71 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 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 57 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions 89 COMPETITION Win £1,500 worth of diamonds CONTENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON WOLVERHAMPTON, WALSALL & DUDLEY Discover some of the best venues in the area 19 REST AND RELAXATION Tie the knot in a hotel or spa venue FEATURES 45 PARTY THE NIGHT AWAY Hen and stag ideas 50 BEAUTIFULLY BOHO Here at CWM HQ we predict hen dos are going to be bigger and better than ever in 2022. Feast your eyes on this beauty for some true, party planning inspiration... 53 RUSTIC ELEGANCE Full of romantic touches, this stunning styled shoot at Blithfield Lakeside Barns is sure to inspire you 61 DREAMY DÉCOR The latest venue styling trends 65 BRIDAL BEAUTY A team of local suppliers worked together to create this timeless set of images at The Pump House Studio 68 LET ME EAT CAKE! County Wedding Magazines editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey 71 ONCE UPON A TIME Steeped in romance, this gorgeous set of images taken at Ludlow Castle is like something out of a fairytale Cover look This issue’s cover is taken from the regional shoot on page 65. It was photographed by Mary-Anne Bailie Photography (www.maryannebailie.co.uk) at The Pump House Studio. The model’s look was created by Georgia Round Make-up Artist (www.georgiaroundmakeupartist.com), Linda Loves Hair (www.lindaloveshairuk.com) and Botias Accessories (www.botiasaccessories.co.uk). 61 www.whiteapplebyabiboyle.co.uk 3
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