Your West Midlands Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 61)

3  REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 14 WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEDDINGS The latest news and products from across the UK 100 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on how to handle wedding woes 104 HOPPING MAD Celebrate a spring wedding with a seasonal Easter theme 119 COMPETITION Win a three-night honeymoon in Langkawi, worth £3,735 122 THE NEWLYWED WISH LIST The accessories edit CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2019 VENUES 21 SPOTLIGHT ON... SUTTON COLDFIELD, LICHFIELD & TAMWORTH We showcase a bevy of regional beauties 29 TALE AS OLD AS TIME Historic venues to make you swoon FEATURES 55 LUXE GLAMOUR Take inspiration from this local shoot featuring a bride and some seriously elegant touches 61 BOUTIQUE APPEAL We talk shop with the region’s finest 68 THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT The best ways to wow your guests 86 ALL IN THE DETAILS Take our quiz to find your perfect big-day theme 102 ON THE SEASHORE Be inspired by this year’s Colour of the Year for a coastal theme 118 OH-SO SOCIAL Keep up-to-date with our CWM online news, chats and competitions On the cover This issue’s gorge us cover is courtesy of Katie Ingram Photography (katieingram.co.uk) and is also on our beauty Q&A feature over on 99. 55 122 29