EDITOR’S LETTER

EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Kelly Andrews | Senior Editor and Beauty Editor kellya@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor, Grooms Editor and Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Melissa Barker | Contributing Editor

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ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James 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

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A fun-filled sleepover for eight guests at Whitley Hall, Yorkshire

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When putting together our real weddings, selecting showstopping couple shots is always my favourite part. This issue, some of the region’s finest share their most memorable. You don’t have to have a big wedding day to enjoy a grand venue. Ronni and Brendan tied the knot at the spectacular Liverpool Town Hall.

Shoot coordinator and photographer Sally Smart told us, “Our amazing cake maker stunned us with a beautiful cake decorated in delicate pressed edible flowers taking inspiration from our florist.” We love it when couples rock up to their wedding venue in a VW Campervan, but Laura and Neil’s brought something else to the party performing its duty as a cute and quirky photo booth.

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Discover the new children’s formalwear collection, Vogue X Roco, perfect for the littlest members of your wedding party.

I caught up with wellness expert Simone Thomas, who had plenty of wisdom to share when it comes to feeling tip top for your big day. 82 First dance goals! Holly and Christian began their choreographed routine as a duo before their bridesmaids and groomsmen joined in, wowing onlookers with their moves.

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