wedding On the cover This issue’s stunning cover has been sponsored by award-winning Essex florist and venue stylist TJ Designer Weddings (tjdesignerweddings. co.uk). With more than 20 years of experience, Creative Director Tracie Jackson-Way has built TJ Designer Weddings into a name synonymous with luxury, creativity and attention to detail. From London’s Mayfair to Essex and the South East, Tracie and her talented team create bespoke floral designs and stunning venue transformations, bringing each couple’s vision beautifully to life. From intimate celebrations to grand affairs, no wedding is too big or too small. The image was taken by David Dean Photographic (daviddeanphotographic. co.uk) at the wedding of Dominique & Andrej. Behind the scenes ADVERTISING Account Manager Kate Johnson | 01376 538 561 kate.johnson@county.wedding Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines A few sneaky shots backstage at this edition’s styled shoot at St Osyth Priory! EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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