All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Cheshire or Merseyside, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
Get wedding-ready with Institut Esthederm - prize giveaway
French skincare brand, Institut Esthederm's Cellular Water Fresh Moisturising Gel is the ideal moisturiser for skin exposed to urban aggressors and essential for use in your pre-wedding beauty regime. Suitable for all skin type, it acts as a shield against pollution, creating an invisible film that traps particles and pollutants. In addition to the urban defence benefit, this lightweight moisturiser provides all day-long water diffusion between skin cells for dynamic hydration. The skin is revitalized and glows with lasting radiance. Last but not least, it's quick-absorbing texture and practical packaging make it a men's favourite moisturiser too!... read more
Posted: 19 October 2020
Achieve sweet success with Boutique Bakery
Do you have a sweet tooth without being a huge cake fan? This can cause a dilemma when it comes to the wedding showstopper. To cake or not to cake? We asked Nicola from Boutique Bakery for her advice on the matter. Read on to discover her mouthwatering suggestions. "A macaron tower is the perfect alternative to a traditional wedding cake, providing an unusual and beautiful centrepiece. You can choose to have your macarons all one colour, include hand-painted details, or even opt for a multi-shade ombré effect running up the height of the tower.... read more
Posted: 13 October 2020
Get married now, party later! Top tips for a micro wedding
Last month County Wedding Magazines shared with our readers bridalwear designer Sabina Motasem's intimate lockdown wedding - which we loved! This month, here's Sabina's top tips on hosting a personal, intimate, micro wedding.... weddings aren't gone, and they're certainly not forgotten!Sabina says, "Embracing a small and intimate wedding now and having a larger reception later can be intimately beautiful and you get to celebrate again with your guests. After our wedding date was postponed several times and it became clear a ceremony and reception were off the cards. We had a small wedding in September with 15 of our nearest and dearest. "The new wedding restrictions are for legally recognised weddings only in the UK, which means all 'non-legally' recognised weddings are sadly not and follows the 'Rule of 6'. In these instances, many weddings may have a cultural ceremony now followed by a civil ceremony and reception later.... read more
Posted: 9 October 2020
Win a gorgeous necklace from Jana Reinhardt jewellery
County Wedding Magazine readers have the chance to win this gorgeous necklace! The perfect meaningful gift for your bridesmaid or maid-of-honour, this ultra dainty pendant features a finely carved tiny hummingbird. As well as looking super pretty, the hummingbird symbolises joy coming into your life and new beginnings, perfect sentiments to remember your special day by. Delicate and subtle, this gorgeous necklace will add glamour and sparkle to any bridesmaid dress and is classic enough to be worn long after the big day.... read more
Posted: 8 October 2020
Winter cover-ups with Bellissima Brides
We asked Emma Page of Bellissima Brides for her recommendations when it comes to bridal cover-ups. Many couples have postponed their weddings to the winter, so how do we turn a summer dress into a winter wedding gown? Emma had some great tips. "Ask yourself, how long you're likely to be spending outside. There's no right or wrong to cover ups or sleeves when it comes to the wedding dress look you dream of. Sleeves in summer or strapless in winter, it can all work, and your adrenaline really will get you through anything. I wouldn't compromise your look for the season.... read more
Posted: 8 October 2020
Newly married? Make sure you’re both financially protected for the future
Major life events, such as getting married, provide an ideal time to take a closer look at your finances. For example, tying the knot is a good prompt for couples to assess their current financial setup and examine what financial protection is necessary for them, not just individually but also as a married couple. Often, couples are uncertain about what type of life insurance or cover is necessary or when it's best to start planning for it. To help newlyweds, Zoe Bailey, Chartered Financial Planner and Director at Tilney, shares some financial considerations:... read more
Posted: 7 October 2020
It's cocktail o'clock at Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa
Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa has officially opened its new cocktail bar. So, whether it's date night or an intimate family celebration head to the venue's beautiful terrace and garden area to sip on a cocktail - or two - at the new bar. This opening has paired quite nicely with the area's musician friends who join guests every Sunday to entertain. So, taste the fabulous cocktail menu, eat some delicious food and listen to some fantastic music. Just the tonic to bring some sunshine into your life.... read more
Posted: 6 October 2020
Make the most of a couples break at Cottons Hotel and Spa
Why not get away from it all and spend two nights with Cottons Hotel & Spa, Knutsford. Feel relaxed together, safe in the knowledge that everything you need is under one roof, tucked away from the rest of the world. This break includes all the extra special touches you need to enhance your experience, including a bottle of chilled house Champagne in your room on arrival. You'll also get a £30 per person per night dinner allowance; plus, a full English breakfast on both days. From £89 per person per night on a 2 night break. Based on two people sharing.... read more
Posted: 1 October 2020
16 plants to improve health and wellbeing for your wedding
As brides and grooms adapt to even more wedding restrictions, Serenata Flowers has identified 16 plants with qualities that can aid health, improve wellbeing and ease anxiety - the perfect choice for wedding venues and receptions this year, and in to 2021. While the health benefits of plant-based diets are well documented, such as lavender, mint, basil and so on, new research uncovers the lesser-known uses of the nature around us, read on to find out more...... read more
Posted: 30 September 2020
Liverpool's The Richmond Hotel boasts a new look
The Richmond Hotel, Liverpool, is a stunning Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural beauty. As if this weren't enough to ensure a wedding day to remember, it has recently unveiled a luxury refurbishment.... read more
Posted: 29 September 2020
In the biggest reform proposed to England's marriage ceremony law, the government's legal advisors have recommended that couples be allowed to marry in whatever outdoor location they choose. But for couples that might be unsure of what these reforms will mean in practice, and how and when they will likely to become law, County Wedding Magazines chats to Sebastian Burrows, managing partner at Stowe Family Law, to find out more about the proposed changes and when they might likely be put in to place...... read more
Posted: 28 September 2020
Intimate weddings here to stay after Government announcement
Our little white wedding bubble hasn't completely popped yet after clarification on this week's Government announcement on weddings. Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we can confirm that the new guidelines of 15 guests, reduced from the previous 30, doesn't include suppliers that are at the ceremony for work purposes.... read more
Posted: 25 September 2020
Happy Birthday to Liverpool's Booker Flowers & Gifts
South Liverpool-based florist, Booker Flowers & Gifts, is celebrating its 35-year business milestone. This much-loved local wedding supplier, specialising in bespoke floristry, will be marking its own special occasion by gifting bouquets to 35 deserving community champions.... read more
Posted: 24 September 2020
Brave Ground colour palette wedding ideas from Liz Taylor
Dulux's colour of the year for 2021 has been revealed: Brave Ground – a warm and grounding neutral shade has been gaining lots of attention on social media. CWM caught up with Liz Taylor of the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC) a wedding and event management company, to find out her ideas for incorporating Brave Ground into your wedding day.... read more
Posted: 23 September 2020
Merseyside's Jackson Jabbers offers the voice of experience
Andrew Jackson, a former BBC radio presenter, recently launched a new voice-over agency based in Merseyside. In time, when restrictions permit, he aims to branch out into presenting and compering weddings.... read more
Posted: 22 September 2020
What to consider if you’re planning a winter wedding in 2020
Emma-Lou Montgomery, associate director, Personal Investing, Fidelity International commented: "Weddings are typically a joyful occasion, however planning for one can be anything but - and made all the more stressful this year by the ongoing uncertainty caused by the pandemic.... read more
Posted: 21 September 2020
Perfectly packaged gifts from BOXD
BOXD is a new online shop selling curated gift boxes which make for the ultimate pre-wedding surprise or post-vow thank you gift; from the bridesmaids and flowergirls, to the groomsmen - there's something for everyone.... read more
Posted: 18 September 2020
Smelling sweet with Cheshire Scents Co.
Introducing a 100 per cent vegan and cruelty-free range of hand-crafted scents for the home. Cheshire Scents Co. offers a huge range of luxury fragrance products, including wax melts and warmers, bath bombs, natural soaps, bubble blocks, candles, plus a selection of bespoke gift sets ideal for your bridesmaids.... read more
Posted: 17 September 2020
Carrington's Catering offers ask-the-experts service
The award-winning team at Carringtons Catering is collaborating with other industry specialists to offer guidance on a range of subjects from venue hire to photography, through to food and floristry, designed for brides- and grooms-to-be facing cancelled wedding days due to the pandemic.... read more
Posted: 15 September 2020
Six sustainable ideas for a green wedding from expert Victoria Prew
From the dress, to the flowers, to the location, Victoria Prew founder and CEO of the UK's leading peer-to-peer wardrobe rental platform HURR Collective - shares her top tips on how to have the chicest, most sustainable wedding.... read more
Posted: 14 September 2020
Why your Will is a priority after marriage
After the highs of your wedding day, it's highly unlikely for your mind to turn to something altogether more serious like yours and your spouse's Will. However, drawing up a Will or, for those entering a second marriage or had a Will in place before the Wedding, getting it updated and put back in place is absolutely vital. Without it, your inheritance could end up in the wrong hands and not where you'd hoped it to be, with your loved ones.... read more
Posted: 11 September 2020
Cheshire's Capesthorne Hall gives back
Capesthorne Hall is a beautiful, family-owned Jacobean stately home, bursting with period features, including chandeliers, feature fireplaces, ornate Italian paintings and sculptures, creating a big-day setting that's nothing short of magnificent.... read more
Posted: 10 September 2020
Runcorn Town Hall hosts the UK's first post-lockdown wedding
Halton's Register Office at Runcorn Town Hall has hosted, what is thought to be, the first ceremony in England following the easing of lockdown restrictions just after midnight on 4th July.... read more
Posted: 8 September 2020
5 reasons why Champagne is an eco-friendly wedding choice
Francoise Peretti, Director of the UK's Champagne Bureau shares some surprising insight into why couples should consider champagne if they're looking for an eco-friendly option and facts about the Champagne region, the world's leading wine region in sustainable initiatives... read more
Posted: 7 September 2020
Cheshire’s The Spa at Carden welcomes back visitors
Situated in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, sits the luxurious new destination spa, The Spa at Carden, which aims to offer a world-class spa experience like no other. The much-anticipated spa officially opened its doors on 6th January 2020 and was open for just two months before COVID-19 struck. Now, it's pleased to have opened its doors once more.... read more
Posted: 3 September 2020