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Published by Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd, Unit 3A, Hill Farm, Church Lane, Ford End, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 1LH. Web: www.mainweddingsandevents.co.uk, Email: info@ mainweddingsandevents.co.uk All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without prior permission of the publisher. We have taken care to attribute all work whether written or photography to its rightful owner and we therefore cannot take responsibility for any errors and/or omissions throughout the publication. Price details were correct at the time of going to press and are subject to change. Absolute Bridal is online. Please visit our website for up-to-date information on upcoming shows at www.mainweddingsandevents.co.uk 69 Amazing creations from WONDERLAND OF CAKE 100 The truth behind the lens with WEDDING VIDEO ESSEX 106 Big smiles, bold style with THE PHOTO BAY 109 Swing into wedded bliss with MR TEES mobile crazy golf 110 Sip in style at the BLACK VELVET BAR 114 Game On! Let PUTT PUTT GOLF add wow! to your wedding 118 Escape to CRETE 121 Vow, veils and a safety net with WEDINSURE wedding insurance GROOMS 80 Suited for style with SLATER MENSWEAR 81 Tied to Style – TIES with a twist VENUES 8 Celebrate your love story at CHANNELS ESTATE 24 Your day, your way at CHELMSFORD CITY RACECOURSE 54 Dream big, spend smart with COUNTRY HOUSE WEDDINGS 88 Rustic elegance at VAULTY MANOR 92 Escape to romance at COLTSFOOT COUNTRY RETREAT 94 Wildy beautiful weddings at BROWNING BROS. 96 Luxury, warmth and country weddings at THE RAYLEIGH CLUB Contents 10 WEDDING SHOWS The very best bridal shows at a venue near you 16 NEWS Our Editor introduces this issue and rounds up the best wedding news 30 It’s time to enter the ESSEX WEDDING AWARDS 52 Connect and win by entering the HERTS & BEDS WEDDING AWARDS FASHION AND BEAUTY 20 Head to toe wedding perfection at MARTELS WEDDING VILLAGE 48 Open the BEAUTY BOX - the latest make-up, hair and beauty goodies! 50 Boho style from WEDDING HAIR REFINED 73 Style stars - DRESS CODE NINE’S must-see gowns 74 Uniquely yours – RIVER ISLANDS’ new spin on bridal fashion FEATURES 34 Breathtaking blooms from Helena of BY ARRANGEMENT 38 Step inside our STYLED SHOOT at the stunning MULBERRY HOUSE 56 Designing dreams with MEDITERRANEAN OCCASIONS 60 A sparkling beginning with treasures from HATTON JEWELLERY 62 REAL WEDDING at HENGRAVE HALL – Celebrate Faye and Jack’s Love Story 67 Beautiful bespoke ceremonies from celebrant PAUL MAXIN
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