78 63 With stripes and patterns set to be a big trend in menswear, we’ve rounded up some of the latest products to ensure you look your big day best. Read all about the latest openings and honeymoon destinations for couples post-vows. Looking for a specific neckline for your wedding dress? Head over to our fashion feature to see the latest must-have gowns. Love for the great outdoors is blooming. After being shut up indoors during the pandemic, there’s a growing appreciation for open spaces, fresh air, and all that nature has to offer. Demand for chilled al fresco weddings continues to rise and shows no sign of stopping any time soon. Luckily, we’re blessed in South Wales with everything from a beautiful coast and countryside to magical woods, forests, and more, so the world’s your oyster. There’s a lot to take into consideration when planning an outdoor wedding, from electricity to shelter and toilets. If you’re planning a ceremony in the height of summer, will your guests be squinting the whole time? Will there be shelter for any older or vulnerable guests? Likewise, if you’re thinking of having an autumnal wedding, then will your loved ones get cold? These are all key considerations when choosing the setting for your ceremony. Ask your venue for their suggestions on how to keep everyone happy; they’re the experts after all. Once the service is finished and your friends and family are happily mingling in your venue’s grounds, it’s worth thinking about catering. Is there an indoor space where your caterer can cook the food, or do they have an outdoor setup that might work? If the latter, then do they need electricity? If so, how will your venue supplier this? Moving onto the evening, you might want a band or DJ to perform under the stars, but what will happen if the weather turns unpleasant? Always have a backup plan in case the weather takes a turn for the worse – it’s the UK after all! To help give you some ideas, we’ve rounded up local experts and asked for their tips for creating a memorable outdoor celebration. Happy planning! Melissa x Melissa Cullen, Senior editor Al fresco romance ISSN 2054-5231 Your South Wales Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events 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 South Wales Wedding is published six times a year. DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Senior Editor Melissa Cullen | 01376 535 611 melissa.cullen@county.wedding 80 ADVERTISING Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 556 julia.owen@county.wedding @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazine @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com 6
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