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All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Essex, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
How to tailor your ceremony with Bespoke Celebrant Ceremonies
Although getting married outside in many places isn't legally recognised, you can still have your dream wedding in the great outdoors with a celebrant-led ceremony. We talk to Bespoke Celebrant Ceremonies to find out how.... read more
Posted: 4 August 2020
Government announcement means we're still waiting for weddings...
After yet another 'pause' on our wedding industry, we now have to wait until the 15th August to hear about whether wedding receptions will get the go ahead again. However, this hasn't diminished our love of all-things wedding here at County Wedding Magazines HQ! Read on to find out from the team what they have missed about weddings this year...... read more
Posted: 4 August 2020
Ultimate luxury at Essex wedding venue Hatfield Place
Already offering 12 luxurious bedrooms, Hatfield Place has now turned its attention to transforming the Coach House into a luxurious bridal-prep retreat for wedding couples.... read more
Posted: 30 July 2020
New ethical homeware - a wedding gift list must-have
Sustainability, eco-friendly, ethically sourced are all key words of modern living and if we can make 'green' choices with our food and clothes, why not our homewares too? Check out the new gorgeous Ethical Homeware range from sojustshop.com... read more
Posted: 29 July 2020
Sharyn Warner celebrates one year as owner of Bridal Reloved Maldon
Happy anniversary to the lovely Sharyn Warner, as she celebrates one-year owning and running Essex bridal boutique Bridal Reloved Maldon. Find out how she's celebrating...... read more
Posted: 28 July 2020
Tying the knot and your finances
"Let's talk money!" That's something no one wants to hear in a relationship, it's an awkward conversation that every couple struggles to navigate - so always remember you're not alone. However, if you're tying the knot you really should make sure you're both financially secure and committed also.... read more
Posted: 27 July 2020
Making your relationship thrive after lockdown
Ensure your pre-wedding relationship gets back on track after lockdown with top marriage advice from relationship coach, Kate Nicolle who puts 'lockdown strain' down to basic transaction theory... read more
Posted: 24 July 2020
Essex wedding venue Blake Hall adapts to help couples amid the coronavirus pandemic
Ongar wedding venue Blake Hall Weddings has taken time during the lockdown to proactively work with its couples to ensure they still get the day they dreamed of.... read more
Posted: 23 July 2020
Track and trace is the 'new norm' but safety must come first
As we're all adjusting to what is described as the 'new normal,' with the opening of hotels, venues and restaurants – all must-visit pre-wedding locations – leaving your details for tracking and tracing the virus will be essential. A new app, SafeVenues, promises to safely stores customers' details and can alert venues and individuals.... read more
Posted: 22 July 2020
Chelmsford wedding venue Baddow Park House announces new wedding space
A new addition to the exclusive country wedding venue in Essex, the light and spacious Orangery offers a beautiful wedding backdrop and views across the Chelmsford countryside.... read more
Posted: 21 July 2020
I do and a celebration too – receptions are back!
And it's the news we've all been waiting for: wedding receptions are back! Following the Government announcement on Friday 17th July, receptions post-vows can now take place for a sit-down meal with up to 30 loved ones – yes 30 friends and family! Read on to find out more...... read more
Posted: 21 July 2020
Wed-min essentials from Rollo London
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we're avid stationery lovers so have been swooning over this new collection from Rollo London. Chic, sophisticated and a design that's truly timeless the range will make the perfect companion for those in the midst of wedding planning. The company's personalisation offering also means couples can gift these items to the bridal party!... read more
Posted: 20 July 2020
A wedding gift list idea completely bespoke - yes please!
Nowadays, couples more than likely live together pre-nuptials so of course, have everything they need for the home making choosing a gift list rather tricky. With COVID19 curbing the popular honeymoon-donations gift, what can couples now look to ask for? Why not, ask for a gift for your home OF your home with a bespoke print from Kate Guy.... read more
Posted: 17 July 2020
Princess Beatrice marries - in secret!
It's not often that Royal weddings with all the fanfare they normally bring to the nation are held in secret; however, Princess Beatrice has married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a private Windsor ceremony today which was attended by the Queen.... read more
Posted: 17 July 2020
Ivy Hill Hotel wedding venue shares stories of weddings postponed by coronavirus
Ivy Hill Hotel wedding venue in Essex shares with us stories of just some of its lovely couples who were booked to get married there earlier this year. This is how the coronavirus crisis has affected their weddings...... read more
Posted: 16 July 2020
Fragrance your big day with the new Victoria Cator collection
They say that scent has the power to evoke memories so what better way to reminisce about your wedding day than to use candles and rooms sprays on the big day which you can later use at home too?! Following on from the success of her popular candle range, loved by the likes of Trinny Woodall and stocked in the prestigious Fortnum & Mason, interior designer Victoria Cator has launched a range of luxurious interior scents.... read more
Posted: 15 July 2020
Meet Essex wedding photographer Toni Howard Photography
We chat to lovely Essex wedding photographer Toni Howard Photography about how she got into her dream job and how she's adapted her wedding photography business amid the coronavirus crisis... read more
Posted: 14 July 2020
How COVID-19 has affected holiday plans and preferences during 2020 and beyond
The Insurance Emporium, recently surveyed* over a thousand people across the UK during lockdown to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their holiday plans and preferences during 2020 and beyond. With holiday accommodation, including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks, recently reopened in England what does this mean for minimoons, honeymoons and general pre- and post-wedding getaways.... read more
Posted: 13 July 2020
How to choose the right Champagne for your wedding - 7 top tips
Françoise Peretti, Director of Champagne Bureau UK and expert on all-things-Champagne, shares her secrets on how to find the right champagne for your price bracket..."It's official! From 4 July, weddings and civil partnerships have been given the greenlight. Following this exciting news, I'm sure many couples will once again be imagining and planning for the most joyous day of their lives, laying the groundwork behind the scenes to make sure everything is perfect for the new date. It's fair to say that at a time when we all need cheering up, no post-lockdown wedding would be complete without the popping of corks and toasts made with glasses of beautiful golden bubbles. But now more than ever brides and grooms to-be are likely to have budget at the forefront of mind. Here are my top tips on choosing the right champagne for you."... read more
Posted: 10 July 2020
Local Essex boutique looking forward after lockdown
Coggeshall's Amara Bridal has been given a makeover during lockdown and has now opened its doors again to welcome local brides-to-be in the search of their dream wedding dress. What's more, read on to find out about exciting designer showcases of new collections....... read more
Posted: 10 July 2020
Showing support for couples and the wedding industry
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we were waiting with bated breath for a change in wedding guidance after more than three months in lockdown; and when the time came with very little change, it's left many couples and wedding suppliers worried about the future – when will the guidelines be revised again?... read more
Posted: 9 July 2020
Exciting changes at Chelmsford wedding venue Pontlands Park
Following a stunning refurbishment to its large function suite and a brilliant new addition in the garden for outdoor weddings, Pontlands Park is a must-see Essex Wedding venue... read more
Posted: 9 July 2020
Wedding celebrants support High Court case for legal recognition
Six couples are taking their case to the High Court on 7-8 July to take a landmark challenge over the legal recognition of humanist marriages; their case is being supported by humanist celebrants. Siân Jackson a celebrant, based in Neath, Wales commented, "Humanist ceremonies bring meaning, personality and depth to a non-religious ceremony in a way which is just not possible within the construct of a civil ceremony. Why shouldn't non-religious couples have the right to celebrate their union in a way that is significant to them, as religious couples do?"... read more
Posted: 8 July 2020
Fancy a lighter hair colour? Find out how to achieve it with Salon Central's Lauren Powell
Getting your hair from a dark colour to a light blonde can be a journey. That's why we asked hair expert Lauren Powell of Salon Central Colchester for her top tips on achieving your dream colour...... read more
Posted: 7 July 2020
Gift cards UK's most popular gift during lockdown
New research from the Gift Card & Voucher Association (GCVA) reveals that gift cards were the most popular gift purchased during lockdown, and with healthy and safety measures in place for a little longer yet, and the wedding scene not quite back to what it was before, the gift card could still be the best go-to option for gifting yet!... read more
Posted: 3 July 2020
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