Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding news and ideas from around the area

The worst Valentine’s Day presents ever gifted

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, many people in relationships will be facing one of the toughest questions of the year - "What do I buy my other half?". There have already been 43,000 online searches for "Valentine's Day gifts" as people look for inspiration and whilst some people might receive extravagant and romantic presents, some people are less fortunate. With this in mind, Ninja surveyed the nation to find out what the worst presents people had been given for Valentine's Day, and between a bag of crisps and cat food, the results will shock you

Hen do and stag party tips 2024

Anita Naik, Savings Expert at VoucherCodes.co.uk provides her top tips on reducing the cost of a hen or stag do: "Many bridal and groom parties begin planning their respective hen and stag dos throughout the months of January and February. Taking the time to plan carefully is crucial, especially if you are planning on jetting off somewhere. "But, with rising living costs and foreign destinations being more expensive than ever, I've put together my top tips to help you have some pre-wedding fun without breaking the bank - either domestically, or abroad.

2024 is here and it's time to get organised with a new wedding planner

Whether it's a new year's resolution to get more organised, or you're feeling overwhelmed with the wedding planning, use the new Our Wedding Planner to keeping track of your dreams and decisions for a stress-free wedding planning experience - allowing you to focus on enjoying day! Our Wedding Planner will not only organise your big day, but also create treasured memories for years to come. Every detail of your wedding, including hen and stag parties and the honeymoon are covered, allowing you to create your perfect wedding and keep that all-important budget on track along the way. Bursting with easy to follow advice, and space to record details of every conceivable aspect of planning the big day, this new book offers a one stop depository for ideas, prices, venues, suppliers and guests.

Who you can expect to see at The Liverpool Wedding Show…

The dynamic duo behind the upcoming Liverpool Wedding Show, Vikki Sweeney & Lindsey Devlin, have unveiled their full list of exhibitors today. The show, which is set to be the biggest of its kind in the region has attracted over 75 of the wedding industry's most sought-after suppliers including leading lights from the world of event décor, fashion, beauty, and entertainment as well as a host of exceptional venues. Whether you are planning a glow-up, dreaming about a luxury honeymoon, looking for your perfect outfit or just need some much-needed inspiration for the most important day of your life, The Liverpool Wedding Show has everything you need (and a bit more!) all under one roof.

A matchmade in heaven for wedding gifting

Habulous is excited to reveal the latest addition to their range of personalised products, the perfect match striker pot. Handmade in the UK these personalised ceramic match striker pots look at home in your living room. The wheel-thrown pot is carefully glazed with a choice of personalisation inside the heart - reminiscent of those retro love doodles! Filled with pastel matches in complementary shades, the jars come in five signature colours: Cornflower Blue, Mint Green, Off White, Pale Pink, Light Yellow.

The Speech Surgery - How many speeches are too many?

The Speech Surgery with Heidi Ellert McDermott, founder of Speechy and author of The Modern Couple's Guide to Wedding Speeches: The wedding speech tradition is as prevalent as ever and is still very much one of the key parts of the day. For some, public speaking comes quite naturally, and they wouldn't think twice about standing up and 'performing' on cue, while for others it may cause sleepless nights and anxiety but the pressure of pleasing a loved one means you can't say no! Fear not, whether you're a pro and want to heighten your speech, or a novice and you need some advice on how to settle those nerves, Heidi is here to answer your all-important questions...

Find Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding magazine at The Wedding Show Liverpool

Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is a media partner with The Wedding Show Liverpool! You can come and pick up a copy of the January/February issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding at stand E14 - we can't wait to meet you! The Liverpool Wedding Show takes place on 10th and 11th of February 2024, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, and is set to be The Wedding Show's biggest show to date, with more than 70 super talented suppliers and businesses, catwalk shows, demos, live music and so much more.

HARIBO giving free wedding cake to Gummy Ring proposals this Valentine's

From lockdown couples to celebrities, the last few years has seen the nation embrace their inner child by getting engaged with HARIBO's iconic Friendship Ring. To mark this Valentine's Day, HARIBO, the UK's number one sweets manufacturer, is delighted to declare that lovebirds ready to unleash their inner child and dive into marital bliss with its iconic gummy ring will get the sweetest reward – the chance to win their very own HARIBO Heart Throb Wedding Cake for their big day.

TikTok’s wedding trends - what we can expect in 2024

TikTok has become the best place to source beautiful wedding inspiration, from wedding dress fashion to food. But what were the biggest TikTok wedding trends of 2023, and what can we expect to see in 2024? By analysing TikTok hashtags, ethical jewellery brand Sacet provides insights into the most influential trends of 2023, the wedding trends on the decline, and predictions for the upcoming year.

Give yourself a boost with Mesoboost at Carden Park

The Spa at Carden, the multi-award-winning destination spa nestled amongst the glorious Cheshire countryside has introduced Germain de Capuccini's groundbreaking Mesoboost treatment to its already extensive menu. It is now one of the first and only spas in the UK to offer this innovation skincare treatment, solidifying its reputation as a leading destination for luxury wellness experiences. The Mesoboost treatment is powered by an Electroporation Transdermal Meso-chip System (ETM) offering a new, results-driven way to administer active skincare ingredients to the skin. This non-invasive therapy combines transcutaneous meso-chip penetration technology with electroporation technology to optimise the skin's absorption rate of active ingredients, ensuring maximum efficacy without the need for needles.