Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 75)

6 JUST LIKE STARTING OVER ... I t might not look like spring just yet, but deep down, things are beginning to stir, making this the perfect time to start planning your big day – if you’re haven’t already. Whether you’re still at the Valentine’s stage or nearly wed, this is the perfect time of year for romance – and for trying out ideas for your big day, whenever it’s going to happen. We’ve got a ton of ideas to inspire you this issue, with some fab wedding venues (from page 23) and exciting and stylish transportation ideas (from page 79). There are also tips and tricks from some of the top photographers in the region (from page 73) and great advice for getting started on the whole planning process in this issue’s Hot Topic (from page 119). And we’ve even got a whole bunch of great offers and prizes on page 13. There are just too many great features to list them all here, but don’t miss our great fashion pieces, beginning with full-on wedding-day drama from page 87 and our real weddings features, from page 42, wherein our lovely couples show, once again, that the best weddings are all about doing things your way (with the help of some of the area’s great professionals, of course) – oh, and a crazy little thing called love... Happy planning! EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 | editor@county.wedding Tim Nelson | Editor timn@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 Hannah Faulder | Annie Cannock | Melissa Barker PRODUCTION 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Production Manager | Scott Brothwell Senior Graphic Designers | Chloe Edey Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Web Development Manager |Stuart Weatherley Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Your Berks Bucks & Oxon 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. Your Berks Bucks & Oxon 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 Your Berks Bucks & Oxon Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing Ltd, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. Congratulations on your engagement! Shame it wasn’t a proper ring. How about an upgrade? Lila reworks vintage jewellery into amazing pieces. This oval sapphire with diamond halo is £220 from lilasjewels.co.uk . Need to make a big announcement? A jeroboam of Prosecco will help to spread the cheer! £39.99 for 3 litres, from aldi.co.uk Set the tone for your planning sessions with this cute kissing couple teapot from Melody Rose. £95 for the gift set, from melodyrose.co.uk Brighten up even the dullest day with the help of our styled shoot, from page 67. Turn to page 99 for the latest in bridal lingerie