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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!
 
September/October 2022
 

September/October 2022

 
After months, even years, of reading my excited babble about our dear CWM colleague Melissa’s wedding day, you may be relieved to hear that it finally happened, and what a day it was! I’ll leave the storytelling to the bride herself, as you can read all about it from page 111, but I would like to impart a little of my own bridesmaid’s wisdom centred around the morning preparations. These moments were the highlight for me, and it’s a part of the day often overlooked amongst the hubbub of wedding planning, so…

- Be as organised as you possibly can in the lead up. This way, you’ll have very little to worry about on the day. Admittedly, Melissa’s abilities in this area are superhuman, but knowing we weren’t allowed into the venue to set up until 10am she’d put together individual boxes containing everything each reception table needed. All we had to do when we arrived was unpack them in the right place. We were done in no time, stress free and ready to be beautified.

- When you have your trial, be sure to discuss with your hair and make-up artists the morning’s timings. Understanding whether there’ll be any travel time to the ceremony involved; or restrictions such as when you’re allowed entry to the venue, if you’re getting ready there, will help them work out where they should be up to and when. Melissa’s team had everything running like clockwork in a very tight time frame.

- Enjoy every moment. I can’t explain how special these few hours spent with our bride were. Chaotic and gone in a flash, but oh-so precious. I spent a significant proportion of it in tears and I could probably count the number of times I’ve happy cried prior to this on one hand! As we waited for Melissa to be called in to see the registrar, only the four of us remained in the cottage, and a hush descended for the first time that day as the bride centred herself and absorbed the enormity of what was about to happen. I swear I’ll never forget that time, my heart nearly beat right out of my chest with love for my amazing friends.

My point is this: devote some of your planning time to the morning preparations and when your photographer offers you the option of capturing them, take them up on it. You won’t regret it, promise.

Now, while I leave you and mull over what on Earth I’m going to regale you with now the wedding is over, I hope you enjoy this issue. It’s bursting at the seams with inspiration! We’ve taken a look into the world of outdoor weddings and put together some wedding transport tips.

Enjoy and keeeep planning!

Kelly x
 
From the heart of the storm
Image provided by RW Photography
 
From the heart of the storm
 
Emily and Samuel said “I do” on 18th February 2022, one of Britain’s most stormy days.

Read all the details of their big day on page 51 of the current issue, available now: www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
 
Win a minimoon in The Algarve worth £1,000
 
Momentarily Picturesque by Abigail Nevitt
 
Nelson Hotels
 
Spotlight on Sfeton
Image provided by www.stevenrooneyphotography.com
 
Spotlight on Sfeton
 
Meol's Hall Tithe Barn

Situated among the stunning grounds of Meols Hall in the pretty village of Churchtown, the Tithe Barn offers quite the setting for a wedding. This exclusive 400-year-old candlelit barn has an atmosphere all of its own and sits near the historical 12th-century manor house. Plus, there are certainly some excellent photographic opportunities across the 100- acre estate.

The venue offers a complete package of catering, bar service, master of ceremonies and entertainment if you wish.

Ceremonies are hosted in the Tithe Barn with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 120 loved ones. Sympathetically restored by local craftsmen the barn is full of rustic charm and features original brick walls and an open-beamed ceiling.

The wedding breakfast takes place in the lovely Tithe Barn, also with a maximum of 120 guests and an additional 30 welcome for the evening reception.

There’s also the tastefully-restored original coach house with its large French doors opening out onto the picturesque traditional cobbled courtyard. It comes complete with shepherds hut bar, heated parasols, patio tables, chairs and outdoor lanterns. This makes an ideal year-round outdoor/indoor venue for entertaining your nearest and dearest, as well as the perfect place to relax, enjoy welcome drinks and even a selection of delicious canapés.

Visit: www.meolshall.co.uk

Check out more local venues on page 19 of the current issue, available now: www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/free-download
 
The Manor
 
FAS
 
Carden Park has announced an exciting new partnership with Chester Zoo
 
Carden Park has announced an exciting new partnership with Chester Zoo
 
Carden Park, Chester's award-winning hotel and spa, located amidst the beautiful Cheshire countryside has announced an exciting new partnership with Chester Zoo offering the ultimate staycation for animal-loving couples. The Chester Zoo Luxury Escape offers the ideal indulgent home-away-from-home experience after a day of unforgettable exploration.

After a day of adventure at the UK's largest zoo visiting its 19,000 exotic animals, return and relax in pure luxury at Carden Park Hotel. Its 1,000 acres of grounds include the multi-award- winning Spa at Carden, which is home to one of the country's biggest spa gardens, delicious gourmet fine-dining restaurant The Vines, two championship golf courses and adventure aerial ropes course, Vertigo.

Read more......
 
Get your feet wedding ready with the Exclusive Medical Pedicure by Margaret Dabbs London
 
Get your feet wedding ready with the Exclusive Medical Pedicure by Margaret Dabbs London
 
CWM editor Rachel Westall went along to Margaret Dabbs London to discover the benefits of The Exclusive Medical Pedicure... What a treat for the feet! As a working mum my feet work hard. Often wearing heels or sandals, exposing my feet to the elements I suffer with dry heels and skin build up on the balls of my feet. So, when the opportunity came to try out a medical pedicure at Margaret Dabbs London, I jumped at the chance. It's a giant leap further than your standard pedi. To explain a bit further, think hygienist for the feet and foot facialist all in one. The famous medical pedicure or medi-pedi, as I like to call it, is a thorough overhaul performed on the feet, by a qualified HCPC registered Podiatrist.

Read more......
 
Sweet Escapes - some of the UK's best boltholes
 
Sweet Escapes - some of the UK's best boltholes
 
Looking for a post-wedding trip away? Look no further than the UK. Not only do you cut down on travel time, air miles, airport chaos and you can take your pet.

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...

23 Oct 2022 - Willington Hall Wedding Fayre
Willington Hall, Willington Rd, Tarporley, CW6 0NB
www.bouquetandbells.com/willington-hall-wedding-fayre

6 Nov 2022 - The Cheshire & Chester Wedding Fayre at Macdonald Craxton Wood
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH66 9PB
www.redeventweddingfayres.com

13 Nov 2022 - Cheshire Wedding Fayre at Manley Mere
Manley Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 0PE
www.redeventweddingfayres.com

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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