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Helen and Tim met via Facebook Dating and when the time came to propose Tim got down on one knee and popped the question at Stinchcombe Hill in Dursley in the April of 2024.

Discover the story of the couple's big day in our Dec/Jan issue, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download

Russ proposed to Lucy five years after they met. He'd had a job interview that morning for a role in Saudi Arabia (which he got), and later that day he suggested to Lucy a walk up to Cadbury Castle with their black labrador, brought along as a distraction. He chose a spot with a view towards Lucy's family home, North Cadbury Court, and popped the question.

Having grown up at North Cadbury Court, Lucy has many happy memories of baking bread with her grandma and playing hide and seek with her cousins there. Russ knew it had always been her dream to get married there, and generations of her family had been wed at nearby St Michael's Church, so no laborious venue search was needed.

Find out more about the couple's big day in the Dec/Jan issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download

For many, visiting the Maldives is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so you need to make sure you are getting the most from your honeymoon. It can feel overwhelming trying to work out what accommodation is worth booking and equally as exhausting organising the itinerary. Luckily, we have done the work for you and collected a small selection of some of the best hotels in the Maldives and activities to keep you both relaxed and entertained.

Find out more in the Oct/Nov25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download 

Coach Gold is an invitation to turn your inner shine into an outer glow, perfect for the bride-to-be! Inspired by the iconic Coach C hardware, this fragrance reflects the brand's heritage and craftsmanship. Designed by perfumier Louise Turner, it features top notes of pink peppercorn, a heart of almond blossom and a base of vanillin extract. The fragrance is available at The Perfume Shop from September in 30ml (£44), 50ml (£62), and 90ml (£89) sizes.

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Our beauty editor, Kelly Andrews, recently caught up with Deborah Mitchell, A-list beautician, owner of Heaven by Deborah Mitchell and Queen Camilla's facialist. Famed for her bee venom facials and most recently, her innovative nettle venom formula, she recently received the Royal Warrant for her services to Her Majesty over the past 18 years. Deborah has been an innovator in the industry for more than 30 years, helping celebs, royalty and everyday clients achieve outstanding results. Here, Kelly asks this renowned expert for her top bridal skincare advice, and the answers may surprise you!

Discover the feautre in the Oct/Nov25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download 

Yabel by Aire is a fashionable, two-piece wedding look in rebrodé lace. The skirt features a side split, while the bodice has a boat neckline and long sleeves. www.airebarcelona.com/en

For more gorgeous gowns with standout sleeves, check out the Oct/Nov25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download

Victoria Percival's latest collection, No Grit, No Pearl, has been unveiled, offering a selection of statement bridal accessories, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, and hair accessories to finish any big-day look with timeless glamour. This stunning crystal-embellished headband called Gina, £295, features a silk lining, hand-embroidered silver crystals and statement pearls, https://victoriapercival.com

For more bridal elegance, download the Oct/Nov25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding free at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download

With the engagement ring firmly on your finger and venue booked with date secured, it's time to turn your thoughts to your guest list. In all likelihood, you'll already have drafted this to give you an idea for the size of venue you're looking for, but now's the time to get into the nitty-gritty before you hand firmer numbers to your caterer.

Discover our handy guide to sorting your wedding stationery and guest list in the Sept/Oct25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download

Choosing your wedding photographer is a hugely exciting time, and a task we suggest you prioritise. However, with great power comes great responsibility, so it's not a decision to take lightly! Remember, your wedding photos will be the one thing (aside from your rings, and your actual marriage) that will last a lifetime. So, this isn't an area to spare the budget or the time on.

If you've already started looking, you may well appreciate that the above isn't as easy as it sounds. Have you encountered an entirely new world that you never knew existed? Have you discovered that wedding photographers speak a different language? Suddenly feeling overwhelmed by choice? Allow us to demystify the whole process for you with our glossary of wedding photography terms. Understanding some of these keywords that photographers use, will help you to form a greater understanding of what's on offer and what you actually want.

Discover our photography glossary in the Oct/Nov25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download at www.yoursomersetglosandwiltshire.wedding/free-download 

Having noticed a trend for more intimate weddings throughout the Wiltshire area Natasha Scanlon of Saff and Sass devised a plan to bring together a host of local suppliers to showcase their talent for small wedding vibes.

“We started by choosing a simple dusky pink colour palette using Saff and Sass bridal separates partnered with our flowergirl dresses,” Natasha explains. “All suppliers leaned into the palette with a beautiful wedding cake featuring handmade sugar flowers with fabric from the clothing range as a cake veil; home-grown seasonal florals embodying spring vibes; and hair and make-up focussed on delivering a light ethereal look befitting an intimate celebration.”

Check out the full shoot in the Oct/Nov25 issue of Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding, free to download now at www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download