REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 54 HOT TOPIC Stellar wedmin advice from those in the know 90 COMPETITION Win a two-night stay in the Lake District CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON... Bath and Mendip 21 ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Our roundup of the region’s rural wedding venues On the cover This issue’s cover has been sponsored by Somerset’s renowned wedding venue Orchardleigh House & Estate (www.orchardleigh.net). It was captured by Brad Wakefield (www.bradwakefield.com) at the wedding of Emily and Josh who tied the knot on 10th August 2021. 56 15 FEATURES 43 EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT This year’s top trends merge seamlessly in this beautiful local shoot 47 WE LOVE TO BOOGIE Entertainment ideas to wow the crowds 51 TALK OF THE TON Shot in Bath, home of Netflix’s much-loved series, these images show how to pull off a modern-day Bridgerton vibe for your wedding 56 TIME TO SHINE Complete your look with these wedding jewellery ideas and accessory options 74 FROM MISS TO MRS County Wedding Magazines’ senior editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey 80 THE BRIDGERTON EFFECT Editorial assistant Gracie Leader looks at how Netflix’s biggest show has influenced weddings 32 www.venetianorrington.com 3
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