There’s something particularly magical about autumn weddings. As the leaves turn golden, the days become a little cooler and evenings draw in, it’s the perfect time of year for candlelit celebrations, cosy receptions and photographs filled with rich, warm tones. In this issue of Your Herts & Beds Wedding, we’re celebrating everything that makes a wedding day personal – from the big decisions to those little details that bring a couple’s personality to life. As always, we begin with some of our favourite features: real reader weddings. We love seeing how couples have put their own stamp on their celebrations, whether that’s through the flowers, fashion, styling or the all-important personal touches. Photography is another focus this issue, as we explore why choosing the right photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Your wedding photographs will become the memories you return to for years to come, capturing not only the big, emotional moments but all those fleeting details and candid exchanges that might otherwise be forgotten. So, make yourself a cuppa, get comfortable and enjoy exploring this issue. We hope our real weddings fill you with ideas, our features help with those all-important decisions and our local inspiration brings you one step closer to creating the wedding day you’ve been dreaming of. Here’s to crisp autumn days, beautiful celebrations and making memories that will last a lifetime. Louise Prance, editor Hello, lovely readers! Louise x Your Herts & Beds 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 Herts & Beds Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 1753-0911 Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com 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 Louise Prance | 01376 514 000 louise.prance@county.wedding ADVERTISING Account Manager Karen Elrick | 01376 538 553 karen.elrick@county.wedding On the cover This issue’s gorgeous cover has come from the styled shoot on page 48. It was shot by Georgia-Beth Photography (www.georgiabethphotography.co.uk) Behind the scenes Hosted by Georgia of Wedding Workshops UK, check out this beautiful shoot at The Gardens at Polehanger on page 48, brought together by a talented creative team to showcase the venue’s gardens, farmhouse and barns. With real couples in front of the camera, the atmosphere felt relaxed and authentic, from bridal preparations in the farmhouse to beautifully styled tables in the barns. Soft florals, natural textures and thoughtful details complemented the setting, while the photographers made the most of the golden-hour light across the Bedfordshire countryside. The result? A gorgeous collection of images that proves luxury can be elegant, relaxed and wonderfully natural. Images courtesy of www.georgiabethphotography.co.uk @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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