After a busy festive break celebrating with friends and family, it’s finally time to say hello to 2023. I hope you all had a lovely time and for those of you who received a ring underneath the Christmas tree – congratulations! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we know that many more of you will be getting engaged soon and we can’t wait to help you plan your special day. In every issue, we focus on the latest trends, get advice from local experts, see must-have bridal fashion and showcase exciting news from across South Wales. If you’re unsure where to start planning, I found the best thing to do when I got engaged was to make a list of everything that you’d like to include in your day. From the big things like the venue and photographer down to the smaller details such as the cake topper and jewellery, write it all down. Now don’t panic if the list is a couple of pages long, not everything needs to be done right away and you can always change your mind. The list is there so you can see what items are important to you and to help you focus on one thing at a time. For some couples, the photographer may be the most essential supplier and for others, it may be the entertainment, however you envision your day is absolutely fine, just make sure you focus on what’s meaningful to you. Once you have your list, you can begin planning. Always start with your venue, as this will dictate the day and time that you’re getting married. Once you have that set in stone, you can begin researching and booking the rest of your suppliers. If you’re looking for finishing touches, ideas for dressing the bridal party or venues in Cardiff, then you’re in luck, as this issue is full of inspiration. If you’d like to have your wedding or a shoot featured, you can submit it at melissa.cullen@kdeventsandpublishing.com or www.yoursouthwales.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding Melissa x Melissa Cullen, Senior Editor Make your entrance in style in a fabulous fishtail dress or a fairytale-inspired ballgown. Ring-a-ding-ding 69 97 90 WINa fairytale escape at Ballygally Castle in Northern Ireland. With celestial-themed weddings becoming all the rage, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite out-of-this-world products. These beautiful country havens are perfect for tying the knot. www.chrisblackledgephotography.co.uk 27 www.mybigdayphotos.co.uk 6 ISSN 1756-6428 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Melissa Cullen| Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor melissab@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Artwork & Content Coordinator Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 556 juliao@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your South Wales Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your South Wales Wedding is published six times a year. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS
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