Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers.
The team at Walton-on-Thames-based bridal boutique Love Me Do Brides now has a wedding TV show called Wedding Mayhem. Having only recently launched, it's already one of the top shows and the team won an award for it. Every week, they interview wedding-related guests about their top tips for weddings. Read all about it in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
Nestled in the beautiful county of Berkshire, Vz Perfection by Vaishali offers a fully bespoke haute couture service creating stunning bridal gowns, mother-of-the-bride and groom outfits, special occasion wear and menswear, designed to make customers feel their absolute best. Read all about it in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
This styled shoot was inspired by American filmmaker, Wes Anderson, whose films are known for their eccentricity, unique visual and narrative styles, Battleswick Farm was the perfect backdrop!
The shoot is featured in full in our JULY/AUG issue available now to read online for FREE
Sophie and Craig met in York’s Yates while Sophie was up from Brighton visiting a friend. Craig danced over to her to Peter Andre’s Mysterious Girl, but his cool moves were hampered by the sticky bar floor! He was dressed in a bright red Rudolf the Reindeer suit jacket and tie at the time... well it was Christmas. After a brief conversation, Craig handed over his number and they parted ways, or so Sophie thought. An hour or so later they bumped into each other again at a different bar and something compelled her to stick around this time, their two groups united. From there, a long-distance relationship blossomed.
Craig proposed to Sophie on her birthday in 2021 at the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. “It was the fourth day of an epic week-long surprise trip, and I’d already decided if he didn’t propose, I would,” Sophie tells us. But Craig had it under control, he got down on one knee on the edge of a cliff – “I’m not even sure he got the question out before I started flapping around like a goose,” Sophie continues.
White Syke Fields was everything the couple were looking for in a venue. “It’s the kind of place where there’s a lot to be uncovered, yet a blank enough canvas to make it our own,” Sophie explains. “We had a big wedding, so the variety of different spaces also appealed. We loved it. And bonus points for the focus on sustainability, with upcycled furniture and a strong, local and small business ethos.”
So, that decided, the date was set for 10th June 2023. Download the Jul/Aug24 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding to find out more. It's free at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download
Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa
Set in 25 acres of idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, this 16th-century Grade I listed Hotel promises to wow guests from the moment they arrive.
Loved ones will be captivated by the splendour of the picturesque surroundings where dreams turn into reality and memories are created. The historical gardens are the perfect backdrop for year-round wedding photographs and romantic strolls.
Read more in the latest issue Your Midlands Wedding - June/July 2024 (Issue 92) (county.wedding)
So, you've booked your venue, the next thing to think about is how to turn this blank space into the wedding you dream of. With a professional venue stylist on hand this is a piece of cake! From props to palettes, tablescapes to backdrops these folks have a world of wonder at their fi ngertips to help them make your day uniquely you. We caught up with some of the region's experts to find out what's at the top of their hotlists for 2024 and beyond when it comes to palettes, themes, and props.
“I believe couples are becoming braver with their choice of colours and going against what's been deemed traditional in the past. Bright, happy colours are popping up everywhere, especially pinks, oranges, greens and purples.” – Hannah Newman, Spark Alice (www.sparkalice.com)
For more venue styling inspiration download the Jul/Aug24 issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding free at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
A beautiful flowery tearoom style setup for a wedding, could be the finishing touch that you are searching for on your special day. The personalised linen napkins or blooming flowers could be added to your décor to give it that extra unique look.
Discover the company in our latest issue out now: Your Herts and Beds Wedding - June/July 2024 (Issue 104) (county.wedding)
Holly and Cory met while working at a nightclub when they were 18 and 19. “We were completely lost in the world, not knowing what we wanted to do in life,” says Holly. “We’d have never thought that 12 years later we’d have a house, be married and have two children!”
Cory proposed during a break away. “I had planned a trip to New York as a surprise for his 30th birthday,” shares the bride. “We went to Central Park at Thanksgiving, which was full of people and there wasn’t an inch of it without a tourist with a camera. We walked for hours while Cory tried to find the right place for us. Finally, we found a place called the Cop Cot. Sitting there, we decided to say what we were thankful for, in true American tradition. We discussed the journey we’d been on as a couple, our two beautiful children and just as we were about to leave, Cory explained he had one more question before we left. New York will forever be our special place.”
See more from their wedding in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download
Anna and Owen met at university in 2012. “We knew of each other but didn’t really get to know each other until a few months later,” says Anna. “When we spoke to each other properly, there was instant chemistry and we’ve been extremely close ever since. Our attraction to each other was obviously physical, but our personalities are very compatible and we can always make each other smile and feel loved.”
Owen proposed in 2016 on their third anniversary. “He popped the question in East Park in Southampton,” shares the bride. “It was certainly a surprise! He proposed to me with a ring that belonged to his late mother, which made it even more special and sentimental.”
See more from their wedding in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourkent.wedding/free-download
More on this glorious styled shoot from the current issue!
The gents are getting more creative with their personal florals. I love flower pocket inserts, and can we get a “wow” for this showstopping floral lapel by Flowers4Worthing? Simply stunning.
Check out the full shoot from page 51 of the current issue, free to download now.
This team of local wedding afficionados sought to transform The Grange, a magnificent Georgian rectory, into an idyllic setting for a wedding celebration. Envisioned as a sanctuary where couples could gather their closest family and friends for an intimate and exclusive celebration, The Grange offers an ideal backdrop for a weekend filled with joyous festivities. To bring this vision to life, the venue’s team meticulously curated a selection of the fi nest local wedding suppliers, ensuring every aspect was highlighted to its fullest potential.
The Orangery’s styling was inspired by an English country spring, centred around the fresh Pantone colour of the year, Peach Fuzz, creating an atmosphere of warmth and renewal. Meanwhile, the Dining Room was transformed into a cosy ceremony space, where green and white neutrals harmonised with the room’s inherent charm, providing a serene and elegant setting for exchanging vows. Although The Grange doesn’t hold a ceremony licence currently, this feature offers a personalised celebrant-led experience, free from the usual constraints.
With the venue’s beautiful, manicured gardens too, you’re invited to tailor your special day to your own preferences, making it truly your wedding, your way.
Enjoy the full shoot from page 49 of the Jun/Jul24 issue, free to download at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download
Becky’s Cake Bakes, a talented cake maker based in Soham, Cambridgeshire, is offering our readers two special discounts. The owner, Becky Coverdale, offers a bespoke service and works closely with her clients to create their dream wedding cake. She tells us: “I handmake all of the flowers that I use in my designs out of wafer paper, which makes them very lightweight, realistic and a beautiful keepsake from your wedding day. I also love to make bride-and-groom cake toppers. I use photos of the couple and details of what they will be wearing on the day to create the topper. If the couple chooses, I can also include bridesmaids, pageboys, or pets. Toppers make a lovely keepsake from your special day that you can keep for many years to come.”
Exclusively for Your East Anglian Wedding readers, Becky’s Cake Bakes is offering couples that order a couple cake topper 10 per cent off the price! What’s more, Becky is also giving couples who book their wedding cakes for 2024 or 2025 a 10 per discount! To claim these amazing offers, get in touch with Becky and mention Your East Anglian Wedding by email or via her website.
See more local news in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.youreastanglian.wedding/free-download
Luxury wedding venue, The Gibbon Bridge Hotel has refreshed its outdoor wedding space. The team repainted the bandstand, which is used for weddings, at the start of the year, transforming it from a wood stain with a red carpet to white with a cream carpet to brighten the space and create a more modern vibe. As well as the new look, there are now Twilight Wedding Packages available that can be tailored to suit varying budgets.
What’s more, the team has also welcomed back a spa offering. Lizzy from Bowland Spa offers manicures, pedicures, massages, and facial treatments, as well as nails, for guests, members of the bridal party and family to enjoy.
Read more local news in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download