NEARLYWED NEWS

The North West Wedding Show, incorporating The Liverpool Wedding Show, is taking place on 25th and 26th September 2021, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool – next to the M&S Bank Arena.

The North West Wedding Show is a full weekend of shopping where you can try, buy and save everything for your wedding with more than 150 of the finest local, national and international professional wedding companies, all in one place under one roof!

There will be four catwalk shows per day and a live lounge with entertainment from leading wedding bands and singers, so you can enjoy a drink and relax while you find the perfect act to entertain your guests.

If the traditional white wedding isn’t your thing, then head over to The Curious Place to find something a bit different. The Curious Place is an amazing area for brides and grooms who are looking for quirky, bohemian, far-out or completely wacky inspiration. The Curious Place is not just for alternative couples, it’s for everyone! It’s the place to find anything from alternative wedding dresses and tattooed wedding rings to glitter wedding make-up, so pop in and let your imagination run wild!

Upgrade your experience with V.I.P. tickets that give you fast-track into The North West Wedding Show and access to the VIP Lounge 30 minutes before a front row catwalk show of your choice.

Doors open on both days from 10am to 4pm. Register for your free standard ticket before 01/09/2021.

To find out more and to get your tickets, visit www.thenorthwestweddingshow.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed

DRINK IT ALL IN

Sipful, a sustainable canned wine and cocktail brand in Cumbria, has launched a range of wedding bundles that would be the perfect addition to any celebration. Created by a husband and wife duo, the company make 250ml, fully recyclable canned wine and canned cocktails, all created using organic wine and 100 per cent natural fruit.

The Wedding Bubbly Gift Box comes beautifully wrapped with white and cornflower blue ribbons and contains four organic cans of bubbly. It’s ideal for gifting couples after they’ve made their announcement, as a pick me up for those that have had to postpone, or even to take along when they can finally go wedding dress shopping again! Sipful also offers a bridesmaid box that’s perfect for asking your favourite girls to be a part of your big day.

Visit www.sipful-drinks.com for more information.

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NEW VENUE ALERT!

Ghyll Barn is a gorgeous new wedding venue in Cumbria. The property is ideal for couples looking for a rustic setting to say ‘I do’. The reclaimed vintage interior has been lovingly curated with vernacular metals and timbers to create a bespoke décor. There are several spaces available for weddings, including the barn, which can accommodate 200 guests, the oak-framed gazebo for welcome drinks or the converted railway cabin. Check out www.ghyllbarn.co.uk for more information.

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Happy Hampers, a company providing wedding favours in Blackpool, has started offering date night hampers for couples who have booked with them. The owner Daniella Moody tells us more: “Happy Hampers was founded in November 2019 as a way of earning some extra more money for myself. When COVID-19 hit the following year, sales began to boom as I offer trusted payment plans that are paid directly via bank; standing order or PayPal. Since then, I have registered officially as a sole trader expanding daily with new ideas and products while also working as a health care assistant. I offer couples a fully understanding service. There is no need to contact me professionally as I believe you get more out of the service and are better able to express your preferences while having a more casual chat. My favourite part of the job is meeting people from different walks of life and meeting their personalised requirements, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.”

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A SPECIAL GIFT

As UK hotels and restaurants have started to welcome visitors back, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants have launched a new service using postcards to reconnect friends and loved ones who were kept apart by the pandemic. Specially designed Kimpton Stay Human postcards are available outside Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester and select neighbouring outlets, free of charge, to send to someone special to prompt plans for a meet-up. The postcards are also available to send digitally.

Recipients can also redeem a special perk when they visit a Kimpton hotel in the UK and bring their Stay Human postcard with them.

Tom Rowntree, the VP of global luxury brand marketing at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “We want to help people reconnect and make plans together through the simple but thoughtful act of sending a postcard. Creating heartfelt human connections is at the very core of the Kimpton brand, and from the outset of the pandemic, we have done this with our charitable partnerships, community outreach and now with these postcards. We hope people use them to reconnect in real life with those they’ve missed spending time with.”

Head over to www.kimptonclocktowerhotel.com for more information. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

Harmony String Quartet brings an air of elegance to your big day, entertaining you and your guests with a range of musical genres, including modern, film, jazz and classical. As well as at weddings these talented musicians have performed at prestigious venues up and down the country from Glasgow to London. They’ve also worked alongside various artists such as Michael Ball and Sheridan Smith.

The quartet is now offering a jukebox service at weddings. Anyone can choose a song to play, and it will be added to the group’s playlist. This offers a chance for some lovely interaction for you and your guests, as well as allowing you to hear a wide range of music from their repertoire.

What’s more, there’s a 10 per cent offer active until September should you wish to book the Harmony String Quartet for your wedding.

Discover more at www.harmonystringquartet.co.uk

A LOVELY GESTURE

To celebrate the return of the wedding season, Three Little Words in Manchester is offering its premises to couples for free! Manchester Gin’s owners Seb Heeley and Jen Wiggins met over their love for gin and tonic and have cancelled their wedding three times due to COVID-19 restrictions but are now looking forward to their new date in 2022.

Jen tells us: “We know how difficult it is to secure a wedding venue with so many cancellations meaning that properties are booked up years in advance, leaving limited options for those who have missed out this past year. It’s the first time we have ever opened the doors to The Spirit of Manchester Distillery as a wedding reception venue, and we cannot wait to help couples create their special day. After several enquiries from customers, we decided to offer the space to couples for free, as we know too well, the financial burden the past year has had on couples due to be married. The arches and brickwork within The Spirit of Manchester Distillery will provide the perfect location for beautiful wedding shots, there’s nowhere else in the city quite like it. With an incredible team in the bar and kitchen, Three Little Words can deliver delicious food and drinks for you and your guests to create a night to remember. From cocktails and canapés to bubbly and a sit-down meal, to – of course – Manchester gin distilled on-site! We will help you design the perfect evening to celebrate your special day surrounded by your nearest and dearest as you dance, eat and enjoy life.”

Terms and conditions apply. To see the full details, visit www.threelittlewordsmcr.co.uk