Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 76)

3  21 REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Hannah Faulder welcomes you to our spring issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the regions 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 88 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding planning 99 COMPETITION Win a honeymoon in Oman, worth £3,000 CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2020 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON… South Somerset 21 IN AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN Settings with al fresco appeal FEATURES 45 THE MEANING OF LOVE Photographers showcase images that capture the raw emotion of a wedding 49 PLANNING SOS Our panel of local experts give their top wed-min tips 53 FREE SPIRIT This styled shoot explores an array of stunning bohemian beauty looks 75 A SOMERSET ELOPEMENT You’ll be yearning for an intimate wedding after seeing this photo shoot 78 PARTY IN THE CAPITAL We put two London hen dos to the test 85 LOCAL LOVE Showcasing the talents of regional suppliers, this shoot is full of wintry touches XXXXX On the cover How full of love is this gorgeous image? Thank you to Bristol Contemporary Photography (bristolcontemporaryphotography.com) for this issue’s stunning cover shot. 75 73