This is always one of my favourite issues of the year to put together. I adore summer and everything that comes with it, from Sunday morning yoga sessions on the beach (I’m lucky enough to live within walking distance of the coast) to enjoying the long balmy evenings having drinks with friends at the many al fresco restaurants and bars near me. For those of you putting the finishing touches to a late-summer celebration, take inspiration from our waterside wedding venues in this issue, and also from the local real-life wedding couples featured. There’s also all the latest wed-day news, exclusive offers, fashion, beauty and hot honeymoon ideas – don’t miss my review of Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay on page 84. Until the next issue... Claire x Claire Ridley, Editor Summer lovin’ ISSN 2049-4203 Your Berks Bucks & Oxon Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events 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. Your Berks Bucks & Oxon Wedding is published six times a year. Say ‘I Do’ Bridgerton Style – plan your big day at the UK’s top National Trust wedding venues including at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. Turn to page 60 to read more. Check out the incredible panoramic view from Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay where I was lucky enough to visit this summer. If you’re planning a European honeymoon, this sun-soaked destination needs to be on your travel wish list! See more on page 84. As the fashion editor across all of the County Wedding Magazine titles, I love dresses, shoes and accessories! This red Octavia macrame bag, £130 from Berkshire-based www.embellishedtruth.com is what I’ll be wearing to special occasions this season! See more fabulous styles on page 77. ADVERTISING Account Manager Jessie Wilson | 01376 538 478 jessie.wilson@county.wedding @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Editor Claire Ridley | 01376 535 611 claire.ridley@county.wedding A new collaboration between the nation’s favourite dessert parlour, Cream’s Café (with branches in Reading) and Popworks provides the ultimate sweet wedding treat! Read more on page nine. Win! A five-night honeymoon to Dhighali, Maldives, worth £3,000 on page 90. Richard Mandy www.nationaltrust.org.uk EDITOR’S LETTER 7
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