Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers.
A team of local suppliers worked together to produce this elegant styled shoot at Stockton House. Read all about the day in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.
Purdie and Steve met many years ago. Initially, Purdie wasn’t interested in meeting anyone, but when she met Steve, she decided to give him a chance and the pair have been inseparable ever since.
Steve fell in love with Purdie’s iconic and unique laugh, while Purdie fell in love with Steve the moment he, without question, got into the back of her car because her dog Zac was taking up the front seat.
Bethan and Sam met through mutual friends. “We messaged each other for a few months and eventually went on a date,” says Bethan. “We went to Winter Wonderland in Cardiff and instantly clicked with each other. After we met, Sam went back to his local pub and met up with his friends, and when they asked how it went, his response was, ‘I’m going to marry her.’ We went on several dates after this; however, lockdown then happened in March and we made the decision to move in together rather than not see each other.”
Sam proposed at Edinburgh Castle in September 2021. “Edinburgh Castle is my favourite place and we were having a weekend away there for my dad’s 60th birthday,” shares the bride. “My mum, dad, sister and her partner were there, which was important because I’m so close to my family.”
See more from their wedding in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yoursouthwales.wedding/free-download
We think it'll be love at first sight when you see the beautiful oak-framed Grand Hall at Sandburn Hall along with its arched window with stunning views over the golf course and lakes. The setting is delightful, the hall is gorgeous, the food is delicious... what more could we ask for?
For more on Sandburn Hall and further York and Harrogate venues, check out the latest issue, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download
“When thinking of beautiful wedding stationery, the finishing touches are what set your invitations apart,” says Florrie, from de Havilland Memories. “To create an unforgettable experience for your guests when opening your wedding paper, you can choose to elevate your invitations with little details such as silk ribbon or wax seals. By using a colour that's reflected in your stationery, these touches can either be used to make a statement or simply to uplift; but no matter your choice you'll be sure to leave a lasting impression, setting the tone for the big day ahead.
“We only use the finest, sustainably-sourced materials, meaning all of our ribbons are pure silk and hand-dyed using natural pigments. Our wax seals are only ever obtained from small, local businesses and our paper is either unbleached, recycled or made from sustainable materials, so you can create statement wedding stationery without the cost to the environment.”
For more fab finishing touch ideas, don't miss the current issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download
Jamie proposed to Sarah in Edinburgh where they were enjoying a picnic in the castle gardens. Soon after, they started to plan the big day in the Caribbean, which was something they'd both dreamed of. Still keen to celebrate with friends and family though, they discussed the possibility of booking a UK venue too for a reception. The Titanic Hotel immediately sprung to mind as this is where they met at a Christmas party. So, they went along to enquire and were shown West Bay. “The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, even without being dressed for a wedding,” Sarah says. “The brick, the lighting, the size of the room...”
After chatting with the wedding coordinators, the couple loved it so much that within two days they'd cancelled the Jamaica beach wedding and booked their entire day in Liverpool at the Titanic Hotel for 16th November 2023! We got the lowdown from the bride...
Find out more in the May/Jun24 issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
The region's incredible wedding suppliers have very kindly sent us their warmest wishes for Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding's 100th issue celebration.
“Considering the maelstrom that Covid put on the wedding industry it's a testament to all the staff at Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding that the magazine has come through bigger and better than ever, not to mention hitting 100 issues! It's a worthy publication that's never dropped its standard and has kept consistent and comprehensive throughout. Well done!”
– Victoria Spicer, www.torybhair.co.uk
Don't miss our 100th anniversary celebratory issue, download it free at www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download
Film Kinetics is a video production company run by Fin Hanlon. After being a freelancer for several years, Fin launched Film Kinetics last year, combining his professional cinematography and short film background with a view to creating wedding films. He works with his two colleagues, Francis and Sam, who, between them, have many years of experience.
“Film Kinetics was founded with the purpose of connecting with businesses, artists, and organisers in order to provide video as a solution in whatever capacity you require,” says Fin. “We will work as a partner in your process and we pay particular attention to how you require a video to benefit you. As well as this, we always aim to bring a creative approach to the table. If your project involves a story to be told, then we always aim to capture this.”
Fin offers a variety of wedding film packages, ranging from full-length films to cinematic highlight films.
See more local news in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.youreastanglian.wedding/free-download
Cumberland Flower Farm has been accredited by the Sustainable Wedding Alliance. The farm was established in 2018 and grows cut flowers for homes, businesses and weddings near Cockermouth in West Cumbria. Using old- school market garden methods, the team grows flowers and foliage from March until October. The company has a growing reputation for sustainable floristry, designing without floral foam and imported flowers that celebrate the seasons. Its relaxed ‘country garden’ florals have proved very popular with couples marrying in the Lakes, flowering between 40 and 50 weddings a year.
The Sustainable Wedding Alliance was set up in 2020 by Michelle Miles to help the wedding industry reach the country’s ambition to be net zero by 2030. The process of accreditation supports businesses in understanding their current carbon footprint and creating a sustainability strategy that helps them become more environmentally friendly.
Harriet Smithson, the owner of Cumberland Flower Farm, tells us: “We are delighted to have achieved accreditation with the Sustainable Wedding Alliance. It is brilliant to be able to celebrate our work and have a practical plan for our growth and development. The accreditation process has taken us a year and has involved us analysing our carbon footprint, supply chain and processes. It’s very thorough and thought-provoking! It’s easy to say you are ‘eco’ but this really underlines the effort we make to consider the environment. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do and to be the first business in Cumbria to be accredited is a great achievement. We encourage others to join and start the process!”
Read more local news in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
Hedingham Castle is set within 160 acres of stunning Essex countryside including the beautifully restored gardens in the immediate area below the Castle – the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. Our favourite spot is the lake, with the Castle behind, or in between the huge Wellingtonia trees at the bottom of the formal pond. The history of Hedingham spans almost a millennium, with the Castle almost 900 years old. Its imposing Norman architecture is iconic and the Castle is a landmark in its own right and can be seen for miles around, standing at over 70ft tall. The majestic castle is arguably the best preserved Norman Keep of its kind in the country, both inside and out.
Flairify Designs shares advice to find beautiful stationery for spring weddings in our May/June issue, available to download for free now!
Entertainment Nation proudly provides a streamlined process for researching and booking your wedding entertainment. As well as having handy blogs and tips across its site, the amazing team of experts are on hand to answer your questions and give excellent act recommendations. Entertainment Nation boasts a huge catalogue of entertainers from bands to soloists, DJs to magicians, string quartets to saxophonists – so no matter your requirements, the team are on hand to help secure your dream wedding entertainment. Find out more at www.entertainment-nation.co.uk and read more in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
Kilminorth, situated in Looe, Cornwall has recently won Double Gold in the 2023/2024 Cornwall Tourism Awards. This award-winning business has scooped up Gold for Dog-Friendly Business of the Year, alongside Wedding Venue of the Year. To find out more and to book, visit https://kilminorth.co.uk and read more in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
Image courtesy of Noah Werth Film & Photography
Oxfordshire-based designer Caroline tells us what's trending in the world of wedding veils this season. She says, "For summer brides, I think of veils made with sheer and soft fabrics that have delicate embellishments and trims, keeping them lightweight and easy breezy, just like the season." To shop, visit www.carolinedavidgebridal.com and read more in the latest issue available to download now for FREE!
Romantic layers and tiers are decorating bridal dresses this season, like this stunning strapless gown with a high-low hemline and romantic textile. Discover the special day in our March/April issue, available to download for free now!
Can there be anything more romantic than tying the knot in the glorious sunshine at Fanhams Hall? Discover the venue in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.
Looking for your dream wedding venue? Check out our venues section for some of our favourite picks in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.
While Katie and Corey worked together as teachers at the same school, they only really got to know each other while on a residential visit to Whirlow Hall Farm Trust. Together they took a group of 12 primary school children to learn about farming and the countryside. “It's often the first time these children have stayed away from home, so we get them involved in the cooking but Corey and I were left with the washing up!” Kate tells us. And that's where it all began.
Their love blossomed over time and Corey surprised Kate by proposing at More Hall Reservoir. To celebrate, they'd planned to head over to The Barn Cafe at Whirlow, where they first bonded during that memorable trip, but alas it wasn't to be. The diamond from the engagement ring had decided to go walkabout and although they searched high and low, sadly didn't manage to find it. “It wasn't the proposal either of us imagined... although we can see the funny side of it now and enjoy having a story to tell,” Kate laughs.
You can discover the story of their big day in the Mar/Apr24 issue of Your Yorkshire Wedding, free to download at www.youryorkshire.wedding/free-download
Image courtes of Katie Byram Photography and Hannah Brooke Photography
Jonny and his groomsmen had a whisky and watches photo before the ceremony, and as a complete surprise to the groom his bride gifted him a love letter and a watch that he'd been admiring for some time, the Tudor Black Bay watch, which she purchased at Wakefields in Horsham. "He wore his medals too, which looked incredibly smart and Prince Charming like," says Jess.
You can read all about their big day in the current issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download
Knowsley Hall is steeped in history and still retains its original features with its marble fireplaces, and carved wood panelling. The rooms are filled with original works of art and cherished antiques, and although grand the Hall feels welcoming and homely with a selection of smaller rooms to relax in, dressed in beautiful soft furnishings.
Discover this and more Knowsley and St Helen venues in the May/Jun24 issue, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
