EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Claire Ridley | Editor clairer@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Melissa Cullen | Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor

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Ho, ho, ho

Yes, it’s that magical time of the year once again! I don’t know about you but this year has passed by quickly for me, and luckily it has been a wonderful one. We’ve celebrated my mum and dad’s Golden Wedding Anniversary, we’re looking forward to welcoming our Australian relatives to the UK this Christmas and my brother and sister-in-law are having their first baby this December which is the best present ever! I also managed to take a couple of sun-drenched trips this year, including to Oia in Santorini where I stayed at the fabulous Villa Mellow, booked through The Greek Villas (https://thegreekvillas.com/destinations/ santorini-villas/oia/mellow) and to Athens where I was very spoilt in the rooftop 501 Milos Terrace Suite at boutique hotel xenodocheio Milos (https://xenodocheiomilos.com). Read all about these wonderful properties, perfect for honeymooners in my Greece is the word review on page 94.

To celebrate the festive period, we’ve compiled a seasonal issue for you to enjoy. There’s everything from stunning summery-themed real weddings and a coastal-styled shoot for couples planning al fresco nuptials next year to snow-capped venues perfect for winter weddings. Don’t miss the latest news, offers, fashion, beauty and honeymoon ideas plus there are handmade ideas for those planning a DIY wedding, and advice about big-day photography and videography.

For those of you getting married soon then I wish you many congratulations and for those not taking the plunge until 2023, I’ll see you next issue.

Happy Christmas! Claire x

Claire Ridley, Editor

One of my favourite European countries is Greece which I’ve been fortunate enough to visit many times. On this trip, I soaked up the warm sunshine in Santorini at Villa Mellow and admired the city views in Athens from the rooftop terrace at hotel xenodocheio Milos. Find out how you can book a dream honeymoon at both properties on page 84. I love the fact that Emma and Jamie could enjoy their first dance outdoors at the Knightor Winery, not to mention the cute ice cream trike from Proper Vintage Cornwall! Don’t miss reading all about their wedding on page 33.

Pastel colours are my favourite so I fell in love with the sugar-coated details at Katie and Ben’s wedding as soon as it landed in my inbox. It was photographed by So Natural Photography and can be seen in full on page 38.

Margo R Photography captured this stunning seaside image as part of one of our styled shoots for this issue on page 49 that took place at Pier One Plymouth.

How cute is the label on this bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau 2022, Domaine Bel Avenir from Devon-based online wine and spirit merchant Wickhams? I’ll be indulging this Christmas! Turn to page nine to read, and see more. Charlotte Razzell Photography took this couple’s portrait as part of the chic styled shoot at The Barn at Pengelly that we’re featuring on page 45.

How cool is The Vintage 21 Bar, hired by couple Helen and Phil for their marquee celebration and photographed by KJP Photography? Find out more on page 26.

Look how romantic Wyndham Trenython Manor looks here decorated for Christmas. I can’t wait to visit this Cornish venue that hosts up to 80 guests for weddings. Turn to page 15 where all will be revealed.