Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - December 2021/January 2022 (Issue 86)

REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER A very warm welcome from Kelly 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 75 HOT TOPIC Stellar wedmin advice from those in the know 97 COMPETITION Win a fun-filled sleepover for eight guests at Whitley Hall, Yorkshire CONTENTS DECEMBER 2021 / JANUARY 2022 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON… Bristol venues 22 IT’S SNOWTIME Our roundup of the region’s cosiest venues On the cover This issue’s cover has been sponsored by renowned Somerset wedding venue, Orchardleigh Estate (www.orchardleigh.net). The image was captured by Somerset’s Rebecca Faith Photography (www.rebeccafaithphoto.com), and showcases Georgina and Luke on their wedding day in front of Orchardleigh Estate’s historic house - quite the backdrop! 67 53 FEATURES 45 JUMP FOR JOY Weddings are back, hip hip hooray! 49 THE PERFECT PLACE New wedding venue Penny Brohn UK in Bristol looks resplendent in this year’s must-have palette of burgundy and blush 53 FLORAL FANTASY 15 ways to feature flowers in your wedding 58 A SLICE OF PARADISE Let the al fresco Mediterranean rustic vibe of this local shoot transport you to sunnier climes this winter 63 LOVE IN LAVENDER The oh-so romantic palette for this local shoot was inspired by its surroundings 67 OH, CRUMBS! How to inject oodles of personality into your big-day bake 72 MEMORABLE MOMENTS County Wedding Magazines editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey www.rubywalkerphotography.com https://jodiehurdphotography.com 3

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