REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 12 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 61 HOT TOPIC Local experts talk 2025 wedding trends 13 COMPETITION Win a romantic retreat to The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort CONTENTS DECEMBER 24/JANUARY 25 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON... East Gloucestershire venues 19 KEEP IT COSY Planning a winter wedding? Don’t miss our venue tips and hotspots On the cover This issue’s cover was captured by Ampersand Memories (www.ampersandmemories.com) at American Museum & Gardens (www.americanmuseum.org). Check out the full shoot from page 41. 88 31 FEATURES 41 SECRET GARDEN The showstopping gardens at American Museum and Gardens in Bath provided the oh-so romantic backdrop for this local shoot 45 FIFTY SHADES OF FUCHSIA Fuchsia is known for evoking energy, confidence, and creativity, which is where the inspiration for this vibrant styled shoot began 49 LET’S GET FLORAL We discuss some key wedding flower topics with the experts to get you started 55 SEASONAL SLICES Big-day bakes to complement the season https://creativeweddingduo.com 3
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