Your North West Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 58)

MADE WITH LOVE All the latest from around the North West Nearlywed NEWS LUSCIOUS LOCKS The finalists in the HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards were recently announced. The ceremony celebrates the best in the industry, recognising and rewarding the creative talents of individuals and teams who make it so vibrant. Local nominees include Ethos Hairdressing (ethoshairdressing.com ), Claxton (claxton-hair.co.uk) and Toni & Guy (toniandguy.com) . Jayne Lewis-Orr, the event’s executive director, said: “To be named as a finalist in these awards highlights just how exceptional each stylist is. There was incredible hairstyling demonstrated with fantastic skill and vision, and this technical and creative flair rightly gives each finalist the acknowledgement as one of the UK’s best.” The awards will be taking place on 25 th November, 2019, at JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London. To find out more, visit hji.co.uk Pets at weddings Armathwaite Hall has announced two new dog grooming packages. On the morning of the wedding, an experienced groomer will collect your furry companion from one of the hotel’s pet-friendly rooms and take it to The Dog Room Cockermouth to be bathed, dried and groomed. The Furry Guest Package offers a bath, blow-dry and tidy up with a fragrance spray, while the I Do Package also includes a nail trim, ear cleanse, facial scrub and a flower collar made by a local florist. Check out armathwaite-hall.com for more. REST AND RELAXATION David Lloyd Leisure in Cheadle recently launched a pre-wedding spa package. The PURE Deluxe Spa Pamper Party includes use of the infrared sauna, pool and two spa treatments. Relax with your best girls and enjoy a massage, facial or salt scrub to ensure you’re looking your big-day best. The leisure centre boasts a gym, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, two pools, a whirlpool and a steam room. Visit davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/cheadle for more information. Love Invited has launched a stationery collection called Dreamcatcher. The designs look stunning and are perfect for couples having a boho-themed celebration. Amanda Williams, the owner, told us: “Dreamcatchers are a beautiful symbol of positivity, which is the essence of any wedding. The ring represents different aspects of life, and the web is believed to catch bad energy and dreams as you sleep.” To see more from the collection, visit loveinvited.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9