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Our travel editor Melissa Cullen delves into the popular honeymoon destinations that have recently opened new hotels. For example, the new boutique hotel Silversands Beach House in Grenada boasts sleek interior designs, with 28 rooms ideal for a romantic getaway. Discover the honeymoon essentials in our May/June issue Read your FREE COPY of An Essex Wedding now

Hair Crowns – I absolutely love them! This image was from a Midsummer themed wedding at the Roslin Beach Hotel where Simply Stunning Flowers provided a 'Make your own flower crown' table... all of the guests loved it and really embraced the day and wore their crowns with pride. I think they are such a statement piece for the bride and can fit within every wedding.

This bride was inspired by Queen Charlotte, the prequel to the beloved Netflix series Bridgerton, and requested her hairstylist to mimic the regal look displayed on the big screen. The styled shoot of the wedding available to view in this issue, captures the glowing bride's princess springtime look, with a stunning shot showing off her long dress train. Venue - Prested Hall | Exclusive Wedding Venue in Colchester

Create the wow factor with this three-tier feminine springtime design. This design is from Kerry-Ann's Cake Boutique. For more cake inspo, read the latest issue where there's a three-page special that'll make your mouth water!

The experts in outdoor and indoor trees and plants, Tree2myDoor is making it easier than ever before to have thoughtful and meaningful gift delivered straight to your loved one, whether it's an anniversary, wedding present, birthday or new baby to celebrate. Hand-picked from the Tree2myDoor nursery, each item from the range is beautifully gift wrapped in hessian and delivered directly to the recipients door with a personalised message, as early as the very next day.You can check their website for different plant options. I just love the rose bush! Roses are a symbol of love, gratitude and appreciation making this a poignant way to mark a special wedding anniversary. And with the Anniversary Rose due to burst to life over the summer months with an array of salmon pink flowers blooming throughout the season, what better way to mark a spring or summertime anniversary.

The venue, Parklands, Quendon Hall, was dressed with rustic brown tones seen in the floral arrangements, accessories and detailed styling. The vision of shoot organiser, Lisa Curtis from Gemini Styling, was to inspire brides by the transition from summer through to autumn. The loose, cascading half-up hairstyle represented the fall of autumnal leaves embellished with golden accessories. The shoot is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

Wedding photographer Laura and Wedding band guitarist Elliott Thornhill have witnessed their fair share of wedding days. Now it was their turn... Laura tells us, “It was tricky at first because on one hand I wanted a venue I hadn't shot at before so it felt new and special to us but on the other hand, I also wanted a venue I had tried and tested! Greenwoods ticked all the boxes as I'd shot there a few times so had encountered their lovely staff and sampled their amazing food but I'd only shot in their smaller suites which meant their larger Garden Suite felt brand new to me. Being a winter wedding, we loved the warm and cozy feeling throughout, the mix of old and modern and everything being in one place. We opted for a Christmassy menu and had baked Camembert for starters, a turkey roast for main and sticky toffee pudding for dessert.” This stunning wedding is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

Kassandra and Rob Lambell tied the knot at Mulberry House surrounded by family and friends. Kassie chose a dress from www.confettiandlace.com - and looked amazing! She describes, "I love volume on my shoulders or sleeves as I'm small around my upper body and I love a glamorous and dramatic look." This stunning wedding is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

With pops of colour throughout, Katie and Joe enjoyed a fun-filled, vintage-inspired day in the glorious Essex countryside. The Compasses at Pattiswick has a rustic charm open plan design surrounded by panoramic unspoilt views. This stunning wedding is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

The vision of shoot organiser, Lisa Curtis from Gemini Styling, was to inspire brides by the transition from summer through to autumn. The loose, cascading half-up hairstyle represented the fall of autumnal leaves embellished with golden accessories. The shoot is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE