CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 VENUES 17 GOING LOCAL Tie the knot in a local hotspot in Reading and East Berkshire 24 A WARM WELCOME Discover the delights of The Langley, a luxurious five-star hotel and award-winning spa nestled in the Buckinghamshire countryside O th cove This issue’s stunning cover is from the wedding of Ella and Ryan, who tied the knot at Rackleys Chiltern Hills (rackleys.co.uk). The image was shot by Matt Wing (mattwing.co.uk). You can read all about their summer wedding over on page 40. 17 FEATURES 49 A SPRINGTIME ROMANCE Set within Oxford’s beautiful Old Parsonage Hotel, this shoot marries eclectic country charm with the subtle hum of a new spring season arriving. 53 WHAT’S ON THE MENU Delicious dishes for weddings in all seasons 56 HAPPY PLANNING Enjoy the wedding planning journey 62 UNCONVENTIONAL WEDDING HACKS TikTok creator, Anna Konstantopoulos, who runs the page @unseenandbelieved, created a viral video for users to reveal their innovative wedding hacks 64 WEDDING GUEST ETIQUETTE Wedding guest advice to help you avoid the classic blunders 49 REGULARS 3 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Claire 7 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions 97 COMPETITION Win a luxury mid-week break for two at the Gainsborough Bath Spa Worth £1,250 4
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