Your North West Wedding- April/May 2020 (Issue 61)

3  REGULARS 5 COMPETITION Win a honeymoon in Oman, worth £3,000 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 8 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the region 11 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 42 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2020 FEATURES 10 PARTY IN THE CAPITAL We put two London hen dos to the test 45 THE LOOK OF LOVE Local photographers reveal some of their favourite heartfelt images 49 RING-A-DING-BLING Fabulous jewellery and accessories 52 LET’S CELEBRATE! Jane Barbeary, Member of the Associations of Independent Celebrants, shares what’s new in this increasingly popular service 54 SUSTAINABLE WEDDINGS 10 tips for planning your dream sustainable wedding 57 COLOUR POP A team of local suppliers worked together to create this rainbow-themed shoot 60 A DREAMY DAY Find out more about Ramsbottom in this wintry shoot 63 AUTUMN LEAVES Be inspired by this stunning autumnal shoot 67 PINK LADIES Fall in love with these oh-so colourful images 71 THE ONE FOR ME This dream team worked together to create these stunning pictures at the Royal Exchange Theatre On the cover This issue’s cover is taken from the regional shoot on page 57. It was photographed by the talented Fish 2 Photography (fish2.co.uk) . VENUES 13 SPOTLIGHT ON LANCASHIRE Discover some of the best venues in the area 19 TENTS, TIPIS AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS Tie the knot in an al fresco venue foxleyphotography.com julesfortunephotography.com 13 67