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

9 Carringtons Catering is set to join a plethora of industry-leading businesses on the judging panel at the UK’s biggest wedding awards. Director Helen Wynn has been selected as a judge at The Wedding Awards 2018 (theweddingawards.org.uk) to help recognise firms that provide the highest standards in service, quality and integrity when it comes to big-day celebrations. Working alongside her husband Darren Wynn, the North West catering firm has worked with thousands of couples. “We’re certainly no stranger to weddings having run our business for 35 years,” says Helen. “I’m honoured that the awards have recognised my expertise and I’m excited to be involved in next February’s prestigious ceremony. I can’t wait to celebrate the extraordinary customer service, skill and hard work put in by independent businesses in our industry.” For more information on the catering company head to the website carringtons-catering.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS All the latest from around the regions TIME TO CELEBRATE Liverpool-based hair and make-up team, Olivier and Murphy, have launched VIP ME, a touch-up service for the bridal party and wedding guests. “Our new service has been inspired by client feedback,” says co-owner Carley Murphy. “We were always being asked by our brides how they and their loved ones can continue to look flawless throughout the whole wedding so we decided to offer a pop-up station at the venue in order to make sure everyone is picture-perfect all day long.” To find out more head to the website olivierandmurphy.co.uk FOOD FOR THOUGHT Liverpool’s famous Sefton Park Palm House welcomes new catering partner, Dine, to the stunning Grade II listed building. Set in the 235-acre Sefton Park, the three-tier, octagonalVictorian glasshouse opened in 1896 and is home to one of the oldest horticultural collections in Britain. Dine offers bespoke hospitality and catering in 17 venues across northern England for organisations including the National Trust and English Heritage. It now aims to work with the in-house events team to build on the Palm House’s stellar reputation and make it the leading venue in the north. “We pride ourselves on delivering exquisite events in stunning surroundings,” says Dine founder Dan Gill.“This is a really exciting addition to our collection of beautiful locations in the UK and we look forward to creating some truly memorable experiences for our couples.” For more information on the venue head to the website palmhouse.org.uk and to find out more about its new catering partner visit dine.co.uk Best foot forward Oddfellows Hotels has launched its stylish Red SoleWeddings for fashion-conscious brides. In tribute to Christian Louboutin, the master of shoe design, Oddfellows Hotels are giving every bride the opportunity to tie the knot in a pair of the famous red-soled shoes. Brides that wed in either the quirky Georgian townhouse in historic Chester or the newly launched Oddfellows On The Park in Cheadle will receive a voucher to treat themselves to a pair of Louboutins to wear down the aisle. “The perfect dress needs amazing shoes – Cinderella had her glass slippers after all!” says events manager Debbie Catchlove.“We do our best to make every wedding magical here and this is just another way we spoil our brides.” Both venues create bespoke events with couples designing menus, décor and entertainment alongside their coordinator, and there are plenty of exclusive-use spaces to choose from. For more information and to see terms and conditions head to the website oddfellowschester.com Looking your best Dave Gillespie Photography