Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 56)

Catch up on the lastest from around the region NEWS Nearlywed NEW KID ON THE BLOCK In the heart of Chester city centre, on the beautiful and historical Northgate Street, you’ll find new bridal boutique My Funny Valentine. Modern luxe in style it offers a stunning collection of bridal gowns and accessories sourced from top designers around the globe, including Pronovias, Evie Young, Luna Novias, Madison James and Joyce Jackson Veils. Every one of the 50 styles available has been hand-picked to suit the modern bride, while being beautifully classic and romantic. Owner Hanni Frankland-Roberts is a qualified solicitor, but has a passion for all things bridal. Now, she’s given up her law career to follow her dreams. She says, “I really wanted to create a boutique that’s not only stocked with gorgeous gowns, but also offers the best experience for any bride who comes through our door. It’s important to me that every bride feels their most beautiful on their wedding day.” For further information, check out www.mfvbridal.com WHAT DID I MISS? At the end of 2020, award-winning hotel Carden Park launched its biggest social media giveaway to date aiming to restore some positivity following a difficult year. Recognising that Covid-19 has stolen many happy and life-changing moments from so many, the venue wanted to say a big “thank you” to its loyal guests as well as giving something back to the local community. Across Carden Park Hotel’s Facebook and Instagram channels, the ‘Moments You Missed’ giveaway offered followers the chance to win 12 luxury staycations and visits to the luxury spa. Each prize was themed around the many occasions and experiences that may have been missed last year, including our beloved weddings. Week three was the one to look out for for brides and grooms, when they had the opportunity to win a bridal suite package. Now that the hotel has drawn all 12 successful entrants, we can tell you that Finney Louise Sophie was the lucky winning bride. Sadly, she had her wedding postponed twice last year due to the pandemic, and was delighted to be named winner of the bridal package, which includes a bed and breakfast stay for two with an upgrade to a luxury suite. She says, “Winning this was so needed!” Find out more about Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire’s Country Estate at www.cardenpark.co.uk Worth the wait e’ll all have to wait a little longer to enjoy the fabulous North West Wedding Show this year, which has been moved to the new date of 25th-26th September 2021, to ensure everyone is kept safe. Since it would have been the show’s 10th anniversary earlier in the year, the team is determined to make September’s event the biggest and best yet, pulling out all the stops. Organiser Bliss Wedding Shows tells us there’s already plenty to get excited about with 150 stands, The Curious Place for couples with an alternative-style, legendary catwalk shows, Live Lounge, VIP Lounge, competitions and special offers. We’re pretty certain it’ll be worth the wait, so be sure to save the date! Check out https://thenorthwestweddingshow.co.uk www.sha newebber.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9