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February/March 2025 |
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As we finally head towards spring, perhaps you’re now crossing off the days until your 2025 wedding. How is the planning going? Are you pretty much there?
If you’ve still got some to-dos on your list, fear not as this issue is packed with ideas as always. If, on the other hand, you had the opportunity to say ‘yes’ to a very important question over the festive season a huge congratulations to you! Likewise, perhaps you were presented with a sparkling ring on Valentine’s Day, huge congrats to you too! Let me tell you, you’ve come to the right place. This issue you’ll find our annual catering feature. Let’s face it, food is the way to your guests’ hearts, so it’ll surely be one of the first things to think about. Plus, when the time comes to start thinking about how you’ll look your big-day best, check out our feature over on page 65, where you’ll find a range of top tips on complementing your oh-so special look from beauty and wellness to jewellery and accessories.
Speaking of finishing touches, we asked our Hot Topic experts for their ideas on those little extras that’ll make your big-day ultra special – ideal if you’ve got a bit of extra budget burning a hole in your pockets! We’ve also got a stunningly gorgeous shoot for you to feast your eyes on, so we’re spoiling you with wedspiration as ever – we’re starting 2025 as we mean to go on!
I hope you enjoy this issue and if you’re tying the knot this year, don’t forget to get in touch to see it feature among our pages. You can reach me at kelly.andrews@ellismediaandevents.com. Enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Image credit: Kerry Bartlett |
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| Spotlight on... South & West Somerset, Sedgemoor & Taunton Deane |
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Almonry Barn
Almonry Barn is a magnificent, 800-year-old barn with an endless amount of character, and filled with light. From the hayracks in the stable bar to the hayloft ceremony room, it’s a magical place to spend your special day.
The interior is stylish, with honey-coloured beams and original mill machinery in place, complete with stonework in apricot tones. From the Hayloft ceremony room to the galleried Parlour, you’ll find elegance in every part of the Barn. Believed to be England’s oldest wedding barn, it sits opposite a medieval abbey and church in a historical village setting among an old apple orchard.
The Hayloft is an impressive light-filled space, open to the ceiling rafters and ready for you to add some personal touches. It’s steeped in history with 13th-century protection charms carved into the ancient wood structure by the neighbouring monks. It can host 100 loved ones for the ceremony.
Receptions are hosted in the Threshing Barn situated below the Hayloft. This charming blend of history and sophistication captures the essence of a romantic countryside celebration, with twinkling fairylights and apricot hues from the honeyed beams and stones. Once you’ve finished feasting, you and your loved ones can enjoy games on the lawn, take a drink in the Stable Bar complete with hay racks and stalls, or simply dance the night away. The Threshing Barn can also accommodate 100 nearest and dearest.
The venue offers two nights’ accommodation, which is included as part of your wedding package.
Visit: www.almonrybarnsomerset.com
Check out more local venues on page 11 of the current issue available now: www.yoursomersetglosandwilts.wedding/free-download |
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| Image credit: Poppy Carter Portraits |
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| Fairytale castle vows at Sudeley |
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Sudeley Castle & Gardens, one of England's most historic and exclusive private estates, proudly overlooking the quintessential Cotswold village of Winchcombe, has released a limited number of wedding dates for 2025. As a popular destination and private home to Lady Ashcombe, the estate only offers a select number of dates for weddings each year, with availability in high demand. Once referred to as 'the most romantic place in the Cotswolds,' Sudeley Castle & Gardens offers a magnificent backdrop for weddings of all sizes, with a range of spectacular indoor and outdoor spaces, all steeped in more than 1,000 years of history.
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| 5 Changes to Your Skincare You Need to Make This Spring |
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The change form bitter Winter to humid Summer can have a lasting impact on your skin, but how can we combat this? Ryan Porter, skincare expert at Fat Cow Skincare unpacks the best way to help your skin this Spring. From lighter moisturisers to gentle exfoliation, Porter explains why certain habits are making our skin look tired and overwhelmed. Are you following the golden skincare rules? Or is this your wake up call to the glowing side of life. Listen to your skin the same way your listen to your body and find out what it's calling for.
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| A romantic staycation escape |
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Melissa Cullen visited Grove of Narberth in Pembrokeshire, Wales, to see what makes this retreat the perfect honeymoon destination.
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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...
23 Mar 2025 - Crowcombe Court Wedding Fayre Hosted By Love Actually Weddings
Crowcombe, Somerset, TA4 4AA
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk
23 Mar 2025 - Stroud Brewery Wedding Fair
Stroud Brewery London Rd, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2BY
www.emergeeventsdesign.co.uk
23 Mar 2025 - The Big UWE Wedding Fair
Enterprise Park 1 - UWE Bristol, Long Down Avenue, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8QZ (the old Hewlitt Packard Building)
www.thewordonweddings.co.uk
6 Apr 2025 - Bailbrook House Wedding Showcase
London Road West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7JD
www.handpickedhotels.co.uk
12 Apr 2025 - The Fonthill Estate Wedding Showcase
Fonthill Estate, Knap Lane, Fonthill Bishop, SP3 5RZ
www.fonthill.co.uk
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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| Read the latest issue of Your Somerset, Glos and Wilts Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Somerset, Glos and Wilts 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 Somerset, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
Happy planning! |
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