Why you should buy issue 56 of Your South Wales Wedding magazine...

Editor's letter
What to look out for in this issue

 

Brides' bulletin
Catch up on the news from around the region

 

Freebies & offers
Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs

 

Wonderful world of weddings
Annie Cannock brings you the latest news and products from around the country

 

Wedding of the year
Meet our second round of contenders

 

Up, up and away
Kerpow your guests with a slam-dunking superhero theme

 

Hot topic
Our experts give advice on wedding worries

 

The newlywed wish list
The living room edit

 

Competition
Win a romantic honeymoon to the Cayman Islands worth £5,000

 

Things you never hear...
the wedding guests say

 

Pontypridd to Newport
Discover some of the best venues in the area

 

Suite spots
Tie the knot in a local hotel

 

Totally tropical
Let the summer trends inspire your big-day styling

 

Setting the tone
Take inspiration from local stationers' beautiful designs

 

Country loving
We showcase a gorgeous rustic shoot

 

Capture the moment
Photographers showcase special big-day memories

 

Pulling the plug
The ins and outs of having a photo-phone-free big day

 

Your day, your way
Our features editor Melissa Barker reveals what makes the perfect wedding by sharing the results from our recent polls

 

Honeymoon news
Travel editor Demelza Rayner reveals the latest travel news, destination hotspots and top buys for your post-wedding getaway

 

Middle Eastern promise
Abu Dhabi is the perfect honeymoon stopover for couples who appreciate culture, art and nature, as Rowena Marella-Daw discovered

 

Making waves
Famous for its surf and cuisine, Liz McIntyre explores Biarritz and the surrounding Basque Country

 

Up all night
Looking for a destination that has everything in one city? Jeremy Olson offers four reasons why Las Vegas is the perfect honeymoon spot

 

Shepherd's delight
We enjoy glamping at its best during a stay at The Little Otchan hut in Hull

 

Fashion focus
Laura Sutherland reveals the latest bridal fashion news, buys and launches

 

Now and forever
Bridal minimalism no longer means just a simple white dress, as three bridal designers reveal

 

Flower power
Whether printed, embroidered, beaded or sequinned, flowers make a bold statement for summer weddings

 

For your significant mother
Help your favourite lady find her look for your big day with our selection of wedding season's chicest mother-of-the-bride outfits

 

Alice through the looking glass
Iconic British bridal designer Alice Temperley talks about the rise of alternative wedding dresses, the new collection, Dahlia, and why it's important to follow your instincts when it comes to your big-day look

 

Beauty buzz
Ivana Sidey reveals all the latest beauty must-haves for the bride-to-be

 

Beauty Q&A
Local experts are on hand to help you look amazing

 

Golden girls
Now summer is just around the corner, we've tried some of the hottest tanning products available

 

Hair's looking at you!
Beauty editor Ivana Sidey caught up with socialite, founder and creative director of SHOW Beauty Tamara Ecclestone to discover more about the glamorous lady behind the brand

 

Happily ever after
Kirsty and Ashley enjoyed their nuptials with a blue colour scheme at the beautiful Llechwen Hall Hotel

 

Summer loving
Annemarie and Kieran celebrated their big day with a vintage theme at the gorgeous Miskin Manor

 

Grooms' news
Danielle Harvey gives you the lowdown on all things groom

 

Mr Cool
Blue is the colour for grooms this season and with summer fast approaching a pale tone of this shade is a must

 

Just the two of us
With all the stress of wedding planning, it's good to take time out and enjoy a date night – here's the perfect outfit for dinner, drinks, a movie, the theatre or whatever takes your fancy

 

Suits you Sir!
Renowned bespoke retailer Jake Allen of King & Allen, shares eight simple rules for choosing your big-day attire