EDITOR’S LETTER

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

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Your Glos & Wilts Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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 Glos & Wilts Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your Glos & Wilts Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. My much-loved parents are celebrating 50 years of genuinely happy marriage this June which, in this day and age, is a remarkable achievement. Not only have they provided a happy home life for my brother and me to grow up in – and there’s not a day goes by that I’m not grateful for the carefree childhood that we had – they still provide a loving family unit for us now that we’re adults. When I watch how they love, respect and support one another, take care of each other and talk and laugh a lot, I realise that these are the key ingredients to a long and successful marriage. As a family, we’ll be celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary this June and I can’t wait.

Another big celebration taking place in June is The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and plenty of our local suppliers will be taking part, including Gloucestershire-based cheesemongers Paxton & Whitfield who have launched their Jubilee Celebration Cheese Cakes. Whatever you’re planning for the extended bank holiday weekend, enjoy this historic milestone.

In this issue, we have real-life couples at the start of their marital journey, who I wish all the very best plus styled shoots and venue dressing inspiration, expert advice, offers, news and more.

Until the next issue, Claire x

Claire Ridley, Editor

Me with my parents and brother at his wedding Dumbleton Hall Hotel The Cotswolds was the perfect backdrop for Victoria and Oli’s special day showcased on page 38. This photograph was taken by Charlotte Darlington Photography.

Cheers! One of our elegant shoots photographed by J Ehlers Photography took place at the historic Purton House venue in Wiltshire, turn to page 45.

Congratulations to Gemma and Matt who married at Norton Grounds, Chipping Campden. All is revealed on page 30, captured by Kate Gray Photography.

Instagram went into overdrive with the recent news that Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz had tied the knot and on page 61, we reveal some celebrity-inspired fashion and beauty looks!

I’ve just invested in some dried bunny tails (dyed pink of course!) for my newly decorated lounge – I love them! Take inspiration from florists that love to work with dried and preserved flowers in our venue styling feature on page 53. Fashion brand Quiz has launched a stunning bridal dress collection that complements their offering for bridesmaids and guests - turn to page 64 to see more.

Over on page 49 is another shoot photographed by Sophie TC Photography where a dream team of talented local suppliers worked their magic at The Court House Manor in Painswick. Win! A two-night stay in the Lake District, worth £1,500 on page 83.