Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 9 - November/December 2021 (Issue 59)

MAMA MIA It’s safe to say it’s been a difficult year for brides- and grooms-to-be, but Warner Leisure Hotels is recognising the valiant efforts of the mums too by launching a service to help them unwind after the big day. Yep, Mamamoons are now a thing! After discovering that 68 per cent of mothers-of-the-bride felt they deserved a relaxing holiday after their daughter’s big day, the chain, which operates 14 adult-only hotels and resorts across the UK, has pioneered the Mamamoon getaway to give hard-working mums a break after the wedding once the happy couple have jetted off on their honeymoon. These wind-down packages include spa access, gin- and wine-tasting and complimentary breakfast and dinner for the new mothers-in-law, as well as stress-busting activities such as yoga and archery. Mamamoon packages start from £199 per person. To find out more and book your mum a well-deserved break as a massive “thank you,” visit www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk/ breaks/Mamamoon. Your nearest participating venues are Alvaston Hall, Cheshire and Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales. WINTER VOWS The clever folk at Thornton Hall have put together an irresistible Christmas and winter wedding package available for their Cristal Suite on remaining dates up to March 2022. Based on a maximum of 80 guests it includes a civil ceremony at 5pm or 6.30pm (subject to registrar availability), sparkling wine drinks reception, pick ‘n’ mix buffet, ice chairs, black and white dancefloor, candelabra centrepieces, red carpet, executive bedroom for the night of your wedding (with the option to upgrade to a character bedroom for £150). Package costs start from £2,500. Whether you’re able to take advantage of this offer, or you’re looking further into the future, if you’d like to know more, it’s worth heading over to one of the hotel’s open days on 9 th January or 6 th March 2022. Also, check out www.thorntonhallhotel.com/weddings LOOK OUT FOR… Sarah Nelson is the celebrant behind Moments To… A business so named because she creates ceremonies that give her clients moments to remember, celebrate and rejoice. She says, “Writing ceremonies to help people mark important life events is somewhat of a privilege. It’s all about helping them find the words at a time when their emotions can seem overwhelming.” Passionate about what she does, Sarah will be taking part in a business fair at the Wicked Stadium, St Helens, on 17 th November, promoting the role of a celebrant. It’s also well worth keeping an eye on her website, https://momentsto.co.uk, as she’ll soon be launching a monthly newsletter with reading and song suggestions, sure to be useful if you’re thinking about your own wedding ceremony. The newsletters will start in December and there’ll be a sign-up option on the website from November. TIME TO SHINE Luxury British jeweller ROX has launched a nationwide hunt for the next big jewellery designer. The competition, Future Makers, is open to all aspiring jewellery designers and makers, with entrants invited to submit a commercial jewellery design, which will be manufactured by ROX in its workshop. The winner will also receive a four-week internship there. Kyron Keogh (pictured), co-founder of the company and one of the competition’s three judges says, “We truly believe that British jewellery designers are still among the best in the world. Jewellery making is one of the few crafts that remains true to its roots in the modern world. While modern technology has aided design, the traditional techniques have remained consistent. It’s traditional craftsmanship that’s been passed down for generations that we want to celebrate through our competition, while encouraging entrants to bring a modern twist to the fore.” Founded in 2002 ROX, has a flagship boutique in Liverpool, specialises in bespoke jewellery, diamond rings and watches. It also stocks a range of luxury brands including Bulgari, Chopard, Hublot, Gucci, TAG Heuer and TUDOR. Check out www.rox.co.uk/future-makers https://cleo stellaphotography.co.uk 9 YOUR ESSENTIALS