Well, didn’t 2024 go by in a flash? I can hardly believe we’re here at the end of the year talking about Christmas and New Year! Huge congrats to all of you tying the knot this season. I can’t wait to see the photos of your cosy, romantic big days. And for those of you currently considering a winter wedding date, don’t miss our winter wonderland venues feature from page 20, rounding up the cosiest local hotspots, a dream for the season. I paid a visit to Cottons Hotel & Spa recently and with the myriad of welcoming spaces here, this is definitely a candidate for a wonderful winter warmer. Turn to page 19 where I share more of my experiences from my stay in Knutsford. This issue our thoughts have turned to wedding catering. Unsurprisingly really considering we here at CWM HQ rarely stop thinking about our stomachs! After all, isn’t it the way to most peoples hearts?! Keeping your loved ones well fed and watered from lunch to supper is a sure way to ensure they enjoy your big-day to the max. So, we’ve put together a guide to our favourite foodie wedding treats. Finally, with more and more couples looking to personalise their weddings to the max, we talked to the county’s experts to get their suggestions for making your big day uniquely you. Check out Hot Topic from page 56. As well as wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, I’ll sign off 2024 by saying: Enjoy, and keeeep planning! See you in 2025! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, editor Santa’s on his way EDITOR’S LETTER 7 ISSN 2052-0522 Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is published six times a year. 47 READY, STEADY, GO When you’re newly engaged, wedding planning can seem like a minefield. This issue, our experts are here to ensure you set out on the right food and make the process as fun and stress-free at possible. Check it out to find out what the team at The Oak Tree at Peover had to say. Win! https://welshotimaging.co.uk 43 DUSK ‘TIL DAWN I urge you not to miss this issue’s stunning styled shoot featuring jaw-dropping night and day bridal looks. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Deputy Managing Editor Kelly Andrews | 01376 535 611 kelly.andrews@county.wedding 89 WIN! A honeymoon in the Maldives 53 YOU’RE THE TOPS Pizza always goes down a treat in the evening as essential dancefloor fuel. Find out about the Outback Pizza Company and more in our annual catering feature. Yum yum! https://andrewbillingtonphotography.com ADVERTISING Account Manager Amii Matthews | 01376 538 560 amii.matthews@county.wedding
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