Your West Midlands Wedding- Page number 3 - October/November 2021 (Issue 76)

REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the West Midlands 12 COMPETITION Win a minimoon in Provence, France, worth up to £1,500 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 47 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions CONTENTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2021 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON CANNOCK & STAFFORDSHIRE Discover some of the best venues in the area 19 RUSTIC ROMANCE Tie the knot in a gorgeous barn FEATURES 43 THE LOOK OF LOVE Local photographers showcase their work 50 LOVE IS IN THE AIR County Wedding Magazines editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey 53 DELECTABLE DELIGHTS How to create the perfect seasonal menu 57 SUMMER LOVING Fall in love with this styled shoot at Rodbaston Hall 61 WHIMSICAL ROMANCE Discover the beauty of the new wedding venue, Bennetts Willow Barn, in this boho-inspired styled shoot 65 CLASSIC ELEGANCE Take inspiration from this styled shoot at Hoar Cross Hall Cover look This issue’s cover is taken from Jazz and Mark’s real wedding on page 37. It was photographed by David Boynton Wedding Photography (www.boyntonweddingphotography.co.uk) at the gorgeous Elmbridge Farm (www.elmbridgefarmweddings.com). 13 57 www.mic hellewilliamsphotography.co.uk www.inst agram.com/daniel_thomas_photograp hy 19 www.cha rlottemailphotography.co.uk 3