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

6 Pastel perfection for that finishing touch. Hannah x This would be on my wedding wish list. cuckooland.com These lights would make a real statement. lights4fun.co.uk Bottoms up! barcraft.com Get ready in style. argos.co.uk Hannah loves… a kaleidoscope of iridescent items for a pop of colour. Enjoy these shopping picks… gingerray.co.uk Let’s start our wedding journey… I’m so excited to be taking over the reins here at An Essex Wedding magazine. I got married in August 2016 in this wonderful county – I can’t believe how time flies – and now I get to continue my wedding love affair with you all. Our day was fantastic; the glorious sunshine was matched by our very bright, tropical colour scheme. Although we started planning a very informal, chilled-out day, it soon got out of hand and I wish we’d had some expert advice like we have for you in our Hot Topic feature on page 117. Although we got married less than three years ago it doesn’t stop me from looking through our Real Weddings, starting on page 41, and asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Maybe we’ll have to plan a vow renewal to incorporate all these new ideas – better get saving! For me, the best weddings are a true reflection of the the couple. Whether you’re an outdoorsy pair ready to pull on your wellies in the Essex countryside or if getting hitched in one of the region’s extravagant stately homes is more your style, then you’ll find endless inspiration on these pages. I can’t wait to share your journey, and when you wake up in the middle of the night in a pre-wedding panic just remember: it’ll all be worth it in the end! Be inspired by our local love stories EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 | editor@county.wedding Hannah Faulder | Editor hannahf@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Louise Prance | Chief Sub Editor louisep@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Demelza Rayner | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Sarah Reeve | Lifestyle Editor CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Melissa Barker PRODUCTION 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Production Manager | Scott Brothwell Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Web Development Manager | Stuart Weatherley Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher An Essex Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Ltd. 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. Subscription rates are £17.60 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Ltd and sent to An Essex Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing Ltd, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. 41