Your South Wales Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 72)

10 I t’s finally time to get rid of that winter coat and celebrate – spring is here! I for one am happy to say goodbye to the gloomy weather and welcome in the new season. There’s always a hint of excitement in the air as everyone’s getting over the winter blues and preparing for summer. This is an exciting time in your life, whether you’re newly engaged or an existing reader – we understand how important it is to get those details just right. We want your nuptials to not only look spectacular but also be something you look back at fondly for the rest of your life, so think of us as your new BBF for all things weddings. This issue is bursting with inspiration; we have four real weddings starting on page 39, a guide on how to choose your big-day entertainment on page 65 and the latest gowns on page 83. 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 Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder | 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 Check out our fun and frivolous fashion feature on page 91. Ch ck out new wedding venue Guildhall at Llantrisant on page 13. Hop into spring WIN! A HONEYMOON IN OMAN, WORTH £3,000, ON PAGE 129. justinharrisphotography.co.uk I’m in love with bride Rhian’s wedding dress. Flip to page 39 to see more from her wedding. cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS When it comes to dress shopping, there’s a lot of pressure to find the one. You want something that’s going to make you feel like a bride but also complement your figure and personality. To help, we’ve asked some of the region’s finest boutiques to send in their favourite gowns on page 83. lucyparkerphotography.co.uk