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

6 Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk. Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 2392-2802 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Melissa Barker | Editor melissab@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director | Sarah Ellis 01376 538 490 sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager | Chris Littler 0161 358 0371 chrisl@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your North West 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 North West Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £17.60 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your North West Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding a nd countyweddingevents.com cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS F irstly, I hope all of our readers have been keeping well during this surreal, unprecedented time. It would be hard for me to not mention the dreaded c-word, however, I admire how everyone, no matter how badly they have been effected, has come together to help and support one another. The tide will start turning, and we can all begin to re-plan cancelled weddings, re-book honeymoons and get back to our wonderful world of weddings – supporting local couples and businesses finding their feet again! This issue is bursting with inspiration; we have four real weddings starting on page 23, a guide on how to choose your big-day jewellery on page 49 and we get to know local photographers better on page 45. I hope you enjoy the issue and don’t forget you can submit your wedding at any time by visiting this link – yournorthwest.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding Melissa x Melissa Barker, Editor Here at YWMW HQ we adore this dress from our fashion spread over on page 73 Abbey House Hotel and Gardens has purchased a snow cannon. To find out more turn to page 8. Hop into spring WIN! A HONEYMOON IN OMAN, WORTH £3,000, ON PAGE 5. Ensure your locks looks amazing with our hair accessories feature on page 96. It’s important that you look fabulous on your wedding day and jewellery can play a key part in helping you achieve your overall bridal look. Choosing pieces that complement your dress without upstaging it can be tricky, to help we reveal our top tips over on page 49. Check out our fun and frivolous fashion feature on page 75.