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

6 THE MIDAS TOUCH M y favourite season of the year is nearly upon us, which means I can pack away my scarf, hat and gloves and throughly enjoy nice lengthy walks with the pooch in the crisp morning air with sunlight aplenty and sprouting blooms – I’m so not one for the long dark days! Spring doesn’t have to be all about floral and fauna, although they’re both great ideas for your wedding theme, sometimes it’s okay to do something a little different from the season’s traditions – I’m talking about metallics! The versatility of these hues are perfect for year-round usage – whether your nuptials are full-blown golden glamour or you’re pairing the shimmer with pastel shades, there’s something for everyone. From colour charts to styling, honeymoons to fashion, we’re here to guide you along the way. To help you find the perfect gowns for your girl squad we’ve collated some of the finest bridesmaid’s dresses of the season on page 91, while on page 98 there’s all the latest beauty product launches you need to know about assembled by our gorgeous beauty editor Ivana. Let’s not forget this issue’s fabulous real weddings and two wow- factor shoots bursting at the seams with local inspiration, which you can find on pages 35, 42, 60 and 64. Finally, the search for our Wedding of the Year 2017, is nearly at an end, why not turn to page 51 and pick the couple who you think deserves to win the grand final? You can vote online at anessex.wedding EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 | editor@county.wedding ANNIE CANNOCK | FEATURES EDITOR anniec@county.wedding DANIELLE HARVEY | MANAGING EDITOR danielleh@county.wedding LOUISE PRANCE | CHIEF SUB EDITOR louisep@county.wedding IVANA SIDEY | BEAUTY & WELLNESS EDITOR DANIELLE HARVEY | GROOMS EDITOR DEMELZA RAYNER | TRAVEL EDITOR CLAIRE RIDLEY | LIFESTYLE EDITOR CONTRIBUTING EDITORS SARAH REEVE | MELISSA BARKER | HANNAH FAULDER PRODUCTION 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding PRODUCTION MANAGER | SCOTT BROTHWELL SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | CHLOE EDEY STEPHANIE HODDER | VICKY O’CONNOR SARAH YOUNG WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER STUART WEATHERLEY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | CHARLOTTE POTTER An Essex Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing 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. Subscription rates are £17.60 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Ltd and sent to An Essex Wedding ,c/o KD Media Publishing Ltd,Pantile House,Newlands Drive,Witham,Essex CM8 2AP. 42 At the moment we’re... dreaming of the picnics in the park and the summer sun! Local love stories Having a sweetheart table? Remember to keep your w-day champers chilled with this glam bottle cooler, £65, beckybroome.com Opt for this Blush Tassel Garland, £13, talkingtables.co.uk , to help decorate your venue. This personalised map print is a great way to show your loved ones where you both met. Priced £35, libbymcmullin.com