Your North West Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 55)

BESIDE THE SEASIDE Blackpool Council kicked off 2019 by launching an online portal to showcase what the resort has to offer. The new website includes details of all the licensed wedding venues, honeymoon destinations, photographers and bridal boutiques in the area. Dawn Titherington, the superintendent registrar at Blackpool Council, said: “There’s nowhere like Blackpool. Our Wedding Chapel is close to the beach and offers magnificent views of the Irish Sea and the famous Blackpool Tower. A number of our main attractions are licensed for ceremonies, meaning couples can exchange their vows in a truly memorable location.” Check out visitblackpool.com/weddings for more. COUNTING THE PENNIES The Belsfield is a four-star luxury Laura Ashley Hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere. The property has three new wedding packages. The Exclusively Yours option gives couples exclusive use of the venue, including all 62 designer bedrooms and the stunning reception areas. The Completely Perfect Package can accommodate 50 guests for the ceremony and 120 for the evening celebration. Alternatively, the Intimate and Elegant option is designed exclusively for you and your partner, offering you both complete privacy with the choice of adding 25 of your closest friends. Visit lauraashleyhotels.com/thebelsfield/weddings for more. PURE RELAXATION Cosmetics brand, Lush has launched a new store on Market Street, Manchester. It’s the first plastic-free shop in the country, aiming to reduce waste and help the environment. The company offers a range of bath bombs, hair-care products, fragrances and moisturisers, ideal for wedding favours or bridesmaids’ gifts. To find out more, visit lush.com A NEW LOOK Look & Cover in Penrith is a new company specialising in lifestyle products. Couples can purchase monogrammed sleepwear for their big day or surprise the bridal party with personalised pyjamas. Anna Aston, the owner, said: “I founded Look & Cover because I struggled to find really memorable gifts that my friends and family would love. It inspired me to create my own brand with customised great-quality products without the extortionate price tag.” Visit lookandcover.co.uk for more. 10