Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 37)

REAL WEDDINGS 41 D anielle and Craig Cornelia first met through a mutual friend; they hit it off straight away and soon became a couple. 12 years and two beautiful children later and Craig decided it was time to pop the question. “It was the perfect setting,” says Danielle. “He proposed on Christmas eve with our two kids there. I was so surprised and couldn’t have asked for anything more.” The happy couple soon started making plans for their nuptials, setting the date for 9 th June, 2017 at the gorgeous Heaton House Farm. “I was in tears when we walked through the door of our venue, it was everything we wanted before we’d even added our own personal touches,” recalls the bride. “We knew it was where we had to get married.” SETTING THE SCENE White, silver and glitter was the theme that tied their day together. “We used a fantastic company called Venue Perfection for our styling,” says Danielle. “We had chandeliers, candelabras and floating candles to add some sparkle. We also hung crystals and fairylights from trees, while white and silver bunting added an extra shimmer.” Danielle’s mum recommended The Flower Rooms near Warrington. “Our blooms were exactly what I’d envisaged – and I can be a little bit fussy!” remembers the bride. Danielle enlisted the help of a local lady called Sandra to provide all of her stationery. “Everything from the invitations to the table plan was so pretty. Our favours were an envelope with a poem and a scratchcard inside,” says Danielle. They were keen to remember loved ones on their special day. “The venue let us set up a memory table with butterflies, candles and a photo of my dad who sadly passed away three years ago.” LOOKING THE PART Danielle wore the Pronovias dress Mariana , which she purchased from Eternity Bridalwear, but it wasn’t the style she was expecting. “I had a totally different look in mind but when I tried my dress on I knew it was the one ,” recalls the bride. “I accessorised it with a tiny Swarovski crystal bracelet, Canadian Ice diamond earrings and a stunning necklace ALL THAT GLITTERS Danielle and Craig’s Heaton House Farm wedding sparkled all day long Images courtesy of Matthew Rycraft Photography