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Read the latest issue of Your North West Wedding for FREE!
 
Read the latest issue of Your North West Wedding for FREE!
 
Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your North West Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.

Interested in areas outside of the North West? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here

Happy planning!
 
February/March 2023
 

February/March 2023

 
For those of you who recently got engaged – congratulations! We can’t wait to help you plan your special day. If you’re unsure where to start planning, I found the best thing to do when I got engaged was to make a list of everything that you’d like to include in your day. From the big things like the venue and photographer down to the smaller details such as the cake topper and jewellery, write it all down. Now don’t panic if the list is a couple of pages long, not everything needs to be done right away and you can always change your mind. The list is there so you can see what items are important to you and to help you focus on one thing at a time. For some couples, the photographer may be the most essential supplier and for others, it may be the entertainment, however you envision your day is absolutely fine, just make sure you focus on what’s meaningful to you.

Once you have your list, you can begin planning. Always start with your venue, as this will dictate the day and time that you’re getting married. Once you have that set in stone, you can begin researching and booking the rest of your suppliers. To help inspire you, we’ve put together an issue focusing on the latest trends, with advice from local experts, must-have bridal fashion and news from across the North West.

Don’t forget if you’ve tied the knot, you can submit your day here or via our website.

Melissa x
 
You and me always
Image provided by Adam Tranter Weddings
 
You and me always
 
Chloe and Dan opted for a neutral colour palette for their big day at Wyresdale Park.

Read all the details of their big day on page 36 of the current issue, available now: www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
 
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Not-so secret gardens
 
Not-so secret gardens
 
Rose Castle

Rose Castle is situated within 60 acres of private grounds and offers a diverse range of habitats, from manicured gardens to meadows filled with wildflowers, and open expanses for activities, such as al fresco dining, croquet, picnics and drinks.

With towers, mullioned windows, and centuries of history, Rose Castle is a truly breathtaking building. Offering views of the Lake District fells from the windows, there are plenty of places to explore and take those all-important photographs.

The bedrooms have been lovingly restored to the highest standards, with original features such as fireplaces, stone windows, folding wooden shutters and cornicing. Each room has its own colour palette, with hand-crafted upholstery using luxurious fabrics, meaning guests will feel like royalty.

The Chapel, on the first floor of the castle, is a light and airy space flooded with colour from the handmade stained-glass windows. It can seat 80 guests in traditional pews and chairs, and an extra 20 can be accommodated for larger ceremonies.

The State Drawing Room is a stunning setting to hold civil ceremonies, with space to seat up to 70 loved ones.

For smaller services, the Bishops Study offers a warm and intimate setting with space for up to 30 nearest and dearest.

Alternatively, those who want to get married outside in the walled enclave of the Pettinger’s Garden, with views of Helvelyn in the distance, can do so with up to 50 friends and family.

For much larger gatherings, Rose Castle offers a range of marquees, pavilions and tipis to choose from.

Visit: www.rosecastle.com

Check out more local venues on page 25 of the current issue, available now: www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
 
What's trending?
 
What's trending?
 
This hand-picked edit of bridal dresses and suits reveals what brides-to-be will be wearing this year.

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Top tips for having a low waste wedding
 
Top tips for having a low waste wedding
 
Getting married is one of the most exciting days of your life, and you'll want it to be as special as possible. But you might also want your wedding to be kinder to the planet than the usual nuptials — indeed, a study found that British weddings create 18kg of plastic waste per event, adding up to 4,910 tonnes of plastic waste every year. Even for the biggest event of your life, this is a lot of waste to produce during a single day, and many people are increasingly looking to find ways of reducing it and have more sustainable nuptials. If you want to enjoy the big day but also make it more of an eco-friendly event, suppliers of catering equipment Alliance Online have put together some tips for you to take forward in your wedding planning. Even though getting married is a big event, you can still keep the carbon footprint small.

Read more......
 
Down by the river - The Great House in Sonning
 
Down by the river - The Great House in Sonning
 
Editor Claire was invited to The Great House in Sonning, part of the Coppa Club collection of hotels and restaurants, that resides on the river.

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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...

26 Feb 2023 - Cumbria's Premier Wedding Show
Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4TS
www.eventbrite.co.uk

26 Feb 2023 - Wedding Fayre Wrightingon Hotel and Health Club
Wrightingon Hotel and Health Club, Moss Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9PB
www.weddingfayreslancashire.com

5 Mar 2023 - Beeston Manor Wedding Open Day
Beeston Manor, Quaker Brook Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0RA
www.eventbrite.co.uk

11-12 Mar 2023 - Gretna Green Wedding Open Weekend
Smiths Hotel, Gretna Green, Gretna, DG16 5EA
www.gretnagreen.com

12 Mar 2023 - Wedding Fayre Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park, Lancaster
Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park, Quernmore Rd, Lancaster, LA1 1UX
www.weddingfayreslancashire.com

12 Mar 2023 - The Circle Bacup Wedding Fair
The Circle Bacup, Fern Street, Burnely Road, Bacup, OL13 8AB
www.thecirclebacup.co.uk

12 Mar 2023 - Wedding Showcase at Village Hotel Warrington
Village Hotel Warrington, 110 Cygnet Court, Warrington, WA1 1QA
www.village-hotels.co.uk/wedding-fair

12 Mar 2023 - MJC Wedding Show
Hulme Hall, 23 Bolton Road, Wirral, CH62 5DH
www.eventbrite.co.uk

12 Mar 2023 - Wedding Fayre @ Halliwell Jones Stadium, Cheshire
Mike Gregory Way, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NE
www.fairydust-events.co.uk/wedding-fayres

12 Mar 2023 - The Courthouse Wedding Show
The Courthouse, Toft Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0PB
www.flatcaphotels.com/weddings

18 Mar 2023 - Bramall Hall Wedding Open Day
Bramall Hall, Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3NX
www.stockportevents.co.uk

18 Mar 2023 - Chadkirk Chapel Wedding Open Day
Chadkirk Chapel, Vale Road, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3LD
www.stockportevents.co.uk

26 Mar 2023 - Wedding Fayre Dunkenhalgh Hotel
Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Blackburn Rd, Clayton-le-Moors, Blackburn, BB5 5JP
www.weddingfayreslancashire.com

Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add
 
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