55 SHEER JOY It’s that genuine emotion that leaps from wedding images that I love most about them. It can lift my spirits even on a bad day. Well, didn’t 2024 go by in a flash? I can hardly believe we’re here at the end of the year talking about Christmas and New Year! Huge congrats to all of you tying the knot this season. I can’t wait to see the photos of your cosy, romantic big days. And for those of you currently considering a winter wedding date, don’t miss our winter wonderland venues feature from page 25, rounding up the cosiest local hotspots, a dream for the season. This issue our thoughts have turned to photography. After all, you’ve invested so much time, effort and love into planning your big day, you’ll want to find the right person to document it. Your perfect photographer match will capture those allimportant memories making sure they last a lifetime, even the ones you missed on the day. So, allow us to introduce you to some of the faces behind the cameras. Since, we’re now looking ahead to 2025 we asked the experts in Hot Topic (page 67) for their top trend predictions to get you ahead of the curve. As well as wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, I’ll sign off 2024 by saying: Enjoy, and keeeep planning! See you in 2025! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, editor Santa’s on his way ISSN 1750-3477 Your Sussex Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events 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 Sussex Wedding is published six times a year. 41 CHRISTMASSY EVER AFTER Anne-Marie and Stuart celebrated their big day at Tottington Manor decked in its Christmas finery. 97 WIN! A honeymoon in the Maldives ADVERTISING Account Manager Ellie Williams | 01376 535 617 ellie.williams@county.wedding 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 Deputy Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | 01376 535 611 kelly.andrews@county.wedding www.davidbigephotography.co.uk https://edenslidel.co.uk www.alessandropiolanti.com 47 FESTIVE DRAMA Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about Christmas! This sensationally creative local shoot gives us all the festive feels @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazine @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com 82 FESTIVE AND FAB Add some festive sparkle to your winter wedding-day look with this bold palette from Too Faced. EDITOR’S LETTER 7
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