Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 82)

6 F irstly, I hope all of our readers have been keeping well during this surreal, unprecedented time. It would be hard for me to not mention the dreaded c-word, however, I admire how everyone, no matter how badly they have been effected, has come together to help and support one another. The tide will start turning, and we can all begin to re-plan cancelled weddings, re-book honeymoons and get back to our wonderful world of weddings – supporting local businesses and couples finding their feet again! This issue, will hopefully give you some light relief, and offer up some inspiration for your weddings at the end of this year and beyond. As I’m writing this, typically English weather is bestowed on us: wet, grey, windy and rainy – we love the UK! On my own wedding day the heavens opened, but I had planned an indoor wedding and the ceremony and reception was all in one place so we didn’t even notice the weather. When we went outside for our couple shots, the grey gloomy images are actually some of my favourites – so I say embrace the rain. That’s exactly what one of our real wedding couples did this issue, Shelley and Luke, there wedding can be seen over on page 38 and not only do that have lovely shots with umbrellas, but I also loved this quote from the bride: “The rain always brightens my day now since our wedding day, where as before I hated it. But a little rain never hurt anyone and if anything this was the extra special part of our day,” that’s certainly a beautiful outlook on life! Looking at the rest of this issue for you, we showcase some stunning barn properties perfect for those wanting rustic nuptials, check our page 17 and we also look at the West Berkshire and Newbury area over on page 23. If you’re stuck for bouquet inspiration, meet with some of your local florists over on page 53 and we have some jewellery and accessory looks you will be in awe of on page 57. We love to hear from local brides and suppliers, so if you would like to get in touch to grace the pages of our lovely magazine then drop me an email! Pull up a chair, make a brew and enjoy reading this issue Danielle x Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 2049-4203 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Danielle Harvey | Editor and Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder | Honeymoons Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director | Sarah Ellis 01376 538 490 sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager | Kirsty Fenlon 01376 538 485 kirstyf@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 | subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 | accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your Berks Bucks & Oxon Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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 £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your Berks Bucks & Oxon Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Danielle Harvey, Managing editor Wow! Quite the ceremony space! Read more about Sheepdrove on page 17. EVENTS & PUBLISHING One of my favourite shots from our grey and miserable wedding, although from the smiles on our faces we certainly weren’t the latter. We love Shelley and Luke’s rainy day over on page 38. cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS We’re a sucker for any pet featured in a wedding or shoot here at YBBOW HQ. Check out page 43.