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

8 Tips To Avoid Wedding Guest Burnout This Wedding Season

As peak wedding season rolls in, it's not just brides and grooms who are feeling the pressure. New research reveals a growing trend of wedding burnout, and it's hitting guests just as hard. From back-to-back hen-dos and stag weekends to pricey gifts and cross-country travel, the cost and commitment of attending multiple weddings have left many guests feeling emotionally and financially drained. To help guests avoid burnout this wedding season, the experts at Queensmith have shared their 8 top tips to beat the 'wedding guest hangover', from setting a budget to knowing when to say no.

Bridal fashion newness from Unbridled Studio, Liverpool

Unbridled Studio's Collection III launches in 2025 bringing a fashion forward edit of beautifully crafted and considered bridal pieces. Modern and sculptural silhouettes, luxe fabrications and transformative separates layer effortlessly onto the current collection, to evolve and elevate. This collection focuses on textural mixes, with crafted jacquards and modern lace mixing with clean and contemporary satins. Staying true to the brand's ethos, the collection is underpinned by the importance of sublime fabrication and impeccable cuts, with an emphasis on the innovative styling possibilities of each piece. Collection III is available from Unbridled Studio's Liverpool studio from March 2025. Check out www.unbridledstudio.co.uk

Hotpod Yoga Takes on Mental Health Week

Mental health awareness week (12th – 18th May) is upon us and it's time we get serious about our feelings. With the constant rise in social media consumption and the cruelty of the media, it's vita we understand how we can support our mental health. Hotpod Yoga in Birmingham are facing the week head on and, in collaboration with CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), are helping locals support the worthy cause.

The new cleaning trend is ruining your engagement ring!

The newest trend to clean engagement rings with a coffee steamer, whilst entertaining to watch, is a sure-fire way to ruin your precious ring! We have to be very careful about our jewels and must not forget that it is four simple prongs that hold in our sparkling beauties. To educate us as to why this hack should get the sack is Neil Dutta, managing director of the engagement ring specialists, Angelic Diamonds

Start your fitness journey with The Women's Gym by Total Fitness in Wilmslow

Discover a gym designed exclusively for you! The Women's Gym by Total Fitness is inviting women across Cheshire to experience a new approach to fitness. The gym offers a private and inclusive setting where you can focus on your health and fitness, with support from specially trained instructors allowing you to feel safe and empowered. The Women's Gym includes a full range of cardio and strength equipment, thoughtfully designed workout areas, dedicated workout spaces, digital content to guide workouts, friendly female team members available to assist and a choice to work out in front of mirrors or not, depending on your preference.

B Calm Introduces a Personalised Body and Face Care Set

Born from Becky's personal journey of healing, B Calm offers beautifully designed, organic products to support modern women in finding daily balance and calm. In May 2025 they will proudly unveils their latest innovation – the Personalised Body + Face Care Set. Designed to empower individuals to create a unique self-care ritual, this customisable trio features a hydrating mist, nourishing carrier oil, and pure essential oil blend to support radiant skin and holistic well-being.

Maddison J Creations launches sister company Bridal Bouquet UK

There's exciting news from local lovely Maddison J Creations, which has launched its very own sister company, Bridal Bouquet UK offering high quality artificial bouquets.Owner Katie Lloyd says, "Our real touch roses are super-realistic in appearance and feel, with the added bonus of no wilting, unlike fresh flowers. They'll stay perfect throughout your whole wedding day and are a perfect keepsake. They're also perfect to take abroad if you're tying the knot overseas." Find out more at www.bridalbouquet.co.uk

New Study Reveals the Best Places in England to Get Married

With wedding season fast approaching, the wedding experts at F.Hinds have analysed hundreds of the best wedding venues that England has to offer, to uncover where nearly-weds should be adding to their shortlist this summer. The study considered several factors such as popularity, reviews and weather predictions and awarded bonus points for how "Instagrammable" the aesthetic is. The systematic scoring system has revealed the "best of the best" English wedding venues for couples planning a wedding in 2025.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of stargazing at Pale Hall Hotel

The collection of Britain's finest independent hotels, PoB Hotels, invites guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of stargazing, the ultimate in honeymoon romance. With PoB Hotels' Under The Stars collection, you can explore the awe-inspiring beauty of dark skies and stargazing, as well as experiencing the wellness benefits it offers. From exclusive packages to expert-guided tours and prime viewing locations, you can enjoy celestial wonders while indulging in the exceptional comfort and luxury that characterises these distinctive properties.

Wedding expert reveals the top 2025 trends

With weddings becoming more personalised than ever, many couples are rethinking the traditional elements of their big day. In 2025, couples are all about individuality and creating an experience that truly reflects them. For those looking for inspiration on what's 'in' and what's 'out' for weddings this year; Jeremy Hinds, Wedding and Engagement Ring expert at F.Hinds, shares his top tips for planning a celebration that feels both modern and timeless.

Talhenbont Hall brings home the wins

Beautiful Talhenbont Hall has had quite the auspicious start to 2025 with awards and accolades flying in from all directions. This popular spot has recently won the Best Wedding Venue (Non-Hotel) in the North Wales Wedding awards, as well as a Platinum Award from Bridebook for five-star reviews from its 2024 couples. But that's not all! The team has recently discovered that they've been announced as finalists in the Guides for Brides customer service awards, and also for the Welsh Wedding Awards. They'll find out soon at the award ceremony whether they've won. "We're so delighted with the accolades we're receiving," says owner Alicia Cox.

Celebrate National Tea Day with the Nation’s Best Tasting Tea!

Birchall Tea is a family-owned tea company with a heritage dating back to 1872. Known for its exceptional quality and flavour, Birchall Tea sources the finest ingredients to create a wide range of blends enjoyed by tea enthusiasts worldwide. Committed to sustainability and ethical practices, Birchall Tea continually seeks ways to support environmental and social causes. To celebrate National Tea Day 2025, Birchall is giving customers 10% off any online purchase, but hurry as it's available for today only!

Mini-moon in North Wales armed with these local tips from Quay Hotel and Spa

With spring in full bloom, what better way to spend a mini-moon than exploring the breathtaking landscapes and rich heritage of North Wales? Nestled on the picturesque Conwy Estuary, Quay Hotel and Spa offers the perfect blend of luxury and relaxed comfort. Here are some of the Hotel's suggestions on how to enjoy the region this spring. Experience the great outdoors with an exhilarating hike in Snowdonia National Park, where trails such as Cwm Idwal Aber Falls showcase North Wales' stunning natural beauty. What's more, North Wales is steeped in history, boasting some of the most well-preserved castles in the UK. Conwy Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just minutes away from the Hotel.

Delamere Manor makes the Elite Business 100

Amid hundreds of entries from a diverse range of sectors, Delamere Manor has been ranked 27th overall in the Elite Business 100. The EB100 are ranked on a series of categories, from community engagement to innovation and growth. These businesses are highlighted as sheer excellence within the SME community and showcased for their dedication to a thriving entrepreneurial Britain. "We're absolutely delighted to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 SMEs," says the venue's Michelle Stubbs. "At Delamere Manor, we're passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for our clients, and this recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team.

Liverpool Wedding Edit Returns: A Virtual Wedding Fair of Local Wedding Talent

On Sunday, April 27th, from 6pm to 9pm, the Liverpool Wedding Edit (LWE) will return for its highly anticipated virtual showcase, bringing together the region's top wedding suppliers and engaged couples in an innovative online format. Organised by Vicky King, founder of the Liverpool Wedding Network (LWN), the Liverpool Wedding Edit offers couples an opportunity to connect with trusted local vendors from the comfort of their own homes. The event features live Instagram sessions, exclusive offers, and a complimentary digital goody bag filled with planning resources and supplier discounts. Vicky King, a seasoned make-up artist and owner of Glamorama Makeup, established the Liverpool Wedding Network in 2024 to foster collaboration among local wedding professionals. The network has since become a vibrant community.

Couples seek help with their Wedding Checklist

With the average 2025 wedding costing £20,822, it's understandable that couples are feeling the pressure to ensure their special day runs smoothly. Wedding costs have more than doubled since the pandemic and with higher budgets often comes increased planning and the need for checklists. Last year "wedding checklist" received 6,600 average monthly searches online as UK couples turned to Google for guidance, to make sure nothing was missed. As your 2025 wedding day approaches and the big elements are secured, from venue and dress to guest list, there will still be a number of important details to manage in those final weeks.

Penmaenuchaf in Dolgellau is a honeymooner's haven

The award-winning Penmaenuchaf in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, has announced the much anticipated second phase of its exciting two-part refurbishment project, set for completion by March 2025. Following completion of phase one in June 2023, which unveiled four beautifully designed suites on the top floor, as well as new kitchens, phase two will introduce five additional suites, crafted with the same attention to detail, along with a new lobby bar area. Penmaenuchaf is an ancient, stone-fronted property situated at the foot of the rugged Cadair Idris and overlooking the Mawddach estuary, offering a charming mountain retreat in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. The design for Penmaenuchaf is the true definition of 'hiraeth', a nostalgia for the place that one's soul feels most at home.

From smart invites to livestreams: the tech-savvy wedding trends of 2025

Like the tides of fashion, wedding trends come and go; however, the coming online age of nuptials is coming in fast and causing quite the wave. From AI-generated floor layouts and digital invites, modern couples are finding new ways of broadcasting their love. Here are some of the biggest trends in technology that will shape weddings in 2025, and how the industry is adapting to meet couples' expectations.

Tie the knot beneath the stars at Macclesfield's Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement is a world-renowned centre for astronomy, public visitor attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Its iconic Lovell Radio Telescope and award-winning visitor centre attract thousands of visitors each year, offering a unique glimpse into the wonders of the universe. But did you know you can tie the knot here beneath the stars? Yes, the venue has recently launched a series of wedding packages that promise to transport you and your guests to the outer reaches of the cosmos.

La Beau Fleurs' membership to Good Florist Guide extended

Being an independent retailer is tough but Warrington florist La Beau Fleurs is bucking the trend and is delighted to announce that it has had its membership of the exclusive Good Florist Guide renewed for a fourth time. The Good Florist Guide is the only kitemark of quality in the world that not only checks and accredits all its members before they're allowed to display the coveted logo but re-checks them each and every year to make sure they're maintaining standards. This truly merit based guide to the finest florists in the world is considered the gold standard of floristry, acknowledged as the 'little black book' of the very best British and Irish florists and likened to receiving a Michelin star award.