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EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Olivia Gibson | Editor oliviag@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor, Grooms Editor and Travel Editor Kelly Andrews | Senior Editor and Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor
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Love on top
Hello lovely readers and welcome to another issue of Your Herts and Beds Wedding. Autumn is such a beautiful time of year to exchange vows and Christmas is just around the corner – sorry, I couldn’t help but slip that in there! As we look back on the last 18 months, it has been an emotional roller coastal for us all with the lockdowns, restrictions and uncertainties. But I’ve never been prouder of the wedding industry who has worked hard to support couples and help them plan the perfect day, while meeting various guidelines in place.
With the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, whoops and cheers, there’s a fantastic buzz in the world of weddings and I’m over-the-moon to see so many special events taking place with lots of celebrations – I’ve missed seeing everyone up on the dancefloor dancing the night away!
Planning a wedding is such an exciting experience and if I could share one piece of advice, it would be to get organised from the get-go. Make a list of everything that’s important to you both and highlight any priorities. It’s always good to have an idea of what you want on your big day, but I recommend not just focusing on one style and ruling everything else out. Start the planning process with an open mind and discover new elements and exciting ideas that could work well for your day.
If you’re on the hunt for local suppliers, you’re in luck because we’ve searched high and low to find trustworthy companies. In this wonderful issue, you’ll find stellar advice, top tips and inspiration to help you plan the perfect day. From beauty experts, stunning venues, florists, cake bakers and more – we’ve got you covered! Olivia x
Olivia Gibson, Editor
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We all deserve to feel like royalty on our special day, so make sure to flick to our fairytale-fashion feature and discover showstopping gowns.
This luxurious shoot is bursting full of spring and summer inspiration!
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It’s time to get excited because you could win a minimoon in France worth up to £1,500!
Look your big-day best with help from local fashion and beauty experts who share their top advice.
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Psst, discover how to receive a free engagement shoot.
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Have a memorable wedding with help from our A-to-Z entertainment guide where you’ll find plenty of inspiration.
Check out stunning wedding locations in our North Bedfordshire Venues feature – your dream property could only be a few pages away.
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Keep up-to-date with all the latest happenings from around the regions.
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Hi my names Kim and I am an independent florist who works from home in my studio on our farm near Welwyn Hertfordshire. I love the journey from start to finish, from initial consultation with my clients, getting to know them and keeping in close contact through there journey up until the day and creating a vision, designing beautiful bespoke flowers for there special day.
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