REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on the latest from around the North West 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 61 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions 93 COMPETITION Win a fun-filled sleepover for eight guests at Whitley Hall in Yorkshire CONTENTS DECEMBER/JANUARY 2021/2022 VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH CUMBRIA Discover some of the best venues in the area 21 ONCE UPON A TIME Tie the knot in a fairytale-inspired venue FEATURES 45 WOODLAND ROMANCE Fall in love with this boho-themed shoot at Castletown Woodland Wedding & Events 49 HANDMADE WITH LOVE Products made in the North West 54 MEMORABLE MOMENTS County Wedding Magazines editor Melissa Barker shares her wedding planning journey 57 CLASSIC ELEGANCE A talented team of suppliers worked together to create two different looks at Calthwaite Hall 65 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS This styled shoot shows how Fairbank Wedding Barn can be adapted to suit any theme 69 ULTIMATE LUXURY Be inspired by this traditional African-themed shoot at Trafford Hall Hotel 85 FASHION FORWARD The latest wedding dress trends On the cover This issue’s cover, photographed by Ailsa Reeve Photography (www.ailsareevephotography.com), was taken at Fairbank Wedding Barn (www.fairbankbarn.co.uk). To see more from the styled shoot, turn to page 65. 49 69 www.instagram.com/adewumiadisastudio 21 www.foxleyphotography.com 3
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