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Look what catches the eye of the editor with a special emphasis on local wedding businesses, shops and suppliers in Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Broadoaks Country House Hotel, the setting for this styled shoot, is the perfect location for an exclusive wedding event. The property is nestled in the heart of the Lake District, which was the first national park in the UK to receive Unesco Heritage Site status in 2017.

The team at Broadoaks Country House Hotel tells us more: “With the ideal mixture of traditional and luxe, Broadoaks Country House Hotel has recently had lots of love poured back into the venue, making the most gorgeous setting for your dream wedding. We ensure that your wedding day will be one that you and your guests will remember for years to come with dedicated service, delicious food and, of course, a venue that’s exclusively yours for the day! With its picturesque views, there is no better place to tie the knot! Our wedding team is flexible with private tours, working around a time that suits you and your calendar. On our private venue tours, you will be able to see the hotel in all its beauty as well as have the chance to discuss all your wedding plans and ideas with our specialist team.”

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Lucy and Robin met in August 2020. “It sounds cheesy, but we both just knew,” says Lucy. “We were inseparable from the start.”

Robin popped the question while the couple were exploring the island of La Digue in the Seychelles. “It was a dream destination and somewhere we had both been wanting to visit for a long time,” shares the bride. “We did some island hopping, and unbeknownst to me, Robin had a plan to propose at sunset on the beautiful Anse Source d’Argent Beach on the little island of La Digue. His plan was scuppered by a tropical storm that night, unfortunately, so we had an early sunrise trip back to the beach the next morning. We had the beach to ourselves and we were exploring the amazing scenery when he asked me to marry him on one knee in a little cove surrounded by boulders. I was taken by total surprise and we were both in tears.”

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Charlotte Mills creates bridal shoes that are handcrafted with love and designed so you can not only treasure them forever but also wear them again and again. The company offers a range of block heel wedding shoes, in standard and wide-fit, and even has multiple heel height options to choose from.

Every pair of Charlotte Mills’ handcrafted shoes bears delicately embossed words on the luxurious leather soles, which have fast become the Manchester-based brand’s signature mark.

Charlotte tells us more: “With each purchase, a glittering silver sixpence will become your something old; the shoes are, of course, your something new; the luxury envelope we include is your something borrowed; and, finally, the exquisite blue detailing of our shoes’ in-sock will become your something blue.

“Wielding an innate desire to create shoes that endlessly delight and inspire (not to mention steal brides’ hearts across the globe), I have been applauded throughout the industry for my scrupulous attention to detail, my inherent ability to infuse my designs with a playful spirit and sense of romance and, most importantly, my designs’ tried and tested comfortable fit. Each and every style is carefully crafted utilising the very finest of materials and the most celebrated of skills. The aforementioned signature details are hand-finished, adding that final flourishing touch to a special shoe for an equally special day.”

In 2023, Charlotte launched The Aisle Edit. Housed at the company’s Manchester headquarters in a converted church. The Aisle Edit is the UK’s only bridal department store working with only female-founded brands.

See more of the latest trends in our Handmade in the North West feature in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
Boutique wedding venue, Broadoaks Country House has been recognised as one of the top locations for couples to say ‘I do’ in Cumbria after being nominated at the County Brides North West Wedding Awards.

A Victorian manor house originally built in 1836, Broadoaks Country House is steeped in history and boasts a romantic charm that enables couples to enjoy the wedding of their dreams while overlooking the picturesque Lake District hills. Situated in five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Broadoaks Country House offers five different areas for civil ceremonies, ranging from an intimate orangery through to an outdoor setting with views across Troutbeck and the surrounding valleys.

Sian Parry, the venue manager at Broadoaks Country House, tells us: “The Broadoaks Country House team works incredibly hard to ensure each and every wedding exceeds the expectations of our couples, whether hosting a small, intimate celebration or a larger party. We are delighted that our beautiful venue and the dedication of our team have been recognised by the prestigious County Brides North West Wedding Awards, and we feel this certainly affirms our position as one of Cumbria’s locations of choice to tie the knot. We now wish all other finalists the best of luck and look forward to celebrating at the awards ceremony next spring.”

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Sarah and Jack first crossed paths in 2017. “I began frequenting the rugby club where my best friend Amy worked,” says Sarah. “Jack played rugby at the time and I then started working at the club myself. It was love at first sight. Jack asked me on a date and then to be his girlfriend five days later. I loved everything about Jack, not just his amazing eyes and the fact he was tall but his nature. Jack is a protector and a provider and I found it so attractive.”

Jack popped the question in October 2022. “I had a feeling it was coming – little clues like people telling me I should get nude nails and not the nail art I would normally get,” shares the bride. “He had planned for us to go to Beadnell Coast in Northumberland with our dog Bubba, so I had assumed that is where he would do it. The day before, I had had a terrible day at work, so he suggested that we get some takeaway pizzas, take the dog for a walk and eat them out of the boot whilst watching the sunset. I was in a terrible mood and changed the plans 100 times. We eventually got out of the car and started to walk Bubba on the moors near our home. Before we had even gotten 10 meters, Jack got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Just me, him and Bubba.”

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Make-up artist, Felicity from Ashby Artistry shares her wedding trend predictions for 2025.

"Radiance and glowing skin are taking centre stage right now, and I can tell you confidently that this won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. It’s become a huge trend because it’s achieving the feeling that nearly every single one of us dreams of having on our wedding day. That sense of pure contentment, glee and that ethereal sparkle.

"The beginning of this trend was born with the glass skin created by make-up artist Pat McGrath for the Maison Margiela Paris Fashion Week. But it has snowballed into so much more. It is now so relatable and easy for all of us to play and experiment with. It opened the conversation that it’s good to have fun with your appearance!

"Trends are, by nature, fleeting; what’s celebrated today could feel overdone tomorrow. Radiant skin and glowing shoulders currently add a dreamy touch to your wedding look, but there’s something even more powerful: a look that highlights you in all your individuality, quirks and unique beauty. So, instead of building your wedding look around the trend of the year, why not create a look that feels quintessentially you?"

See more of the latest trends in our Looking Your Best feature in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
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The team at Marc Darcy Menswear share their suit material and colour suggestions for a winter wedding.

"When selecting a suit for a winter wedding, you typically have two standout options: tweed or black tie, each offering a unique charm.

"For vintage-style weddings, a tweed suit is a fantastic choice. These suits often showcase rich, earthy tones such as deep tans, rustic browns and muted greens, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and cosy warmth that perfectly complements the season. The textured fabric adds a charming rusticity that resonates well with the atmosphere of a winter celebration.

"In contrast, the black-tie ensemble is the quintessential choice for modern urban weddings. Characterised by its simplicity and refined tailoring, this option exudes sophistication and class. A classic black tuxedo, paired with a crisp white shirt and a bow tie, creates a sharp and polished look ideal for contemporary settings and evening ceremonies.

"Both options provide a sophisticated aesthetic, marrying elegance with a touch of modern flair, ensuring that you look your best while celebrating your love in a winter wonderland."

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Caitlin and Will were childhood sweethearts. “We’ve been together since we were 16,” says Caitlin. “It’s hard to remember what attracted us to each other at that age; maybe it was the fact that he was persistent in asking me out for a full year before I said yes. I was a bit of a geek and too focused on my exams to be bothered with a boyfriend at the time.”

Will popped the question at Wast Water in the Lake District in 2021. “The proposal for Will didn’t go to plan, as he’d always planned to propose in Edinburgh; however, the engagement ring for which he ordered special delivery to arrive the day before the trip turned up at his mam and dad’s house just as our train was arriving into Waverley Station,” shares the bride. “This meant that he resorted to Plan B. The day of the proposal, we were due to travel down to my sister’s to go to a Harry Potter Lights Experience. So on the day he had a future sister-in-law wanting to know if she could get the champagne ready and a future wife who didn’t want to get out of bed. We didn’t make it to the actual spot he wanted to propose, but he chose a beautiful spot nonetheless, overlooking the water and surrounding fells. Will got down on one knee, pulled out a ring and made a lovely little speech. As you can imagine, it was a big surprise, but the best one I’ve ever had.”

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Sarah Nowak, the senior wedding and events coordinator at Shireburn Arms, put together this styled shoot for the venue’s spring wedding showcase. “I wanted to incorporate a lot of florals to complement our countryside setting,” says Sarah. “We have done a lot of rustic styles before, so I decided to go in a different direction. Taking inspiration from Bridgerton, I decided upon a Regency in spring time theme combining pastel tones of blue, green, pink, peach and yellow with gold accent metal. After finalising the styling, I knew that this was going to be beautiful, so we turned it into a styled shoot.

“All of the suppliers took the moodboard and brought it to life, from the floral wedding dress that showed off the concept with a modern twist to the delicate name cards and stationery,” continues Sarah. “To really create the Regency feel, we used lots of florals with meadows down the aisle and a beautiful garden arch, bringing that fresh spring feeling indoors. The flowers were used as a motif throughout the shoot to connect the images and create a full story. Sam from Popsicle Photography saw the inspiration and elevated it by picking out the perfect spots at the Shireburn Arms, which captured the theme perfectly.”

See more from this styled shoot in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
Samara and Tom met at work. “Tom was hired to join the same team as me,” says Samara. “We just instantly clicked and became friends, but it quickly developed into something more than friendship!”

Tom proposed during a surprise trip to Paris for Samara’s 30th birthday. “One evening we walked down to the Eiffel Tower and he got down on one knee,” shares the bride. “He asked me to marry him and we were over the moon.”

"For the wedding, we wanted a venue that we could use exclusively for the whole day, as well as somewhere we could stay over," adds Samara. "It also had to be close for our family and friends to travel to, particularly for certain family members that we wanted to be there. Ashfield House is quite unique in the area; the food was amazing, and it had a lovely relaxed vibe, which was exactly what we wanted!"

See more from their wedding in the current issue. Download your free copy at www.yournorthwest.wedding/free-download
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