REGULARS 5 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Claire 6 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions 9 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 59 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer big-day advice 90 COMPETITION Win a one-night luxury getaway worth £1,000 CONTENTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024 VENUES 17 ONCE UPON A TIME Fairytale-inspired big-day venues 25 SPOTLIGHT ON... North Bucks & North Oxon On the cover This issue’s cover has been sponsored by worldrenowned Ascot Racecourse (www.ascot.com), a racecourse rich in history and heritage, and an iconic big-day backdrop. The image was captured by Lauren Mitchell Photography (www.laurenmitchellphoto.com), and was part of a styled shoot working with the following collaborators: Floristry and event styling, www.designedbycarley.co.uk | Hair and make-up artist, makeupbycatherinetaylor.co.uk | Dresses, https://tillymintweddings.com | Bride, @Danislifestyle_ 84 FEATURES 44 SCENT APPEAL Tom Hardy talks about being an ambassador for Jo Malone London’s Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense 45 IT’S ALL WHITE The timeless styling of this elegant shoot shows how simplistic white pieces teamed with greenery looks oh-so stylish 49 NEW YEAR, NEW STYLES Local experts reveal what’s trending in 2025 55 GOOD VIBRATIONS These feel-good entertainment ideas will have everybody smiling 62 DREAM THEMES Our guide to inspiring wedding themes 65 3
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