EDITOR’S LETTER

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

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ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James I’m going to be a bridesmaid! As you’ll have gathered, I’m giddy with excitement and couldn’t wait to share my news with you. Our dear Melissa Barker, fellow editor here at CWM, popped to the question last month asking me if I’d accept this huge honour. I’m thrilled to be taking this journey with such a dear friend and we’ll be sharing our learnings every step of the way, so don’t miss Melissa’s bridal diary and moodboard over on page 80.

Even bigger news of course is something that affects us all: Boris’ roadmap out of this mess. Here at CWM HQ we were thrilled to see a plan back to wedding normality. It’ll be a slow process, but with everyone pulling together and staying safe it should mean we see our beloved weddings and wedding industry back in full force by the end of June. That in itself is cause for celebration.

On that note, let’s take a look at what we’ve got for you this issue as I round up my highlights across these two pages. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x

Kelly Andrews, senior editor

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Our fashion editor Claire has rounded up some incredible modern ballgown designs for you this issue, including this simple and structured jaw-dropper. Turn to page 54 for more. Liverpool is an oh-so cool location to tie the knot and you’ll want to make the most of it by getting out and about with your photographer. I love this shot of bride Katy in front of Akse’s mural of Jürgen Klopp on Jordan Street. Read all about her big day from page 26.

There’s something so romantic about saying “I do” at the water’s edge. Check out our roundup of waterside and coastal venues from page 18.

Melissa and fi ancé Dave have settled on a blush pink and sage colour palette for their big day. This is the style of bouquet she has in mind. Turn to page 80 to read the fi rst instalment of her bride’s diary.

The moment I received this shot for our emotive photography feature, I had to share it with Melissa and my fellow bridesmaids. What a riot! It had me smiling all day. Photographer Sally of Blue Bug tells me, “This shot is requested all the time so I carry a prop bag to all weddings now!” Uncover more wedding-day emotions from page 39.

More bridal prep fun, this time from one of our real brides, Megan, who was understandably excited to be marrying David. Find out about their wedding from page 30. I adore how Natalie and Adam juxtaposed historical grandeur and modern chic in their choice of ceremony and reception venues. Find out more from page 20.

Learn how to tie your stationery in with a rustic barn venue in Hot Topic over on page 50.

There are so many ways for the groom to express his personality through his big-day attire. Check out this dapper three-piece suit with a nod to the Edwardian era from our shoot over on page 35.

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