YOUR “WE DOS,” YOUR WAY Richard Lavender is an independent celebrant based in Chester. He loves nothing more than creating and delivering personalised and memorable ceremonies that are as wonderfully unique as the couples they’re about. “My journey as a celebrant began after a long career in the corporate world,” Richard shares. “Having run my own business and done a lot of public and in-house speaking over a number of years, I decided I wanted to do something different.” With past involvement in an event business Richard had been to lots of weddings and had seen celebrants performing ceremonies, some good, some not so good. “So, I did my research and was staggered by how strict the rules and regulations were that we had to adhere to just to have an official ceremony,” he continues. “I thought there had to be a better way that gives you the freedom to do what you want, not what you’re told to do. It’s the day of your life you should have the freedom to choose.” So, Richard Lavender Celebrant was born! Richard will ensure your big day is however you want it to be. He likes to make the ceremonies he conducts fun, uplifting, special and involved, and takes great joy in creating moments that will remain an important part of your lives. We’ve partnered with Richard this issue to offer readers Lavender Celebrants’ ceremony and full-day hosting packages for the price of the ceremony-only package. To claim, simply get in touch with Richard via https:// lavendercelebrants.co.uk and quote ‘Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding’. Offer ends 31st December 2024. WIN THE ULTIMATE BRIDAL BAG Marriage is one of the most important milestones in most people’s lives, so why not mark the occasion with fabulous wedding bags that stand out from the norm? Vendula London’s Bubble Bags Wedding Edition, are the perfect means of celebrating the big day in your own unique way, whether adding the finishing flourishes to your hen party outfit or finding something unique for the rehearsal dinner. All Vendula London designs are created using zero animal testing and cruelty-free methods; this ethos means that the brand’s proudly certified as vegan-approved by The Vegetarian Society. Visit www.vendulalondon.com/uk/handbags/ boutique-ranges/bubble-bags-wedding-edition for more inspiration. County Wedding Magazines has teamed up with Vendula London to offer readers the chance to win a Bubble Bag Wedding Edition worth £50 – and we have two up for grabs! Enter online at www.yourcheshiremerseyside.wedding/win Great discounts and giveaways up for grabs Freebies & OFFERS FREEBIES & OFFERS 13
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