This season is a great time to host a wedding – think cosy, rustic-inspired venues decorated with festoon lighting, terracotta colours and pumpkin accessories, not to mention statement seasonal blooms. Searching for ways to wow with your venue styling? Then don’t miss our decorative dressing your day feature on page 53. For those of you putting the finishing touches to your wedding, be inspired by our real-life couples on page 28. Claire and Jonathon chose the stunning Buckinghamshire-based Monkton Barn as the setting for their special day. There’s also all the latest W-day news, exclusive offers, fashion, beauty and hot honeymoon destinations. Claire Ridley, Editor Hello, autumn Claire x Your Berks Bucks & Oxon 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. Your Berks Bucks & Oxon Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 2049-4203 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 Claire Ridley | 01376 535 611 claire.ridley@county.wedding ADVERTISING Account Manager Kate Johnson | 01376 538 561 kate.johnson@county.wedding On the cover This issue’s cover has been sponsored by Waddesdon Manor (waddesdon. org.uk), a French Renaissance-style château in Buckinghamshire. The Waddesdon Estate boasts two, stunning, exclusive-use, dry-hire wedding venues; The Dairy, a tranquil waterside setting amidst glorious gardens and The Manor, one of Europe’s last remaining Rothschild properties. The image was captured by Camilla Joy Photography (camillajoy.co.uk). Behind-the-scenes One of our fabulous styled shoots in this issue was photographed by Hannah Amy Photography at Stokes Farm Barn in Wokingham, Berkshire. Here we take a sneak peek into the talented team working hard behind-the-scenes...turn to page 41 to see the feature in full. Natalie at Buckinghamshire-based Your Story Bridal Boutique provided this stunning wedding dress by British designer Sassi Holford and the beautiful veil by Couture Veil. Model Michael looked the part in his three-piece suit, shirt and tie. Berkshire-based Micklems Farm Flowers created the stunning bridal bouquet. Berkshire-based make-up artist Imogen created the pretty make-up look for model El. Hair stylist Reiah worked her magic on model El’s hair. Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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