Your South Wales Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 71)

12 W elcome to our first issue of 2020. It’s that time of year again, Christmas has come and gone, and we say hello to a brand new year. I hope you’ve had a wonderful festive season and if you received a ring – congratulations! Whether you’re at the beginning or end of your planning journey, we understand how stressful it can be. To avoid getting overwhelmed by the to-do list, take some time out and declare it a wedding-free zone. Share the load and don’t be afraid to ask loved ones for help! If you’re looking for inspiration, then you’ve come to the right place! We have four real weddings starting on page 37 that are full of gorgeous dresses, flowers, cakes and wow- factor styling. We’re also looking at al fresco venues on page 29 and what the wonderful city of Cardiff has to offer on page 21. Once you’ve found the perfect place to say “I do”, head over to page 63 to find out more about local florists and see the latest bridal party trends over on page 103. I hope you enjoy the issue and don’t forget you can submit your wedding at any time by visiting this link – yoursouthwales.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding Melissa x Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 1756-6428 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Melissa Barker | Editor melissab@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor danielleh@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Grooms & Beauty Editor Demelza Rayner | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director | Sarah Ellis 01376 538 490 sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager | Kirsty Ratsep 01376 538 491 kirstyr@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your South Wales Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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. Subscription rates are £17.60 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your South Wales Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Melissa Barker, Editor Here at YWMW HQ we adore this dress from our fashion spread over on page 73 I adore this dress from our Spring Florals feature on page 91. I love a flower crown, it’s one trend that I hope will stick around f r a long time. Michelle’s is perfect for a spring w d ing, see more from her big day on page 49. Happy new year! MEDIA PUBLISHING WIN! A HONEYMOON IN ITALY, WORTH £1,500, ON PAGE 129. morganjamesphoto.co.uk I’m obsessed with bride Claire’s wedding dress. Flip to page 55 to see more from her wedding. cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS How adorable is this dog?! Turn to page 42 to see more from bride Ally’s nuptials. laurenameliaphoto.co.uk ramphotography.camera