Your North East Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 31)

6 I t’s nearly spring! T here’s no doubt that winter’s a magical time to tie the knot, but I can’t help but feel excited that a new season’s just around the corner. There’s something to be said for the many merits of spring, from picking your bouquet blooms to match what’s newly available to styling your venue with fresh and vibrant colours that complement the changing weather. That’s why this issue features an exclusive guide to the very best ways to dress your chosen venue, be it a castle, city-centre hotel, barn or even by the beach. Turn to page 55 to read our expert advice on what works well and why. Elsewhere this issue, we’re jam-packed with everything a North East bride and groom need to know when it comes to saying “I do.” We’ve news on the latest wedding packages, venues and suppliers in our Nearlywed News spread on page 9, including an exclusive discount with a Durham pianist who’s performed for the Royal Family! There’s a feature dedicated to the best wedding transport in the region, from horse and carriage to Campervan or supercar (p49), and we showcase 12 pages dedicated to stunning reader weddings, starting on page 29. And don’t forget to enter in our amazing competitions – you could win a bed and breakfast stay at Jurys Inn Middlesbrough, complete with dinner (p13), and a honeymoon in Malaysia, worth nearly £4,000 (p103)! Enjoy planning the best day of your lives… EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 | editor@county.wedding Claire Muffett-Reece | Editor claire.muffett-reece@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Louise Prance | Chief Sub Editor louisep@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Demelza Rayner | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Sarah Reeve | Lifestyle Editor CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Annie Cannock | Georgina Cassels PRODUCTION 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Production Manager | Scott Brothwell Senior Graphic Designers | Chloe Edey Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Web Development Manager |Stuart Weatherley Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Your North East Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Ltd. 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 North East 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 Ltd and sent to Your North East Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing Ltd, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. LOVE YOUR SKIN Get your skin set for the summer – it’ll be here before you know it! I recommend Olverum The Dry Body Oil (£36, olverum.com) for its fast- absorbing and hydrating properties. Claire x Say your vows in a historical venue alnwickcastle.com How stunning is this Shell Bangle from Rae Feather? It’s the perfect accessory for a lazy beach honeymoon… £85, raefeather.com GET SHORTY Why not surprise your husband on your honeymoon with a customised pair of Swim Shorts? Visit bluemint.com for more info 23