You’re engaged – congratulations! Whether you’re at the beginning or the end of your wedding planning journey, it can be stressful trying to put everything together. There’s so much to consider, from the venue and theme to the dress and accessories, and so you might be asking yourself, where do I start? Before you start surfing the internet for venues and supplies, sit down together with a cuppa and discuss what you want your wedding day to be. Whatever you decide will have an impact on everything else you do from here on in. Think about your overall vision. Is rustic bliss your vibe, or are you more of a modern chic kind of couple? You may even want to host a festival-style wedding in a field with a temporary structure such as a marquee or tipi for cover. All of these aspects will guide you towards the style of venue you should be researching. Crucial to this process are the budget and guest numbers, as one will very much dictate the other. You may want to invite 300 people, but are you willing and able to fund 300 wedding breakfasts? Be realistic about what you want to spend, settle on a budget, and above all, stick to it. We’ve created an issue full of planning tips and inspiration to help you streamline the process and create the wedding of your dreams! Happy planning! Melissa x Melissa Cullen, Senior Editor Local fashion and beauty experts offer advice on how to look your big day best. Planned to perfection 80 75 59 These new dreamy dresses feature delicate details, fairytale-inspired florals, and flowing fabrics. The 1950s were the inspiration for this styled shoot, with the model wearing a short dress, sunglasses, and pearls that resonated with the Hollywood era. Our favourite part is that the models became engaged towards the end of the shoot. Win a romantic break at Grinkle Park Hotel in Yorkshire worth £1,000. 97 www.katerichardsphotography.com 6 ISSN 1756-6428 Your South Wales Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Events & Publishing Ltd. 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. cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS ADVERTISING Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 556 juliao@county.wedding @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Senior Editor Melissa Cullen | 01376 535 611 melissa.cullen@county.wedding
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