4 minute read
EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Claire Muffett-Reece | Editor claire.muffett-reece@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Melissa Cullen | Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor
DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley
Advertisement
Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley
ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarahe@county.wedding Account Manager Kirsty Brindley | 01376 538 490 kirstyb@county.wedding
ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James
@CountyWeddingMagazines
@CountyWeddings
@countyweddingmagazines
Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com
An Essex 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. An Essex Wedding is published six times a year. www.jamesaugustusphotography.com Consider this
What’s the most important thing to think about when it comes to researching your wedding? Of course, the dress or suit you choose to walk down the aisle in is key – and we’ve plenty of inspiring fashion choices for you to pore over, starting on page 77. However, for most couples it’s all about ensuring their guests are properly cared for from start to finish – because, let’s face it, you want your wedding to be the one that gets all those #weddingoftheyear Insta hashtags, don’t you…?
Never fear – we’re here to help, with a ton of regional suppliers ready to make your big day dreams come true! Want to wow your crowd with a feast like no other, from mouth-watering canapés and hog roasts, to chocolate fountains and even your very own inflatable pub? Turn to our A-Z guide to Essex wedding catering, over on page 57. Looking for transport to turn up to your big day in style? You can hire a helicopter, camper van and so much more on page 65! And that’s before you’ve even looked at five incredible Southend wedding venues (p19) – or been inspired by our exclusive shoot, starting on page 51.
Also this issue – and on the very day I’m writing this! – our lovely Senior Editor of County Wedding Magazines, Melissa, is saying ‘I do’ to the man of her dreams, David, at Coggeshall venue, Houchins. If you’ve been following Melissa’s journey in previous issues then I’m sure you’ll want to see her incredible day in all its glory, so turn to page 38 to see the bride and groom enjoying the best day of their lives.
See you in November, Claire x
Claire Muffett-Reece, Editor
95 WIN!
An incredible holiday in the Algarve
45 DEEP IN THOUGHT Just look at this shot of groom Aidan on his big day 33 LOOK OF LOVE The pride in Lauren’s dad’s eyes is everything in this shot
9 HERE’S LOOKING AT ‘LOO’ Head to our news pages for an exclusive discount!
www.katelowephotography.com
57 PANCAKE DAY Delight guests with something sweet at your wedding
25 I’M A DREAMER I’m loving the inside of Burnham on crouch venue The Canary Shed! 51 DENIM DREAM How cool is this jacket in our exclusive shoot?
65 HAPPY CAMPER Meet Billy Lovebug and Lyla Lovebus!
BRIDAL SHOES GUARANTEED TO MAKE AN IMPACT
XY London is a forward-thinking women’s shoe brand like no other. Our on-trend shoes and Bridal Shoes are made to make you look and feel great, what’s more they’re affordable. As well as the latest runway inspired trends, our impressive bridal collection is home to impowering Wedding Shoes for the entire bridal party. Searching for comfortable Wedding Flats that give you that dreamy elegant look is not easy, XY London fills the gap in the market by offering a huge variety of impactful Bridal Pumps and Bridal Sandals to complete your big day.
