Say he o to 2023!

Hellolovely readers, and welcome to another issue of Your Herts and Beds Wedding.

This year we’re already seeing showstopping nuptials around the counties with stunning touches and heartwarming moments.

As we look to the year ahead, I can’t wait to see weddings feature Pantone’s colour of the year –viva magenta. The shade will undoubtedly impact the industry thanks to its bold and empowering hue.

Congratulations if you’ve just got engaged over the festive period! If I could share one piece of advice for wedding planning, it would be to ensure the day reflects you both – don’t get sidetracked trying to please others. Planning your big day should be a fun experience where you find a theme you both love, a colour scheme to complement your day, a showstopping venue and talented companies who can bring your vision to life.

There’s a reason traditional weddings have been popular for decades. The classic styling, grand settings and formal attire will always create elegant nuptials year-round. But expect to see more couples breaking away from tradition in 2023 and pushing the boundaries.

If you don’t know where to start with the planning process, you’re in luck as we’ve been busy sourcing the very best local suppliers to provide top inspiration. Expect to see talented florists, photographers, bakers, videographers, venue stylists and more.

That’s all from me! I hope you enjoy reading this magazine as much as I‘ve loved putting it together.

Here’s to another year of fabulous weddings!

Olivia

Olivia Gibson, Editor

@CountyWeddingMagazines

@CountyWeddings

@countyweddingmagazines

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Your Herts & Beds Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Events & Publishing 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 Herts & Beds Wedding is published six times a year.

ISSN 1753-0911 packages!

I love this shot of Mikey and Erica on their special day – they look so in love!

We’ve created the complete guide to wedding catering to help keep guests from going hungry.

Looking to include your four-legged friend on the big day? Our complete guide to pets at wedding will make the process straightforward and stress free.

For those on the search for the perfect backdrop, discover Shendish Manor in Hertfordshire’s beautiful countryside.

What’s not to love about these stunning blooms created by Vicki’s Floral Designs, which are perfect for fairytale weddings?

The key to memorable weddings is creating the perfect setting, and the team at The White Emporium knows how to create wow-factor spaces!

Looking for a gown with the wow factor? Check out this striking piece from Grace Loves Lace.

You may already have a vision or still looking for ideas. The trend for some couples is to have a vintage afternoon tea for the formal part of the day. We have a beautiful selection of mix and match vintage and fine china which is available to hire - we also work closely with local event and catering companies to provide the full package.

Ultimately, you want it to be a day you and your guests remember for a very long time. Please do contact us for an initial chat or visit our website

The Winner Takes It All

Situated in Bishop’s Stortford, Carter Hair & Makeup has received an award after providing customers with excellent service and showstopping looks.

After 17 years as a hair and make-up artist, owner Holly Carter always likes to push herself and the business to provide the most exceptional service for brides. Holly loves nothing more than showcasing naturally enhanced and glowing makeup looks as well as soft romantic hairstyles. She always keeps up to date with the latest trends while staying true to her niche and preferred style. By maintaining this standard, the looks created remain timeless and classic.

Winning Makeup Artist of the Year for the East of England was a truly incredible feeling for Holly, and she is beyond proud of her achievements. She says, “As they announced who won the award, my heart was beating like crazy! I couldn’t believe it when they called my name; my husband was cheering next to me, as were my fellow industry friends!”