REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 8 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 11 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 50 HOT TOPIC As we begin a new year, our local experts tell us what’s tipped for the top in the world of weddings 87 COMPETITION Win a luxury break to The Glasshouse Hotel, Edinburgh CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 VENUES 13 SPOTLIGHT ON... Leeds and Bradford 17 HISTORY IN THE MAKING We round up some of the county’s finest historical venues On the cover The issue’s cover was captured by Olivia Weldon Photography (https://oliviaweldon.com). You can find the rest of this oh-so romantic shoot, inspired by the works of local legends, the Brönte sisters, from page 43. 57 39 FEATURES 39 FAIRYTALE BRIDE Set in a stunning castle, the stuff dreams are made of, this shoot is a celebration of diversity 43 WUTHERING HEIGHTS Inspired by the Gothic romances of the Brontë sisters and the landscape they loved, this local shoot gives us all the feels! 47 THE PATH TO SUCCESS We heard your planning SOS and we’re here to help along with the county’s wedding experts 52 TOP 10 WEDDING TRENDS IN 2025 Be inspired by these trend predictions 54 IN THE NAME OF LOVE We caught up with celebrity celebrant Cynthia Green for all of the backstage gossip from Love Is Blind 57 SEEKING THE ONE Join us as we take a peek behind the doors of the region’s bridal boutiques www.davidconway.photography 3
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