REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 8 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 65 HOT TOPIC Stellar wedmin advice from those in the know 97 COMPETITION WIN! A honeymoon in Portgual CONTENTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2022 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON... Sedgemoor and North Somerset 21 AN EPIC ROMANCE Bristol and Somerset is full of venues that seem to jump from the pages of literature’s greatest love stories – now it’s time to write your own On the cover This issue’s stunning cover has been sponsored by Wells-based The Bishop’s Palace (www.bishopspalace.org.uk/venue -hire/weddings @bishopspalaceweddings_events_). It was taken from a styled shoot created by stylist Imogen Martin of Luck & Lace (www.luckandlace.co.uk | @luck.and.lace) and captured on camera by Gem Hicks of Gem Hicks Photography (https://gemhicksphotography.com @gem_hicks_photography). In the image are models Maxwell James (@1maxwelljames) and Gwendolen Nelson (@gwendolennelson). 59 15 FEATURES 45 BE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL We love this celebration of individuality brought to the world of weddings 49 WHAT A PEACH! A traditional venue presented in a contemporary, relaxed way, befitting the modern and diverse couples of today 53 CAUGHT ON CAMERA The rollercoaster of wedding-day emotions 59 FROM THE HEART Locally handmade especially for you 88 OUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER County Wedding Magazines’ senior editor Melissa Cullen shares her wedding planning journey Barley Wood 3
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