REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the county 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 67 HOT TOPIC Our experts offer their insight into what’s set to be hot for 2025 97 COMPETITION Win a romantic retreat to The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort CONTENTS DECEMBER 2024/JANUARY 2025 VENUES 20 SPOTLIGHT ON... Eastbourne to Rye 25 KEEP IT COSY Planning a winter wedding? Don’t miss our venue tips and hotspots FEATURES 47 IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS This sensationally creative local shoot gives us all the festive feels 51 DEAREST GENTLE READER With a swoon-worthy palette and inspiring gowns this team of local lovelies set about bringing their Bridgerton vision to life 55 CAPTURE THE MEMORIES Meet the local photographers behind the cameras 61 LIVING THE THEME Wedding venue styling tips for the new year On the cover This issue’s cover is sponsored by Wedding Rings Direct (www.weddingrings-direct.com), a Brightonbased boutique workshop handcrafting jewellery for more than 30 years. The image was captured by photographer Daniel Brown. 55 9 www.crphotographybexhill.com 3
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