Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 52)

6 I’m a big lover of the current trend for messy mermaid plaits and hair vines. This one by The Wedding Fairy & Friends is a stunning example. Turn to page 48 to find out what the brand’s Fiona Dobson-Bainbridge has to say about accessorising a simple gown. A s I write from lockdown, I try to turn my mind to all things positive, as thankfully, we’re beginning to see a glimmer of light at the end of that tunnel. One thing I’ll take from this is just how proud I am to be part of the wedding industry. I’ve been incredibly heartened by local suppliers, who’ve been working tirelessly to help couples forced to cancel their dream days, and live in hope that we’ll all be able to celebrate together again soon. We’re here to offer some light relief and advice wherever you’re at on your journey to W-day, even if you’ve been forced backwards a few paces. Nothing warms the heart like a love story, and we have four of our readers’ to share starting on page 22. What’s more, if you’re planning a day to remember turn to page 44 for our annual catering feature, with plenty of mouthwatering seasonal-dish suggestions to keep guests reminiscing for years to come. Finally, if your skin’s feeling the effects of lockdown, you won’t want to miss my interview with skincare expert and social media icon Caroline Hirons, who’ll have you wedding-ready in no time (page 74). Take care out there. Kelly x Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk. Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 2052-0522 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Kelly Andrews | Editor kellya@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder| Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager Kate Croasdale 0161 358 0374 katec@kdmediapublishing.com Subscriptions 01376 514 000 subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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. Subscription rates are £18.20 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Kelly Andrews, editor Hope for better times cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding If you’re looking for a gown that’s simultaneously elegant, traditional, modern and racy then this stunner by Elbeth Gillis could be the one for you. Learn how to choose a wedding breakfast bursting with vibrant seasonality over on page 44. WIN a luxurious minimoon worth £1,500. Turn to page 81. The bagpipes are a bit like Marmite: love ‘em or hate ‘em. Personally, I love the sound, as do real wedding couple Hayley and Jack who hired Warrington-based The Highland Bagpiper, to perform at their Scottish-themed nuptials. 22 51 www.capt uremybigday.com