An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2017 (Issue 79)

Your day, your way WE LOVE TO GET YOUR VIEWS – BE SURE TO VOTE IN OUR WEEKLY READERS’ POLL ONLINE AT COUNTY.WEDDING 40% of you say your main source of wedding inspiration is magazines, 25% prefer websites and blogs, 20% love social media and 15% say local wedding shows. What drinks will you be serving your guests on your big day? 31% say elegant tipples, 25% are opting for classy champers, 25% say quirky cocktails and 10% are serving local beer and cider. 67% of you are planning to go on an exotic beach retreat for your honeymoon while 22% are going on a European break and 11% are jetting off on an adventure- packed getaway. Which part of the big day is most likely to leave you teary-eyed? 38% say the vows 27% think meeting at the altar 23% say the speeches 12% chose the first dance What do you love most about a wedding fair? 43% of you say checking out the venue, 29% prefer meeting local suppliers, 14% adore the free goodie bags and 15% say the on-the-day discounts. 67% of you will be using your phone apps and online tools to help you with your planning and 33% are opting to avoid technology and use traditional methods. Melissa Barker reveals what makes the perfect wedding by sharing the results from our recent polls How are you planning to weatherproof your bridal look? 44% of you say hairspray and waterproof mascara, 22% are going to purchase a pair of wedding wellies, 22% are going to have a bridal brolly and 11% are opting for a chic cover-up or a coat. 57 BRIDES’ VIEWS