An Essex Wedding Magazine

23 January 2017

Editor's letter What to look out for in this issue Brides' bulletin Get up to date with the news from around the county Freebies & offers Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs Wonderful world of weddings News and products from around the country Let love grow Embrace foliage, succulents and wild blooms to incorporate the botanical trend into your nuptials Wedding of the year It's the grand final, who will you crown the winners? Hot topic Local experts advise on choosing the right suppliers Competition Win a four-night honeymoon in the Maldives, worth more than £5,000 Things you never hear... a bride say on the big day The newlywed wish list The kitchenware edit Boutique appeal From lace to tulle and everything in between, we talk shop with some of Essex's finest boutiques The last hurrah See off your single days in style Over the rainbow Claire Ridley showcases reception décor in this season's hottest shades Southend, Castle Point & Rochford We showcase a handful of regional beauties So spa, so good Relaxing venues in which to wed Honeymoon news Travel editor Sarah Reeve reveals the latest news, destination hotspots and top buys for your post-wedding getaway Downtime in Dubai A stopover in the pearl of the Gulf can't fail to leave its mark, finds Sarah Reeve Cotswold gold Rosie Orgles retreats to the home of honey-stone houses and rolling hills for quintessential English luxury Fashion focus Laura Sutherland reveals the latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches Flying the flag British bridalwear has never been more popular and diverse. Designers from three UK-based labels explain what they think has put our national wedding style on the map What goes around comes around Vintage-inspired accessories to add an instant touch of class to your look Exclusive interview Laura Sutherland talks sexy silhouettes, Japanese wedding dresses and designing for your icons with the world-renowned Ian Stuart Two tone Claire Ridley cherry picks the hottest scarlet red and fuchsia pink pieces for your best girls Beauty buzz Ivana Sidey reveals all the latest beauty must-haves for the bride-to-be Wedding wellness New products, tips and tricks for feeling your big-day best Bridal beauty secrets We've uncovered the hero products to help your pre-wedding problem areas. We won't tell if you don't… Beauty Q&A Local experts advise on wedding perfection Grooms' news Grooms editor Danielle Harvey rounds up the latest news and launches for guys A royal show Rock the regency look in these fancy prints Rise and shine Ensure getting ready is as stress-free as possible with these handy accessories Florals & lace A travel theme and peach and ivory colour scheme set the tone for Jess and Adam's nuptials Unforgettable romance Claire and Steven's big day boasted blue hues and an award-winning menu