All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Cheshire or Merseyside, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
Dressing the bridal party with Bellissima Brides
In the Jul/Aug issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, we presented an indispensable guide to dressing the bridal party dos and don'ts, put together with the help of the region's bridal fashion experts. Read on to discover, in more detail, what Sophie and Emma of Bellissima Brides had to say... read more
Posted: 13 August 2020
Bon appétit with Carringtons Catering
The time of year you choose to tie the knot is likely to have as much of a bearing on your catering as it does your venue styling. Afterall, a barbecue on the terrace isn't going to have quite the same success rate in December as it might in July. So, what should you serve and when, to ensure happy faces all round? We asked Helen and Darren Wynn, of the region's award-winning Carringtons Catering for their mouth-watering suggestions.... read more
Posted: 11 August 2020
Reunite with each other this summer
Cottons Hotel & Spa in Knutsford is delighted to throw it's door open to guests once more and is offering some fabulous summer getaway packages to celebrate.... read more
Posted: 6 August 2020
Government announcement means we're still waiting for weddings...
After yet another 'pause' on our wedding industry, we now have to wait until the 15th August to hear about whether wedding receptions will get the go ahead again. However, this hasn't diminished our love of all-things wedding here at County Wedding Magazines HQ! Read on to find out from the team what they have missed about weddings this year...... read more
Posted: 4 August 2020
Words of wisdom from Cheshire-based Andy Boyle Photography
As for many for of you, the rug was well and truly pulled out from underneath the wedding plans of Andy and Karen Boyle's couples. The pair who together form Andy Boyle Photography, have spent much of their time chatting with couples about rearranging their wedding.... read more
Posted: 4 August 2020
Dotty the vintage ice cream van has been keeping busy around Cheshire
Dotty the Vintage Ice Cream Van has had the longest rest of her life, having spent her first summer season for 45 years all tucked up. Meanwhile, Adele, her owner has been busy helping brides and grooms reschedule their weddings.... read more
Posted: 30 July 2020
New ethical homeware - a wedding gift list must-have
Sustainability, eco-friendly, ethically sourced are all key words of modern living and if we can make 'green' choices with our food and clothes, why not our homewares too? Check out the new gorgeous Ethical Homeware range from sojustshop.com... read more
Posted: 29 July 2020
Family fun at Merseyside's Rycraft Studios
We're all really understanding the value of family at the moment, and professional portrait sessions are a great way to spend time together. They allow you take part in the fun rather than being the one behind the camera and absent from the resulting shots.... read more
Posted: 28 July 2020
Tying the knot and your finances
"Let's talk money!" That's something no one wants to hear in a relationship, it's an awkward conversation that every couple struggles to navigate - so always remember you're not alone. However, if you're tying the knot you really should make sure you're both financially secure and committed also.... read more
Posted: 27 July 2020
Making your relationship thrive after lockdown
Ensure your pre-wedding relationship gets back on track after lockdown with top marriage advice from relationship coach, Kate Nicolle who puts 'lockdown strain' down to basic transaction theory... read more
Posted: 24 July 2020
Snap up a luxury photo booth for your big day
If you want that wow factor on your wedding day, then look no further than new local company, Shimmer & Blush Luxury Photo Booth, which launched earlier this year.... read more
Posted: 23 July 2020
Track and trace is the 'new norm' but safety must come first
As we're all adjusting to what is described as the 'new normal,' with the opening of hotels, venues and restaurants – all must-visit pre-wedding locations – leaving your details for tracking and tracing the virus will be essential. A new app, SafeVenues, promises to safely stores customers' details and can alert venues and individuals.... read more
Posted: 22 July 2020
Cheshire wedding venue Arley Hall & Gardens has been shortlisted for Historic Houses' Garden of the Year 2020. Since 1984 the association has asked its members and supporters to vote for their favourite garden, with the shortlisting process introduced last year.... read more
Posted: 21 July 2020
I do and a celebration too – receptions are back!
And it's the news we've all been waiting for: wedding receptions are back! Following the Government announcement on Friday 17th July, receptions post-vows can now take place for a sit-down meal with up to 30 loved ones – yes 30 friends and family! Read on to find out more...... read more
Posted: 21 July 2020
Wed-min essentials from Rollo London
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we're avid stationery lovers so have been swooning over this new collection from Rollo London. Chic, sophisticated and a design that's truly timeless the range will make the perfect companion for those in the midst of wedding planning. The company's personalisation offering also means couples can gift these items to the bridal party!... read more
Posted: 20 July 2020
A wedding gift list idea completely bespoke - yes please!
Nowadays, couples more than likely live together pre-nuptials so of course, have everything they need for the home making choosing a gift list rather tricky. With COVID19 curbing the popular honeymoon-donations gift, what can couples now look to ask for? Why not, ask for a gift for your home OF your home with a bespoke print from Kate Guy.... read more
Posted: 17 July 2020
Princess Beatrice marries - in secret!
It's not often that Royal weddings with all the fanfare they normally bring to the nation are held in secret; however, Princess Beatrice has married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a private Windsor ceremony today which was attended by the Queen.... read more
Posted: 17 July 2020
A helping hand from wedding supplier, Booker Flowers & Gifts
"I'm so pleased that we've been able to accommodate all of our couples' date changes," says Gemma Wakerley of Booker Flowers & Gifts. "2020 was due to be a really busy wedding season for us, and with so many being moved to 2021, it means next year is going to be doubly so," she continues.... read more
Posted: 16 July 2020
Fragrance your big day with the new Victoria Cator collection
They say that scent has the power to evoke memories so what better way to reminisce about your wedding day than to use candles and rooms sprays on the big day which you can later use at home too?! Following on from the success of her popular candle range, loved by the likes of Trinny Woodall and stocked in the prestigious Fortnum & Mason, interior designer Victoria Cator has launched a range of luxurious interior scents.... read more
Posted: 15 July 2020
Wirral wedding venue Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa is open!
Its official, Thornton Hotel & Spa has reopened. Unfortunately, the Health Club & Spa has to remain closed until a further announcement from the government, but there is social distancing and additional measures in place in line with the hotel's Covid-19 Action Plan.... read more
Posted: 14 July 2020
How COVID-19 has affected holiday plans and preferences during 2020 and beyond
The Insurance Emporium, recently surveyed* over a thousand people across the UK during lockdown to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their holiday plans and preferences during 2020 and beyond. With holiday accommodation, including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks, recently reopened in England what does this mean for minimoons, honeymoons and general pre- and post-wedding getaways.... read more
Posted: 13 July 2020
How to choose the right Champagne for your wedding - 7 top tips
Françoise Peretti, Director of Champagne Bureau UK and expert on all-things-Champagne, shares her secrets on how to find the right champagne for your price bracket..."It's official! From 4 July, weddings and civil partnerships have been given the greenlight. Following this exciting news, I'm sure many couples will once again be imagining and planning for the most joyous day of their lives, laying the groundwork behind the scenes to make sure everything is perfect for the new date. It's fair to say that at a time when we all need cheering up, no post-lockdown wedding would be complete without the popping of corks and toasts made with glasses of beautiful golden bubbles. But now more than ever brides and grooms to-be are likely to have budget at the forefront of mind. Here are my top tips on choosing the right champagne for you."... read more
Posted: 10 July 2020
Showing support for couples and the wedding industry
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we were waiting with bated breath for a change in wedding guidance after more than three months in lockdown; and when the time came with very little change, it's left many couples and wedding suppliers worried about the future – when will the guidelines be revised again?... read more
Posted: 9 July 2020
Say 'I do' at Liverpool wedding venue Isla Gladstone Conservatory
A traditional Victorian conservatory, The Isla Gladstone offers a sun-flooded interior that breathes warmth and drama into any occasion. Both a significant cultural and architectural piece of history the impressive structure dates back to the 1800s.... read more
Posted: 9 July 2020
Wedding celebrants support High Court case for legal recognition
Six couples are taking their case to the High Court on 7-8 July to take a landmark challenge over the legal recognition of humanist marriages; their case is being supported by humanist celebrants. Siân Jackson a celebrant, based in Neath, Wales commented, "Humanist ceremonies bring meaning, personality and depth to a non-religious ceremony in a way which is just not possible within the construct of a civil ceremony. Why shouldn't non-religious couples have the right to celebrate their union in a way that is significant to them, as religious couples do?"... read more
Posted: 8 July 2020