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EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Claire Ridley | Editor clairer@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor, Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Melissa Cullen | Senior Editor Grooms and Honeymoons Editor
DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Production Assistant Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley
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Viva España!
Yes, you guessed it, I have been lucky enough to take a trip to Spain’s vibrant capital city this year and it didn’t disappoint! Madrid has always featured high on my travel wish list and thanks to Gran Hotel Inglés, this trip became a reality – read all about it in our honeymoon section.
For those of you not braving the airport crowds this year and vacationing closer to home, our latest issue is packed with staycation ideas.
Check out www.yourberksbucks.wedding and our social channels for fashion, beauty, and wedding styling ideas and we’ve recently created our very own County Wedding Magazines YouTube channel, providing our readers with plenty of wedspiration from venue tours to dream dresses. Catch up on beauty reviews and how-tos from our beauty editor and peek behind the scenes of styled shoots featured in our titles past and present. You can even be a fly on the wall at some real weddings and you’ll also find local supplier interviews packed with tips and tricks.
We’re adding more content all the time, so why not hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a thing? It’s your one-stop shop for wedding vid-spiration! Simply head to YouTube and search County Wedding Magazines.
Happy planning and I’ll see you next issue! The Barn at The New Inn located in Banbury, Oxfordshire provided the romantic setting for Claire and Dave’s celebration. All is revealed on page 37.
I love a quirky wedding so when this image of Samaire and Barry’s special day at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre landed in my inbox, I was in love! See their wedding in full on page 42.
Claire x
Claire Ridley, Editor
The Deco-inspired Gran Hotel Inglés, located in the centre of Madrid, was my home from home for two nights (www.granhotelingles.com) Turn to page 91 to read all about it.
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Keep warm this winter in a wedding dress with sleeves. Take your pick on page 75.
Win a honeymoon in Portugal on page 97.
Treat yourself to a stay at the Dorchester Collection’s luxury country house hotel Coworth Park in Ascot where the new restaurant Woven by Adam Smith has recently opened. All is revealed on page 9. Our exclusive styled shoot for this issue took place at the new Reading-based wedding venue Mapledurham - all is revealed on page 49.
Stanlake Park Vineyard located in Twyford, Berkshire provided the magical backdrop for Amy and John’s special day. Turn to page 30 to see more.
