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Over in Hot Topic in the Jun/Jul25 issue, Hannah Tunnicliffe from Han Picked Memories (www.hanpickedmemories.co.uk) tells us how help is at hand if you simply can't wait for your wedding photos!

Yes, there is a great solution if you'd like to share high-quality photos and even videos the day after your wedding, and that's hiring a wedding day content creator to be part of your wedding team!

Planning a wedding is a commitment like no other, you enter a world only you and the close people around you discover together. Every single aspect of your wedding day has been brought to life through your hard work and dedication, so this absolutely needs to be documented and remembered forever.

I've been capturing content for couples since 2023 and fully appreciate the effort that goes into planning a wedding. For me, no detail goes unnoticed, so the ultimate reward for all this hard work is to make sure it's all captured and digitally stored safely to be able to look back on forever and remember the special memories from the day. As your wedding content creator, I can allow you to enjoy your day and be totally present in the moment, while I creatively capture your day using the latest iPhone and supporting tech equipment. You will wake up the next day as a newly married couple being able to look through an entire album full of beautifully captured moments. These will be raw, unedited photos and videos to share with loved ones and edit how you wish to be able to share on social media. Just knowing you've added this service onto your wedding day, gives you the peace of mind that your love story can be shared with your family and friends right away. With a content creator behind the scenes you'll have memories that'll never fade.

For more wedmin advice, download the Jun/Jul25 issue of Your Sussex Wedding free at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

In the Jun/Jul25 of Your Sussex Wedding, we've put together some dream mood boards to help you put together your al fresco wedding celebration whether you vision be elegant, rustic or festival.

Being obsessed with flowers, this image from Arabella Floral (www.arabellafloral.com) really tugged on my heard strings, from the palette to the floral varieties it's a dream aisle for me. I'm in love!

You can find this outdoor wedding inspiration in the Jun/Jul25 issue, free to download at www.your-sussex-wedding/free-download

With modern weddings being all about personalisation, we asked the experts for their top tips on personalising your wedding feast...

“As a completely bespoke caterer, the short answer is: however you like,” Steven Sanger from Taste Caterer (https://tastecaterer.com) says. “Whether you're dreaming of a Mexican-Japanese fusion or a classic Taste feast, we'll make it happen.

“We work closely with each couple to create a menu that refl ects their favourite foods, stories, and style. No stress over dietary needs either, we do those on top! Our standard service includes a choice of three starters, three mains, and two desserts, so every guest has something they'll love. It's your day, your way and the food should be too.”

Yaz from Circa Events (https://circacirca.com) says, “Personalising your wedding food is a brilliant way to add a touch of you to the day. While our menus are carefully curated to offer crowd-pleasing favourites ike wood-fired pizzas and gourmet street food, we give couples the opportunity to add finishing touches that make it personal.

“From renaming pizzas to reflect your love story (the cheesier the better) to signage, toppings, or flavours that nod to special memories, there are lots of little ways to add meaning. It's those details that turn great food into a great talking point!

“We work closely with couples to make sure their menu reflects their story, whether it's themed pizzas, bespoke street food combinations, or even matching fl avours to a memory or holiday. Your wedding food should feel like you – quirky, classic, romantic, or spicy.”

You can find more wise words on the topic of wedding catering in the Jun/Jul25 issue, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

Set in the heart of West Sussex at stunning wedding venue Farbridge, this styled shoot brings together some of the finest local wedding suppliers who have created a look that's effortlessly chic and contemporary. With a crisp monochrome palette softened by organic textures and candlelight, the vision was all about contrast – modern yet timeless, bold yet romantic.

“We wanted to create a set of images that complemented the beauty and class of the venue, highlighting the elegance of the space while embracing upcoming 2025 wedding trends, including draping, bows and mini-dresses,” photographer and shoot-coordinator Lucy Davis explains. “As we've seen a growing movement towards sustainability, something that resonates deeply with us and our couples, we chose to make this a key theme by sourcing as many elements as possible from local suppliers, ensuring every detail was thoughtful and intentional.”

With local talent at the heart of this shoot, it's a true refl ection of what West Sussex suppliers can bring to a wedding: style, creativity, and an effortless sense of sophistication. So, whether you dream of a bold, contemporary look or a refi ned and timeless celebration, this team proves that the right suppliers can make all the difference.

Don't miss the full shoot, plus supplier list, in the Jun/Jul25 issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

This super-chic shoot, captured at new Sussex venue The Water Shed, gives us all the feels with its natural, sophisticated and playful vibes. “With such an incredible venue it was key that I found suppliers who could deliver a gentle but stylish feel to complement the surroundings,” explains shoot coordinator Keshira Aarabi from Keshira Creative Events.

Working with a team of local lovelies, Keshira focused on neutral tones and the gentle way nature surrounds the venue to deliver a luxury look. “The serene beauty of the water, the natural habitat and the architectural lines of The Water Shed combined to create this relaxed feel,” she tells us.

With an incredible feast from Hammett's Kitchen to be shared indoors or out, alongside cocktails from the kitchen, the team aimed to show the versatility of the space built for entertaining.

Check out the full shoot, complete with supplier list, in the Jun/Jul 25 issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

Rianna and Andrew met while working together at a dental practice. “Andrew would come into work on particular days, and I'd always look forward to seeing him as he was so smiley and made me laugh,” Rianna remembers. The two realised they had much in common and after some persuasion he managed to get her to go on a date with him.

Andrew chose their favourite restaurant in the beautiful town of Vejer del la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain, for the setting of his proposal. It would be a surprise for Rianna that nearly didn't happen though since she wasn't feeling well on the night they'd booked a table. Luckily, though Andrew was able to rebook for the next evening and all went perfectly.

“We knew we wanted an idyllic barn-style venue as we love walking in the beautiful Sussex countryside,” Rianna explains. As soon as they set eyes on the views from Bury Manor Barn, they knew it was the venue for them. Amberley Castle was the first place they'd stayed together as a couple and being able to see it from the Barn felt like a full circle moment. The couple didn't hesitate in securing their date for 3rd August 2024.

Find out more about the couple's big day in the Jun/Jul25 issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

Kit and Jack met while working together at The Cat Inn in West Hoathly back in 2018. As they got to know each other, their relationship blossomed from there.

While on holiday in Sicily four years later, enjoying dinner in a beautiful rooftop restaurant, Jack got down on one knee. “It took me a minute to realise what was going on as I had absolutely no idea he was planning to propose,” Kit remembers. But after the initial shock wore off and she accepted, they were both able to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening watching the sun set over the hills.

Having been for a few venue viewings the couple gained a good idea of what they did and didn't want in the setting for their big day. As soon as they found Hendall Manor Barns, they knew it was right for them. “From our first meeting with Nicola we felt relaxed and comfortable and knew she and her team would be able to facilitate the perfect day for us,” Kit explains.

So, with the date firmly in the diary for 3rd September 2024, planning got underway in earnest. Find out more about the couple's big day in the Jun/Jul25 issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

Emily and Metz met as teenagers back in 1997 when they were working in MacDonald's. Emily was attracted to Metz's never-give-up attitude. “He asked me out numerous times before I eventually agreed,” she shares.

Metz's proposal is something Emily will never forget. The two were on holiday in Tenerife with friends and one night they'd planned to head out to a local bar for some food. They were there for a few hours listening to the live music, when it had fi nished their friends suggested a walk along the beach, so off they went, the eight of them, including the couple's teenage children. “They all seemed to be walking a bit ahead of us, but I didn't think anything of it at the time,” Emily remembers. When they caught up to their friends, Emily noticed the musician from the bar sitting on a bench. “I'm sure that's the guy from the pub,” she said, turning to Metz who shrugged it off. As they got closer to the bench, the musician started playing one on of Emily's favourite songs, Rule the World by Take That, and as she turned, she realised Metz was on one knee. “I didn't know whether to laugh or cry,” she says. “I was so happy being surrounded by our friends and children, in the perfect beach setting, with my favourite song playing, I didn't realise how many people were standing watching!”

Southlands Barn was exactly what the couple both pictured for their dream venue. “It's stunning with the beautiful lake and the perfect backdrop of the South Downs,” Emily explains. “A bonus for us was it being part dry hire, as we wanted to put our own stamp on the day by having a relaxed afternoon tea. It ticked all the boxes, and we were able to set up the day before, which was great for us.” Join us as we hear from bride Emily, who shares her memories of the big day – 29th August 2024...

Find out more about the couple's big day in the Jun/Jul25 issue, free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

I love the statement shoulder ruffle on this elegant Rosa Clara gown, Abigail. Find this and more tiered layers and cascading ruffles creating a sensatition this season in the current issue.

Your Sussex Wedding is free to download at www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download

Over in Hot Topic Bella Timbrell from Arabella Floral Design (www.arabellafloral.com) offers some advice on creating dreamy springtime nuptials.

"Falling in the middle of spring, an Easter wedding means you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to your flowers, with lots of spring favourites like tulips, ranunculus, narcissus, hellebores and lots more. Not only that, but colour is also back in season, from the softest pastels to the brightest hues, so whatever your colour palette, there will be something to suit your style.

"It's completely up to you how much you embrace spring. I love a bit ofa mixture! Think pale pink garden roses and scented stocks mixed with tulips, peonies, sweet rocket and springs of blossom. But you could keep it simple and just choose a single flower bouquet, like tulips or lily of the valley.

"Do chat through your ideas with your florist; let them know your style and if you have any favourite spring flowers that you would like included. The seasonal highlights for me are tulips, ranunculus, anemone, alliums, hyacinths, mascari, hellebores, lilac, blossom, spirea, bluebells, foxgloves, peonies and sweet rocket."

For more springtime wedding inspiration download the current issue of Your Sussex Wedding, free at https://www.your-sussex.wedding/free-download