An Essex Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 86)

3  REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Meet An Essex Wedding’s new editor, Hannah Faulder 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 14 WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEDDINGS The latest news and products from across the country 82 ARABIAN NIGHTS This May sees the launch of the new Aladdin film and to celebrate we’re bringing you some inspired pieces to add an exotic flavour to your big day 117 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer their advice on wedding planning 127 COMPETITION Win a week-long honeymoon to Cyprus with Thanos Hotels and Resorts, worth £5,000 130 THE NEWLYWED WISH LIST Adorn your home with these accessories CONTENTS MAY/JUNE 2019 VENUES 23 SPOTLIGHT ON… Chelmsford and around 31 RUSTIC ROMANCE Our pick of the county’s barn settings FEATURES 64 A THING OF BEAUTY Indulge yourself in this opulent shoot at Hylands Estate 68 HOT, HOT, HOT Get set for lush tropical hues, sizzling neon and fruity shades this summer 71 SHOWSTOPPERS! Local photographers share their most cherished images 77 MADE WITH LOVE Our region is home to some of the UK’s most talented creatives – why not showcase them on your big day with these local products? 84 THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE Melissa Barker reveals how to impress your guests on your big day 87 OH-SO SOCIAL Keep up to date with CWM online news, chats and competitions On the cover Tha k you to Ivory White Photography for this gorgeous cover shot! Recently rebranded from Helen Elliott Photography, make sure you check out the shiny new website – ivorywhitephotography.com. Turn to page 48 to see the full wedding. 62 31 82