DREAMY DAYS AHEAD
Our cover image sees a boho-beautiful bride lazing on the warm, sun-kissed rocks of Mortehoe Point in north Devon. All tumbling beachy waves, bronzed skin and whimsical lace skirts, the evening sun shimmers dreamily on the calm Atlantic behind her. It's easy to get lost in that image of golden light, which seems so distant as I sit to pen my editor's letter on another grey day in lockdown. But, while the storm of Covid-19 still rages on, we're keeping our eyes fixed firmly on the horizon here at Wed.
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Buoyed by the number of magazine orders, subscribers and newly engaged couples getting in touch over these past weeks ' it's been so wonderful to hear all your joy-filled stories amidst such bleak times ' we're looking forward to a future filled with the sweetest celebrations of love. And we've poured our hearts and souls into filling these pages with as much happiness, beauty and love as possible.
Beyond the north coast dreaminess of our cover shoot, 'Golden Hour', you'll find a glorious celebration of autumn in 'Apple of my Eye'. Captured in the idyllic rural climes of Harefield Barn, showstopping Devon-crafted gowns and jewels meet flowers and styling abundant with colour and natural beauty. New intimate wedding venue Rock Farm makes an enchanting canvas for sprawling florals, dreamy dresses and reclaimed details in 'The Lost Garden', while 'Wild at Heart' captivates with its ethereal, free-spirited vibes together with fresh-from-the-moorland finds at new Dartmoor venue, Badgers Holt. Then it's over on the sea tractor to Burgh Island Hotel in 'On Burgh Island', where art deco wedding styling receives a fresh and stylish update for modern couples.
It's such a privilege to be the editor of Wed and undoubtedly one of my favourite parts is getting to feast my eyes on your wedding photos in the name of 'work' for our 'Got Wed' section ' and this issue's weddings positively blew me away.
I love being the editor of Wed and my favourite part is undoubtedly getting to feast my eyes on your beautiful wedding photos when planning our 'Got Wed' section ' and this issue's weddings positively blew me away. From Adam and Darius's tiny winter wedding at Hotel Endsleigh in the west of Devon to Shanice and Stephen's elegant romance at Deer Park Country House in the east, the love and joy is palpable in each image ' and really lifted my spirits as the challenges of the winter lockdown started to bite. They also lifted my gaze firmly back to those bright horizons and days ahead filled with wonderful weddings, love and togetherness.
Here's to the future!
Rebecca
STYLE
20. DOWN TO EARTH
Warm shades and natural textures bring a modern boho vibe
22. GOLDEN HOUR
Channel boho-chic bridal style for a summer wedding on Devon's coast
28. APPLE OF MY EYE
A modern autumnal wedding bursting with colour and natural beauty
34. WED'S WISH LIST
Dream dresses, head-turning accessories and so-stylish shoes
38. DRESS CODE
How to match your bridal wear to your big day plans
44. AND THE BRIDE WORE GREEN
Sustainable style inspiration for fashion-forward brides
48. WED'S BOUDOIR
Bridal beauty tips and trends
60. WILD AT HEART
Free-spirited inspiration for a celebration of love and nature on Dartmoor
66. WORKING THE GROOM
Style tips for the man of the moment
69. WED'S HIP LIST
Fresh, fun and fabulous ways to style your day
70. THE LOST GARDEN
Abundant botanical details and deep hues set the scene for a modern rural romance
90. ON BURGH ISLAND
Throw a glittering art deco inspired celebration with a fresh and fabulous twist
FEATURES
6. I'M ENGAGED, NOW WHAT?
Kick off the planning process with wedding planner Jenny Wren's top tips
8. LOVE WINS!
Couples share the stories of their small yet so-special weddings
50. AND I'M FEELING GOOD…
How to look and feel your most radiant in the run-up to W-day
53. HEAD-TO-TOE GLOW
Ideas for packing your plate with beauty-boosting and mind-mellowing meals
56. YOURS TRULY
Thinking of going bespoke for your rings? Be inspired by these commission stories
76. MOOD FOOD
Bring an interactive element to your wedding feast with these immersive ideas
80. THE GREAT WESTCOUNTRY MENU
The stories behind three memory-making wedding feasts
86. MORE THAN WORDS
How to choose the right words for your wedding readings
97. WED'S VENUES GUIDE
The ultimate guide to Devon's finest wedding venues
112. YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY
Which ceremony? Here's a rundown on the various ways to formalise your union
REGULARS
12. BRIDAL BUZZ
What's new, what's hot, what's on
117. GOT WED
Newly-weds share a glimpse of their day
146. NOTES ON A WEDDING
Top tips for your planning pleasure
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Deputy editor
Lucy Higgins
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Elizabeth Chester, Jennifer Granlund, Rebecca Green, Jessica Kearney
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Distribution
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
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Heamoor
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 3HW
01736 331456
wed@wedmagazine.co.uk
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Print
Deltor Communications Ltd
Cover image
Dress Evolved Bridal evolvedbridal.co.uk
Hair & make-up Gemma Campbell gemmacampbellmua.com
Photography Grace Elizabeth photographybygrace.co.uk
Jewellery Emma Aitchison Jewellery emmaaitchison.com
Model Han Fisher instagram.com/hancfisher
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