Calling all newly-engaged couples!

Credit: Kateryna Hliznitsova

And just like that we've stepped into 2025! I love the start of the year, a fresh start. Time to de-clutter, open that brand new diary (stationery addicts you know the feeling!) and manifest the best year of your life. This is when the countdown truly begins for our 2025 brides and grooms - your year has arrived. And if your other half got down on one knee this December, we wish you a huge congratulations! Let's get planning!

As you may know, each issue, we feature three 'Real Weddings' - that's you! We love sharing your big days - inspiring local guys and gals what can be done in Essex - we really do have some showstopping venues - and it's you and your creativity that brings them to life with your own styles.

It's easier than you think to get your wedding featured. To submit your own nuptials to grace the pages of An Essex Wedding, get in touch via our website https://www.anessex.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding - it's a simple online submission form. I can't wait to hear from you!

Happy planning,
Love,
Rachel - Editor