REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around South Wales 12 COMPETITION Win a honeymoon in St Lucia 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 51 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions CONTENTS MARCH/APRIL 2022 On the cover... This issue's gorgeous cover has been sponsored by fairytale wedding venue Hensol Castle (www.hensolcastledistillery.com). It was captured at the wedding of Sarah and Dean by Philip Warren Photography (info@philip-warren.com). VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON SWANSEA & AROUND Discover some of the best venues in the area 21 SWEET DREAMS Tie the knot in a venue with accommodation 25 GRAND ESCAPES Melissa Barker visits the Vale Resort and Hensol Castle 59 21 www.claireroigephotography.co.uk www.laurenowensphotography.co.uk FEATURES 43 TIME TO CELEBRATE Meet local musicians and entertainers 47 ELEGANT ROMANCE Fall in love with this gorgeous styled shoot at Woodbank House 54 BY THE SEASIDE To celebrate the return of weddings, a team of local professionals worked together to create this styled shoot at Ogmore by Sea Beach 56 HERE COME THE GIRLS County Wedding Magazines senior editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey 59 RETRO VIBES Groove to the music with this 70s-inspired styled shoot 73 FASHION FORWARD The latest seasonal wedding dresses 43 www.megan-sianphotography.com 3
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