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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Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. Can you believe we’re now into summer already? Sure, I’m looking forward to longer days, sunny conditions and barbecues with friends, but above all I’m excited about the triumphant return of weddings. And boy, have you all waited long enough! I can’t wait to see how your plans come to life and can see big days being even more celebratory than they previously were, if that’s even possible. We’ve all developed a deeper appreciation for the finer things in life over the past 18 months, love being chief among them, and to see it taking centre stage once more is something I’m thrilled about. So, as soon as Boris gives the green light, grab your loved ones, hug them as tight as possible and party like it’s 1999! And, when you’ve done that, don’t forget to head over to www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding and tell us all about it, so we can spread the joy.

If there’s one thing I do know, it’s that as giddy as you are at the prospect of finally going ahead with your well-deserved dream day, your suppliers will be every bit as cock-a-hoop to be getting back to what they love. They can’t hide their lights under a bushel for long, so as usual; this issue is about showcasing what they do best. I’ve rounded up my highlights for you across these two pages, so dive in to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Bohemian-look weddings are here to stay, so our fashion editor Claire has rounded up her top whimsical wedding dresses, perfect for this vibe. See page 65.

Kelly x

Kelly Andrews, senior editor

WIN!

A minimoon in Corfu worth £1,000. Turn to page 89.

Turn to page 58 for the latest in our very own bride’s journey. Melissa and Dave love the idea of mini succulents as favours for their guests. As their bridesmaid I know I’d love to receive one of these!

Want to feel like a princess on your big day? This tiara should certainly do the trick! Turn to page 40 for more dazzling decadence in our local styled shoot.

I fell in love with the romanticism of this al fresco styled shoot the moment I laid eyes on it. Don’t miss is over on page 45.

www.charlottepalazzo.co.uk

Discover the latest venue styling tips from page 49.

Real bride Nikol (page 22) says, “When planning your special day please be flexible. Wedding suppliers know their trade and what works and simply doesn’t. You’ll save so much stress by talking and listening to them before making decisions.”

Jen and Tom were delighted that fur baby Marley was allowed to join them in the church for their ceremony. Read all about their big day from page 35. Don’t miss our online-exclusive shoot captured at Park Manor at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/news-headlines

If a horse and carriage would be a fairy tale for you on your wedding day, turn to page 60 as Sarah from Ashcroft Carriages tells you all you need to know about booking one.