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View the latest issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding for FREE!
 
View the latest issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding for FREE!
 
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.

Interested in areas outside of Cheshire & Merseyside? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here

Happy planning!
 
November/December 2021
 

November/December 2021

 
It dawned on me just recently that I have just six months left until I transform from editor into bridesmaid extraordinaire! Is anyone else freaked out by how quickly time passes en route to W-day? Despite spending my days telling all of you lovely people how to plan, I have very much not practised what I’ve preached and am now panicking about getting into shape. So, it’s a good job indeed that I’m not the bride, who fortunately is literally the most organised person I’ve ever met. That being said, the bride tribe (plus groom) recently decided to hit a wedding show at the venue hosted by our sister company County Wedding Events, looking for finishing touches and bridesmaid dresses. While I’ve attended many a wedding fair in my time with my professional hat on, nothing beats the excitement of experiencing one from the other side of the fence. So, to help you get the most out of your next visit to a wedding fair, I’ve compiled my top five tips.

1. Pre-register. Make sure you sign up on the organisers website. CWE is offering timed entry slots at the moment to keep you all safe and allow you to enjoy your browsing comfortably.

2.Be prepared. Find out who’s exhibiting beforehand and make up a hit list of the suppliers you want to check out. You can usually find this info on the event’s website, but if not there’ll likely be show guide available, so grab one when you arrive and settle down with a cuppa or glass of bubbly before you venture any further.

3. Fashion shows. These are not to be missed in our book. Seeing the latest designs on an actual human, as opposed to on the hanger, can give you a whole new perspective along with tons of ideas.

4.Show and tell. If you’re already at the point where you know your theme, colour palette and venue, it’s a good idea to take your mood board along with you. If you find a supplier you’re keen to work with, it’ll really help them to get a peek at this to get their creative juices flowing.

5.Snap happy. Make sure your smart phone is fully charged and be ready to get as many pics as you can of the things you love. Big events can be a little daunting and the last thing you want is to get home and forget where you saw that incredible cake.

And now, without further ado, I bring you the latest issue of Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding (which incidentally is our 60th). Check out these pages for my issue highlights to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

Enjoy and keeep planning!

Kelly x
 
Best day ever
Image provided by Jess Yarwood Photography
 
Best day ever
 
Laura and Neil said “I do” at Abbeywood Estate on 26th June, 2021.

Read all the details of their big day on page 20 of the current issue, available now: www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
 
Win a fun-filled sleepover for eight guests at Whitley Hall, Yorkshire
 
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City slickers
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City slickers
 
St George's Hall

Recognised as one of the finest neoclassical buildings in the world, the Grade I listed St George’s Hall opened in 1854 as an expression of the confidence and ambition the Victorians had for Liverpool. Standing proud on St George’s Plateau and famed for its Corinthian columns, Queen Victoria once described the Hall’s exterior as “worthy of ancient Athens,” and it remains that way today. To the west of this grand building you’ll find St John’s Gardens, which feature ornate flower beds and offer a lovely spot for those all-important photographs. What’s more, outside on the terrace, located on the central portico beneath 16 Corinthian columns, there’s space available to hire for an al fresco drinks reception.

Ceremonies can be held in one of two spaces, both with enormous capacities, so no need to worry about the size of your guest list here! With its impressive chandeliers, huge bronze doors and marbled walls adorned with statues and stained-glass windows, the Great Hall simply oozes magnificence, sure to leave your guests enthralled. It can accommodate 800 for the “I dos,” 550 for the wedding breakfast and 550 for the evening do (500 with a dancefloor).

Equally astounding is the Concert Room, which features an opulent crystal chandelier and walls lined with goddess-like statues, all decorated in gentle tones of cream, white, honey and gold. Ravenhead glass mirrors create reflections around the stage, which offers the ideal space for a string-quartet or pianist. The space can hold 450 for the vows, 80 for the wedding breakfast, and 120 for the evening bash.

Visit: www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk

Check out more local venues on page 12 of the current issue, available now: www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
 
Wind down
 
Wind down
 
Following the challenges of the last 18 months, you may be one of the many looking to the restorative and relaxing benefits of a spa. Since spas began reopening in April, booking agency www.spabreaks.com has seen an increase in demand for two-night breaks as its customers look to enjoy the benefits of a staycation. The company has shared with us some of its top trips and amongst them is Cheshire hotspot Shrigley Hall Hotel Golf and Country Club.
Supporting mental and physical wellbeing, space facilities at Shrigley Hall near Macclesfield include a tranquillity room, a Jacuzzi, pool, sauna, steam room, gym and outdoor tennis.

Read more......
 
Once upon a time
 
Once upon a time
 
Fashion feature showcasing a selection of wedding dresses perfect for a fairytale-themed wedding day.

Read more......
 
Escape to Greece: City vs Islands
 
Escape to Greece: City vs Islands
 
The Athenian Riviera has undergone a resurgence, much to the delight of the discerning honeymooner who can revel in the dining, drinking and culture which has now ventured into the streets of Athens.

Read more......
 
Forthcoming Events
 
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...

21 Nov 2021 - Cheshire & Chester Wedding Fayre
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH66 9PB
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Holiday Inn, Lower Mersey Street, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 2AL
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