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| Read the latest issue of Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of Bristol and Somerset? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
Happy planning! |
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December/January 2022/2023 |
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Well, hasn’t 2022 just flown by? I can hardly believe it, here we are, fast approaching Christmas. It’s only natural as you reach the end of a year to reflect on all that’s happened as well as what’s to come. For me, the highlight has been CWM senior editor Melissa’s nuptials. Celebrating that amazing wedding day really brought home to me how far we’ve come this year from the dark days of 2020 and 2021 with its lockdowns and restrictions. It felt like the normality we’d been praying for, when many of us had been left plagued with doubt over whether our wonderful world of weddings would ever be back in quite the same way.
There’s even been the usual flurry of celebrity weddings this year, leading the way as ever with trends we expect to see featuring in your weddings very soon, notably on the veil front. There was Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck with the bride dressed in that oh-so elegant Ralph Lauren turtle-neck column ceremony dress and a sleek silhouette with removable veil hood for the evening. Personally, I’m hoping we see more bridal hoods on wedding dresses next year, following on from the amazing capes that made inroads in 2022. Meanwhile, Kourtney Kardashian made pairing a short dress with a long veil a thing when she married Travis Barker. The showstopping cathedral-length veil was personalised with hand-embroidered flowers and a large image of the Virgin Mary inspired by her new husband’s tattoo.
In September, when we sadly lost Her Majesty the Queen and TV channels were airing wall-to-wall documentaries looking back over her incredible life and service, we were reminded of her wedding day in 1947, when she was still Princess Elizabeth. Seeing these images brought me back full circle. Sure, J-Lo’s veil was new and edgy, Kourtney K’s was modern and oh-so personal, but looking at these 70-something-year-old images of our beloved Queen made me realise: Her Majesty did it best! Her breathtaking 13-foot tulle veil attached at the shoulders was symbolic of rebirth and growth after the Second World War and was said to be inspired by Botticelli’s painting of Primavera.
So, enough musings from me! I hope you enjoy this issue where the region’s cake makers aim to inspire with a display of their most showstopping bakes. Plus, head over to our flower feature to find out everything you wanted to know about wedding florals but were afraid to ask.
Enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Comfy and cosy are we |
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Bailbrook House Hotel
Set on a Bath hillside, Bailbrook House Hotel overlooks the glorious landscapes of Bath and the Avon Valley. With its beautiful period features, landscaped gardens and warm, welcoming atmosphere, it offers the ultimate country-house wedding experience. Dating back to the 1790s it retains all the characterful glory of its bygone years with striking original features including delicate cornicing, crystal chandeliers and dramatic feature fireplaces. Meanwhile, the Hotel’s 20 acres of private grounds and parkland offer picture-perfect locations for those all-important photographs, complete with a lovers’ bench and views across the city of Bath in the distance.
Bailbrook House has five licensed ceremony rooms offering you the choice of intimate Georgian mansion house splendour (Princess Elizabeth, Duke of Clarence, and Queen Charlotte Rooms) through to larger and more contemporary spaces (Landsdown and Brunel Suites) hosting up to 130 loved ones.
There’s also a wealth of beautiful spots to choose from for your drinks reception. Cloisters is the basement restaurant with access to the front terrace and gorgeous views. It can host 60. The Royal Lounge situated in the house can accommodate 90; while the front terrace overlooking the Avon Valley and Bath, and the Conservatory Bar with its own lounge area, patio, and access to lawns can both host 120.
The Duke of Clarence Georgian dining room (40 guests), Queen Charlotte Georgian dining room (60 guests), Cloisters fine-dining restaurant (65 guests), Landsdown Restaurant (90 guests) and Brunel Suite with self-contained bar, WCs, and a private entrance (130 guests) are all available for a wedding breakfast to remember. Maximum capacity for the evening do is 200.
Visit: www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/bailbrookhouse
Check out more local venues on page 23 of the current issue, available now: www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download |
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| Ginger Ray has revealed the top 19 UK cities to host your pre-wedding girls trip |
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Getting your nearest and dearest together for a hen party can be challenging and pairing that with a cost-of-living crisis might mean you're looking to celebrate a little closer to home. So, hen party decoration supplier Ginger Ray has done a little digging to find you the top 19 UK cities to host your pre-wedding girls trip and it may delight you to know that you don't have far to travel for the very best!
Based on an overall ranking of cities providing the most options for a memorable stay, according to Trip Advisor data, considering everything from bottomless brunches and spa treatments to availability of the hugely popular Whispering Angel wine, our beloved Bath came out top.
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| Dream a little dream |
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Bring out your romantic side in one of these dreamy dresses decorated with whimsical lace, ditsy florals and crystal embellishments.
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| In love with the lakes |
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County Wedding Magazines' deputy managing editor, Kelly Andrews, paid a visit to the Lake District to find out more.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
8 Jan 2023 - Love Actually 'The Bristol' Wedding Fayre
St Swithins Park, Blackhorse Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol. BS10 7TP
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk/weddingfayres
12 Jan 2023 - Wedding Showcase Evening at Leigh Court
Pill Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3RA
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wedding-showcase-evening-at-leigh-court-tickets-449515421727
15 Jan 2023 - Love Actually Bath Racecourse Wedding Show
Lansdown, Bath. BA1 9BU
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk/weddingfayres
15 Jan 2023 - Aldwick Estate Wedding Vvenue Open Day
Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Bristol, BS40 5AL
www.aldwickestate.co.uk/events
29 Jan 2023 - The Bristol Wedding Show at Aztec Hotel & Spa by WOW Wedding Shows
Aztec Hotel & Spa, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TS
thebristolweddingshow.co.uk/free-show-tickets
29 Jan 2023 - Berwick Lodge Winter Wedding Fair
Berwick Lodge, Berwick Drive, BS10 7TD
www.berwicklodge.co.uk/winter-wedding-fair
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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