REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Olivia Gibson shares her top picks from this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the counties 12 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 56 COMPETITION Here’s your chance to win a £800 voucher on handcrafted diamond jewellery from 77 Diamonds 64 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2025 VENUES 18 GOING LOCAL Exchange in these East Hertfordshire venues 21 RUSTIC ROMANCE Tie the knot in these barn settings O th cove This issue’s cover has been sponsored by renowned Hertfordshire wedding venue The Barn at Alswick (www.alswick.co.uk). Forming part of the historic Alswick Hall Estate, the barn has been lovingly restored to a stunning contemporary event space for exclusive hire. Surrounded by rolling Hertfordshire countryside, with the added luxury of its glamping village and Alswick Hall’s stunning private gardens, it makes for a perfect setting for your big day. The image is of Carl and Louisa on their wedding day, which was captured by Ellen Forster Photography (https:// ellenforsterphotography.com) 41 18 FEATURES 41 FINISHING TOUCHES Add the pièce de resistance to your wedding day with these fab finishing touches 44 YOU’RE THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE One of the most ignored features of a wedding could have the biggest impact 67 DRESSED TO IMPRESS Get inspired when it comes to styling the bridesmaids, groomsmen and mother-of-the-brides/grooms 3
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