REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around Essex 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 85 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice 97 COMPETITION Win a honeymoon in Jamaica worth £4,500 CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 VENUES 21 LOCAL VENUES Wed in and around Braintree 25 BEAUTIFUL BARNS Magical venues to check out On the cover This issue’s cover has been sponsored by Chelmsford-based Channels Estate (https://channelsestate.co.uk), and showcases one of the venue’s stunning wedding offerings, The Essex Barn. The image was captured by fellow Chelmsford supplier Stacey England Photography (https://seweddingphotography.co.uk) at the wedding of Nick and Beth on 9th April 2023. 67 49 FEATURES 49 UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE Let your venue lead the way. Ingatestone Hall was the perfect backdrop to this dreamy, chic styled shoot 63 SNAP HAPPY In 2023 we saw so many amazing weddings. Here, local photographers showcase some of their favourite images 67 WINTER WARMTH Bergundy blooms and the rustic charm of a 16th century barn completed the scene for this styled shoot 71 SWEET THEMES ARE MADE OF THESE Feel inspired by 2024’s trending venue styling themes 3
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