REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What not to miss this issue 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 stellar advice 97 COMPETITION Win a luxury break to The Glasshouse Hotel, Edinburgh CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 VENUES 21 BEAUTIFUL BARNS Venues rich with history and character 27 GOING LOCAL Venues in Braintree and surrounding areas On the cover Our stunning covergirl this issue is our real bride, Lois Handford who married Kieran Handford in a beautiful spring wedding at Braxted Park Estate. This image was captured by Julia & You. 13 33 FEATURES 45 A WEDDING WEEKENDER Flash style editorial photos made this stylish couple look like total A-listers in this issue’s styled shoot 61 THE STYLE GUIDE Tips and trends for styling your venue 55 SNAP HAPPY We speak to some of the region’s best photographers 3
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