Your North West Wedding- Page number 8 - August/September 2021 (Issue 69)

NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the North West A MUST SEE SHOW! The North West Wedding Show, incorporating The Liverpool Wedding Show, is taking place on 25 th and 26 th September 2021, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool – next to the M&S Bank Arena. The North West Wedding Show is a full weekend of shopping where you can try, buy and save everything for your wedding with more than 150 of the finest local, national and international professional wedding companies, all in one place under one roof! There will be four catwalk shows per day and a live lounge with entertainment from leading wedding bands and singers, so you can enjoy a drink and relax while you find the perfect act to entertain your guests. If the traditional white wedding isn’t your thing, then head over to The Curious Place to find something a bit different. The Curious Place is an amazing area for brides and grooms who are looking for quirky, bohemian, far-out or completely wacky inspiration. The Curious Place is not just for alternative couples, it’s for everyone! It’s the place to find anything from alternative wedding dresses and tattooed wedding rings to glitter wedding make-up, so pop in and let your imagination run wild! Upgrade your experience with V.I.P. tickets that give you fast-track into The North West Wedding Show and access to the VIP Lounge 30 minutes before a front row catwalk show of your choice. Doors open on both days from 10am to 4pm. Register for your free standard ticket before 01/09/2021. To find out more and to get your tickets, visit www.thenorthwestweddingshow.co.uk DRINK IT ALL IN Sipful, a sustainable canned wine and cocktail brand in Cumbria, has launched a range of wedding bundles that would be the perfect addition to any celebration. Created by a husband and wife duo, the company make 250ml, fully recyclable canned wine and canned cocktails, all created using organic wine and 100 per cent natural fruit. The Wedding Bubbly Gift Box comes beautifully wrapped with white and cornflower blue ribbons and contains four organic cans of bubbly. It’s ideal for gifting couples after they’ve made their announcement, as a pick me up for those that have had to postpone, or even to take along when they can finally go wedding dress shopping again! Sipful also offers a bridesmaid box that’s perfect for asking your favourite girls to be a part of your big day. Visit www.sipful-drinks.com for more information. NEW VENUE ALERT! Ghyll Barn is a gorgeous new wedding venue in Cumbria. The property is ideal for couples looking for a rustic setting to say ‘I do’. The reclaimed vintage interior has been lovingly curated with vernacular metals and timbers to create a bespoke décor. There are several spaces available for weddings, including the barn, which can accommodate 200 guests, the oak-framed gazebo for welcome drinks or the converted railway cabin. Check out www.ghyllbarn.co.uk for more information. www.brid getteibbotsonphotography.com 8