EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Claire Ridley | Editor clairer@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor Melissa Barker | Senior Editor, Grooms and Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor

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Love is all around

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is a popular time for proposals! If you didn’t get engaged over Christmas and New Year then plenty of you might be planning to propose, or predict that a proposal is coming, during the month of love. So, this new year, new-season issue is full of real-life wedding inspiration as well as beautiful bridal fashion, big-day beauty, reallife love stories, offers, news and staycation honeymoon ideas, plus plenty of expert advice!

Wishing you all a very happy Valentine’s Day and I’ll see you next issue!

Claire x

Claire Ridley, Editor

Turn to page 86 to win £1,500 worth of diamonds!

I adore this silk eye mask that will guarantee some much-needed beauty sleep ahead of the big day, £29.99 from sustainable lifestyle brand www.lilysilk.com/uk Turn to page 63 to see more. Wiltshire wedding venue Bowood was the stunning backdrop for Alex and Nick’s wedding on page 29, photographed by www.laurenmitchellphoto.com

Looking for big-day beauty recommendations? The CWM team has put the latest perfumes to the test – turn to page 74 to take your pick!

Enjoy the offer of a bottle of bubbly from Milbury Morris Minors with every booking, on page 11!

Our exclusive shoot on page 41 was created by a talented team of local suppliers who were inspired by the romantic venue, Pauntley Court in Gloucestershire. It was caught on camera by https://robtarren.co.uk I love this picture of Harriet and Robbie on their special day held at Frogmill Cotswolds. It was captured on camera by www.daniellamarinosphotography.com Read all about it on page 34.

Turn to page 9 for all the latest news including the latest launches from the Cotswolds Distillery – perfect for Valentine’s Day! If you’re planning to jet off to sunnier climes then turn to page 82 for a round-up of new openings and honeymoon essentials.

Couples looking for a low-alcohol alternative for guests to enjoy at their wedding should check out the Cotswold Dry Gin Essense and the four new cocktail recipes created by Oliver Morris, head mixologist at the Cotswolds Distillery. The Dry Gin Essense reduces the amount of alcohol required in gin and tonic, and gin-based cocktails, whilst at the same time retaining the intensity of flavour. To shop, visit www.cotswoldsdistillery.com

Pawfect pampering treat

Bath and body brand Bramley, based in Semley, Wiltshire, has launched two new products to their Digby Dog Collection, perfect for four-legged friends at weddings. The anti-bug spray and the deodorising spray both retail at £14 each.

To shop, visit the website www.bramleyproducts.co.uk

www.catstephensphotography.com

Editor loves

Maxine Ward is a celebrant based in Wiltshire who creates beautiful bespoke ceremonies and will travel to any venue nationwide. She explains that by booking a celebrant-led ceremony, couples benefit from a personalised one that can be held in almost any venue before, or after, the legal ceremony. Couples can also choose their time, day or night, and can include their pets, loved ones or anything else that’s special to them.

To book Maxine, call 07919 598 013 or visit https://mwcelebrant.co.uk

NEWS Nearlywed The latest news from around both counties

EDITOR’S PICK

Grooms-to-be looking for some pre-wedding pampering products should try the new Eco Warrior Men’s Edit from the Little Soap Company. The items are vegan-friendly and plastic-free and this shaving bar contains a moisturising blend of coconut and flax oil along with Vitamin E, £4.50, www.littlesoapcompany.co.uk

ANGHARAD BECK HAIR WINS AWARD

Angharad Beck Hair in Ramsbury, Wiltshire, has been awarded Best New Salon at the prestigious Salon Awards, the only hair and beauty industry awards where professionals can compete at a local level in their fields of expertise. The focus is on improving standards, elevating business, rewarding individuals, and showcasing the professionalism of their industry locally.

Angharad Beck commented, “When I found out I had won the award for Best New Salon, I felt so proud of everything I have achieved in the last year, I am absolutely over the moon. I have worked very hard to make my studio an oasis of calm for my clients to enjoy and my customers have been at the centre of every decision I have made in the creation of the studio. I feel honoured to achieve this award and I can’t wait to display it proudly for everyone to see because without them, and the support of my family, none of this would have been possible.’

To book an appointment, visit www.angharadbeckhair.com

Amore Prosecco is one man’s dream to serve you one of the finest Italian Prosecco and Frizzante Sparkling Wine in a classic Italian style

www.amoreprosecco.co.uk

07753 342 777 | johnormshaw@hotmail.co.uk

Paolo the Prosecco Van is an Innocenti Lambro, manufactured in Milan in 1963. He has being lovingly restored into a mobile Prosecco and cocktail bar. Paolo is very cute and being 9ft long, 5ft wide, and under 6ft high, we can squeeze him into the smallest of places inside or out. He now resides in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and is ready to travel near and far to serve you at your Wedding.

Or why not hire our very cool and unique Bubble Barrel Bar? Don’t be fooled by its size this baby packs a punch, serving up 160 drinks per 20L keg.

Homemade, hand poured Soy Wax candles

LOVE AND CARE IN EVERY SINGLE ONE

SMALL TIN (4OZ) Black, Rose Gold, Gold or Silver with cotton wick

BESPOKE FLORAL TIN (4OZ) Silver with a cotton wick

GLASS JAR (6OZ) with either cotton wick or beautiful crackling wood wick

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