33 LOOK OF LOVE The pride in Lauren’s dad’s eyes is everything in this shot 9 HERE’S LOOKING AT ‘LOO’ Head to our news pages for an exclusive discount! What’s the most important thing to think about when it comes to researching your wedding? Of course, the dress or suit you choose to walk down the aisle in is key – and we’ve plenty of inspiring fashion choices for you to pore over, starting on page 77. However, for most couples it’s all about ensuring their guests are properly cared for from start to finish – because, let’s face it, you want your wedding to be the one that gets all those #weddingoftheyear Insta hashtags, don’t you…? Never fear – we’re here to help, with a ton of regional suppliers ready to make your big day dreams come true! Want to wow your crowd with a feast like no other, from mouth-watering canapés and hog roasts, to chocolate fountains and even your very own inflatable pub? Turn to our A-Z guide to Essex wedding catering, over on page 57. Looking for transport to turn up to your big day in style? You can hire a helicopter, camper van and so much more on page 65! And that’s before you’ve even looked at five incredible Southend wedding venues (p19) – or been inspired by our exclusive shoot, starting on page 51. Also this issue – and on the very day I’m writing this! – our lovely Senior Editor of County Wedding Magazines, Melissa, is saying ‘I do’ to the man of her dreams, David, at Coggeshall venue, Houchins. If you’ve been following Melissa’s journey in previous issues then I’m sure you’ll want to see her incredible day in all its glory, so turn to page 38 to see the bride and groom enjoying the best day of their lives. See you in November, Claire x Claire Muffett-Reece, Editor Consider this 45 DEEP IN THOUGHT Just look at this shot of groom Aidan on his big day www.katelowephotography.com www.jamesaugustusphotography.com 95 WIN! An incredible holiday in the Algarve https://hisandhersluxurytoilets.co.uk www.natashamarshallphotography.com ISSN 1745-6541 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Claire Muffett-Reece | Editor claire.muffett-reece@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Melissa Cullen | Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarahe@county.wedding Account Manager Kirsty Brindley | 01376 538 490 kirstyb@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James An Essex Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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. An Essex Wedding is published six times a year. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS
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