Well, first things first: Happy New Year! I hope your Christmas was truly magical and your New Year celebrations ones to remember. Now, safely in 2023 you’re either on your next milestone to W-day or finally, you’re only months away. And, of course, there are those of you with a shiny, new ring on you finger – massive congratulations to you. Allow me to welcome you to the wonderful world of wedding planning. It’ll be a riot, you’re gonna love it! So, whether you’re putting your best foot forward and making your first tentative steps onto the path to “I do”-day, or you’re well on your way and looking to refine the finer points, we’ve got something for you this issue. The region’s wedding suppliers have got their fingers on the pulse of 2023’s wedding trends and have shared their predictions with us in our Hot Topic and Fashion and Beauty Q&A specials. Those who’ve been there, done that and bought the T-shirt never fail to inspire. That’s why we’ve brought you another bevvy of beautiful real weddings to marvel at. Quite apart from the fabulous ideas they’re sure to offer, if you’re anything like me you’ll equally enjoy the genuine love stories they share. They never fail to make me smile. Without any further ado I’ll leave you to dive in to this, our first issue of 2023. I’m incredibly excited to be presenting you with another year of wedspiration. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x Kelly Andrews, editor No January blues here! 6 ISSN 2052-0522 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Kelly Andrews | Deputy Managing Editor and Beauty Editor kellya@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Melissa Cullen | Senior Editor, Travel and Grooms Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor Artwork & Content Coordinator Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director Sarah Ellis | 01376 538 490 sarahe@county.wedding Account Manager Gillian Ward | 01376 538 485 gillianw@kdmediapublishing.com 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. Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines A fairytale escape at Ballygally Castle in Northern Ireland https://laurenhollambyphotography.co.uk Win! HAPPY TUMS As long as guests are well fed and watered you’ll likely find them to be a bunch of happy campers. Whether you’re using your venue’s caterer or bringing one in from outside your menu and wine tastings will be a highlight! And don’t forget the big-day bake flawlessly tied in to your theme and offering loved ones a sweet treat. 53 73 SAY “YES” TO THE DRESS No doubt one of the elements you’ll be most looking forward to is shopping for that dream dress. But don’t leave it too late as most will need to be ordered upwards of a year in advance. Turn to our A-Z of dress shopping to find out everything you need to know about finding the one. 113
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