REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER New Editor, Rachel Westall, talks all things weddings! 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around Essex 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 81 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice 90 COMPETITION Win a four-night break in Tuscany CONTENTS MARCH/APRIL 2023 VENUES 19 GLORIOUS GARDENS Venues with outside spaces that have the wow factor! 25 KEEP LOCAL Wed in and around Romford, Brentwood & Billericay On the cover This issue’s cover has been sponsored by St Osyth Priory (www.stosythpriory.co.uk/weddings) a stunning, historic wedding venue in Essex. It was captured by Day & Knight Photography (www.dayandknightphotography.co.uk) at the wedding of Cat and Andy. 69 25 FEATURES 49 PLANNING SOS! Top tips for organising your big day 69 DRESSING THE BRIDAL PARTY Ensure your wedding party looks the part and stop by one of these local suppliers for quality and style 80 SO SPA, SO GOOD Gracie Leader enjoys a day of relaxation learning about Reiki 43 3
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