Your West Midlands Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 69)

6 I ’ve worked at County Wedding Magazines for almost four years now, and I’ve always admired the gorgeous venues, weddings and talented suppliers in the West Midlands and I’m really excited to introduce myself as the new editor. I think we can all agree its been a stressful few months. Many of you will have sadly had to postpone your nuptials, but thankfully things are slowly getting back to normal and just in time for wedding season! Whether you’re looking for a venue, photographer or the perfect dress, we’ve got you covered with an issue bursting with inspiration. We’re looking at beautiful flowers on page 47, local suppliers give their advice on looking your best on page 77, and we explore fairytale venues on page 21. We’re always looking for styled shoots and real weddings to feature in the magazine, enter online here – www.yourwestmidlands.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding Happy planning! Melissa x ISSN 1759-4723 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Melissa Barker| Editor melissab@county.wedding 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 | 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 | Callum Blaydon | 01376 535 602 callumb@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 Melissa Barker, Editor Check out the latest short and chic dresses in our fashion feature on page 73. Your big-day blooms are a great way of incorporating your chosen theme or colour scheme, and they look amazing in those all-important photographs. There are lots of different designs, colours and ideas you can incorporate into your flowers and to help you be on-trend this season, we’ve rounded up some of the best local suppliers on page 47. ONWARDS AND UPWARDS DIA SHING NTS SHING EVENTS & PUBLISHING I love the décor used in the regional shoot on page 61. cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS Some of the best local suppliers have answered your burning questions on page 51. www.kay leighpope.co.uk Looking for the latest products for the groom-to-be? Turn to page 86.