REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Hello from your Editor, Claire Muffett-Reece 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around Essex 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 87 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer their stellar advice 90 COMPETITION A fairytale escape awaits at Ballygally Castle in Northern Ireland CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 VENUES 19 BEAUTY IN BRAINTREE These venues are the perfect place to start your happily ever after 25 BARN DANCE Want to wed in a barn? No problem! On the cover This issue’s cover, shot by Neil Bailey Photography, sees Laura and Mike marrying at Gosfield Hall. Turn to page 36 to see more (www.nsbailey.com). 51 25 FEATURES 48 CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS Your ultimate guide to pets at your big day 51 STYLE FILE Ensure your venue looks the part with help from these Essex businesses 57 SNAP HAPPY We caught up with 10 local wedding photographers 57 3
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