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Don't miss this Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium offer from renowned makeup artist
London-based makeup artist to the stars Ivory Bella will be exhibiting Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium on 20th February 2022 and has an amazing on-the-day show offer you won't want to miss!
She says, "Hi! I'm Ivory. I've spent the last 10 years gaining the trust of celebrities, perfecting glowy skin for editorials and creating gorgeous and personalised makeup looks for my brides.
"As your artist, my job is to create a beautiful look built around your individual features. I focus on elements such as face shape, eye shape and undertone. This allows me to choose colours and products that complement you perfectly. You will be left with a stunning, tailored look that blends harmoniously with your skin tone, eye colour and hair colour.
"I can't wait to create something beautiful with you; and in celebration of you, I'm offering 10% off your Bridal Trial if you book with me on the day of the show!"
Posted: 31 January 2022
The hen and stag trends of 2022
Personalisation brand Printster has obtained exclusive Google trend data to determine the hen and stag do trends of 2022. Unsurprisingly, as with many wedding planning aspects, the events of the past 18 months has led to couples reevaluating what is important to them. The data reveals, new phenomenon's such as the "sten do", and with what feels like never ending lockdowns the 'at home hen/stag do' as seen increased searches, while the search term 'hen do after wedding', being the most googled question of them all with couples looking to change the proceedings of events pre- and post-vows...
Posted: 31 January 2022
Exciting news from London artist exhibiting at Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium
London-based Ollie's Drawings offers wedding couples a live-drawing service on their wedding day, providing great entertainment and also a lasting memento for couples and their guests. What's more, he has launched an additional framed gifting service meaning that clients can ask for a bespoke picture of their choosing, and after its creation Ollie will frame it and send it in the post - voila!
You can meet Ollie at our County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Wembley stadium to see his amazing talent first-hand.
Posted: 27 January 2022
50% off wedding dresses at our Wembley Stadium Signature Wedding Show
Best Dress 2 Impress Bridal, an award-winning London-based bridal boutique, is running an amazing on-the-day show offer at our County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium.
Visitors, who attend the wedding show, can purchase a luxurious wedding dress at up to 50% off the retail price!
Best Dress 2 Impress Bridal will have UK sizes 8 to 28 available whilst stocks last.
When visiting the boutique, each bride has exclusive-use of the shop for their friends and family during every appointment. There's more than 300 affordable gowns to choose from, and the boutique can also custom make to order for brides requiring specific detailing or colours.
Posted: 27 January 2022
The top destination for both budget and luxury spa breaks across the UK
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we certainly love a spa day! Perfect for some true R&R on your own, with friends or loved ones, and spa break is a must during the wedding planning; perfect for a day with your best pals pre-wedding, or a post-wedding indulgent getaway as a newly married couple.
Mira Showers have looked at TripAdvisor to create the ultimate guide of spas across the UK so that you can find the perfect spa break in your area. Whether you want to keep the cost low or are after a touch of luxury, there is something to suit every budget.
Posted: 27 January 2022
Some can seem old hat. Others stand the test of time. But wedding traditions are the cornerstones of a wedding day. They are what set a wedding apart from any other party. One of the things that makes a wedding day extra special. So, whilst updating wedding traditions might seem like a great idea in 2022, your decision needs careful thought and planning.
Many modern couples want to put a new spin on wedding traditions. Giving old customs new interpretations and putting their own stamp on the format of the day. Here we caught up with Liz Taylor, a luxury wedding planner of over thirty years' experience, who has seen first-hand how wedding traditions have transformed over the years. She shares her ideas on how to nod to the old, while bringing in the new. Here is Liz's guide to updating wedding traditions.
Posted: 24 January 2022
The top 6 Wedding Photographers in Essex
We speak to some of Essex's finest photographers about their passions, the last year and find out what they think 2022 will hold...
Posted: 20 January 2022
Can you really plan a wedding in a few short weeks?
Celebrating a festive proposal? Already caught the wedding planning bug? Don't want to wait two years? Having assisted couples previously with their short lead time weddings, experienced and down to earth UK wedding planner Mary Briscoe gives some food for thought if you are considering tying the knot as soon as possible.
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ, we believe that anything is possible if you set your mind to it even planning a wedding within a few short weeks.
Posted: 19 January 2022
The flower language of roses: the hidden meaning behind each shade
Roses are still one of the most prominent wedding flowers chosen couples to feature in their big-day styling. But how do you know which colour rose to get? Luckily for you, each colour has a specific meaning, and depending on the occasion, one will be better suited than the other.
During the Victorian era, flower language, also known as floriography, gained prominence. Flowers, especially roses, were used to convey a secret message without having to speak. This tradition has carried through today, and roses are much appreciated as a stand-alone gift, as well as a sentimental complement to a main present.
The gemstone jeweller Angelic Diamonds has ranked the most popular colour roses in the UK based on Google search volumes and reveals the hidden messages behind each to help you find the perfect one.
Posted: 17 January 2022
County Wedding Events coming to Braxted Park THIS WEEKEND!
If you're newlyweds-to-be embarking on your wedding planning journey, pop along to the County Wedding Events wedding show at to Braxted Park, Great Braxted, Essex, for inspiration! It's one of our first wedding shows of 2022 and a must-visit for all those that got engaged over the festive season.
The event brings couples that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day.
From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.
Posted: 14 January 2022
7 unique wedding traditions from around the world
Weddings come in all different shapes and sizes, and there are so many unique traditions that make them special in different countries. There are many customs you are likely already familiar with, such as proposing with a diamond engagement ring and throwing your bouquet on the big day. However, there are so many other interesting traditions from around the globe that you're sure to love.
New research from engagement ring retailer, Angelic Diamonds, takes us on a trip around the world to find out more about wedding traditions and costs in every corner of the globe. Today, we're taking a closer look at some of our very favourite traditions. Despite their differences, there is one thing that all these traditions have in common. They are all in place to bring luck, happiness, and love to a union between the happy couple.
Posted: 14 January 2022
How to incorporate a slideshow into your best man’s speech
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we've heard it many times before "they could relax once the speeches were given".
This anxiety of the wedding speeches affects not only the groom but also the groomsmen. Whether you enjoy public speaking or not, there's a lot of pressure on the best man to remember to thank the bride, do justice to the groom without revealing his worst stories, and crucially be funny - but not so funny you ruin the big day!
No matter how confident the bestman is, or how often they may do presentations at work, this is still a daunting task. If you've a wedding on the horizon and need some tips, James Robinson, Marketing Manager at presentation design agency Buffalo 7 offers his top tips on incorporating a slideshow in to the speech to help with proceedings...
Posted: 11 January 2022
The most popular and beautiful hotspots to propose in the UK
New research by London cornerstone jewellery brand, ABELINI, has revealed that even a global pandemic can't stop romantics tying the knot, as it is revealed that 79% of Brits would be happy to get engaged in the UK.
If you're reading this after having a festive proposal at the end of 2021 - did your very own engagement location make one of the top listed?
Whether your loved one is an ocean-obsessed water sign or a glamorous city slicker who would love to be proposed to with views over the capital, here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we're loving these winners.
Posted: 7 January 2022
Essex-based wedding planner shares her tips on how to plan the big day!
With festive proposals accounting for 85% of all engagements, January is going to be a month where thousands of couples are discovering what planning a wedding really means! Essex based-wedding planner, Mary Briscoe, has a helpful guide for engaged couples who are embarking on their wedding planning journey.
"Where do you begin? It can feel like you are diving into a wedding abyss and knowing even where to start can seem rather daunting, especially as you have no doubt never planned such a celebration before," starts Mary.
Posted: 5 January 2022
How to plan a sustainable wedding
The ethical jewellery brand Ingle & Rhode have put together a guide on how to plan a sustainable wedding without compromising on that luxury feeling on your big day. With the world becoming more environmentally conscious, a spokesperson for Ingle & Rhode said: "We're very passionate about ethical sourcing and we know through our customers that there are so many people out there who are interested in the idea of having a more sustainable wedding.
"Weddings often include a lot of single use items wrapped in plastic which of course isn't great for our environment."
Posted: 3 January 2022
Ring in the New Year - bottoms up!
If you had a festival proposal last weekend - lucky you - and it means this New Year there will be double celebrations now you're embarking on your wedding planning journey and entering 2022 as an engaged couple!
These delightful Gin cocktails are the perfect way to celebrate and bring in the New Year, restrictions maybe looming once again, but gin can travel!
Pinkster is locally grown and distilled in Cambridgeshire, Mermaid is crafted in the sea air of the Isle of Wight, Aviation American Gin is produced under Ryan Reynolds' watchful eye in Portland, Oregon and Jaisalmer Gin, inspired by the imperial age of Maharajas and Maharanis has flown all the way from Jaisalmer, India!
Posted: 28 December 2021
How to style your outfit for weddings this winter
Renowned high street footwear brand Clarks, analysed search volume data to reveal what wedding outfit colours the nation are searching for the most this winter. Blue wedding outfits came out on top, followed by black, pink, red and green! What's more, Clarks spoke to Lindsay from Lindsay Punch Styling to give her top tips on what shoes to pair with our upcoming wedding outfits, from styles to different colours. Read on for advice on winter wedding styling...
Posted: 24 December 2021
Whether it's a winter wedding, getting hitched in spring or a summertime country affair – Evercreatures' 'Weddies' offer the bride and her girl squad eye-catching footwear. These stylish cream coloured IDO wellington boots complete with bow come in short and tall options and could just be the perfect 'surprise' gift for the bride-to-be.
They are unique, funky and a fun fashion item for brides who dare to be different. Weddies, which are exclusively designed by Evercreatures, keep you looking and feeling bright and cheerful whatever the conditions!
The boots are made from natural, sustainable rubber and are coupled with Evercreatures' unique moulded design and padded inner to be super soft and comfortable enough to wear even when the elements aren't.
Posted: 21 December 2021
Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate open its doors for its Winter Wedding Showcase
Seamlessly blending historic country house splendour with luxurious and contemporary décor, Down Hall is the perfect place to tie the knot. Situated in 100 acres of beautifully manicured grounds and woodlands, the 19th century Italianate mansion boasts a recently renovated West Wing, with a range of function rooms available in an array of sizes and formulations. With the option of catering for any number between two and 220 guests, dedicated bridal and groomsmen suites, as well as a wedding gazebo perfect for summer al fresco ceremonies, Down Hall has a setting to suit every vision.
Posted: 21 December 2021
Perfectly plan your wedding with Pantone's Very Peri
Very Peri, Pantone Colour of the Year 2022, is a gorgeous shade that can inspire your wedding theme and colour scheme.
The Pantone Institute says of this new hue: Displaying a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit, inquisitive and intriguing PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri helps us to embrace this altered landscape of possibilities, opening us up to a new vision as we rewrite our lives. Rekindling gratitude for some of the qualities that blue represents complemented by a new perspective that resonates today, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri places the future ahead in a new light.
We are living in transformative times. PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri is a symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through. As we emerge from an intense period of isolation, our notions and standards are changing.
Posted: 16 December 2021
Yeti & The Fox is a simple yet effective pharmaceutical-free solution to the dreaded hangover. With many couples choosing to opt for hangover survival kit-style wedding favours (we love this idea) Yeti & The Fox is a must-have addition. Here comes the science bit! S-acetyl gluthione is the body's main natural antioxidant and immune system booster helping the body stay healthy. When combined with N-acetyl cysteine and vitamin B6, it becomes highly effective and fighting toxins ingested via food and drink. Glutathione is in fact needed by our bodies to break down toxic substance acetaldehyde the offending substance produced as alcohol is broken down by the liver. It's also to blame for liver damage and many of the most hideous symptoms experienced during a hangover. So, with the acetaldehyde-busting ingredient glutathione being at the core of Yeti & Fox it's clear to see why it works!
Posted: 16 December 2021
The ultimate indulgence with Essex's Mersea Mudcakes
With the changing seasons, the team at Mersea Mudcakes HQ have turned their thoughts to cosy nights in, frosty mornings and, most excitingly, to its new range of flavours and products. Owner, Meriam O'Neill says, "This year, our limited edition autumn flavour is the White Chocolate Apple Crumble Blonde Mudcake – and it's going down a treat – and our exceptionally popular Mersea MudSticks (hot chocolate stirrers) are making a comeback with new flavours! We've decided on a decadent Chocolate Orange and for our sweeter-toothed clientele, we have White Chocolate Gingerbread. Both are incredibly scrumptious and make the perfect hot chocolate!"
Posted: 9 December 2021
New offering from award-winning Essex-based designer
Award-winning Essex stationery designer Dawn Middleton, is the creative mind behind Rock'n Paper which offers a unique collection of personalised stationery suites covering save the dates, invitations and all the required on the day stationery elements. The company is extending its offering, launching a range of personalised gowns and eye masks for the bridal party. Available in a variety of sizes and colours to suit your wedding colour scheme, these robes would look great in photos when you're getting ready on the morning of your wedding or will make the perfect accessory for your hen do! Both stylish and practical, they make a great gift for your bridal party or a special treat for yourself.
Posted: 7 December 2021
New salon pampering Essex brides-to-be
In the run-up to your wedding day, what better reason to take a break from the wedmin than for some serious R&R? From manicures and pedicures to facials and massages, Witham's newest salon The Halcyon Room has an extensive treatment list for the bride and her bridal party – why not treat the mothers-of- the-bride- and -groom too? Founded by beauty therapist Emma Foley, who boasts more than 20 years' professional industry experience, The Halcyon Room is a purpose-built beauty room at her home. It provides a tranquil retreat and a calming, relaxing space to truly unwind. The treatment list includes: manicures and pedicures using CND-Shelkac, Vinylux and Gelish products, waxing (including intimate waxing using warm Wax:One), tinting, massage, facials using Eve Taylor products and eyelash lifting – perfect for pre-wedding pampering, on the day itself, the honeymoon and beyond.
Posted: 30 November 2021
Leigh-on-Sea’s Le Keux getting ready for some serious Christmas glam!
Leigh-on-Sea's Le Keux is gearing up for the festive season when it offers party services for small groups looking to celebrate differently – also great for pre-wedding get-togethers! Keuxties (Le Keux customers) can choose from cocktail-making, wreath-making, makeover photo shoots, festive-themed afternoon teas and so much more! In addition, Le Keux is now offering a wig styling service creating any vintage style in any length/colour on a lace-front wig for customers to easily change up their look. Models in this image are also wearing the salon's new range of Forever On Your Lips long-lasting lipstick, currently available in three different matte colours and perfect for events where you don't want to keep reapplying such as a wedding!
Posted: 25 November 2021
Unlike a national magazine, An Essex Wedding is packed with regional features, venues in your area, inspirational real weddings and regular features on bridal fashion, beauty trends,
photography,
cars,
stationery,
flowers,
cakes,
music,
entertainment,
catering,
hair & beauty, etc.
So when you decide to look for local suppliers, wedding retailers and service providers for your special day, our magazines can really help you plan your wedding.
We also have regular exciting wedding competitions and free giveaways, expert question & answer pages and lots more. Quite simply, all the information you will ever need to get married in your area.
We have 19 wedding titles covering counties and regions throughout most of England and Wales. An Essex Wedding is available to download for free as a high quality eMagazine. Regional wedding magazines covering other areas are available here.