An Essex Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 93)

3  REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Love isn’t cancelled 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 88 HOT TOPIC Local wedding experts answer your questions 90 COMPETITION Win a luxurious minimoon to Tuscany, worth £1,500 CONTENTS JULY/AUG 2020 VENUES 19 SPOTLIGHT ON… Historic Colchester 23 SUITE DREAMS We pick the county’s best hotel and spa venues FEATURES 47 PICK OF THE BUNCH Fabulous florals in every shade 51 FROM ESSEX, WITH LOVE Fill your day with items from the county’s most talented creatives 54 HERE COME THE GIRLS Looking for the perfect bridesmaids’ dresses? Take our test to see which style best suits your big day 57 BOHEMIAN DREAMS Embracing the trend for twilight weddings, this shoot highlights the beauty of keeping things relaxed 79 GOOD MORNING! We wrap up in a pretty silk robe and pop the champagne for this bridal prep styled shoot On the cover This issue’s gorge us cover shot just oozes romance! Check out the incredible suppliers who made it happen below… Photography | http://kathrynhopkinsphotography.co.uk Hair and make-up | www.victoriataylor.co.uk Floral arrangement | www.rebeccaaveryflowers.com 57 47 3 79