Editor loves and inspiration

Nikita met Ashley at a local gig. They were both immediately drawn to one another and quickly discovered much in common. Further down the line when Ashley had decided to propose, he booked a suite at the Townhouse Hotel in Manchester as a surprise for Nikita. Before heading to a White Lies gig one night, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.

I'm obsessed with their super-cool festival theme, a nod to the important role music has played in their love story, which included old vinyls and meaningful song lyrics.

Find out more about their big day in the Jul/Aug23 issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download soon.

In Beauty Q&A this issue, bridal hair specialist Nicky Agnew at The Hair Lounge says: "It's quite normal to have some brides feel a little uneasy and unsure of what to expect from a hair trial. They're unsure of how to wear their hair or what best suits them. This is why having a trial is super-important for both you and your chosen stylist. It gives you both the time to get to know each other, which I feel is the most important part, but it also gives you the opportunity to try out a few hair styles."

To fin out more in the current issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download

Knowsley Hall is steeped in history and still retains its original features with its marble fireplaces, and carved wood panelling. The rooms are filled with original works of art and cherished antiques, and although grand the Hall feels welcoming and homely with a selection of smaller rooms to relax in, dressed in beautiful soft furnishings.

Learn more about tying the knot at this spectacular historical venue in the current issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download

This issue we teamed up with local lovely Lois's Little Cake & Chocolate Co. to offer you 10% off your big day bake.

Owner Debbie says: “We pride ourselves on ensuring we understand our clients and their requirements.”

To claim, when you book with Lois's Little Cake & Chocolate Co. simply quote "CHES/MERS/WEDDING." Get in touch and find out more at https://loislittlecakecompany.com

Offer ends 30th June, so hurry!

Lydia and Alexanders' centrepieces, created by I Do Events Liverpool, consisted of white flowers, mainly roses with foliage. They sat on acrylic stands surrounded by floating candles. The couple also had flower garlands on the top table with a flower arch behind the two of them. "We wanted traditional white-wedding style blooms for our classy summer nuptials," Lydia told us.

You can read about their big day in the current issue of Your Chehisre & Merseyside Wedding, free to download now at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download

We love hearing funny stories from our couples' big days... although this one could potentially have lead to disaster!

Real bride Ashley told us: "My dress was so big, wide and long – I hadn't anticipated how I was going to get down the aisle with all the candles! As I was walking I could hear everyone gasping. I soon came to realise that this wasn't because of my dress, but because I was so close to the flames and my veil was hovering above them at all times!"

Find out more about Ashley and Craig's big day in the current issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download

Photographer Jessica Lang (https://jessicalangphotography.co.uk) captured the sunset over Liverpool to perfection on Abi and Jason's wedding day.

Discover more about it in the current issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download

It's a family affair! Real bride Louise says: "My two boys completed the wedding party and wore navy trousers, white shirts, navy waistcoats and pink ties."

Discover more about Louise and Heather's big day at The Chester Fields (www.thechesterfields.co.uk) in the current issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download

Fear of the unknown can become overwhelming when planning a wedding. After all, it's not something you do every day! So, we've decided to remove that for you when it comes to one of the most important elements of your day – the photography. In our annual photography feature in the current issue, some of the region's finest wedding photographers, tell us what to expect from the moment you set out on your planning journey to the time you spend putting your album together.

Find it in the May/Jun issue, free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download

Check out our annual flower feature in the May/Jun issue where the county's incredible floral designers have helped us to put together a swoon-worthy moodboard based on the most enduringly popular modern wedding palettes. Look out for Pantone colour of the year for 2023, Viva Magenta, which makes an appearance, such as here in this glorious bridal bouquet by Jacqui O. We hope you'll find something here to fall in love with.

The May/Jun23 issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is free to download at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download