Our directory covers most of the services and products you might be looking for in planning your wedding, however there are many other services that you should be aware of to help you make your special day just perfect.
Here are many wedding service providers based in Cheshire and Merseyside from places like Liverpool, The Wirral, Chester, Stockport, Warrington and Wilmslow, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding magazine when contacting a wedding service supplier.
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Hi I’m Sarah, I am so pleased you have taken the first step to finding out more about planning the ceremony you truly deserve!
I qualified as a Civil Celebrant in January 2017 with a company called Civil Ceremonies Ltd who not only founded celebrant training in the UK but have won awards for their work – so you can rest assured I was trained by the best.
I am lucky enough to be able to say, I genuinely love my job!
Hi, I'm Jen,
I'm an independent Celebrant based in Chester, although I do travel nationwide and internationally for the couples I work with.
I love creating & delivering personalised & memorable ceremonies that are as wonderfully unique as the people they're about!
My Funny Valentine Bridal is a brand new modern luxe bridal boutique, in the heart of the beautiful roman city of Chester. Opening 2021, we cannot wait to welcome you to our beautiful new studio.
Calling all newlyweds and nearlyweds - County Wedding Magazines need you!
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ, there's nothing we love more than our real wedding features - and we couldn't do them without you! If you would like to see your wedding grace the pages of one of our County Wedding Magazine titles, then please do get in touch! Grand and big-budget extravaganzas, to small and intimate I dos, themed from beginning to end, or personalised with a sentimental touch - we want to hear about them all!
Posted: 20 September 2023
7 topics all couples should cover in a prenup
While a prenuptial agreement is unlikely to be on many people's wedding checklist, a family lawyer has urged couples who will be tying the knot in the coming months to consider making it a key priority. With research by the law firm revealing that Google searches for terms related to prenups including 'what is a prenup?', 'meaning of prenups' and 'prenups in the UK' have increased by 21% in the last three months compared to the three months previous, it is clear they are growing in popularity.
Posted: 18 August 2023
Garden wedding ideas for the big day
Co-founder of Togather.com, Hugo Campbell, unveils garden wedding ideas for the big day. As wedding trends evolve, couples may be seeking unique ways to celebrate their special day. For those looking to embrace a laid-back atmosphere and the shabby chic aesthetic, from Ottolenghi-style dining and Aperol carts, to enchanting fairylights and the perfect venue. A festival theme: Many couples are looking for maximum flexibility and the ability to perfectly match their food to the vibe of the day. This summer Togather.com is seeing many couples opting for a festival feel for their food, hiring multiple different street food trucks and allowing their guests a choice of handheld food rather than a sit-down meal. This means they can cater to all sorts of dietary requirements and preferences as well as give their guests a more relaxed feel.
Posted: 16 August 2023
How Brits are spending and saving on weddings in 2023
New data from Barclays reveals how macro trends such as the cost-of-living crisis, inflation, and social media pressures are impacting weddings in 2023. The report combines proprietary spending data with a survey of 1,000 newlyweds and people engaged to be married to determine this year's top wedding trends and cost-saving behaviours. Two fifths (38 per cent) of newlyweds, and brides- and grooms-to-be are going over budget on their special day, with most of these couples citing the rising cost-of-living (51 per cent) and suppliers being more expensive than they anticipated (44 per cent) as the reasons for this increased spend.
Posted: 14 August 2023
1950s museum in North Wales wins English hearts
The 1950s Museum - at Denbigh, North Wales - is attracting increasing visitor numbers to explore its captivating home, fashion, style and motor exhibits from the 1950s and beyond with many making the trip over the border from Liverpool and other areas of the North West. Curated by Sparrow Harrison MBE – and a band of trusty volunteers - the museum got off to a flying start to the 2023 season and is welcoming fame and notoriety as a 'throwback' in time. Popular with both the young and the young at heart, visitors from England are describing it as one of the 'gems' of North Wales.
Posted: 10 August 2023
Weatherproofing your UK Wedding
Outdoor weddings can create truly magical experiences, from fairytale forests to Bridgerton-style countryside escapes, being surrounded by the natural world, the sound of birdsong and a gentle breeze is a perfect day for some. We wish that were always the case, but no matter how meticulously you plan your wedding, the one thing that will always be beyond your control is the notoriously unpredictable Great British weather. Fulton Umbrellas have come up with a handy guide on how you can weatherproof your wedding.
Posted: 5 August 2023
Attending a wedding this summer - save on travel costs
Now that wedding season is upon us, a recent survey by Railcard has revealed that wedding guests spend on average a whopping £402.90 on each wedding they attend. With 31% of Brits having attended between one and three weddings in the past two years, these sometimes-overlooked expenses can quickly rack up. In fact, 59% of those surveyed admit that they would decline a wedding invitation if the costs of attending were too high, showing that cost-savings to any wedding expense can really make the difference for those who RSVP 'Yes' or a regretful 'No'.
Posted: 4 August 2023
Wedding speech pressure: top tips to nail it!
Whether the best man, the bride or a family member, giving a speech at a wedding naturally comes with pressure to perform. In fact Dr Chris Hartley, a sport and performance psychologist working with Insure4Sport, has likened it to the pressure faced by professional sportspeople in a major event like a penalty kick or break point. Here, he shares top tips on how to cope with the weight of expectation, fear of failure when giving a wedding speech, using sport psychology techniques he employs when working with top athletes.
Posted: 2 August 2023
Sara Davies, Fred Sirieix and Raj Somaiya revealed as BBC judges
Launching in August, BBC Two's Ultimate Wedding Planner will see eight wedding planners battle it out to prove they are Britain's next best wedding expert as they design spectacular ceremonies for six couples. Dragons' Den star Sara Davies, First Dates favourite Fred Sirieix and wedding industry expert Raj Somaiya will be the judges and mentors - overseeing the planners as they create dream weddings for our couples. Throughout the competition they will send home the weakest planner until just two remain in the final where the planners will face one final challenge to decide who will be crowned the winner.
Posted: 21 July 2023
Cheshire Pony Parties are hot to trot!
Cheshire Pony Parties has created a new service, wedding ponies, providing ponies to carry champagne and/or confetti at weddings. Business owner, Amanda Keech told us: "I was approached recently by a London-based wedding planner to provide a pony to carry champagne at a prestigious wedding venue in Cheshire. It inspired me to put by 14 years of experience delivering professionally organised, high-end, engaging pony and unicorn parties with wow factor, to create a new service offering ponies for weddings."
Posted: 18 July 2023
