Wonderful Cheshire Weddings

Category: Planning

  • Couple Win Luxury Countryside Wedding Worth £16.5k!

    Couple Win Luxury Countryside Wedding Worth £16.5k!

    A lucky couple have won a super-luxurious country-chic wedding at one of Cheshire’s most picture-perfect venues.

    Amy Foster and Tony Wedge said ‘I Do’ to the stunning prize which was organised by owners of the stunning Chester Fields venue in Mickle Trafford.

    The venue, which is nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting just outside of Chester, collaborated with an array of leading suppliers to offer the winning couple a luxury wedding day with all the trimmings.

    To be in with a chance couples simply had to register online and the lucky winners were chosen live at the venue’s latest open evening.

    Chester Fields Managing Director,  Mark Jarvis said, ‘We wanted to do something really spectacular and break away from all the current negativity surrounding Brexit etc and give one lucky couple a magnificent wedding day to remember. We’ve got a stunning venue here and work with some really cool suppliers who were super keen to get on board. We are so delighted for Amy and Tony and can’t wait to celebrate with them next July.’

    The massive prize includes an incredible three course wedding breakfast for 50 daytime guests, all prepared with locally sourced ingredients, plus a show stopping hog-roast for up to 70 evening guests. The couple will also enjoy exclusive hire of the beautifully converted restaurant which commands impressive views over the surrounding Cheshire countryside.

    In addition to this the prize included a whole host of wedding extras from a delicious designer wedding cake to live entertainment and even a helicopter experience – all provided by the Chester Fields talented team of hand- picked suppliers.

    Here is everything the soon to be Mr & Mrs Wedge won….

    Ash Youd Photography

    The couple won a one hour’s ‘Spotlight Session’ of close up romantic shots + 50% off a full wedding package with this award winning photographer.

    www.ashyoud.com

    Hipshaker Band

    Guests will be treated to a cool afternoon acoustic set from one of the region’s leading live music bands. Get your dancing shoes on!

    www.hipshaker-band.co.uk

    The Helicentre

    A once in a lifetime flight on the big day looking down on The Chester Fields and all their wedding guests. An incredible experience.

    www.helicentre.com

    Blooming Events Hire

    Flower-power in full force with stunning handcrafted centrepieces to hire for the day plus a dramatic flower wall backdrop for perfect pics!

    www.bloomingperfectevents.co.uk

    Lisa Rimmer Make-Up Studio

    Stunning bridal make-up for the big day courtesy of one of Cheshire’s most talented MUA’s.

    www.facebook.com/lisarimmermakeup

    Elizabeth Louise Bridal

    A stunning veil for beautiful bride Amy from one of the region’s finest bridal boutiques.

    www.elizabethlouisebridal.com

    Hair By Marie Louise

    A generous 50% off a full bridal hair package from one of the region’s most acclaimed bridal hair specialists.

    www.facebook.com/HairMarieLouise

    JF Polo Academy

    An exclusive hen experience like no other! Fizz on arrival, full tuition, a fun match and lunch at the Chester Fields!

    www.jfpoloacademy.com

    Jewellery By Rebecca

    An exquisite hand-crafted silver bracelet from this talented designer. A perfect gift for the Maid of Honour.

    www.jewellerybyrebecca.com

    That Cakes The Biscuit

    A stunning 3 tier wedding cake creation that will taste as good as it looks from one of the region’s most talented designers.

    www.thatcakesthebuscuit.co.uk

    Cheshire Luxury Cars

    The couple can be celebs for the day in their very own chauffeur driven Rolls Royce courtesy of the team at Cheshire Luxury Cars, one of the region’s leading prestige car suppliers.

    www.cheshireluxurycars.co.uk

    Lloyd Ramsey Songwriter

    A bespoke piece of music written for the lucky couple by leading local musician & songwriter Lloyd. What an absolutely priceless gift!

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-ramsey-4a6504118/

    Glamour Events Hire

    With a generous £100 off their show-stopping selfie mirror or free arcade game on offer guests will be entertained or puckering up for selfies in style!

    www.glamoureventshire.co.uk

  • The Bridesmaid’s Guide To Organising An Epic Hen-Do…

    The Bridesmaid’s Guide To Organising An Epic Hen-Do…

    So you have been asked to be a bridesmaid and you are, naturally, over the moon! You can’t wait to watch your bestie / sister walk down the aisle and marry the man of her dreams and you know you are going to be the best bridesmaid EVER!!

    But first there is one small hurdle to get over – the Hen Party! Planning the perfect send-off for your number one girl is no mean feat. It’s got to be the perfect mix of fun, fabulous photos and unforgettable memories and the pressure is on to throw a party like a pro.

    Fear not bridesmaid virgins, we have gathered together our top five golden rules for planning the best bachelorette bash ever. Follow these simple tips and we are sure you will go down in history as the ‘bestest’ bridesmaid party planner ever…

    1. Planning Is Everything

    From making sure your timings are spot on to organising transport for your party day, planning really is everything. Now we are not suggesting a full-blown spreadsheet (God forbid) but writing down a schedule and being ahead of the game is everything. And don’t go it alone, you may be the ‘main maid’ but brides rarely have just one bridesmaid to gather your dream team around you and delegate jobs to the most appropriate maids to help get the job done. Set up a WhatsApp group and make sure you do any online ordering, hotel or experience booking well in advance.

    2. Manage The Budget Effectively

    Getting your ‘I Do Crew’ to pay in advance is the only option here. You don’t want to be left with a bill for 17 expresso martinis and an extra hour with the butler in the buff do you? Have a contingency budget for last minute expenses – you can always throw it back in the kitty if you don’t need it and it will mean you don’t have to sell a kidney to make sure your bestie has a heavenly hen.

    Break each element of the day up into chunks and pop the cash in envelopes so you know you have everything covered. Its so easy to go overboard with little extras but make sure you are sharing the costs evenly with your fellow hens.

     

    3. Know Your Audience

    Before you start whipping out the rude props and ranking up the cringe factor, make sure your bride is up for it! A lot of hens like to keep things quite classy and low key these days whilst others still have willy straws and a blow-up groom firmly on their wish list. Its absolutely key to suss out the future Mrs before you start planning the ‘entertainment’ and likewise keep games like Mr & Mrs light-hearted especially if there are ‘Mums’ in the audience!

    It’s also important to make sure everyone feels involved. Not everyone will know each other and there is nothing worse than feeling like you don’t have a ‘party pal’ on the day. It’s a good idea to plan a little ice-breaker. Maybe ask all the girls to bring a picture of themselves and the hen and tell a story about the two of them and how they became friends.

    4. Don’t Get Too Drunk

    OK so it’s tempting to start the day with a few breakfast shots followed by an ever flowing river of Prosecco, but getting too drunk too soon is a big no no. Keeping 15 -20 excited girls in line is like herding cats, so try and keep on top of the alcohol levels. Have regular snacks and make sure the day is punctuated by regular feeding sessions. Brunch, afternoon tea and a ‘posh’ evening meal are great ways of keeping the girls’ food / alcohol balance on track and actually ensures that everyone has a lovely day, no one goes ‘missing in action’ and there are no embarrassing ‘incidents’!

    5. Make It Memorable

    There are literally thousands of hen party ideas out there so make sure yours is memorable. From gorgeous instagrammable props and accessories to special personalised gifts and creative touches like hen-packs; the sky is really the limit when planning your perfect day. But please don’t over plan! Whilst it’s good to be organised don’t turn into ‘bossy bridesmaid’ – your guests are all adults and won’t want to be herded around all day with back-to-back activities. Leave a bit of chill time in the schedule and get to know each other!

  • Say It With Flowers…

    Say It With Flowers…

    Flowers, right now, are so on trend that they have become much more than just your wedding bouquet. Dramatic installations such as wedding arches, wild entwined frames and abundant forest garlands have taken over from more traditional décor options and its all about the wow factor when it comes to flowers.

    Flower Crowns

    Not so very long ago Flower Crowns were everywhere. Bold, Blousy, Coachella inspired creations that seemed to be getting bigger by the second. This season the trend is for much more natural, subtle styles that are more about delicate fragrance than head height. A crown should frame your natural beauty rather than take over, so less is definitely more.

    Featured: Delicate Flower Crown Wedding Halo Circuit – ‘Corneila’ from www.debbiecarlisle.com

    Floral Invites

    A perfect way to introduce your floral theme, simple, handmade invites tied with dry, silk or even fresh flowers can look stunning and are so instagrammable!

    Choose natural materials and keep them within your colour theme and you will be able to give guests a gorgeous sneak peek of what they can expect on the big day.

    Floral Wedding Cake

    Flowers have long since been used as decoration on cakes but a new generation of cake designers have taken this trend to the next level. Decorating and in some case baking your cake with gorgeous edible plants and petals not only looks stunning it can also be quite cost effective when compared with traditional sugar craft.

    Take note though, everyday florist blooms are generally not suitable so make sure you or your cake artist only buy 100% organic products that have been grown in fresh soils with no pesticides.

    Our featured cake is by Bee’s Bakery www.beesbakery.co.uk

    Floral Installations

    From wild entrance arches and moon-gates to elegant chandeliers and flower walls, high impact, statement floral instalments are dominating the wedding scene.

    Our go-to floral expert Angela Adllard from Flourish Flowers said,

    ‘High impact floral design is no longer exclusively for the rich and famous and doesn’t have to cost the earth. It seems no wedding is complete these days without it! It has become more and more obtainable for those wishing to create an unforgettable ‘experience’ for their guests on their big day, and provide that memorable breath-taking backdrop for those all-important photographs. The natural ambiance flowers and foliage can create within a room is phenomenal. We can create installations to suit every budget and with closely with our brides to ensure we get the perfect look and feel they are looking for.’

    Floral Frocks

    Florals? For? Shocking! We know this trend is a bit ‘out there’ but it’s definitely a grower for 2019. Think bold, 3D appliqué, hand-cut and placed embroideries, brocades, bold use of colour and gorgeous delicate lace finishes.

    Dare to be different. This trend is not just about subtle pastels and cautiously placed embellishments; the 2019 floral dresses are bright, bold and super-dramatic and we absolutely love them.

    Our featured gown is the stunning ‘Celestina’ by Ronald Joyce.

    www.ronaldjoyce.com

    Floral Confetti

    Personalise your confetti and give your guests a cute cone filled with your favourite dried blooms. The dried flowers are readily available online and you can create the cones easily using paper that matches the theme or even some sheet music of your favourite tune.

    Floral Welcome Drinks

    Add a touch of floral glamour to your welcome drinks and treat guest to a French inspired lavender fizz cocktail. Perfect for you DIY brides, the lavender syrup is so easy to make look adorable when served with a sprig of lavender.

    METHOD

    Step 1

    To make syrup, place lavender and sugar in a saucepan with 1/2 cup (125ml) water and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.

    Step 2

    Simmer for 2 minutes then set aside for 30 minutes to infuse. Strain and cool

    Step 3

    To make the cocktail, combine 3 tsp cooled syrup, gin and lemon juice in a jug then divide among 4 serving glasses. Top up with Champagne or sparkling wine and garnish with lavender sprigs, if desired, to serve.

  • The Ultimate £10K Wedding

    The Ultimate £10K Wedding

    So you can get married with up to 120 guests in a gorgeous bespoke marquee in a magical countryside setting all for £10k? Interested? Then read on…

    In an era when the average UK wedding cost has topped the £25k mark it’s almost unbelievable that we have discovered a local team of wedding experts offering the whole caboodle for just £10,000 English pounds!

    The incredible Wirral based Signature Events are turning the wedding market on its head with their amazing, once in a lifetime wedding package…but you’d better move fast – it’s not going to be around forever.

    Signature is owned and operated by Cheeky Chilli Events Owner Kim Maher and her business partner Lee Dunbar. The company specialises in all aspects of marquee and event equipment and with over twenty five years’ experience in the industry you can expect lots of exciting thing to come from the team.

    A ‘Do’ With A View

    Through their amazing network of contacts, Signature have secured exclusive use of the stunning Festival Fields in Parkgate. With panoramic views of the Welsh Hills, Festival Fields is the perfect blank canvas to create your own elegant marquee celebration or festival themed day.

    As part of the deal you get to hold your reception in the team’s glorious new marquee. 100% flexible with clear sides and an open top option for super-sunny days this state-of-the art marquee provides the perfect backdrop for your big day.

    The £10k package also includes a full wedding breakfast for up to 80 guests in the day and 120 revellers at the night time shindig.

    Food Glorious Food

    As well as the stunning location and marvellous marquee the food for your celebration will be nothing less than spectacular! Delivered by the multi-award winning Cheeky Chilli expect a selection of divine daytime menus and cool evening nibbles to choose from. All freshly cooked by their talented team of chefs using the finest local ingredients this will be a feast your guests will remember forever.

    With a fully functioning cash bar, dance floor, table settings and a super-talented team to deliver your special day what more could you want from Wirral’s most experienced wedding experts.

    And if all that wasn’t enough, owner Kim and her team can provide help and guidance on all other aspects of the day from flowers and favours to fireworks and photography they are a one-stop wedding crew that really know their stuff.

    With limited dates still available for 2019 and 2020 you need to get your skates on as slots are being grabbed daily so contact the team today and start turning your £10k wedding dreams into reality…

    Call The Team On: 07495 094384

    Web:

    http://cheekychillievents.co.uk/

    http://signatureeventhire.co.uk/

  • Runaway Bride

    Runaway Bride

    Oh Darling…Let’s Just Elope!

    Couples choosing to elope is on the up. If you love the idea of sacking off all the planning and jetting off somewhere fabulous, just the two of you, you still need to give your runaway wedding some thought.

    Making your big day just about the two of you might be the most romantic of ideas but you still need to make your day memorable and handle the fall-out from your decision as sensitively as possible.

    With all that in mind here’s our mini-guide on what to consider if you are planning on ‘disappearing’ to tie the knot…

    Make Sure It’s the Right Decision For You

    So it’s a great story to tell the grandkids but is it the right decision for you? There can be a lot of guilt associated with an elopement so you need to give your decision a lot of thought and make sure you are 100% committed.

    Saving money, avoiding unnecessary fuss or family drama are all valid reasons for choosing elopement but make sure it is something you BOTH want.

    Be Ready To Reveal All

    Naturally some of your family and friends will be disappointed that you have chosen to elope but once the initial shock has passed you will probably find they are still really delighted for you. That said it might be an idea to plan a celebration party for when you get back or if you would prefer to announce the news quietly as least make sure your nearest and dearest hear the news from you rather than on the grapevine or even worse via social media!

    Don’t Dismiss A Bit of Planning

    The idea of throwing your basics into a case and running off may sound like it’s straight from a Hollywood movie but you still need to put some thought into your day – after all you still want a memorable wedding day. If you are planning to jet off it’s a good idea to appoint a planner in the location to help with suppliers and make sure you get the day you want. And of course, you still need to look fabulous so make sure you have given your outfits some serious thought. You might want to go for something really individual but you still need to rock the alternative look on your big day.

    Capture The Moment

    For couples who elope its more important than ever to capture the big day. Friends and family will want to see every detail and because they are not there to share it with you its vital you get some special shots to document the event. OK, so its all about the tow of you – but you don’t want to be left with a pile of sub-standard selfies to showcase your day.

    Make It Memorable

    So you don’t have to think about beef or chicken for the main course or whether Aunty Nelly would prefer white or red but you still need to make your day memorable. Book into an amazing restaurant or arrange a sunset picnic on the beach; go scuba diving or climb a mountain –  the absolute best thing about eloping is that you can do whatever you both want to make the day as memorable and special as possible.

    Don’t Forget The Legals

    Don’t do a ‘Mick Jagger’ and run off to a Balinese beach, marry a supermodel then find out 20 years later that is wasn’t legally binding. Make sure you find out how many days before you need to register the wedding and fill out any relevant paperwork – and do not forget to pick up your marriage certificate before you head home!

    Joining the John Lewis Wedding List bandwagon is just not an option here. Choosing elopement means you forfeit some of the added value elements of getting married. Sure, your family may want to treat you when you back – but don’t bank on that new Nexpresso machine as it might not happen!