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Amidst the strange times of a global pandemic, we're here to guide you through your wedding planning. Whether you've had to postpone your dream day, or have changed up your plans and designed a new version of your perfect celebration, we've been so impressed by all the couples out there looking ahead to happier times. 

While it's been a challenging time to be creating a wedding magazine, amidst government changes and new rules and restrictions, the incredible wedding industry has continued to pull together to help you plan something beautiful. The new Devon issue shines a spotlight on the very best of our south-west wedding industry ' from the hard-working creative suppliers continuing to come up with new and exciting ways to put you and your day in the spotlight, to you, the couples, determined that love will win. Issue 44 of the Devon issue of Wed Magazine is a showcase of all of that. 

It's a celebration of all things lovely, with shoots showing the stunning breadth of the county. In 'Summer Love', the crisps whites and gilt-edged golds showcase a truly elegant affair, while rich colours and seasonal tones set the scene for a winter wedding in 'In the Deep Midwinter'. The cover shoot, 'Pastel Haze' is a celebration of a truly modern love, with industrial-luxe backdrops and hip boho vibes, shot against the wonderfully textures walls of Upton Barn. 

And, of course, we've covered 'Love in the Time of Covid-19' ' the event that's threatened to stop carefully planned and much-awaited weddings. We've heard from the couple whose incredibly romantic proposal came the day before lockdown, to a couple who've postponed their wedding, and those holding virtual ceremonies ' as well as those couple who've just had their socially distant weddings. Plus there are lots of wedding-planning tips for those who have to rearrange their dream day. 

It goes without saying that your wedding days from pre-Covid times have continued to inspire us. It looked like there wasn't a dry eye in the house at Becky and Darren's copper and peach-filled bonanza at Upton Barn & Walled Garden, while Hannah and Finola celebrated in style at Powderham Castle. And in 'Our Small Big Day', we've heard from those who've chosen to elope or had an intimate wedding out of necessity - and why they loved it. 

The one thing guaranteed to keep the excitement of wedding planning going is dress-hunting, and we've got wedding dress inspiration galore, for whatever your size, style or budget. And when it comes to choosing your bridesmaids, we've got a handy feature and how and who to choose, as well as gorgeous gowns to clothe them in! There are also wedding rings aplenty, show-stealing ideas for a stunning wedding cake, and the modern world of flowers, from styling your venue to beautiful bouquets of blooms. And our course, we haven't missed out our extensive Venues Guide, which showcases Devon's finest venues in a handy format, to help you with finding and deciding upon your perfect celebration spot. Happy planning!