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Issue 83...out now!
The look of love
Love is in the air! Once again it is that time of year when I have to take a day off work to sort through all my post. This isn’t taking into account all the flowers that will fill every vase I own and the chocolates that will be the excuse I need to ‘start my diet tomorrow’. Yes, it is Valentine’s Day and unfortunately the perfect occasion to indulge my fantasies. I live in hope!
It is also the time when marriage proposals break out in abundance and in this issue we focus on weddings (page 32). Have a look at our editor’s choice page (page 46) for some romantic gift ideas.
If romance isn’t your thing I hope you will find something else in this cram packed issue to take your fancy.
See you in our City Special
Kathy
Kathy
Kathy Williams
Publishing manager
I have to admit that I do like a good wedding. While yet to find someone willing to walk up the aisle as the organist plays The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden myself, I have reached that stage in life when a disgustingly large number of my friends are tying the knot.
While all this couply bliss is something of an anathema to a dyed-in-the-wool old bachelor like myself, it does afford an excuse for some truly magnificent parties. Plus, of course, it’s an excuse to dig out the old morning suit, which can’t be worn too often in my opinion.
I do feel for the bride and groom on these occasions mind. As far as I can see, the months before the big day are one long period of trial and tribulation. What they need to smooth their passage to marital bliss is a quick read of Hayley Rowe’s excellent wedding guide on page 32. From what’s hot in the world of dresses, to handy tips on picking the best local photographer, she’s got every angle covered.
Continuing the romance theme, Kate Authers has some seriously saucy suggestions on how to undress to impress this Valentine’s Day on page 55, Laura Rowe cooks up the food of love on page 62 and our Editor’s Choice has some great gift ideas for the loved one in your life.
Elsewhere, we look forward to this years Animated Exeter on page 50, Chris Archambault has a vegetarian treat for you on page 68 and Milly Gale goes in search of Hollywood-white teeth on page 70.
It’s all go I tell you
Cheerio
Joe
Joe Woodward
Editor
LATEST ISSUE
Issue 83
Also in this issue:
• We’ve gone down a traditional route in this issue and gone for a lovely old rectory on the fringes of Dartmoor
• If it’s going on in Exeter and south Devon, chances are you’ll find it in here
• We’ve got four pages of glittering social events for you in this issue
• Hayley Rowe brings you some handy tips for making sure that your nuptials are a piece of (wedding) cake
• The latest news on anything wedding related in Exeter and south Devon
• Stuck for ideas this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got a selection of top gifts that are sure to woo, indulge and pamper
• Joe Woodward finds out that there’s more to animation than just Wallace and Gromit, as he looks forward to this year’s Animated Exeter
• It’s all about the underwear this Valentine’s Day
• If food be the music of love, then Laura Rowe has just managed to compose the theme from Love Story
• Chris Archambault keeps it simple, knocking up a healthy vegetarian option for the new year
• Milly Gale goes in search of Exeter’s finest teeth whitening experience
• We take a tour of the world at Yarrow
• Inject some sparkle into your home with one of this season’s new looks, writes Laura Rowe
• The latest news from Exeter’s busy professionals
• Meet local historian Nigel Evans
