EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Sarah Gallivan | 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 Artwork & Content Coordinator Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley

Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley

ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarahe@county.wedding Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 556 julia.owen@county.wedding

ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James

Love is in the air

It’s new year and that means either you’re another year closer or it’s finally the year of your big day… exciting! I just love the feeling that January brings. There are no January blues for me – I always feel excited at what’s to come in the year ahead. It’s a fresh start, a time to reflect and reset and kick the year off with the best will in the world to achieve everything I set out to achieve (usually carried over from the year before, and always involves winning the lottery – I can but dream!).

Then comes February and Valentine’s Day! You can’t miss it can you? As John Paul Young sang, Love is in the air, everywhere I look around, Love is in the air, every sight and every sound… So true! What better time to enjoy your date nights and take inspiration from the romantic feeling that’s all around you – from the gorgeous flowers to the themed menus and lush hues of reds and pinks.

Whether you’re in the throes of wedding planning or just starting out, this issue is sure to get you in the mood for creating the day of your dreams!

Check out where to tie the knot in East London on page 19 and our pick of hotel venues on page 23, local pros share their planning top tips on page 47 and get your Pintrest board at the ready with our venue styling feature on page 53. Our gorgeous real weddings are on pages 29, 34 and 41 and check out our local shoot on page 59 for even more big-day inspiration.

Happy Valentine’s and of course – happy planning! Sarah x

Sarah Gallivan, Editor

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Dan and Emma’s ‘first look’ outside the church was a precious moment captured on camera

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Take away the travel stress by hosting your day in a venue with overnight options

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34 41

How cool were Bhavina and Priyam’s wedding wheels!

41 34

Not sure when to send your invites out, how many you’ll need or what design to opt for? Fear not, our Planning SOS has it covered – Page 51

Iona accessorised with a Jesus Pedro cape for that added wow – love this! The perfect example of a classical white cake, transformed into a showstopper with blooms

59 53

I adore the intricate detailing of Bhavina’s saree and lehenga – she looked amazing in each and every piece

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Bustling Chelsea sets the scene for this stunning shoot

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