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Nationwide news not to miss
| You know it makes sense...
Keep your best girls on side
| Parental guidance
Help your mum find her fabulous supporting role look with our pick of the top mother-of-the-bride collections
| Nailed it
We scratch the surface to find the best products out there for perfectly painted nails
| Style council
Set the scene for your big day in a swish hotel
| Protect your perfect day
We remind you how precious your nuptials are and how important it is to get them insured
| Food for all seasons
Regional caterers serve up the latest in wedding fare
| While you're single...
Hen and stag antics to tick off before you tie the knot
| Romance and the city
Manchester provided the perfect city backdrop for Kelly and Rob
| Caribbean class
An all-inclusive family-moon doesn't mean you have to compromise, as Jo Fletcher-Cross discovers
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| Food for all seasons |
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Regional experts serve up the latest in
wedding fare
Keeping your guests well fed is key to a successful celebration that your friends and family will be talking about for years to come. With the growing popularity of home baking, television cookery programmes and celebrity chefs, today’s newlyweds-to-be have never been more food savvy.
Couples are looking to add their own twist to the menu with demand for quality local and seasonal produce on the rise as people become increasingly interested in the provenance of the food they choose.
“Don’t forget to tell your caterers what you don’t like as well as what you do,” advises Ben Haynes of Thyme Out, West Didsbury. “Don’t be afraid to rip up the rule book either, wedding catering doesn't have to mean a sit-down three-course dinner anymore. Barbecues, mezzes and sharing mains are all the rage, so choose a caterer that’s happy to go off piste and design a menu around you,” he adds.
Turn to page 48 of the current issue for more advice and menu ideas.
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| Romance in the city |
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Manchester provided the perfect city backdrop that Kelly and Rob wanted
Kelly and Rob met in 2007, while they were both working at Kellogg’s. “We were on the same team sat diagonally from each other,” recalls Kelly. “We started dating a few months later, keeping it quiet at first because of work – it was never an issue, but we couldn't work together now!”
Rob says, “I was first attracted to Kel because she understood my sense of humour – and she was hot! In reality we just clicked, and we’d often sit chatting away in the evenings for hours on end.”
He popped the question more than five years later in February, 2013. “I wasn't expecting it at all,” says Kelly. “It was the year of my 30th birthday and we planned a weekend trip to Berlin to celebrate. Rob proposed at the top of the TV tower. I thought we were just going for a nice meal, but I should’ve guessed something was going on – he’s never that organised!”
Read all about their big-day on page 30 of the current issue.
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| Spring into action |
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There's something about spring that just makes you feel better, isn't there? By the time March comes around, it feels like winter has gone on forever – but then the crocuses start to peep out and daffodils begin to bloom and before you know it, there's blossom everywhere and you're considering putting your jumpers back in the cupboard.
A spring wedding can be an absolute joy, with bright, delicate blooms and pretty, fresh colours. We've featured a couple of gorgeous real weddings this issue, starting on page 30 – take a look and feel inspired for your own big day.
Enjoy!
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The combination of luxury, first-class design, a breathtaking setting and heritage makes this an ideal honeymoon destination.
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| Spotlight on.. Trafford and Salford |
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Town Hall, Manchester
The epitome of grandeur, the Town Hall Manchester is regarded as one of the finest examples of Neo-gothic architecture. This Grade I listed building was designed by renowned architect Alfred Waterhouse, and is easily one of the most iconic venues in the city, complete with plenty of character; these ceremonial surrounds give you several striking big-day backdrops to choose from.
Say your vows in The Lord Mayor’s Parlour, The Reception Room, The Conference Hall or The Great Hall, with space for 100, 120, 130 and 500 guests respectively. All of these graceful and elegant spaces can also hold your reception, but we urge you to also step outside to the Bees Area located directly outside The Great Hall – we guarantee you’ll fall in love with the stained-glass skylights and the distinctive mosaic floor.
Ceremony licence: Yes
Contact: 01618 277 661
www.manchester.gov.uk/townhall/weddings
We love… the dedicated team of event professionals on hand to ensure your big day runs smoothly, allowing you time to relax with your guests.
See more local big-day venues on page 19 of the current issue. |
| Forthcoming Events | | | | Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. | | | | To view more events, please visit the events page on our website. | | | | Best Western Forest Hills Hotel Wedding Show | | Overton Hill, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6HH | | Web: www.foresthillshotel.com | | Date: Sun, 17 May 2015 | | Time: 11am - 3pm | | | | Mercure Last Drop Village Hotel Wedding Fair | | Bromley Cross, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 9PZ | | Web: www.mercure.com | | Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2015 | | Time: 11am - 3pm | | | | EPS Bolton Whites Hotel | | De Havilland Way, Bolton, Manchester, BL6 6SF | | Web: www.devere.co.uk | | Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2015 | | Time: 11am - 3pm | | | | EPS Wedding Fair Holiday Inn Bolton | | 1 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 2EW | | Web: www.epsbolton.co.uk | | Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2015 | | Time: 11am - 3pm | | |
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| Hot topic: Planning |
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Have your cake and eat it
Q We’re both really looking forward to choosing our cake, but don’t want to start planning it too early. When’s the best time to arrange tastings and ultimately make the final decision?
A Cake maker Suzanne Thorp says: Go for a tasting consultation as soon as possible where you can discuss the theme of your day, colours, flowers and feel. Your cake maker can then customise a cake for you from something they've made before, or create something totally bespoke. With us, the latter option would involve two meetings as we like to create a couple of sketches and then file a copy away so this design is not created for anyone else.
If your wedding is this year then I recommend you come and see me fairly soon as the weekends are booking up. If you’re getting married next year, I’d recommend a visit from around October. The all-important final details can be decided just a couple of months before you tie the knot, so don’t panic.
www.thefrostery.co.uk |
| Styled to perfection |
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Cheshire-based Gypsy Rose Vintage has marked the launch of its new collection with a gorgeous shoot collaborating with local suppliers.
The range is split into two themes, The Meadow Collection, which has a very bohemian vibe and The Decadence Collection, a Great Gatsby-inspired bridal range featuring embellishments and luxurious silk flowers.
The shoot incorporated a number of suppliers including this issue’s Real Wedding photographer Teresa Cunningham
www.teresac.co.uk
Hair and make-up by renowned artist Darryl Quinn www.darrylquinn.co.uk
Dresses from The Wedding Boutique Knutsford
www.weddingboutiquecheshire.co.uk
Cakes by Mrs B’s Queen of Cakes
www.mrsbqueenofcakes.co.uk
Flowers and venue dressing by Dreamweavers Venue Stylists
www.dreamweaversweddings.co.uk
Dried flower bouquet by Shropshire Petals
www.shropshirepetals.com
and of course, the gorgeous headpieces and styling was by the talented Rebecca Kwiatkowski of Gypsy Rose Vintage.
For more details visit the website www.gypsyrvintage.com |
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