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EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor, Grooms Editor and Travel Editor danielleh@county.weding Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor
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Dreaming of a white Christmas
As we approach the end of the year, I always feel a deep sense of reflection and hope for what the new year will bring. It’s great for our mental health and wellbeing to take a moment to ourselves, just thinking about what’s been and gone, and how we plan to accept and adapt to the ever-growing and changing directions of our lives.
For weddings after a rollercoaster 2021, 2022 has only love and positivity on the horizon. Here at An Essex Wedding HQ we’re so excited to see all the postponed weddings come to fruition, and all newly engaged couples have the day of their dreams. I think there will be numerous trends from this year that will continue; I certainly love the individual mini wedding cakes for guests – Danielle doesn’t share food! – and outdoor weddings really get couples’ creative juices flowing, teepees and llamas anyone?
Experts have said that weddings are giving friends and family a brilliant excuse for an all-out party, to dance away the blues of 2020/21, and to get together after many months apart for a true celebration. With that in mind, check out our entertainment feature over on page 85. What’s more, wedding looks are also more adventurous with the couple, the wedding party and their guests looking for a reason to dress up with a showstopping look. From page 57 we have fashion, accessory and beauty inspiration galore!
Happy planning, here’s to a bigger, better and brighter 2022!
Danielle x
Danielle Harvey
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WIN!
A SLEEPOVER FOR EIGHT ON PAGE 96.
Page 10 showcases a new beauty room – perfect for some much-needed me time!
Nicola and Dan are the picture of love over on page 45.
Be inspired by this real wedding over on page 38.
Page 33 has the cutest picture of Charlotte and Joe on their wedding day.
Page 19 has a host of venues in North Essex.
On page 93 check out the gift guide for men!
I love my bed, so would certainly make the most of this discount over on page 13.
Page 94 – I’m partial to a shepherd’s hut and think these would make great minimoon stays.
