Hello, and (since I haven’t spoken to you since December) Happy New Year to you all! Hope you had a smashing Christmas. As the calendar marks another new year, perhaps you’re now crossing off the days until your 2025 wedding. How is the planning going? Are you pretty much there? If you’ve still got some ‘to-dos’ on your list, fear not as this issue is packed with ideas as always. If, on the other hand, you had the opportunity to say ‘yes’ to a very important question over the festive season a huge congratulations to you! Likewise, perhaps you were presented with a sparkling ring on Valentine’s Day, huge congrats to you too! Let me tell you, you’ve come to the right place. This issue you’ll find our annual flowers feature, where our experts answer some of the top questions you might be asking right now. Plus, when the time comes to start thinking about how you’ll look your big-day best, check out our jewellery and accessories feature from page 55. Here you’ll find a range of local jewellers ready to share their words of wisdom, including an indispensable wedding ring buying guide. Speaking of finishing touches, we asked our Hot Topic experts for their ideas on those little extras that’ll make your bigday ultra special – ideal if you’ve got a bit of extra budget burning a hole in your pockets! I hope you enjoy this issue and if you are tying the knot this year, don’t forget to get in touch to see it feature among our pages. You can reach me at kelly.andrews@ellismediaandevents.com. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, editor The countdown begins 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. 31 DON’T RAIN ON OUR PARADE Worried about the weather? Don’t be. Gráinne and Ronan didn’t let it stop them getting out onto Brighton’s beach and promenade for some couple shots, which turned out to be a highlight of their day. 85 WIN! A luxury break at The Glasshouse Hotel, Edinburgh 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.martynrussellphotography.com https://laurenbethphotography.co.uk https://annamariestepney.co.uk 24 CRAFTY BRIDE Real bride Alice crocheted every single flower for her wedding from bouquets to centrepieces. A project not for the fainthearted but we think it was worth it. @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazine @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com 43 PRETTY POSIES When budgeting for your wedding flowers, don’t forget your bridesmaids. ADVERTISING Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 556 julia.owen@county.wedding EDITOR’S LETTER 5
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