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