Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 85)

3  REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Olivia Gibson shares her top picks from this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 75 COMPETITION Win a luxury hen do worth up to £3,950 77 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2021 VENUES 19 GOING LOCAL Wed in south Bedfordshire 25 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Tie the knot in a tent, tipi or marquee FEATURES 43 ONE FINE DAY The Gaddesden Estate was the perfect backdrop to this beautiful shoot 48 CAKE EXPECTATIONS Discover tiers of joy for different wedding themes 52 IN FULL BLOOM From local expert advice to inspiration, we’ve got your big-day flowers covered! 82 PICK OF THE BUNCH Looking for the perfect flowers for your big day? Take our test to see which arrangements best suit you On the cover This issue’s cover has been sponsored by New Beginnings Bridal Boutique (www.newbeginningsmk.co.uk) an d was captured by Drew Webb Weddings (https://drewwebbweddings.co.uk). Th is was part of a gorgeous styled shoot which also involved Furtho Manor Farm (www.furthomanorfarm.co.uk), G raceful Beauty (https://gracefulbeautyuk.com) an d Bluebell Florists (www.bluebellflowers.co.uk). 43 48 25