Your West Midlands Wedding- April/May 2021 (Issue 73)

6 Lace is a popular trend that we’ve seen make a comeback in the last few years. To ensure you look fabulous on your big day, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite designs. Win a luxury hen party! I ’ve worked at Country Wedding Magazines for more than four years and over that time I’ve seen trends come and go, inspirational real weddings and worked with some amazing suppliers. As a result, I thought I’d have a pretty good idea of what I’d want at my own wedding but when my partner, Dave, recently proposed I realised I have absolutely no idea. I’m sure lots of you will agree that the first few weeks of having the ‘engaged’ status and wearing the ring feels a bit surreal, but the endless possibilities are also really exciting. Like so many of you, we’re trying to plan the perfect wedding during a pandemic, so things have been a little unconventional so far with online tours, lots of Skype meetings and E-mails. Its been so wonderful to see first hand how suppliers in the wedding industry are going above and beyond to ensure their couples’ days are special, regardless of the restrictions. If like me, you’re looking for inspiration, then this issue is perfect for you. We’ve rounded up some of the best photographers, spoken to local entertainers, hair and make-up artists and a host of other talented suppliers. We have three real weddings starting on page 33 and four stunning shoots starting on page 69 that’s sure to inspire you. You can submit your wedding or styled shoot via our website or at Melissab@kdmediapublishing.com I hope you enjoy the issue! Melissa x Melissa Barker, Editor There are so many questions that need answering in the run-up to your big day, so we’ve reached out to local suppliers for their top tips in our hot topic feature. Be inspired by local photographers work. Ring-a-ding-ding 65 14 93 51 ISSN 1759-4723 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Melissa Barker| Editor melissab@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor, Grooms Editor and Travel Editor Kelly Andrews | Senior Editor and Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor 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 | Sarah Harrison | 020 4512 4279 sarahh@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. Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DIA SHING NTS SHING EVENTS & PUBLISHING cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding www.roby nfrancesca.co.uk 8953 by Justin Alexander