All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in the North West, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
A flower crown makes a beautiful hair accessory. It should enhance your look by accentuating your gown rather than overwhelming it. Everyone is different, but as a general rule, I would suggest you look for a half-crown rather than a full crown. These work well with a couple of statement blooms or a row of delicate flowers.... read more
Posted: 6 May 2020
Babywearing Brides: the wedding trend everyone is talking about! The most elegant and engaging way to include your family in your celebration - and look great at the same time! - we love that this trend is coming in to the mainstream!... read more
Posted: 5 May 2020
Hotel Brooklyn has opened its doors
Hotel Brooklyn in the heart of Cottonopolis, Manchester, has opened its doors. The 189-room hotel pays homage to Brooklyn's history from the early 20th century to the present day. In addition, the venue features 18 accessible bedrooms, designed by Motionspot, one of the UK's leading accessible design companies.... read more
Posted: 5 May 2020
How to deal with stress and anxiety when planning your wedding
Wedding planning was already on the stress-list along with moving home and having a baby; now more than ever, our mental health is oh-so important during these unrepresented times. Read on to find out how to deal with stress when planning your big day... read more
Posted: 4 May 2020
The One4all Gift Card is a great way to send a self isolation-proof gift which loved ones will appreciate. Gift cards can be loaded with anything from £10-120 and can be redeemed online at high street favourites including Boots, Marksandspencer.com and JohnLewis.com... read more
Posted: 3 May 2020
Money tips: Wedding planning during the lockdown
To help alleviate some of the financial planning concerns during this unprecedented time, Emma-Lou Montgomery, associate director at Fidelity International has shared her expert advice and tips to manage your current wedding plans during the lockdown period... read more
Posted: 2 May 2020
Clayton Park Bakery is offering a free tray of pies and cakes to VE veterans
Lancashire-based company Clayton Park Bakery is offering a tray of pies and cakes to the first 10 VE day veterans who make themselves known to the organisation to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.... read more
Posted: 1 May 2020
Take inspiration from this oh-so colourful shoot
Pink is a popular colour, especially at weddings. We spoke to Laura from The Flower Girls, Whalley and asked what inspired her to use this fabulous hue: "My two little girls wanted me to go for a pink theme. I put together an all-female team to really celebrate the colour. I often have brides saying that they'd love to add a pop of bright pink to their décor but don't want it to look tacky so I wanted to showcase how you can use the hue to make a stunning yet fun look."... read more
Posted: 1 May 2020
New non-alcoholic spirit Amplify
Perfect served with tonic or mixed into non-alcoholic cocktails, this new launch is the ideal accompaniment to your wedding drink offering ensuring you're catering to all of you guests tastes and preferences.... read more
Posted: 1 May 2020
The team at The Flower Bar are keen help those effected by Coronavirus, which has ruined so many events. This is a mobile bar company with a difference. Providing bar shows and services with a flower accents, bar presentations, cocktail masterclasses, it can supply you amazing bars never seen before.... read more
Posted: 30 April 2020
Fidelity’s Money Workout: Boost your financial health & work-out the kinks!
Just as you will be looking after your mental and physical health during lockdown, you should also give your financial health a workout! To help, Emma-Lou Montgomery, associate director for Fidelity International has mapped out a personal finance plan to tackle each week head on and see you through the next month.... read more
Posted: 30 April 2020
Holbeck Ghyll is a 19th-century hunting lodge built by Lord Lonsdale. In 1973, it was transformed into a hotel and boasts acres of countryside, large bay windows and an ivy covered façade. Guests will be impressed by the far-reaching views of the nearby mountains, lakes and fells, creating an impressive backdrop for photographs.... read more
Posted: 30 April 2020
Find out more about Nomadic Washrooms
In 2018, owners Kate and Stu Richards were planning their wedding and realised that the only thing missing from their rustic theme was a quirky eye-catching toilet facility. Instead of settling for a luxury box trailer toilet, they decided to dress up the stable loo's at their venue, and that's where the idea was born; to offer something similar but in a mobile form for others.... read more
Posted: 29 April 2020
Planning a hen party or stag do? – Coronavirus awareness
March is normally the busiest time of the year for booking hen and stag dos says Funktion Events managing director, Jay Broughton; however, as we all experienced, all of our lives changed in March due to the Coronavirus pandemic and none more so than the wedding and travel industries.... read more
Posted: 29 April 2020
Buy a journal. There are so many gorgeous wedding planners out there and trust us yours will become your bible. Good ones will prompt you with questions and tasks you need to complete before the big day. List all your suppliers and their contact details in there, so everything is in one place and keep all the ideas you collect at wedding fairs in it too.... read more
Posted: 29 April 2020
Indulge in wedding planning: gifts and accessories
Royal Selangor showcases three new collections, Bar, Cosmos and The British Museum which are all the epitome of style with a unique offering; from whisky decanters which would make perfect gifts for the groomsmen, wine glasses for the big day toast, and homeware items for your big-day giftlist!... read more
Posted: 29 April 2020
How to be the best bridesmaid ever!
A bridesmaid is there through it all the good and the bad, the tears and the laughter. So, for those that are playing such a huge part, here are Lynsey Littlefield from Fizzbox.com's tips on how to be the best bridesmaid ever:... read more
Posted: 28 April 2020
Bill’s Restaurant & Bar in Spinningfields has been awarded Best Designed Restaurant of the Year
Bill's Restaurant & Bar has been awarded Best Designed Restaurant of the Year at the Casual Dining Awards 2020 for their Spinningfields, Manchester, branch. The restaurant boasts cosy booths, sociable sharing tables, a bespoke bar area and delicious food.... read more
Posted: 28 April 2020
Surely the gift that keeps on giving - until it's gone - the Pinkster Gin's gift collection is a must-have not only for these lockdown times, but something to send loved ones to show you're thinking of them, or it's a great time to source big-day tipples, gifts and treats for your wedding in 2021... read more
Posted: 27 April 2020
Win a £30K dream wedding to raise funds for NHS
After seeing the impact of Coronavirus, photographer Andy Griffiths, along with a group of friends in the wedding industry decided to team up to give one lucky couple something to look forward to – a dream wedding – whilst raising much needed funds for the NHS.... read more
Posted: 27 April 2020
BLOOM GIN supporting those whose weddings have been affected by COVID-19
With many newlyweds left devastated after being forced to postpone their big day as a result of Covid-19, BLOOM Gin is helping out where it can by running offers for anyone whose wedding has been affected as a result of the virus.... read more
Posted: 26 April 2020
Brush up your pen skills during lockdown
STABILO, champion of colour and creativity, has launched a fabulous new brush pen, perfect for calligraphy, blending and watercolour effects - so why not hone your art skills in preparation for creating your 'Will you be my bridesmaid?' request cards and thank you cards post-vows!... read more
Posted: 25 April 2020
Be inspired by this stunning autumnal shoot
We love autumn here at Your North West Wedding, the weather is glorious, and the falling leaves look stunning in photographs. To find out more about this shoot, we spoke to Katie from K C Moore Foto: "The shoot was led by Claire from The Bridal Suite Cheshire. She called upon her favourite suppliers to make her dream a reality and what better place to start than the beautiful Didsbury House Hotel and Eleven Didsbury Park? The suppliers were amazing, and the stunning dresses were designed by Allure Bridals, LiRi Bridal and Claire's private label, Ophelia."... read more
Posted: 24 April 2020
Wedding venues for 2021 from Visit Heritage
Visit Heritage, the UK's leading heritage, tourism and destination marketing company, has a stunning collection of wedding venues for you to research while spending hours online during lockdown to plan your wedding from 2021 and beyond.... read more
Posted: 24 April 2020
Dance the night away at The Midland
The Midland is a beautiful hotel that curves gracefully along the North West coast of Morecambe Bay and boasts a restaurant, impressive views of the surrounding area and 44 stylish bedrooms. Inside, the hotel is steeped in history and Art Deco furnishings, creating a striking backdrop for photographs.... read more
Posted: 23 April 2020