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A team of local suppliers worked together to produce this elegant styled shoot at Stockton House. Read all about the day in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.

Looking for your dream wedding venue? Check out our venues section for some of our favourite picks in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.

A group of talented suppliers created this luxury styled shoot at The Blakelands Estate. Read all about the day in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.

Check out these wedding dresses covered in beautiful lace! Discover showstopping attire in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.

Daisy and Barnaby knew from the moment that they saw Dewsall Court that it was the perfect venue for their autumnal wedding. Discover the special day in our April/May issue, available to download for free now.

Calling grooms-to-be, check out this suit inspired by Pantone's Colour of the Year, Peach Fuzz. Discover showstopping attire in our February/March issue, available to download for free now.

This stunning photo shoot, organised by the Warwick Arms Hotel, showcases a range of local businesses, from bridal couture to flowers, tablescapes and jewellery. Floss&Bea Lifestyle Photographer captured these stunning images that perfectly portrayed the romantic and atmospheric ambience of an autumn wedding.

See more from the shoot in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourwestmidlands.wedding/free-download

Nicky and Scott met on a dating website. “Our first date consisted of drinks and a meal,” says Nicky. “We found that we had a connection straight away and Scott consistently made me laugh and was a complete gentleman.”

The happy couple went away to Wales with their family when Scott popped the question. “It was a real surprise, as Scott always struggles to keep a secret at the best of times, so the fact that he had hidden it from me for so long really shocked me,” shares the bride. “Scott had given me a telescope and named a star after me on a previous birthday, so his original plan was to point the telescope at the star and ask me to marry him, but, due to poor weather, he ended up proposing in the bedroom of our lodge.”

See more from their wedding in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourwestmidlands.wedding/free-download

TDR Bridal organised this photo shoot to highlight diversity within the wedding industry and to reflect on the wide range of customers that the boutique welcomes through its doors. The owner of TDR Bridal, Rebecca Baddeley, tells us: “I have known for some time that I wanted to do something, needed to do something, to address the elephant in the bridal world room. I remember around eight years ago questioning why there were no black models at a trade show. Things are improving, but the diversity shown in the aesthetic we offer to the world of engaged couples is seriously lacking, and, as uncomfortable as it may be, we, the collective bridal industry, need to reassess our reflection to brides. Don’t get me wrong, we are getting better, but there is still so much work to be done. On shoot day, the moment the first model came out of the changing area, I knew that this would be something special. It is my hope that people’s perception of what a bride should look like is challenged and may be changed, so that we can all, as a collective, ensure that diversity in all its forms is represented in the bridal industry.”

See more from the shoot in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourwestmidlands.wedding/free-download

If you’ve booked your venue, then the next thing you’ll be thinking about is how to style it. With so many options available, this can seem like a daunting task, but the most important thing to remember is that any space can be transformed with even the simplest of details. To help give you some inspiration, we’ve asked Emma Wall from Emex Events for her 2024 trend predictions.

"Thinking about the space as a whole can really help create maximum impact. We're seeing brides and grooms opting for varied-height centrepieces rather than matching ones to draw the eye around the room and create interest at different height levels, creating that real wow factor.

"Statement florals, whether these are floral gateways or statement urns, are going to be big and wild in 2024. Couples are bringing the outdoors in and creating the wow factor with installations that reflect the way in which flowers grow."

See more trend predictions in our venue styling feature in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yourwestmidlands.wedding/free-download