An Essex Wedding - July/August 2024 (Issue 117)

REAL WEDDINGS 29 LUCKY IN LOVE Daisy and Georgia Archer tied the knot at Gaynes Park. A day filled with love... 35 SCRAPBOOK WEDDING With a dash of hocus pocus and celestial touches throughout, the stars aligned for Vanessa and Chris at Baddow Park House 47 A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Amy and Rich’s romantic wedding at Houchins was styled to perfection trailing with lush foliage and hints of gold throughout HONEYMOONS 90 HONEYMOON NEWS Our travel editor reveals the newest openings 92 WELCOME TO PARADISE Mountains, beaches, history and culture: St Lucia is a must-visit slice of sheer Caribbean bliss 94 WITH LOVE FROM CRETE Editor Claire Ridley jetted to Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay in the popular coastal town of Agios Nikolaos 96 A BEAUTIFUL BOLTHOLE Enjoy a staycation to remember at the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry GROOMS 83 GROOMS’ NEWS The latest best buys and product launches 84 MONOCHROME MAGIC Black and white colour schemes are rising in popularity, so make sure you’re on trend with our groom-to-be fashion fix FASHION & BEAUTY 59 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 60 BOHO BRIDE These floaty, ethereal styles are perfect for laid-back lovers 70 ALL IN THE PLANNING The Ultimate Wedding Planner’s Raj Somaiya shares his wealth of wisdom on planning a dream wedding 73 ALL GLAMMED UP These movie star-inspired gowns are worthy of the red carpet 77 TUTTI FRUTTI Mother-of-the-bride wear has never looked so sweet! 79 FASHION AND BEAUTY Q&A Our local professionals solve your problems 80 BEAUTY BUZZ Get the look with the latest must-haves and honeymoon essentials 82 FIT’S A KINDA MAGIC Ultimate Performance’s Mark Bohannon tells us why exercise is the true path to feeling your big-day best 29 47 94 84 4

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