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The experts in outdoor and indoor trees and plants, Tree2myDoor is making it easier than ever before to have thoughtful and meaningful gift delivered straight to your loved one, whether it's an anniversary, wedding present, birthday or new baby to celebrate. Hand-picked from the Tree2myDoor nursery, each item from the range is beautifully gift wrapped in hessian and delivered directly to the recipients door with a personalised message, as early as the very next day.You can check their website for different plant options. I just love the rose bush! Roses are a symbol of love, gratitude and appreciation making this a poignant way to mark a special wedding anniversary. And with the Anniversary Rose due to burst to life over the summer months with an array of salmon pink flowers blooming throughout the season, what better way to mark a spring or summertime anniversary.

The venue, Parklands, Quendon Hall, was dressed with rustic brown tones seen in the floral arrangements, accessories and detailed styling. The vision of shoot organiser, Lisa Curtis from Gemini Styling, was to inspire brides by the transition from summer through to autumn. The loose, cascading half-up hairstyle represented the fall of autumnal leaves embellished with golden accessories. The shoot is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

Wedding photographer Laura and Wedding band guitarist Elliott Thornhill have witnessed their fair share of wedding days. Now it was their turn... Laura tells us, “It was tricky at first because on one hand I wanted a venue I hadn't shot at before so it felt new and special to us but on the other hand, I also wanted a venue I had tried and tested! Greenwoods ticked all the boxes as I'd shot there a few times so had encountered their lovely staff and sampled their amazing food but I'd only shot in their smaller suites which meant their larger Garden Suite felt brand new to me. Being a winter wedding, we loved the warm and cozy feeling throughout, the mix of old and modern and everything being in one place. We opted for a Christmassy menu and had baked Camembert for starters, a turkey roast for main and sticky toffee pudding for dessert.” This stunning wedding is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

Kassandra and Rob Lambell tied the knot at Mulberry House surrounded by family and friends. Kassie chose a dress from www.confettiandlace.com - and looked amazing! She describes, "I love volume on my shoulders or sleeves as I'm small around my upper body and I love a glamorous and dramatic look." This stunning wedding is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

With pops of colour throughout, Katie and Joe enjoyed a fun-filled, vintage-inspired day in the glorious Essex countryside. The Compasses at Pattiswick has a rustic charm open plan design surrounded by panoramic unspoilt views. This stunning wedding is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

The vision of shoot organiser, Lisa Curtis from Gemini Styling, was to inspire brides by the transition from summer through to autumn. The loose, cascading half-up hairstyle represented the fall of autumnal leaves embellished with golden accessories. The shoot is featured in full in our May/June issue available now to read online for FREE

Hedingham Castle is set within 160 acres of stunning Essex countryside including the beautifully restored gardens in the immediate area below the Castle – the perfect backdrop for wedding photography. Our favourite spot is the lake, with the Castle behind, or in between the huge Wellingtonia trees at the bottom of the formal pond. The history of Hedingham spans almost a millennium, with the Castle almost 900 years old. Its imposing Norman architecture is iconic and the Castle is a landmark in its own right and can be seen for miles around, standing at over 70ft tall. The majestic castle is arguably the best preserved Norman Keep of its kind in the country, both inside and out.

Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a beautiful venue with stunning outdoor space. Our real bride Paige tells us, “We knew we wanted an outdoor venue that we could make our own. The other wow factor is their marquee which has a starlit ceiling making it feel so magical and intimate.”

So many couples now want their four-legged friends as part of their big day! As Paige adds, "We loved that our little puppy Koba came and joined us after the meal which made us both beam with happiness as he's our little fluffy boy so was lovely to have him join part of our day!”

You can read all about Paige's wedding in the March/April issue! Download for free here!

Alex and Hollie met at university. From friendship more blossomed and the pair were inseparable. On a summer's walk along Maldon Promenade, Alex popped the question and of course, Hollie said yes! On Friday 13th October 2023, Hollie and Alexander Martin married at Layer Marney Tower. How amazing to have an autumn wedding!

The wedding is featured in full in our March/ April issue available now to read online for FREE

The back of this gown is absolute perfection! Available at www.courtyardbridalboutique.com could this be your dream gown? Shot on a crisp autumn day, a team of local suppliers worked together to create this stunning styled shoot at the majestic St Osyth Priory. The shoot appeared in the March/April issue - free to download! Images courtesy of Liam Gillan.