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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 store your Champagne if your wedding has been postponed
With the pandemic affecting the wedding industry in unimaginable ways, many couples have had to face the heartbreaking decision to cancel or postpone their weddings. Here, Francoise Peretti, Director of Champagne Bureau UK, shares her five simple tips on how to safely preserve your champagne during the pandemic.... read more
Posted: 30 May 2020
2020 award finalist makes the perfect wedding gift
Berserks GlassWorks' fused glass pocket hearts - which were Finalists in the Giftware Association Gift of the Year competition 2020 - would make the perfect thank you gift at weddings, favours, or perhaps a token gesture to send loved ones during lockdown.... read more
Posted: 29 May 2020
When all this is over, Pink Vanilla Events are getting ready to party
Pink Vanilla Events, organisers of the super-fun Pink Stiletto Nights, has announced it will be hosting its fab hen parties at Essex Wedding venue Orsett Hall.... read more
Posted: 28 May 2020
Big milestone for wedding ring specialists
Smooch has been selling wedding rings to couples at home for the last 20 years. The company has now sold more than 100,000 rings and to celebrate this achievement, the business is running a special offer...... read more
Posted: 27 May 2020
Essex wedding venue Marks Hall Estate hosts its first Facebook Live wedding fair
Wedding planning doesn't have to stop because of coronavirus. Join Essex country wedding venue Marks Hall Estate for its live wedding fair on Facebook on Sunday 31st May.... read more
Posted: 26 May 2020
Financial considerations for couples planning a wedding
Svenja Keller, head of Wealth Planning at Killik & Co has some stellar advice for couples that are planning their weddings; and what better time to get your finances in order than in lockdown?!... read more
Posted: 25 May 2020
Top 5 Tips to Celebrate Your ‘Would Have Been’ Wedding Day
Wedding and event planner Hannah Rose, Complete Rose Events, wanted to bring some positivity to couples to say that your 'would have been wedding day' doesn't need to be a sad day! She has 5 top ideas for you about how you can still celebrate during lockdown... read more
Posted: 22 May 2020
We chat to the owner of award-winning multi-way dress specialist in Essex Lá Closet Dé Chánel
Choosing your bridesmaids' dresses is easy - just ask Essex multiway dress specialist Lá Closet Dé Chánel! We chat to owner Chánel Barber about the company's success.... read more
Posted: 21 May 2020
Check out this fabulous Essex mobile bar from Blooming Bars
Looking for an Insta-worthy addition to your Essex wedding? We love the gorgeous mobile bar from Blooming Bars, which celebrates its first birthday this month.... read more
Posted: 19 May 2020
10 per cent off all Harris Tweed® cuff links and hip flasks from Tweedie Bags
Exclusively offered to our County Wedding Magazine readers, is a 10% discount on Harris Tweed® items from Tweedies Bags. Whether you are looking for a stylish bag or a gift for a groom or a collar for your beloved pooch, Harris Tweed® items make the perfect keepsake, and will bring a touch Scotland into your big day.... read more
Posted: 18 May 2020
Plan your wedding theme while in lockdown
With plenty of time on our hands, couples planning their weddings during lockdown can really go to town on their big-day theme. Be inspired by Lovely Wanders, one of the only shops in the UK to sell Chinese wedding essentials, as well as Western wedding decorations that feature a rustic farmhouse vibe.... read more
Posted: 15 May 2020
The Luxury Spa Edit launches Wellness For Heroes
Here at County Wedding Magazine we've been amazed at businesses stepping up to show their gratitude to the NHS staff and key workers across the country. The Luxury Spa Edit has teamed up with some of the most stunning spa hotels in the UK to launch Wellness For Heroes.Wellness for Heroes gives NHS staff and key workers the chance to win a much deserved relaxing spa break in one of the partner hotels or a hamper of luxury beauty products.... read more
Posted: 14 May 2020
Looking for drinks for your wedding? We talk to Essex mobile bar specialist Frankies Wine Bar
We asked Paul Elbourne, owner of Frankies Wine Bar in Hornhurch, for his top tips on what to consider before deciding on a drinks menu or a mobile bar for your wedding.... read more
Posted: 14 May 2020
For those organising a wedding in early 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has been particularly stressful. We chat to engaged couple Jamie and Anna about the realities of postponing your big day...... read more
Posted: 13 May 2020
We talk to Bailey & Beau, a wedding stationery company with creativity at its heart
Bailey & Beau owner Lauren Mckiernan tells us all about how she started her dream career running a wedding stationery business, and what she loves most about the wedding industry.... read more
Posted: 12 May 2020
Summer weddings on the horizon after COVID-19 restrictions lifted
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we had a little bit of a flutter in our bellies when we heard the prospect of the Government considering changes to the current ban on wedding gatherings; and not only that, as early as June - hallelujah!... read more
Posted: 12 May 2020
Send a thinking-of-you gift to your loved ones with a special fundraiser edition of Isle of Harris Gin, the I LOVE Harris Gin. With every sale, 10% of the proceeds will go to NHS Charities Together. Blue Light Card holders can also get free delivery on all Harris Gin orders.... read more
Posted: 12 May 2020
Essex bridal boutique Fairytale Bride is running a competition for NHS heroes
Fairytale Bride, an Essex wedding dress shop in Coggeshall near Colchester, is running a competition for brides working in the NHS to win their dream bridal gown.... read more
Posted: 12 May 2020
Involving pets in your wedding day
With more and more couples looking to involve their pets in their proposals and weddings, read on to be inspired by what other couples have done on their big days...... read more
Posted: 11 May 2020
Top 10 tips for a sustainable wedding
If you've been amazed at how our world has benefited from less pollution - have you see the canals in Italy? - then perhaps a sustainable wedding is the way to go when planning your big day? Celia Gaze founder of The Wellbeing Farm has some top tips... read more
Posted: 10 May 2020
Shearer Candles launches new candle gifts
Shearer Candles, the longest established creator and purveyor of candles and scented products in the UK, reveal their new gift box scented candles; Wonderful Mum and Thanks A Million which are perfect for wedding day gifting ideas.... read more
Posted: 9 May 2020
Don't let love - and money - suffer during lockdown.
Whether you have just got engaged, or are well in to your wedding planning the realisation can be the same; they can be expensive. With money matters also the route of most domestic arguments, here's some tips for not letting tensions get high during lockdown.... read more
Posted: 8 May 2020
Gordon Harwood of Essex County Cakes gives us his top tips for choosing your wedding cake
We get advice from Essex County Cakes about how to choose the perfect sweet treat. With two showrooms in Essex - Fobbing and South Benfleet - they know a thing or two about wedding cake!... read more
Posted: 7 May 2020
UK hen and stag dos the new norm after Coronavirus?
Every year, thousands of brides and grooms to-be go off gallivanting abroad for their last night of freedom. But after the current pandemic, our habits will be changing and a surge in UK hen and stag do booking will be a much needed boost for our UK economy... read more
Posted: 7 May 2020
Here at County Wedding Magazine HQ we've been in awe of how everyone has come together during the COVID-19 crisis and firmly believe the inspirational and comforting rainbow symbol will be remembered for generations to come! Here's a round up of Rainbow-inspired products to bring some colourful cheer to your day... read more
Posted: 6 May 2020
To help you find inspiration for your big day, take a look at what's caught the eye of our editors.
There are literally hundreds of ideas, products and services from wedding suppliers across the UK along with links to their web sites as pointed out by our ever resourceful team.
Take a look at what our Editors Love!