An Essex Wedding - March/April 2025 (Issue 121)

REAL WEDDINGS 29 MY FOREVER CRUSH Musician and videographers, Vadim and Natalie Pruzhanov played out the biggest gig of their lives at East Mersea Hall 35 RUSTIC ROMANCE A true celebration of love at The Compasses at Pattiswick 45 STAND BY ME Alice and Charlie tied the knot at Hedingham Castle. A perfect day. HONEYMOONS 82 HONEYMOON NEWS Our travel editor reveals the newest openings and honeymoon essentials 84 CITY LOVING Enjoy a lavish experience at The Kensington in London 85 HAMPSHIRE HAVEN Discover what makes Tylney Hall the perfect setting for memorable mini-moons 86 MUCH ADO ABOUT SOMETHING If it’s good enough for Shakespeare... we travel to Stratford-Upon-Avon to stay at the delightful Billesley Manor 88 A PAWFECT STAY The lion lodge at West Midlands Safari Park is a location not to be missed 87 WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME We head to North Wales to experience stunning venue Palé Hall GROOMS 70 SIMPLY THE BEST Wedding expert Chris Badja from GroomsDay shares his top tips for the best man 71 GROOMS’ NEWS The latest best buys and product launches 72 TRENDSETTER Discover how Pantone’s colour of the year, Mocha Mousse, can be incorporated into your wedding look FASHION & BEAUTY 55 FASHION FOCUS The latest bridal news, buys and launches 61 A VISION IN LACE This delicate, fashionable fabric never goes out of style 60 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD Take your pick from the new-season bridal bags and shoes 65 RUFFLED UP Tiered layers and cascading ruffles are creating a sensation this season 74 BEAUTY BUZZ Get the look with the latest must-haves 76 THE WELLNESS ROUNDUP The latest launches to see you fighting fit in time for W-day 77 BEAUTY Q&A Our local professionals solve your problems 35 41 45 87 4

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