Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 79)

6 W e’re well and truly into 2020 now and although it’s been a shaky start so far with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, I’ve been well and truly buoyed by the ‘keep calm and carry on’ nature of our wonderful wedding industry. At the time of writing, precautionary measures are in discussion, however, the show must go on, and like all adversity, ‘this too shall pass.’ So, in that vein, let’s look to a bright future and keep planning your special occasion! Luckily, the weather’s turning and spring is hands down my favourite time of year – maybe it’s because of the sunshine, the beautiful flowers in bloom or the longer evenings – either way, I’m so excited! This issue is full of dreamy inspiration that will make the planning of your big day much easier, if you’re having any wedding worries then definitely check out our hot topic feature, where you’ll find expert advice. We’re always on the lookout for any changes to the world of weddings and if you want to keep up-to-date with all the goings-on from around the regions, then our nearlywed news feature is only a few pages turns away. We’ve also scouted the area for some of the best venues throughout the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire regions where you might just find your dream setting. Likewise, check out our catering feature, where you can find great ideas on how to incorporate food throughout the special day, from canapés to evening snacks.  That’s all from me, now sit back, relax and celebrate anything and everything wedding! Olivia x 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 1753-0911 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Olivia Gibson | Editor oliviag@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder | Honeymoon Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | 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 | Michael Richards 01376 538481 michaelr@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your Herts & Beds 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 Herts & Beds 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 Herts & Beds Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Olivia Gibson, Editor Here at YWMW HQ we adore this dress from our fashion spread over on page 73 Future focus IA HING TS EVENTS & PUBLISHING cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS Check out page 87 to find plenty of venue styling inspiration. I love this model’s dress from What Alice Wore Bridal, see more beautiful images on page 49. This make-up look from The Makeup Girl is gorgeous, from the brows and eyeshadow to the flawless skin. Turn to page 77 to read expert advice on how to create the perfect look.  Discover freebies and offers on page 12. beckykerrphotography.co.uk amilouisaphotography.com