Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 49)

FESTIVE TREATS ‘Tis the season to be jolly at gorgeous city centre venue Oh Me Oh My, and what better way to celebrate than with mini Christmas pudding eggnog eclairs? Enjoy the perfect indulgent Sunday with the festive afternoon tea menu including unlimited tea from the loose-leaf selection for £18.95 per person, accompanied by live acoustic music. Add an indulgent glass of prosecco to your afternoon treat for £23.95 per person, or upgrade to include a glass of champagne or festive cocktail for £26.50 per person. Email info@ohmeohmyliverpool.co.uk to book for the 12 th January 2020 from 1pm. Check out the news that’s local to you NEWS Nearlywed OPEN DAY ALERT! Housed in the historic Royal Insurance Building, Aloft Liverpool is hosting its first wedding open day of 2020 on Sunday 23 rd February, 12pm to 2pm. You’re welcome to explore the beautiful Grade II listed venue, glass of bubbly in hand, when the dedicated wedding specialists will be available to answer all of your questions. The James Doyle Suite with its original wood panelling, ornate vaulted ceiling, quaint fireplace and contemporary chandelier offers a stunning backdrop for a traditional wedding with a touch of modern elegance. You’ll also receive a voucher for 50 per cent off of the venue’s new brunch menu, subject to availability. For further information see aloftliverpool.com , and email events@aloftliverpool.com to reserve your space. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Say It With Diamonds has relocated its Liverpool store to the popular Metquater at the heart of the city centre. Situated on the ground floor of the mall, the new store will offer a wide range of luxurious diamond jewellery to suit all budgets. It will also feature a bespoke bar where couples can have one-to-one ring consultations. Originating in the homes of its two owners, local brand Say It With Diamonds has grown rapidly and gained a loyal following. The brand opened its first store in Cavern Walks and has since amassed a large following on social media. Owners Charlotte Donoghue and Stephanie Porter say, “We can’t wait for everyone to see our new store. It’s so exciting to see our vision come to life and we couldn’t be happier that it’s happening in Liverpool, our home city.” Check out siwd.co.uk and metquarter.com WELSH WONDER Soughton Hall in Northop, Flintshire, close to the border with Cheshire, has been officially named as the top venue in Wales to get married for the second year running at The Welsh National Wedding Awards. General Manager Russell Bridge is the man in charge of the team at the Grade II-listed luxury wedding venue, and was there to collect the award on the night. He says, “We work so hard to ensure every single wedding day here is special and I think it’s this consistency that has seen us win this award again. It feels all the more satisfying because they’re voted on by couples and their guests. For us, that’s the most important endorsement we could ever have.” Soughton Hall was built in 1714 by Edward Conway and remodelled more than 100 years later by the famous Sir Charles Barry whose iconic work includes the Houses of Parliament and Highclere Castle of Downton Abbey fame. It can cater for up to 200 guests. To find out more go to soughtonhall.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9