Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 47 - September/October 2021 (Issue 59)

FIESTA Al fresco We celebrate outdoor weddings with a host of tips and tricks from the experts T he summer might be done and dusted for this year, but we know that all you super-organised couples out there are planning for your 2022 nuptials and beyond. So, let’s look forward to the return of the sun with a celebration of al fresco wedding days. Blessed with some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside here in Cheshire and Merseyside, local wedding venues offer some truly wonderful green settings for you to make the most of. Although staring at the totally blank canvas of an empty marquee or field may be slightly overwhelming at first, arm yourself with inspiration aplenty and you’ll soon be able to build the open-air day of your dreams. So, we asked the region’s suppliers to lend us their exciting ideas with top tips to get you started out on the right foot. “Use bright colours for the décor to make sure it really stands out against the green background.” – Gemma Wakerley, Booker Flowers & Gifts “Taking into account the British weather, make sure you have a backup plan regarding your venue, whether it be a gazebo, a stash of umbrellas or a move into a building depending on the number of guests.” – Sarah Nelson, Moments To Booker Flowers & Gifts Wachadoin Events OUTDOOR WEDDINGS 47