Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - February /March 2021 (Issue 87)

3  REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Claire 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions 11 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 65 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer big-day advice 94 COMPETITION Win a five-night luxury honeymoon in the Seychelles CONTENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2021 VENUES 17 DO NOT DISTURB We reveal the hottest hotels around 23 SPOTLIGHT ON... SOUTH BUCKS & SOUTH OXON We unveil where to wed FEATURES 47 THE GREAT OUTDOORS This quirky eco shoot that took place at Buckinghamshire-based venue The Barn at Newton Park Farm features natural dried flowers, stationery made using only recycled materials, a paper flower wall and vegan beauty products. There's a rustic ceremony backdrop, a riverside tipi setting and a starring role from the cutest alpacas courtesy of Alpaca Evolution 50 BLUSHING BRIDE Take inspiration from this romantic, dreamy shoot created by a talented team of local wedding suppliers using a soft colour palette to showcase the many decorative touches 53 BEHIND THE LENS What inspires our wedding photographers 61 CHURCH ON TIME Ways to ride! 72 ARRIVE IN STYLE Choose the perfect transport with our ultimate quiz On the cover... Katrina Matthews Photography is the talented photographer behind our exclusive shoot on page 47. To see more of her work and to book Katrina for your wedding, visit https://katrinamatthewsphotography.co.uk www.facebook.com/ photographybykatrinamatthews 71 17