REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Olivia Gibson shares her top picks from this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the counties 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 73 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas 91 COMPETITION Win a two-night stay in the Lake District, worth £1,500 CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2022 VENUES 18 GOING LOCAL Tie the knot in east Hertfordshire 21 BEAUTIFUL BARNS Discover the perfect settings for rustic nuptials On the cover This cover’s image is taken from Joe and Rebecka’s wedding on page 33, and was captured by Rafe Abrook Photography (www.rafeabrook.co.uk). 45 18 FEATURES 45 BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL Check out this timeless shoot at The Barn at Alswick in Hertfordshire 49 PICTURE PERFECT Discover dream-worthy images no matter the weather 76 THE SUPPORT ACT Fashion and accessory ideas for the bridesmaids, mothers and groomsmen 88 WHERE DOES THE TIME GO? County Wedding Magazines’ senior editor, Melissa Barker, shares her wedding planning journey 3
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