EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Olivia Gibson | Editor oliviag@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor Kelly Andrews | Senior Editor and Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor

DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley

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ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Hello lovely readers, and welcome to another issue of Your Herts and Beds Wedding. I hope you’ve started 2022 off with a bang and have already achieved any New Year’s resolutions. For me personally, my goals are to make quality time for loved ones while ensuring I leave enough time for myself – it’s all about finding the perfect balance.

This year will be one of the most exciting wedding seasons so far, with many couples tying the knot, including my close friend who has given me the honour of being a bridesmaid at her wedding – how exciting! The countdown is certainly on, and July couldn’t come around quicker.

If you’re at the start of your planning journey, then you’ve come to the right place because we cover everything from fashion and beauty advice, wedding cakes, venues and more.

Suppliers have been working hard all around the regions to help couples create their dream day. My advice for all nearlyweds would be to start wedding planning early to avoid any disappointment. Book your favourite suppliers first because there’s nothing worse than finding out your dream companies are fully booked.

If you’re towards the end of your planning journey, we have the perfect features to help you add the finishing touches and help solve any last minute worries or problems.

Happy planning!

Olivia x

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There’s nothing I love more than seeing couples incorporate four-legged friends into their wedding – Lucinda and Sef did just that!

Add live music to your wedding day with Sammie Hicks, who’s offering readers a special discount.

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ISSN 1753-0911 Diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, and you can enter for the chance to win a pair of diamond earrings worth £1,500 for the perfect something blue.

https://graceandtheheart.wordpress.com Planning a wedding is an exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience, which is why we’ve gathered top experts from around the regions to share their top tips to make the process much more manageable.

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Finding the perfect venue for your special day is so important. The property will need to match your wedding theme while fitting into your budget and accommodating your guest list. We’ve gathered stunning venues across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire to help you find the perfect backdrop to your day.

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Here at Your Herts and Beds Wedding, we’re in love with this shoot at Toddington Park! Get ready to be inspired by the charming spaces full of historical touches and elegant décor.

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These beautiful blooms created by The Flower Room was the perfect addition to this enchanting shoot at the Barns Hotel in Bedford.

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