With Easter over, we now have the May bank holidays to look forward to. If you’re searching for stylish staycations to take advantage of over these long weekends, turn to our travel section starting on page 74, where we bring you some of the most dreamy UK mini-moon ideas. If you’re planning a wedding in West Berkshire and Newbury, then turn to page 17 to read about some of the best venue choices. For those of you searching for real-life wedding inspiration, check out our couples on page 24. Sarina and Edward chose to get married at Rackleys Chiltern Hills, see more below. That’s not all – there’s new-season bridal fashion, brilliant beauty buys, news, offers and more. If you’ve just started your wedding planning journey, then enjoy the ride, and I’ll see you next issue! Claire Ridley, Editor Happy holidays! 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 Olga Jevsejenko Photography (olgajphotography.co.uk) captured this beautiful cover image of reallife couple Sarah and Josh on their wedding day at Ufton Weddings. Turn to page 30 to read all about it. Behind-the-scenes Edward wore cologne by Jo Malone and a pair of Italian suit shoes by Boss to finish his big-day look. Edward’s smart three-piece suit was from William Young (1876). Sarina chose a stunning wedding dress from Ellie Sanderson, and her beautiful bouquet was created by Ever After Weddings. Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines Sarina and Edward’s quintessentially English country wedding at Rackleys Chiltern Hills was expertly captured on camera by Hannah McClune Photography. Sarina wore a pair of Jimmy Choo bridal shoes with a crystal buckle and her bridesmaids wore champagne-coloured gowns. EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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