CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2025 VENUES 19 A HISTORIC TALE Traditional venues with a story to tell 23 A WARM WELCOME Editor Claire Ridley was invited to discover the delights of West Court Retreat, a charming new luxurious country house hotel with a sister spa in Berkshire 25 SPOTLIGHT ON... Oxford and around On the cover Photographer Sarah Legge took this stunning photograph of model Hannah White as part of this issue’s styled shoot at The Castle Hotel in Windsor. Turn to page 39 to see more and for a full list of local suppliers. 19 FEATURES 39 CLASSIC YET CURRENT This elopement wedding shoot at The Castle Hotel in the heart of Windsor blends iconic British heritage with a fresh modern vibe 43 HANDMADE IN... Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire 49 YOU’RE THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE One of the most ignored features of a wedding could have the biggest impact 51 BEST-DRESSED BRIDES We asked local bridal boutique owners to unveil their favourite dress styles for wedding season 51 43 REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Claire 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions 12 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 46 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer big-day advice 69 COMPETITION Win diamond jewellery worth £800 3
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