Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 84)

6 A s the new editor of this wonderful magazine covering so many picturesque parts of all three regions, I am excited that, as I type, the current lockdown restrictions have been lifted, with many bridal businesses opening their doors once more. I’ve been hearing positive ways in which boutique owners are welcoming brides-to-be and their bridal party. Restaurants and hotels have also reopened, prompting many of us to book a late-summer staycation. Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are perfect places for this, with their abundance of beauty spots a must-see for couples planning a UK-based minimoon to the different regions. This issue, there’s a what-to-pack staycation fashion feature along with Insta-worthy bridal fashion, big-day beauty, styled shoots, romantic real-life weddings and expert tips and tricks plus plenty more. For those of you who have postponed your wedding until later in the year or for 2021, I’ll see you next issue. Until then... Claire x ISSN 2049-4203 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Claire Ridley | Editor clairer@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | 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 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 Anita Bridge | 01376 538497 Carly Morgan | 01376 535613 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. @YourBerksBucksOxonWedding @CWM_YBBOW @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Claire Ridley, Editor This pastel-coloured balloon background is taken from our regional shoot on page 44, caught on camera by Denise Winter Photography. EVENTS & PUBLISHING Turn to page 55 for more big-day photography inspiration, like this stunning image caught on camera by Alice Morgan Photography. Here at YBBOW HQ, we love this look by award-winning bridal designer Halfpenny London taken from our fashion story starting on page 77. cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS How loved up do Aaron and Jordan look in this cute snap photographed by the talented Camilla J Hards at their real wedding on page 26? Green shoots This flamingo-print dress by Sugarhill Brighton is shown in our staycation fashion feature on page 98.