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Love is in the air

Hello lovely readers and welcome to another issue of Your East Midlands Wedding. We’re well into winter now and something about the season screams romance; maybe it’s the darker nights, the cosy atmosphere, roaring fireplaces or the falling snow. Either way, it’s the perfect time of year for weddings with glamorous, rustic and whimsical themes taking centre stage.

Couples can get creative when planning their dream aesthetic with so many fun colour schemes to pick from, including forest green and berry, indigo and orchid or light blue and white.

This issue is packed full of wedding inspiration, including top advice from the experts, stunning real weddings, styled shoots and not forgetting our venues feature dedicated to winter wonderland settings – your magical backdrop could be waiting!

We’re always on the lookout for weddings to feature in future issues of the magazine; enter online for the chance to have your special day featured in a future issue. Simply visit: www.youreastmidlands.wedding/get-involved

Happy planning! Finding your dream wedding gown is such an exciting experience, but can be daunting for some brides-to-be. That’s why we’ve created a 2022 bridal guide to make the experience much more manageable for everyone.

Keep your wedding guests entertained all day long with help from the experts. From magicians, singers, musicians and more – we’ve got you covered!

Find out how you could win a fun-filled sleepover for eight guests at Whitley Hall in Yorkshire.

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Olivia x

Olivia Gibson, Editor

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I love everything about Zoe and Tom’s glamorous day, which was full of love, happiness and joy!

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Finding the right backdrop to your wedding day is so important. The setting should match your theme while providing many photographic opportunities. We’ve gathered top venues in and around Derby to make the planning process much easier.

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www.sarahcarterphotography.co.uk For all the daring brides-to-be, learn how to achieve a dark make-up look with help from Kiss & Make Up By Rachel Bray.

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www.kathrynedwardsphotography.com

When I first saw the images from Joe and Sophie’s fairytale-styled day at the University of Nottingham, I knew they would be perfect for the magazine.

Local suppliers came together to create this boho-styled shoot, and the results are simply stunning! 45

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