It’s a truly special moment for us as we proudly unveil the 100th issue of Your Midlands Wedding! Over the years, we’ve had the honour of inspiring thousands of couples, celebrating real love stories, and sharing the very best in wedding trends. Weddings have evolved in remarkable ways, embracing individuality, creativity, and authenticity like never before. Couples are now rewriting the rules, opting for personalised ceremonies, non-traditional venues, and meaningful themes that reflect who they are. Technology has transformed the planning process, making virtual invites, live-streamed celebrations, and online planning tools the new norm. Sustainability is also at the forefront, with eco-conscious choices becoming popular. Most importantly, weddings today embrace inclusivity and cultural diversity, beautifully reflecting the values of modern love. This commemorative issue is our heartfelt tribute to you, our readers, contributors and industry partners, who have been part of our journey. Here’s to 100 incredible issues, and many more! Olivia Gibson, editor A milestone to remember Olivia x Your Midlands 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 Midlands Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 1759-4723 @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazines @countyweddingmagazines 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 Olivia Gibson | 01376 535 611 olivia.gibson@county.wedding ADVERTISING Account Manager Dannii Carr | 01376 535 610 dannii.carr@county.wedding On the cover This issue’s milestone 100th edition has been sponsored by Northamptonshire’s Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa (handpickedhotels.co.uk/ fawsleyhall). A Handpicked property, this country mansion is surrounded by extensive parkland where you’ll find tranquil lakes amongst a myriad of lush greenery. The exclusive Georgian Knightley Court venue offers a stunning setting for the big day as does the main house’s historic rooms. This image is of Clare and Simon on their wedding day; it was taken by Sky Photography (skyphotography.co.uk). Behind the scenes Get a behind-the-scenes look at how this fabulous styled shoot came together (starting on page 43). Celebrant and shoot coordinator, Elizabeth Gensler at Celebrate with Elizabeth, assembled an incredible team to bring her vision to life. Highlights include a flawless look by the talented Laura Mills Makeup, a showtopping Champagne tower and signature cocktails by Konstantin Ostrovskiy at Midbarsol, and a breathtaking gown provided by Helena Skinner at The Wedding Boutique. Images courtesy of livapasekaphotography.com EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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