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All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Cheshire or Merseyside, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
We asked Claire Thackery of CelloUna (www.cellouna.com) for her tips on how to incporate live music into a ceremony for added meaning. Read on to find out what she had to say...One wonderful way is to walk down the aisle towards your beloved to the sound of a cello playing your special song. It's an instrument with an incredibly beautiful and emotive sound, perfect for this moment. There won't be a dry eye in the house!... read more
Posted: 22 July 2021
Hiring a marquee may seem like a great idea, but what do when if you start to feel overwhelmed by the vast blank space to fill. We asked Amanda Nelson of Wachadoin Events (www.wachadoin.events) for her advice on where to begin...Don't worry – part of the reason you booked the marquee was because you loved the space. You don't need to fill every part of it. Think about the different elements of your wedding: where are the key areas and how do you want to use them? Making a feature of your top table or sweetheart table by adding a backdrop or arch can give a focal point to the room. Adding dressings such as flowers and lights to some of the marquee's features such as poles or wires can also help to create the look you want, while breaking down the space and softening the structure.... read more
Posted: 20 July 2021
Get those dancing shoes on - weddings are restriction free!
The day has finally come – wedding ceremonies and celebrations are restriction free! Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to sing at the top of your voice: "Celebrate good times... come on!"It's been a long road that many of us have tentatively navigated over the last 16 months; from us here at County Wedding Magzines HQ to suppliers and couples. There's been small highs and many lows, as each glimmer of hope was put out by another government announcement.Lockdown 1.0 turned into 2.0 and then 3.0, wedding guest numbers went from 0 to 12, 15 to 30 and now we can actually invite all of our loved ones, friends and family dear to our hearts to the big day.There's really been no better time to say 'I do', not only will it be mask free (personal choice), socially distance-free and rule-free; but it will be a true celebration of marriage, a union of friends and family, love and friendship.... read more
Posted: 19 July 2021
Meet Cheshire-based wedding photographer Daniel Cooper
Daniel Cooper has been a wedding photographer for six years and has loved every minute of it! Originally from New Zealand and now based in Prestbury, his interest in photography stemmed from his farther. He takes pride in providing a great service as well as creating a relaxed atmosphere prior to and on the big day. "I'm always learning and looking at new photographic techniques/styles," he says. We caught up with Daniel to find out more about his work and the art of wedding-day photography. Read on to find out more...... read more
Posted: 15 July 2021
Guest books serve as a lovely momento of a wedding day, but can often end the day half empty as they're such a chore for guests to fill out. So, we asked Kim Shaw of Premier Photo Booths (www.premierphotobooths.co.uk) for her suggestions on making this more fun for all. Read on for her top tips. I've lost count of how many guest books I've seen containing only a handful of comments. The happy couple are so busy enjoying their day they don't usually notice it's empty until they see if afterwards and the disappointment is real.... read more
Posted: 15 July 2021
We asked local celebrant Sarah Nelson of Moments To the following: We've waited so long to get married due to the pandemic and are now rethinking our registrar-led ceremony in favour of something more meaningful. What would you recommend?Read on to find out what she had to say....This sounds like a great idea! A celebrant in England and Wales writes and performs a non-legal wedding ceremony. It's written entirely for you, so there'll be no other like it. You can ask friends and family to take part as well, making it that much more meaningful. The legal admin side of your marriage can be sorted out with a couple of short visits to the registry office, so no worries there.... read more
Posted: 13 July 2021
We asked Ling Warlow of Dragonfly Couture Stationery (www.paperbydragonfly.com) for her suggestions on tailoring a wedding stationery suite to suit a barn venue and a rustic wedding theme. Read on to discover what she had to say... I love to take inspiration from the venue, it's always a great way of tying everything together. While it's lovely to have a colour to bind your theme, I love it when the stationery is used to bring an extra element into the decor on the day, and I often do this using illustration. I also love to use materials which reflect the venue, and the rustic barn styling is perfect for this.... read more
Posted: 8 July 2021
Looking for summer holiday ginspiration? You can now get that festival feeling without the wellies as Festivals of Gin launch across the UK! Warner Leisure Hotels has curated a series of events at all 14 of its properties across the UK, combining botanicals and live entertainment to give staycationers a gincredible getaway this summer. The group operates 14 luxury castles, manor houses and seaside getaways across the UK, and is set to bring together up to 30 gins at each of its indoor and outdoor festival bars. With old favourites such as Gordon's Gin, alongside artisan and craft gins such as Roku Gin from Japan and Brooklyn Gin from USA, the team has scoured the globe to hand pick the best on the market.... read more
Posted: 6 July 2021
Five minutes with Leah Hughes, Painted by Leah
Leah Hughes is a professional freelance make-up artist based in Heswall. We caught her with her find out more about what she can offer brides on their big day. What services do you offer? I offer a completely tailored bridal make-up service for you and your whole bridal party. All bridal packages include a trial and I of course come to you on the morning of your special day! What should couples expect when booking you? My clients always say they feel completely at ease with me. I'll go above and beyond for my brides and their bridal party to make sure everything is perfect.... read more
Posted: 2 July 2021
We asked Nicola Thomas of Boutique Bakery about alternatives to a sponge cake for the big day bake. Read on to discover what she had to say... Why not try a different filling? You could always take the more traditional route with a fruit cake, rich with spices and bursting with flavour. Or follow the lead of one of my couples who'll be celebrating with an Irish chocolate biscuit cake in honour of the bride's heritage. Based on the classic chocolate tiffin, the cake is iced and could be used as a single tier of your design or for the whole cake.... read more
Posted: 1 July 2021
Picture January 2020, the good old days, the calm before the storm. Beth Boyle owner of Laraine Westwood, had taken a leap of faith and designed her own line of bridesmaid dresses. After being a personal shopper to bridesmaids for many years in her shop, she found herself designing around the issues often faced. But just as interest in her designs started gathering momentum, Covid put a stop to everything. Not to be disheartened Beth soon realised there was an opportunity to take the time to develop her collection and focus on her planned clothing line.... read more
Posted: 29 June 2021
Win an overnight stay with Mercure
Whether you're planning a wedding, celebrating an anniversary or simply need a night away, this staycation prize is a welcome getaway treat courtesy of Interstate Hotels & Resorts.At one of the most sought-after Mercure wedding venues in the UK, the lucky winner and their guest will stay in the best room in the house, the Wedding Suite, with dinner and breakfast at the hotel of their choice.The Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel is one of the most desirable wedding venues Yorkshire has to offer, set in the picturesque Golden Acres Park with formal gardens and a picturesque gazebo for dreamy outdoor weddings. While, The Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel is a tranquil four-star hotel set amongst two acres of landscaped gardens with a backdrop of beautiful rolling Cheshire countryside and Welsh mountains providing an idyllic setting for any wedding. Or, why not check out Cotswold's Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel for character and setting? This four-star Georgian country house boasts 12 acres of its own park and woodland providing the perfect Gloucestershire backdrop for a truly scenic wedding.... read more
Posted: 29 June 2021
Toast the happy couple with a glass of NINE ELMS No.18
Award-winning NINE ELMS No.18 is a ruby velven – a new type of sophisticated non-alcoholic drink, created in London, that has been specially designed to complement good food.Intricately crafted from the juice of four types of dark berry and aromatised with a complex blend of botanical infusions and distillates, this intriguing non-alcoholic indulgence is full of flavour & character – complexity that gradually reveals itself when sipped & savored with something delicious to eat.With its juicy red & black fruit, uplifting herbaceous notes, warm & earthy spice, gentle acidity & soft tannins, NINE ELMS No.18 is most enjoyable served with something richly savoury - try it with antipasti, charcuterie, chargrilled vegetables, roasted meats or cheese.... read more
Posted: 28 June 2021
Celebrate World Chocolate Day with Haute Dolci
Sweet-toothed diners are in for a treat this World Chocolate Day as London added a new luxury dessert parlour to its dining offer. Situated on Wembley Park Boulevard, Haute Dolci has a stunning open design that draws inspiration from both Italian and French heritage; the eatery combines fashion sensibilities with the art of food and desserts, to ensure a sumptuous and unparalleled customer journey. The restaurant boasts a backdrop of exquisite finishes inspired by Statuario marble and on the mezzanine level, a cherry blossom tree will transport diners to Paris' iconic cherry blossom display outside of the Notre-Dame, adding to the air of elegance at this must-visit dessert house. The tree, constructed from a real cherry tree trunk and six metres in diameter, will provide an ethereal focal point to the decadent eatery, with beautiful bloom-filled branches spanning across the width of the restaurant.... read more
Posted: 25 June 2021
A new normal at Isla Gladstone Conservatory
With so many restrictions and changes over the last year due to the pandemic, more and more couples are opting for midweek weddings having understandably become tired of waiting to say "I do." The team at the beautiful Isla Gladstone understand these frustrations and have put together a fantastic offer for those not wanting to wait a moment longer to tie the knot. For just £2,995 based on 30 daytime and 30 evening guests you benefit from all of the following:... read more
Posted: 24 June 2021
The UK’s Favourite First Dance Songs As Wedding Size Limits Lift
From the 21st June, limits on wedding sizes lifted and couples across the country will be getting their wedding playlists ready, but what could be more important than the first dance song - especially for the next four weeks when this dance it the only one allowed! Selecting a song which has meaning to the special couple can be tricky. Many couples know that whatever song they choose will go on to forever be known as 'their song', which adds pressure to making the right choice. It's perhaps then no surprise that there are almost 1,000 first-dance dedicated playlists on Spotify to help couples choose, but which songs are the most favoured?New data analysed by five-star hotel, The Grand, York has revealed the most popular songs to play during a first dance in 2021.Analysing over 57,000 songs on Spotify, the current top ten list has been revealed, and the results might just be surprising.Securing both first and third place is the hugely successful Ed Sheeran and taking second, is 2021 X Factor winner, James Arthur.... read more
Posted: 23 June 2021
Forest Holidays is getting ready to welcome guests back to Britain's most beautiful forests, with 11 locations reopening from April, including the hotly anticipated new destination, Delamere Forest in Cheshire. A great spot for a close-to-home romantic minimoon amongst nature. Home to a new collection of eco-sensitive cabins, Delamere Forest is set amidst the Cheshire Plain spanning 2,400 acres of broadleaf and evergreen trees. You can choose from stylish Hideaway cabins made for two, spacious treehouses, which sleep up to 10 and more, including the new White Willow Premium cabins exclusive to this particular location.... read more
Posted: 22 June 2021
New launch from local vegan restaurant
If you're planning a get together with your best girls or boys, the latest launch by award-winning vegan restaurant brand Stem & Glory is just the ticket. Great for adding an authentic flavour to your pre-wedding celebrations, the business has introduced the 'finish-at-home' vegan pizza. The launch is part of a rapid expansion of its online store serving restaurant-quality meals well beyond its home towns of Cambridgeshire and London to all over the UK. The pizzas have a Stem & Glory healthy twist including a lip-smacking menu of toppings made in-house entirely from vegetables and each one arrives ready for you to bake at home. Founder Louise Palmer-Masterton said, "We created our artisan pizza menu during the first lockdown, intending to launch at our new Cambridge site, but the latest lockdown has allowed us to develop it into a finish-at-home version.It has been so well received we will definitely be keeping it in our online store after we open again."... read more
Posted: 22 June 2021
Whether you're planning a night away for your hen do, or having your best buds getting ready with you on the morning of your wedding, elegant Instagrammable loungewear is essential! What's more, if you feel relaxed comfortable and stylish, this will show in the pictures. Luxury pyjama and loungewear brand Jayde, has a new white collection which will be perfect for the bride, the mothers, and her friends before the wedding, on the big day itself - and why not take the new items on honeymoon too!... read more
Posted: 21 June 2021
Government changes outdoor wedding restrictions
One thing the pandemic has highlighted is the archaic wedding laws couples are still governed by; and although this was due to be revised in government in the next year or two, MPs have decided to bring forward a change in outdoor weddings. From 1st July to 30th April 2022, couples can tie the knot outside without the restrictions of it having to take place under a permanent licensed structure, ie, a gazebo or pagoda. This is a much needed boost for wedding venues with booking in the next nine months and are having to adhere to social distancing requirements and outdoor weddings being preferable.... read more
Posted: 21 June 2021
Do you live up to your star sign when it comes to relationships?
If you're here reading County Wedding Magazines you're on your journey towards walking down that aisle to meet your one and only at the end of it - aaah! Have you looked to the stars to see how compatible you are? Are there things you wish you knew about your partner to really put a smile on their face? From personality type to the perfect date here Holistic Therapist Katie May at Switchback Travel presents the kind of partner you are, according to your star sign....... read more
Posted: 18 June 2021
At a time when the hospitality industry was forced to remain closed, the award-winning and privately-owned Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire continued to move forward with its ambitious plan for growth. Following a £250,000 refurbishment, the hotel has now revealed its new fine-dining restaurant, The Vines, which will start welcoming diners as soon as the hotel reopens in May. The Vines will bring elegant, contemporary dining to Cheshire's 1000-acre luxury resort, served in a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.... read more
Posted: 17 June 2021
The North West Wedding Show is taking place 25th – 26th September, 2021
The North West Wedding Show, incorporating The Liverpool Wedding Show, is taking place on 25th and 26th September 2021, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool – next to the M&S Bank Arena. The North West Wedding Show is a full weekend of shopping where you can try, buy and save everything for your wedding with more than 150 of the finest local, national and international professional wedding companies, all in one place and under one roof! There will be four catwalk shows per day and a live lounge with entertainment from leading wedding bands and singers performing, so you can enjoy a drink and relax while you find the perfect act to entertain your guests.... read more
Posted: 17 June 2021
Are memories a match made in heaven when planning a wedding? Here's what couples forget!
Here, the wedding experts for Autowise present 5 of the most common things left off the to-do list when arranging a wedding. 'You may think you're a person who remains calm under pressure, but when it comes to weddings, all bets are off! Planning a wedding is basically a full-time job in which you have dozens of people working underneath you. It's easy to miss some vital details here and there. With that in mind, here are the most common.... read more
Posted: 16 June 2021
One small step for couples, one giant leap for weddings!
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's recent announcement only had one element that an estimated 50,000 couples - who have weddings within four weeks of June 21st – wanted to hear: can their wedding day go ahead??The great news is yes, weddings can happen from June 21st which was music to the ears of many – whoops and cheers! However, with every Government announcement there's some fine print too; so here's the lowdown of what you need to know....... read more
Posted: 15 June 2021