Spring has always been one of my favourite times of year; it’s a season that naturally lends itself to new beginnings – longer days, lighter moods, and lots of beautiful weddings. Fresh colour palettes begin to emerge, new ideas take shape, and the latest trends start to set the tone for the year ahead. This is the time when designers unveil their newest collections, suppliers shift into full wedding-season mode, and wedding shows return with energy and excitement. There’s a real buzz in the air, and it’s a wonderful moment to be a bride-to-be, surrounded by inspiration at every turn. If you’re not quite sure where to begin planning, wedding magazines and shows are the perfect starting point. They offer a snapshot of the best the industry has to offer – bringing together local suppliers, creative ideas, and the trends shaping modern celebrations. This issue is brimming with inspiration. We’re exploring the latest fashion trends, from beautiful gowns to two-piece styles, and sharing advice on how to choose the perfect entertainment. Wherever you are in your planning journey, we hope these pages help you create the day you’ve always dreamed of. With love, Melissa Cullen, senior editor Step into spring Melissa x Your South Wales 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 South Wales Wedding is published six times a year. ISSN 2054-5231 @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 Senior Editor Melissa Cullen | 01376 535 611 melissa.cullen@county.wedding ADVERTISING Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 495 julia.owen@county.wedding On the cover This issue’s cover is from Carys and Ryan’s wedding at Sant Ffraed House (oldwallscollection.com/sant-ffraed-house). They opted for a modern celebration, captured by Jodie Hurd Photography (jodiehurdphotography.com). Turn to page 19 to see more from their special day. Behind the Scenes Step behind the scenes of Carys and Ryan’s wedding day at Sant Ffraed House. The couple chose a modern theme, brought to life by a host of talented local suppliers. Here, we take a closer look at how the entire ensemble came together. jodiehurdphotography.com jodiehurdphotography.com EDITOR’S LETTER 3
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