IPC Southbank has appointed Catherine Westwood as the editor of its bridal bi-monthly Wedding and sister title Wedding Flowers.

Ms Westwood, who was the launch editor of Cosmo Bride, is currently fashion editor of Bella.

She will take up her new role on 14 August.

She said: "I am thrilled to be taking up this position.

"Wedding is a magazine that I have always admired, working as I have in the fashion industry over the past few years.

"IPC SouthBank is a prestigious group of titles and I am looking forward to joining them at this exciting time."

Ms Westwood previously worked for six years on national newspapers, rising to fashion editor on The Sun, and as a freelance fashion editor for Now Star Style and Wedding Day.

Publisher Lynsey Bushell said: "I am delighted to welcome Catherine to the Wedding team.

"She is the ideal candidate with expertise in the market and a strong vision for the future development of the titles."

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