I’ve probably said, “This season is my favourite,” about all of them at some point, but hear me out! Springtime has to be the pinnacle when it comes to weddings. First, there’s the symbolism of new life that Easter brings. You’re about to embark upon your own new life together and the possibilities of reflecting that throughout your nuptials, thanks to Mother Nature, are abundant. This brings me onto sustainability. As any florist worth their salt will tell you, one of the major ways to protect the environment when it comes to your flowers is to choose locally grown blooms in season at the time of your wedding. Looking at the best of British, the spring offers you a playground of varieties oh-so perfect for weddings, beautifully fragranced, delicate, romantic and colourful. Picture your centrepieces and bouquet bursting with tulips, bluebells, roses, daffodils, a stunning array of wildflowers, and later in the season the burgeoningly popular peony. Yes please! So, I’m slightly biased, but Sussex offers the most glorious backdrop for your big day, not just during the spring but all year around. We decided to celebrate that fact with this issue’s Hot Topic, where the experts discuss how to bring those beautiful springtime vibes into your own wedding day. What’s more, for those movie buffs among you, we’ve taken a super-fun trip into wedding transport inspired by the silver and small screens. From Downton Abbey to James Bond, our experts will help you arrive in movie-star style. With plenty more wedspiration this issue, I encourage you not to miss a single page! Enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, editor Seasons of love ISSN 1750-3477 Your Sussex 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 Sussex Wedding is published six times a year. 26 SHEER JOY I love this image of real bride Charlotte on her wedding day. It’s so full of the joy that such an event should be all about. 81 WIN! A luxury two-night weekend stay at the world-renowned Sheraton Grand Park Lane, London worth £,1000 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 Deputy Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | 01376 535 611 kelly.andrews@county.wedding www.weddingsbyliav.co.uk www.absolutephotouk.com www.divinephotographyeastbourne.com @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazine @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com 33 THE LOOK OF LOVE A first look shot is always full of such emotion. The reaction of Izzy’s bridesmaids really melts the heart! Plus, how stunning do these ladies look in shades of green? ADVERTISING Account Manager Dannii Carr | 01376 535 610 dannii.carr@county.wedding 43 GORGEOUS GATSBY I’ve got a weakness for the Art Deco era, so this shoot offers the perfect romantic vibes for me with plenty of glamour and period elegance. Utterly charming! EDITOR’S LETTER 7
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