An Essex Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 97)

REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Spring has arrived at An Essex Wedding 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on all the latest from around the county 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 90 COMPETITION Win a luxury hen do, worth up to £3,950 92 HOT TOPIC Local experts answer your wedding planning questions CONTENTS MARCH/APRIL 2021 VENUES 19 GLORIOUS GARDENS Tie the knot in the great outdoors 27 SPOTLIGHT ON… Romford, Brentwood, Billericay and around FEATURES 53 THE SQUAD Outfit inspo for your entire bridal party 58 PLANNING SOS Unmissable wed-min advice from local experts 63 THE FAIRY QUEEN A timeless look at how to style a beautifully botanical wedding 77 GOLDEN BOHO An intimate shoot to inspire free-spirited couples 87 WOODLAND WONDERS Get back to nature with this intimate styled shoot 104 PICK OF THE BUNCH Looking for the perfect flowers for your big day? Take our test to see which arrangements best suit you On the cover This issue’s beautifully romantic cover image is sponsored by and shot at the prestigious Braxted Park (www.braxtedpark.co.uk) . Head to page 24 to read all about this exclusive wedding venue in the Essex countryside. Image courtesy of the super-talented Matt Wing Photo (https://mattwing.co.uk ). 47 3  19