Your Sussex Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 90)

6 WIN! A LUXURY HEN DO WORTH UP TO £3,950 ON PAGE 95. Simultaneously elegant, romantic and grand – what could be more special than saying “I do” in a historical venue? Read our roundup of some of the county’s finest from page 23. cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS Emma’s beautiful pastel pink and eucalyptus bouquet is just the look Melissa has in mind for her own, with smaller versions for myself and my fellow bridesmaids. Read all about Emma’s beautifully intimate day from page 26. Dried-flower bouquet, stylish headwear, relaxed bridal styling and a fun festival vibe – everything that’s on trend for your boho wedding. Check out the shoot on page 42. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com S o much has happened since last I spoke to you! If you’ll indulge me personally for a moment, I’d love to share my news. I turned 40. Yep, the big 4-0 and it wasn’t as scary as I thought. Despite not being able to celebrate how I’d like thanks to lockdown 3.0, it made me remember to appreciate the more valuable things in the life, such as the love of my friends and family. Next: I’m going to be a bridesmaid. I’m giddy with excitement! Our dear Melissa Barker, fellow editor here at CWM, popped the question last month asking me if I’d accept this huge honour. I’m thrilled to be making this journey with such a dear friend and I’ll be sharing our learnings every step of the way. Despite being wedding- obsessed, I’m sure we’ll make a few mistakes, enabling us to throw up a couple of warning signs for all you planning couples out there. Finally, of course, something that affects us all: Boris’ roadmap out of this mess. Here at CMW HQ we were thrilled to see a plan back to wedding normality. It’ll be a slow process, but with everyone pulling together and staying safe it should mean we see our beloved weddings and wedding industry back in full force by the end of June. That in itself is cause for celebration. On that note, let’s take a look at what we’ve got for you this issue as I round up my highlights for you across these two pages. We’re celebrating our 90 th issue of Your Sussex Wedding with spring ahead of us – a time of al fresco “I dos,” pastel hues and beautiful blooms and there’s plenty of seasonal fabulousness on every page, so I’ll delay you no longer. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, senior editor Spring into action ISSN 1750-3477 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Kelly Andrews | S enior Editor and Beauty Editor kellya@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor, Grooms Editor and Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor 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 | Ben Clark 01376 538 488 benc@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 | subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 | accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your Sussex 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 Sussex Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your Sussex Wedding , c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. Spring on the page. Check out this feminine and fresh bridal shoot from page 60. www.amy daviesphotography.com www.nda viesphotography.co.uk