DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021
CONTENTS
On the cover...
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REGULARS
6 EDITOR’S LETTER
A warm welcome from Claire
9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions
15 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs
Adventurous elopement and wedding photographer Sammy Taylor captured this gorgeous gown from Maudika Bridal in Banbury, Oxfordshire as part of a styled shoot. Turn to page 67 to see a full list of the suppliers involved. To see more fabulous dresses, visit www.maudikabridal.com and to book Sammy Taylor for your wedding, visit www.sammytaylorweddingphotography.com
FEATURES
53 YOU, ME, LOVE
62 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer big-day advice on spring weddings
94 COMPETITION Win a luxury five-night honeymoon in the Maldives
Set in the grounds of Wycombe Museum, this soft-pink, yellow and cornflower-blue themed shoot propped with vintage pieces was created by a team of talented local suppliers
58 BIG-DAY BLOOMS Large or small, statement wedding flower arrangements have never looked so pretty
64 THE FOOD OF LOVE Looking for the perfect menu for your big day? Take our test to see which cuisine best suits you.
67 FOR HIM AND HER
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Editor of Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding and Fashion Editor at County Wedding Magazines, Claire Ridley, visits Maudika Bridal, Ellie Sanderson and Country House Menswear
VENUES
16 SNOW STOPPERS Magical winter wedding venues
21 SPOTLIGHT ON...WINDSOR AND ASCOT Where to say 'I do'
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