19 REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the West Midlands 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 57 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions 83 COMPETITION Win a stay in a five-star inn in the heart of the Lake District CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AND SOUTH BIRMINGHAM Discover some of the best venues in the area 19 ONCE UPON A TIME Tie the knot in a fairytale venue FEATURES 43 THE BRIDGERTON EFFECT How this Netflix phenomenon is influencing weddings 46 WILD AND ROMANTIC The latest flower trends 50 FROM MISS TO MRS County Wedding Magazines’ senior editor Melissa Cullen shares her wedding planning journey 53 A TOUCH OF CLASS Check out this monochrome styled shoot for ideas on how to incorporate this fabulous theme into your big day 76 JEWEL OF THE AISLE Picture-perfect jewellery and accessories Cover look This cover was organised by Amelia Thompson Weddings (www.ameliathompsonweddings.co.uk) and photographed by Creative Depiction Studio (www.creativedepictionstudio.co.uk) at Swinfen Hall Hotel (www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk). To see the full shoot and list of suppliers, turn to page 53. 72 www.thebridetribephoto.co.uk www.nelliephotography.co.uk 3
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