Your East Midlands Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 35)

6 T his time of year we find ourselves wrapped up warm on the sofa, heating on full and scrapping ice off our cars. But not all is bad, in fact this time of year is my favourite! There’s something about getting cosy with candles, darker nights and not to mention Christmas and New Year’s Eve. I can’t wait to be surrounded by loved ones and reflect on the last year, remembering defining moments that stood out the most and those who helped me along the way. For me 2019 has been such an amazing year and I’m excited for what else is to come in 2020. This issue is perfect for weddings no matter the weather and gives couples plenty of festive inspiration, we have a Winter Wonderland feature on page 21 showcasing some amazing venues. We also have delicious cake trends for next year with plenty of new ideas on page 59. If you’re concerned about make-up and how the cold weather will affect it, make sure to check out our Beauty Q&A on page 84 and find advice from our lovely local experts. One of my favourite parts of writing this magazine are the real weddings and we have some classic love stories for you to read which are so sweet and truly romantic. I hope you enjoy this issue as much as I loved putting it together! That’s all from me, so all that’s left to do is relax, grab a hot chocolate, blanket and discover everything and anything wedding! Enjoy! x Olivia x Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001 Email: salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE. Tel: 01293 312 001 Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 2054-6726 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Olivia Gibson | Features Editor oliviag@countyweddings.com Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor, Grooms and Beauty Editor danielleh@county.wedding Demelza Rayner | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Sarah Reeve | Lifestyle Editor CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Melissa Barker DESIGN 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator | Katie Laley Web Development Manager | Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director | Sarah Ellis 01376 538 490 | sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager | Kate Croasdale 01376 538 486 | katec@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 | subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 | accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your East Midlands Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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 East Midlands 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 and sent to Your East MidlandsWedding , c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Olivia Gibson Editor Here at YWMW HQ we adore this dress from our fashion spread over on page 73 MEDIA PUBLISHING cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS Gorgeous dress, stunning décor and a great venue! You have to check this shoot out on page 55. Wow, this cart is perfect for a rustic- themed wedding to display pretty much anything from sweets to cakes. Find other décor ideas in our Hot Topic feature on page 64. How gorgeous is this dress from Alexandra Anne, so simple but truly elegant. See more incredible dresses and boutiques on page 81. Prepare for the winter @lb.weddings