Your East Midlands Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 37)

3  REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Olivia Gibson shares her top picks from this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 72 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas 89 COMPETITION Win a honeymoon in Oman, worth £3,000 CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2020 VENUES 17 GOING LOCAL Where to say ‘I do’ in Leicester & around 23 GLORIOUS GARDENS Discover dream settings surrounded by nature  FEATURES 50 THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Check out this stunning Alice in Wonderland - inspired shoot 54 WHIMSICAL WOODLAND This eco-friendly and sustainable shoot is full of timeless elegance 58 TRULY ROMANIC Local suppliers came together to create this elegant shoot 66 PARTY IN THE CAPITAL We put two London hen dos to the test 70 LET’S CELEBRATE! Jane Barbeary, Member of the Associations of Independent Celebrants, shares what’s new in this increasingly popular service 75 FLOWER POWER Find beautiful florals to match any wedding theme 78 SUSTAINABLE WEDDINGS 10 tips for planning your dream sustainable wedding 81 LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH Discover local suppliers and top tips in the world of entertainment On the cover This issue’s cover is courtesy of Jessica Hill Photography, check out @jessicahillphotography_ 50 58