REGULARS 5 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 6 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 8 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 48 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on planning a springtime wedding 81 COMPETITION Win a voucher worth £800 to spend on handcrafted diamond jewellery from 77 Diamonds CONTENTSMAY/JUNE 2025 VENUES 11 SPOTLIGHT ON... Knowsley and St Helens 15 ROMANTIC REFLECTIONS We’ve rounded up some of the region’s favourite waterside venues On the cover This issue’s cover shot of real wedding couple Emma and James was captured by Madison Picture (https://madisonpicture.co.uk). To find out about their big day at Titanic Hotel (www. titanichotelliverpool.com) head over to page 30. 45 15 FEATURES 39 OH SNAP! Photography questions answered 45 SAY IT WITH FLOWERS We explore this year’s wedding floral trends with the help of the region’s experts 50 HEN DO SURVIVAL HACKS Wedding planning expert Georgie Mitchell breaks down how to save money, stay sane and celebrate the bride-to-be 80 YOU’RE THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE One of the most ignored features of a wedding could have the biggest impact www.katemccarthyphotography.co.uk www.charlottepalazzo.co.uk 3
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