Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 76)

6 Natural harmony N ature j st gets on with it. While we’re rushing around, plants and trees are quietly making the world more beautiful. Maybe there’s a lesson to be learned when it comes to wedding planning – it pays to relax and enjoy yourself. But if you’re feeling stressed and the preparation is starting to seem like hard work, that’s where we can help. We’ve got a big- day jewellery and accessories special from page 75, a feast of fashion and beauty features from page 81 and, as well as three stunning real weddings featured from page 40, we’re anticipating summer with this issue’s fabulous boho styled shoot (from page 63). Of course, nature can be brought into your wedding in a direct and wonderful way through flowers and floral decoration. Turn to page 69 to see how to make the most of the seasons when it comes to your big-day blooms. And if you’re wondering where to host your fabulous celebrations, just peruse the beautiful barns in our special feature from page 31. Wondering how to pay for all of this? Our local experts are on hand to answer your big-day budgeting questions from page 110. Now breathe out and enjoy some lush honeymoon destinations (from page 120). Time to relax and photosynthesise – well, we would if we could! And don’t forget to go to yourberksbucksoxon.wedding to find out how you can feature in the magazine – we can’t wait to hear from you. 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. Looking for biodegradable confetti? For a more eco- friendly wedding, check out the new consumer website from Florismart – it’s all about great-quality flowers, sourced from local and independent florists. Go to florismart.com Keep the hen party fed and watered with these gorgeous floral napkins, cups and plates made from nature- friendly paper. £3.99 for pack of 16 napkins, teamhen.co.uk Goose & Berry offers delicious veggie wedding catering across Berks and Bucks, from canapés and bowls to food stations, hot fork buffets and full-on wedding breakfast menus. Canapés from £1.75, gooseandberry.co.uk Candice and Danny take the train for a fab Cinderella -themed wedding from page 53. We’ve got spring fever! See page 13 for some fabulous w-day offers.