Our directory covers most of the services and products you might be looking for in planning your wedding, however there are many other services that you should be aware of to help you make your special day just perfect.
Here are many wedding service providers based in the North West from places like Manchester, Preston, Lancashire and the Lake District, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your North West Wedding magazine when contacting a wedding service supplier.
At 4R Luxury Events, we are here to create your perfect wedding together. From the start, we will be at the heart of your planning journey to create your vision in a stress-free way! We consider the logistics, the small details, and the overall aesthetic and design you wish to have on your special day.
A celebrant ceremony is unique and personal allowing the ceremony to use any indoor or outdoor venue, you can hold your ceremony in your own back garden, a beach or woodland with no restrictions.
Based in Manchester, we are a Decor hire and Styling service like no other.
If you are looking for a unique and magical experience ZAZ is all about creating unforgettable memories,with a flamboyant, free-spirited and eclectic flair. Allow ZAZ events to inspire you with its edgy Moroccan inspired Bohemian style.
Meet the team at the Writing Forge
The Writing Forge is a new company based in Lancashire.
"My wedding was planned for June 2020, bad timing - Yes, I know," says Adam Doyle, the director and head writer of The Writing Forge. "Like thousands of couples across the country, we faced the stress of cancelling suppliers and rearranging dates. We had gone for a very simple rustic outdoor wedding celebration, with a ceremony at the registry as we had both been married before. A year later, we were ready to go despite having half the number of guests we had originally planned.
"We wanted a more intimate ceremony during the day in front of all our guests, but finding the right kind of ceremony and vows proved to be a challenge. We are not particularly religious and wanted something that reflected us, our personality, and what we had been through. We settled on a hand-binding ceremony and set about finding the right words. When planning a wedding, you think of all the big stuff, dress, photographer, cake, venue, etc, but how much time do you set aside for vows, speeches, and toasts? It's one of the things that people remember the most and can make the day extra special.
Posted: 23 September 2022
Before I Do - the honeymoon must-have, you won't put it down!
Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we do love a good book to get our teeth into - not literally of course, cake's great for that - and the description for this new novel Before I Do from Sophie Cousens already has us hooked! What would you do if the one that got away turned up the night before your wedding? Audrey is marrying Josh; steady, dependable Josh, the love of her life. They share a flat and a bank account, and it's the only relationship that Audrey's ever had that feels like something she can put her trust in. But romance should be full of fireworks, and as the big day approaches, Audrey's found herself wondering if Josh really is 'the one'. So, when Josh's sister Miranda arrives at their rehearsal dinner with Fred - Audrey's 'What If?' guy, the man she met six years ago and had one amazing day with but never saw again - Audrey can't help but see it as a sign.
Posted: 26 August 2022
Naomi and Darryl celebrated their 10 year anniversary by renewing their vows
Naomi and Darryl met in Guernsey in 2010. "We were working in a hospital, and our offices were a couple of doors apart," says Naomi. "When we married at Oakham School Chapel in 2011, we promised each other that we'd make our vows again when we reached our 10 year anniversary. Little did we know what those 10 years would throw at us: trauma, loss, a miracle baby, long-distance working, two degrees, eight house moves, moving to another country and the pandemic!" We chose navy blue for the core colours of the day as a symbol of our transition, strength and survival," shares the bride. "We live at Woodlands Country House & Cottage, a classic Victorian rectory with a colourful history. We continue to give love and care to the restoration of this beautiful old building, and we hope that we will soon be able to have other couples enjoy their magical days in this wonderful setting. We were inspired by the era of the house and used the language of flowers throughout the day. We chose Veronica as a symbolic of fortitude, eucalyptus to show strength and healing, lilac roses as a symbol of life, snapdragons to represent inner strength, white roses for unity and fern leaves from the garden for endurance and renewal."
Posted: 24 August 2022
UK couples turning to ‘pet-nups’
With around 60% of UK households owning a pet, it's no surprise that who gets custody of any animals can be a key area of negotiation when relationships break down. Megan Bennie, a solicitor specialising in divorce and family law at Kent law firm Furley Page, said: "For many people a pet is not just an animal, it's a fully-fledged member of the family, so it's no wonder that pets can be a particularly emotive topic for clients when relationships end. Unfortunately, a pet's treatment by the law hasn't kept up with the way they are generally viewed by their owners."
Posted: 20 August 2022
Manchester events planner shows you how to have extraordinary parties
Manchester-based award-winning events designer and planner, Debbie Marks, is helping you create special occasions to remember with her new book, Extraordinary Parties. The 40-year-old from Manchester is lifting the lid on some of her best creative tricks of the trade that she has amassed over the last 23 years and since launching her successful business Qube Luxe. In Extraordinary Parties, Debbie shows how it's possible to stage your own big celebrations, intimate gatherings, and dinner parties at home and why there is no excuse not to enjoy incredible experiences as a result. From baby showers to birthdays and weddings to Bar Mitzvahs, there are hundreds of reasons to put on a party. Debbie uses her extensive knowledge to show you how to create those time-saving magic touches that will also help make any event stress free. This book guides you step by step through everything you need to do and think about when it comes to planning a special celebration. Get ready to be inspired by hundreds of creative ideas, checklists, and top tips, which will help you get the most out of every element of any celebration.
Posted: 18 August 2022
We adore this bright and colourful shoot at Holmes Mill
This styled shoot was put together by Wildfire Floral Co. "As creatives, we wanted to showcase something a little more out there than your average wedding style," says the team. "We created something totally unique and fun, which we hope in turn will inspire future couples to do the same." Venue, Holmes Mill, www.holmesmill.co.uk | Photographer, Kerry Woods Photography, www.kerrywoodsphotography.com | Videographer, Everwood Films, www.facebook.com/everwoodfilms | Dresses, Flamingo Boulevard Bridal Studio, www.flamingoboulevard.co.uk | Suits, Squires Gentlemen's Outfitters, www.squires.co.uk | Make-up artist, Makeup By Frankie, www.makeupbyfrankie.com | Hair stylist, Bridal Hair by Sam Gateley & Co, www.samgateley.co.uk | Cake, Sugar Fancies Cake Design, www.sugarfancies.co.uk | Flowers and shoot coordinator, Wildfire Floral Co, www.wildfirefloral.co.uk | Props, Antha Event Hire, www.anthaeventhire.co.uk | Stationery, Sundown Paper, www.sundownpaper.co.uk
Posted: 17 August 2022
Lucy and Chris had a beautiful celebration at Wyresdale Park
Lucy and Chris met in a bar in Manchester. "Chris was out with his friends celebrating his 30th birthday, and I was with my friend," says Lucy. "His friend approached me and asked if they could come and sit with us. Chris and I hit it off straight away and realised we had the same sense of humour and love of films." Chris proposed at home. "He wanted to catch me off guard, so he asked the question on a Saturday night during a three-course meal he had cooked for me," shares the bride. "I was very surprised and obviously overjoyed! Afterwards, we got dolled up and went out to our favourite pub for a bottle of champagne to celebrate."
Posted: 10 August 2022
Is a pre-nup on your wedding to-do list?
Whilst this wedding season, most nearlyweds-to-be will be considering invites, dresses, venues and flowers, an increasing number will have pre-nuptial agreements on their minds before they walk down the aisle. Market research from leading consumer legal services company, Slater and Gordon, shows that more than half (53%) of unmarried couples would only consider getting married, if a pre-nuptial agreement was put in place. The research is following the news that Britney Spears and her new husband, Sam Asghari, signed an "iron-clad" prenuptial agreement before their wedding, last month. It is understood that one of the conditions of the document is that if the couple were to separate, Sam wouldn't be entitled to any of the tens of millions that Britney earned prior to their marriage.
Posted: 10 August 2022
Fall in love with this styled shoot at Morton Manor Community Centre
To find out more about this gorgeous set of images, we spoke to the photographer Ellie Currie from Ellie June Photography. "Our inspiration for the bridal shoot was elegance and tradition with a strong focus on romance and natural beauty. We chose a beautiful local venue steeped in history, with regal staircases, bright open rooms and windows overlooking floral gardens. We wanted to keep the photo shoot simple and focused on close up images to empathise its beauty and simplicity. Our colour palette was kept neutral, with ivory, golds, silvers and pinks to enhance the traditional aspect while adding a soft feminine feel which we all loved."
Posted: 3 August 2022
Hayley and Scott said ‘I do’ surrounded by their friends and family
Two decades after first meeting, Hayley and Scott made their way back to each other. "We met more than 20 years ago through friends," says Hayley. "We felt instantly attracted to one another, but the timing was not right back then. We found each other again in June 2020 through social media and instantly became inseparable. We knew that we were meant to be together." Scott proposed four months after reuniting. "I knew it was coming as I'd caught him looking at engagement rings, however the actual night was a surprise," shares the bride. "We went out for a meal in the Lake District, looking back now he seemed a little nervous but excited at the same time. We stopped off at Lake Windermere on the way home as Scott said it would be nice for us to go for a walk; that's where he got down on one knee with the most beautiful engagement ring and asked if I would marry him."
Posted: 27 July 2022
