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Contents Winter/Spring 2024
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ENTERTAINMENT 110 A TOUCH OF MAGIC Live music, DJ’s and more from Essence Music FEATURES 18 MARKETING MATTERS Discover the secret to business success 26 FINISHING TOUCHES Bee-inspired with products for you and your home 44 GIVE YOUR FUNCTION THE WOW! FACTOR With Exquisite Wedding & Events Services 54 BEYOND THE BLOOM alternative floral designs from Copper Cacti 60 THE ESSEX WEDDING AWARDS A roll call of the 2024 winners and runners-up! 70 SPARKLE AND SHINE Meet Lucy’s Glitter Box – a photo booth with a difference! 108 DOUBLE ACT Gorgeous videography from Rewind The Day TRAVEL 112 LOS CABOS, MEXICO Your passport to holiday bliss! TRANSPORT 24 DREAM MACHINES enjoy the drive of your life with Vintage Dreams cars REAL WEDDINGS 46 WORTH WAITING FOR Childhood sweethearts David and Deborah’s love story 100 PERFECT TIMING Paul and Natalie share their wedding joy VENUES 12 RACE TO ROMANCE at the unique and unforgettable Chelmsford City Racecourse
8 WEDDING SHOWS The very best bridal shows at a venue near you 14 NEWS Our Editor introduces this issue and rounds up the best wedding news FASHION AND BEAUTY 30 MADE WITH
16 WONDERFUL Warren Estate 78 AMAZING Apton Hall 82 UNIQUELY YOURS at East Mersea Hall 84 YOUR DREAM WEDDING at the Lion House 90 THAT AMAZING PLACE Where history meets luxury
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LOVE Stunning gowns from Kate Fearnley 34 MUMS IN
THE SPOTLIGHT Exquisite gowns from Christine’s Occasion Wear 40 OPEN THE BEAUTY BOX A roundup of all that’s new in the hair, skincare and beauty world GROOMS 72 BEST MAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT Expert tips for delivering an unforgettable speech 76 IT’S ALL ABOUT HIM Dapper Chaps elevate your style for 2024
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94 ENCHANTING Down Hall 96 UNVEIL YOUR LOVE STORY at the Old Essex Barn 98 HINTLESHAM HALL A journey through time and romance 104 CAPTIVATING Cliffs Pavilion 106 PICTURE PERFECT WEDDINGS at Stoke by Nayland Published by Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd PO Box 13123, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 9HL 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
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Please visit our website for up-to-date information on upcoming shows at www.mainweddingsandevents.co.uk
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