REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 8 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 68 HOT TOPIC Stellar wedmin advice from those in the know 97 COMPETITION A luxury getaway awaits with renowned hotel brand GuestHouse CONTENTS DECEMBER 2022/JANUARY 2023 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON... BRISTOL Tie the knot in a local hotspot 23 COMFY AND COSY ARE WE Our roundup of the region’s cosiest venues ideal for warm winter nuptials On the cover This issue’s dreamy cover was captured by Bathbased photographer Paul Warren of www.mapleandfleur.com at Crowcombe Court. For more on this navy and gold themed shoot, turn to page 51. 28 23 FEATURES 51 THE MIDAS TOUCH With an opulent palette of navy and gold this team created a shoot full of drama and elegance 55 AS THE LEAVES TURN Inspired by the colours of autumn, local networking group Bath Weddings got together to celebrate the season 59 CAKE EXPECTATIONS There’s cakespiration aplenty in this display of showstopping big-day bakes 63 LOVE YOU A BUNCH With the help of some local wedding florists we tackle the big-day bloom questions on everyone’s lips 87 CHECK IN AND CHILL OUT Editor Kelly Andrews visited the Aztec Hotel & Spa in Bristol to find out what makes it perfect for a pre- or post-wedding getaway 88 WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND Our guide to creating the ultimate seasonal celebration www.thevedrines.com 3
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