Your West Midlands Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 68)

6 W hen writing this, we’re about eight weeks in to what we now know is ‘lockdown’ and I, along with the rest of the country, and the world, have found it to be an emotional roller-coaster. Of course, nothing compares to what our wonderful NHS and key workers face each day, however, we’re all doing our best to keep our own little bubble moving and safe! This issue, it’s been wonderful working with local suppliers and couples, supporting both through this time, and fingers, toes and everything crossed we start to see our wonderful world of weddings come back to us slowly but surely! For some true escapism, this edition is packed to the brim with lovely inspiration for planning your wedding during lockdown and beyond; we have delicious cake designs over on page 83 and some stunning bridal boutiques from 71 to 75. The shoots this issue are oh-so romantic from pages 51 to 59; and check out the real weddings of Rachel and Rob, Emily and Kerry, Robyn and Garnaud, and Helen and Ross to see how they turned their big-day dreams in to reality. Please do get in touch if you’re a business looking to share any news about your company during this unprecedented time; or perhaps you’re a couple that has had to postpone your wedding, or maybe you’re holding a wedding despite the upcoming restrictions and want to share your stories with us, email me at danielleh@county.wedding Curl up on your sofa with a brew and biscuit and enjoy this issue! Stay safe, keep smiling Danielle 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 1759-4723 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Melissa Barker| Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder | Travel 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 sarahe@county.wedding Account Manager | Penny Freeman | 01376 535 601 pennyf@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 | subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 | accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your West Midlands 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 West Midlands Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £17.60 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your West Midlands 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 Danielle Harvey, managing editor There’s so much to love about this tropical-luxe shoot over on page 51. Helping you find the one on page 71. Life in lockdown DIA SHING NTS SHING EVENTS & PUBLISHING We love Rachel and Rob’s themed nuptials from page 29. cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS Cake designs that look far too good to eat. Check out page 83.