Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 69)

6 Congratulations ! W ith Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day being the three most popular times to get engaged, many of you will be picking up the magazine for the first time – with a shiny new rock on your finger! I know that wedding planning can feel like a mountain to climb in the beginning, which is why we pack these pages with as much expert advice and inspiration as we can squeeze in, helping you to plan the best day of your life. Your first port of call is to find the setting for your big day. You’re spoiled for choice in Bristol and Somerset, with some of the most varied and unusual venues in the country available; turn to page 23 for our top picks. If you love a good nose – like I do – then turn to page 40 for our gorgeous real weddings and see how other couples have rocked their day in their own way. Over on page 77, our fabulous fashion editor, Claire Ridley, is showcasing some of the most dramatic and showstopping gowns money can buy – make sure you check them out! EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 | editor@county.wedding Hannah Faulder | Editor hannahf@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Cal Gildart | Sub Editor Danielle Harvey | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Demelza Rayner | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Sarah Reeve | Lifestyle Editor CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Melissa Barker | Annie Cannock 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 Bristol & Somerset 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 Bristol & Somerset 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 Bristol & Somerset Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing Ltd, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. Keep your lippy safe in style. Hannah x See our Chocolat - inspired styled shoot on page 71 accessorize.co.uk Too pretty eat! Almost… biscuiteers.com Who doesn’t love a flower crown? notonthehighstreet.com Add a pop of colour with these earrings. oliverbonas.com See your name in lights! notonthehighstreet.com Make your wedmin notes with this super-cute flower pen. uk.flyingtiger.com