Your West Midlands Wedding- December 2021/January 2022 (Issue 77)

REAL WEDDINGS 25 CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS Sarah and Matt have been together for 10 years and celebrated their love with a romantic celebration at Hoar Cross Hall 30 THE ONE FOR ME Alexandra and Darryl met as children and years later celebrate their love with a gorgeous wedding at Barns and Yard 37 RUSTIC ROMANCE Laura and Sam fell in love with Barnutopia and knew it was the perfect wedding venue for them HONEYMOONS 86 HONEYMOON NEWS UK special 88 ESCAPE TO GREECE Bustling cultural centres or tranquil secluded spots, the choice is yours GROOMS 83 GROOMS’ NEWS All the latest news and product launches 84 CHECK PLEASE! Look dashing in this on trend print FASHION & BEAUTY 62 FASHION FOCUS Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals her latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches 65 DRESS UP Trousers, statement sleeves, sleek A-line silhouettes and voluminous skirts are just some of the styles that brides will be wearing in 2022 68 SURPRISE, SURPRISE! Whether you’re choosing an engagement ring for a Christmas proposal or shopping for your big-day jewellery, sparkle in these pieces from the latest winter collections 69 NOT ALL WHITE These pastel and champagne gowns prove that you don’t have to wear white 72 PARTY DRESSING We chat to model, television presenter and radio DJ Vogue Williams about her latest venue Vogue X Roco 74 BEAUTY BUZZ Beauty editor Kelly Andrews reveals all the latest must-haves for the bride-to-be 76 NAILED IT! Team CWM put the latest bridal nail polish shades to the test 78 FROM THE INSIDE OUT We caught up with owner and founder of Simone Thomas Wellness, Simone herself, to discover how taking care of yourself from the inside out is the ultimate path to wedding wellness 80 FASHION Q&A Local professionals solve your problems 63 25 30 37 www.andyboylephotography.com www.daniellamarinosphotography.com www.michellewilliamsphotography.co.uk 4

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