EDITOR’S LETTER

from Your South Wales Wedding - Issue 87 September/October 2022

COMPETITION

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

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

Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley

ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager Julia Owen | 01376 538 556 juliao@county.wedding

ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James www.chrisblackledgephotography.co.uk

Ring-a-ding-ding

It’s official, I’m a married woman – eeek! After being engaged for nearly 18 months, and with all of the lockdowns and uncertainty, it’s been quite a rollercoaster of emotions, but I couldn’t have asked for a better day! Before the wedding, everyone told us that the day would go by in a flash, and they were right. From putting my dress on to the speeches felt like just minutes had passed. My number one piece of advice is to take some time out, just the two of you, to have a chat and take everything in.

Things will go wrong, but that’s okay. On the day, you won’t notice the little things, and all that will matter will be celebrating with your friends and family. Surround yourself with people that you love and trust. My bridesmaids were absolutely amazing in the run-up to the wedding and on the day itself. They kept my nerves in check and made sure I felt like a beautiful bride. I couldn’t have asked for better, and I was so proud to have them by my side.

To help you plan your special day, we’ve put together an issue full of inspiration. We have a feature focusing on the latest styling trends, a guide to planning your big day and local historic venues. If that’s not enough, we also highlight showstopping dresses, autumnal trends for the groom-to-be and wow-factor honeymoon destinations.

If you’d like your wedding featured in the magazine or have been involved with a styled shoot, you can submit it via www.yoursouthwales.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding Melissa x

Melissa Cullen, Senior Editor

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