3 REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Claire 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions 17 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 63 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer big-day advice 98 COMPETITION Win a honeymoon in St Lucia CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2022 FEATURES 51 THE SUPPORT ACT This bohemian styled shoot showcases fashionable looks for the bridal party using a dark colour palette and outdoor venue dressing ideas for a late-summer, al fresco celebration 55 LOVE MADE ME DO IT Nuneham Estate in Oxfordshire provided the beautiful backdrop, in conjunction with Husk Marquees, for this white, green and pink styled shoot 59 DARLING BUDS Big-day bloom inspiration 64 HERE COME THE GIRLS County Wedding Magazines editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey 67 PUT A RING ON IT Sparkling jewellery from some of the finest local jewellers On the cover... This issue’s cover is sponsored by renowned wedding venue Rackleys Chiltern Hills, a luxurious barn set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Buckinghamshire (https://rackleys.co.uk). It was taken by Ellie Mac Photography (www.elliemacphotography.com) at the wedding of Fiona and Danny Bibby. 67 VENUES 23 SPOTLIGHT ON WEST BERKSHIRE & NEWBURY We unveil some of the best wedding venues 27 BIG-DAY BARNS Rustic-inspired venues for a magical day 9
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