EDITOR LOVES With the cost of living crisis in full swing, we had a chat with local wedding consultant Jennifer Walker, The Wedding Wellness Woman, for her thoughts on how this might affect you as you plan your wedding. “A wedding day will be one of the biggest expenditures of a couple’s life,” Jennifer says. “With the financial crisis well and truly here, those wanting to wed are having to be extra careful with how they spend their pennies. But if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that life’s too short to compromise.” Read on as she tells us more... “There are so many ways to save money, if you can make your peace with throwing out the obligatory, traditional to-do list and start making your own rules! This doesn’t mean scrimping, it means investing money on what’s going to generate as many good feels as possible. If you concentrate on spending your money on things that are important to you, your money will be well spent. “Working with a wedding consultant can definitely help. It may seem like a nice-to-have that a budget can’t stretch to, but speaking to someone who can help uncover what’s truly important in order to spend your money wisely could be the best investment you ever make! “My approach is: if you’ve always dreamed of wearing an expensive designer wedding dress, but it means your guests will be eating pizza for tea... do it! If you both love festivals and you want one in honour of your happiness... do it! One thing you can’t afford is to look back on your big day and experience regret, and no one ever regretted spending their money on memories!” Find out more about The Wedding Wellness Woman at www.instagram.com/theweddingwellnesswoman TIME TO SHINE Say It With Diamonds, the award-winning, affordable luxury jewellery brand, has launched exclusive packages that include wedding bands for both brides and grooms. Having been a popular brand for brides since it was established in 2016, Say It With Diamonds has continued to broaden its bridal jewellery collection, offering classic necklaces and bracelets, perfect timeless pieces for your big day. The brand, which has a flagship store in Liverpool’s Metquarter, as well as being available online, has also been the go-to for maid-of-honour, bridesmaid, flowergirl, mother-of-the-bride and mother-in-law gifts. There are three new packages, available now, which will allow couples to make substantial savings... • Silver (£995), worth £1,230 at individual RRP prices, includes a 9ct Gold Classic Wedding Band, a 9ct Gold Claw Set Diamond Band, a Circle of Life Necklace and a Heart Slider Bracelet. • Gold (£2,000), worth £2,450 at individual RRP prices, includes an 18ct Gold Classic Wedding Band, 18ct Gold Claw Set Diamond Band, two Circle of Life Necklaces, two Heart Slider Bracelets and a Luxe Tennis Necklace. • Platinum (£2,950) worth £3,250 at individual RRP prices, includes a Platinum Classic Wedding Band, a Platinum Channel Set Diamond Band, two Circle of Life Necklaces, two Heart Slider Bracelets, two Luxe Tennis Necklaces and two sets of cufflinks. The Liverpool store is also home to a Bespoke Bar, where customers can shop in privacy with a special one-to-one experience with the knowledgable team. Find out more at https://sayitwithdiamonds.com SUMMER SPA ESCAPES Independent, family-owned hotel in Alsager in the heart of East Cheshire, Manor House Hotel, is celebrating its new spa’s first summer season. The English Country Gardeninspired retreat opened at the end of 2022 and has fast become a must-visit wellness destination, buzzing with facilities such as the large hydrotherapy pool, potting shed sauna, ice plunge bath, and its crowing jewel, the UK’s first swim up bar. To mark the occasion the Hotel has launched a sizzling menu of limited-edition summer spa packages. For summer 2023, you can choose from three half-day sessions (from £69pp), perfect if you’re looking to fit in a little relaxation around wedding planning. Or if you fancy a more indulgent experience, there are also three full-day packages (from £75pp), including a range of treatments, as well as lunch and access to facilities throughout the day. Finally, for the ultimate in relaxation, two new overnight retreat packages are just the ticket (from £245pp). These include accommodation in one of the Hotel’s luxurious rooms, plus a range of spa treatments and again, access to facilities throughout your stay. For further information, check out www.manorhousealsager.com 9 LOCAL NEWS
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