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July/August 2023 |
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I cannot believe that my dear friends Melissa and Dave will be celebrating their first anniversary this month! Where on earth did that year go? For those of you who are new to the magazine and, possibly happily for you, missed my endless and excited rambles about preparing to be a bridesmaid for fellow CWM editor Melissa, I hope you’ll indulge me as I reminisce!
Not wanting to start out on a negative note, but hands up: I hate the summer. It’s just too hot! Many a time I’ve contemplated taking a summer home in Iceland, but alas the budget doesn’t permit. But in 2022, my season horribilis was made all the merrier by the excitement of a wedding. Sage green and blush pink was the palette of choice, while the vibe was rustic. Still on trend this year, I’d go so far as to call it a timeless theme. On 22nd July, we’d just about made it through the hottest days of the year, when thank goodness, the temperatures started to cool to a bearable level. An al fresco ceremony, a reception with the venues’ folding doors flung open, and some memorable moments for the newlyweds spent with their photographer in the nearby cornfields during golden hour: It was all a summer wedding should be, and more.
I’ll admit to liking one thing about the season though, and it came into play on Melissa and Dave’s big day, as indeed it would at any wonderful wedding. First and foremost, it’s the long days. Making the best of the great outdoors is something we can do to the max during the summer. There are no more hours in the day, of course, but somehow it feels like there are, which is a huge plus when you’re celebrating such a momentous occasion. So, if you’re thinking about hosting your entire day outside, you won’t want to miss the advice of our experts over in Hot Topic from page 52. Or, if you want to at least have the option to spill out of your venue and into some glorious gardens, check out our venue feature from page 21.
I hope you find inspiration aplenty among the pages of our summer issue, where there’s even a venue styling hotlist (page 49) featuring all the top trends so you can learn how to make it all look utterly gorgeous!
Enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Image credit: www.laraluisphotography.com |
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| Spotlight on West Cheshire |
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Cheshire Woodland Weddings
If you have your sights set on something different for your big day, check out Cheshire Woodland Weddings. Located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, this 15-acre woodland can host your ceremony in a romantic outdoor cabana for a truly relaxed rustic wedding experience and atmosphere. Alongside use of the fully-licensed venue, including large luxury barn (with outdoor and indoor bars), and waterside gazebo, is a range of fun activities for you and your guests from falconry to Segway, to make your day unforgettable.
You have the choice of three spaces in which to tie the knot. The Woodland Ceremony Area is a quaint thatched hut with bench-style seating for 150 guests among the private woodland. The Bandstand is more intimate with space for 50 nearest and nearest. It’s located on the lawn, also with bench seating, overlooking the lake and fountain. For indoor “I dos” the Barn can hold 150 seated on benches. Decorated with a rustic vibe it also has LOVE letters at the end of the aisle.
Wedding breakfasts and celebrations are also hosted in the large open barn, where you can welcome 150 day and 200 evening guests. There’s a lounge area and patio too with wood fire heaters.
The lodges on site have exclusive offers running throughout the year for couples to stay free if you book all 12, or a free breakfast for the two of you. Wine tastings are available on request.
Visit: www.cheshirewoodlandweddings.com
Check out more local venues on page 15 of the current issue, available now: www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download |
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| Keep your cool with al fresco wedding cakes |
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This issue we asked our experts for their top tips on planning and outdoor wedding, here Clare Deary from Cake On The Lake (www.cakeonthelake.com) tells us what to consider when it comes to your big-day bake. Wedding cakes are fragile as one of the main ingredients is butter, which doesn't go well with heat. So, if you're planning a summer wedding there are a few things you need to consider. Summer heat can't be controlled, but you can control how you manage it. If you have your heart set on a rustic, naked style bake, the best course of action is to have it brought out after the ceremony. Having it sit out for hours in the heat isn't ideal unless you want a melting mess.
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| Revive, restore and cool off! |
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With the constant weather changes, it will probably take us some time to acclimatise to the sun beams. No need to panic though, with Sephora's products. Stylpro Facial Ice Globes £34.99 Sephora- 2 cryotherapy massage rollers which lift complexion, enhance circulation, reduce eye circles, and drain lymph nodes. revive, restore, and cool off!
Read more...... |
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| Fly away with me - romantic city escapes |
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County Wedding Magazines' Honeymoons editor, Melissa Cullen has rounded up some of our favourite city escapes...
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
3 Sep 2023 - The Southport Wedding Show at Waterfront Southport Hotel
Waterfront Southport Hotel, Promenade, Southport, PR9 0DZ
www.redeventweddingfayres.com
10 Sep 2023 - Chester Racecourse Wedding Fayre
Chester Racecourse, County Stand, New Crane St, Chester, CH1 4JD
www.bouquetandbells.com/chester-racecourse-wedding-fayre
10 Sep 2023 - The North Wales Wedding Fayre at Ruthin Castle
Ruthin Castle, Castle St, Ruthin, Denbighshire, North Wales. LL15 2NU
www.redeventweddingfayres.com/the-north-wales-wedding-fayre-ruthin-castle
16 Sep 2023 - The Cheshire Wedding Fair at Nantwich Civic Hall
Nantwich Civic Hall, 4 Market St, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5NF
www.redeventweddingfayres.com
22-24 Sep 2023 - The National Wedding Show
NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk
1 Oct 2023 - Luxury Cheshire Wedding Fayre at Cottons Hotel & Spa
Cottons Hotel & Spa, Manchester Rd, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0SU
www.redeventweddingfayres.com
8 Oct 2023 - A Luxury Chester & Cheshire Wedding Fayre at Rowton Hall
Whitchurch Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6AD
www.redeventweddingfayres.com
15 Oct 2023 - Aintree Racecourse Luxury Liverpool Wedding Show
Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS
www.redeventweddingfayres.com
22 Oct 2023 - Luxury Liverpool Wedding Show at Formby Hall
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Southport Old Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 0AB
www.redeventweddingfayres.com
22 Oct 2023 - Carden Park Wedding Fayre
Carden Park Hotel, Broxton Rd, Chester, CH3 9DQ
www.bouquetandbells.com/carden-park-wedding-fayre
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| View the latest issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
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