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 11 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 48 HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions 81 COMPETITION Win a luxury break to The Glasshouse Hotel, Edinburgh CONTENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2025 On the cover... This issue’s cover is from Olivia and Lewis’ romantic wedding at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort in Lancashire (www.crowwoodhotel.com). Their day was captured by Jodie Flackett Photography (www.facebook.com/jodieflackettphotography). To see more from their wedding, turn to page 30. VENUES 15 SPOTLIGHT ON THE LAKE DISTRICT Discover some of the best local venues 21 THE GREAT OUTDOORS Tie the knot in a glorious garden FEATURES 40 TOP 10 WEDDING TRENDS IN 2025 Be inspired by these trend predictions 43 PLANNED TO PERFECTION How to organise your dream wedding 46 IN THE NAME OF LOVE We caught up with celebrity celebrant Cynthia Green for all of the backstage gossip from Love Is Blind 51 FALL IN LOVE A team of talented suppliers worked together to create this autumnal styled shoot at Lancrigg 55 A DREAMY SETTING The latest venue styling trends 21 www.ailsareevephotography.com 51 www.annabaileyphotography.co.uk 3
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