Your East Anglian Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 42)

6 Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk. Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 2052-0514 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Sarah Reeve| Editor sarahr@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Hannah Faulder | Honeymoon Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Melissa Barker | Grooms 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 | Rachel Hughes 01376 538 496 rachelh@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 | accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your East Anglian 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 East Anglian 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 East AnglianWedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @YourEastAnglianWedding @CWM_YEAW @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com EVENTS & PUBLISHING cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS 47 Spring is here and so are we and we aren’t going anywhere. While we’re all having to make changes to the way we work, we’re keeping our finger firmly on the pulse in order to report back to you with all the latest trends, bridal must-haves, regional venues, fashion and more. Sunshine and warmer weather are on the way and with a fresh stream of newly-engaged couples embarking on their big- day journey; we’re as keen as ever to showcase the wealth of local talent and wedding suppliers on our doorstep. We’re staying positive and aim to keep you regularly updated on our website and via social media both in the magazine and on our website and social media platforms, so spread the word, share, like and save all your favourite things. While everyone’s battening down the hatches and staying indoors, you’ll have more time to be scrolling online and we want to make sure we’re at the forefront of your wedding planning. As always, we’re here with advice from local experts, top tips and more. This issue we’re covering everything from a gallery of great wedding shots by local photographers on page 47 to tips and advice on dressing the bridal party on page 53. Whatever your big-day needs, we’re on the case, helping you to create your dream day. Local creatives from around the region have been busy too pooling their skills and vision to bring you themes, colour schemes and dreams covering everything from the traditional and romantic to the cool and unconventional, including an exotic Venetian masquerade-inspired spread on page 78. Happy reading and stay safe! Sarah x Sarah Reeve, editor This stylish stationery by Silk & Ink Designs balances elegance with a strong masculine edge; perfect for the styled wedding shoot featured on page 78. We’re still here! WIN! A HONEYMOON IN OMAN, WORTH £3,000 ON PAGE 91. Celebrate the season with a showstopping cake in soft pastel hues, like this stunner by Norfolk’s Buns of Fun Bakery. 86 This stunning shoot by local wedding suppliers has a story to tell, flip to page 50 to find out more.