REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Hello from your Editor, Claire Muffett-Reece 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around Essex 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 91 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer their stellar advice 95 COMPETITION Win a fantastic trip to Portugal! CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 VENUES 19 CELEBRATE IN SOUTHEND There’s a host of gorgeous venues to choose from in Southend 25 SWEET DREAMS Picture-perfect, fairy-tale locations to take your guests’ breaths away On the cover This issue’s gorge us cover has been sponsored by renowned Essex wedding venue Markshall Estate in Coggeshall (www.markshall.org.uk). It was captured at the wedding of Lisa and Alwyn, by Essex-based Sarah Martins Photography (www.sarahmartinsphotography.co.uk). 57 19 FEATURES 51 FESTIVAL OF LOVE Glitter, glamour and giggles were the order of the day on this exclusive shoot 57 FOOD FOR THOUGHT Wow guests with delicious food and drink with our regional A-Z guide 65 ARRIVE IN STYLE Stunning Essex-based wedding transport options 3
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