Bliss Weddings Magazine

June 2022

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CHESTER MERSEYSIDE SOUTHPORT MANCHESTER

Bliss Editor’s Letter

Welcome to our first ever edition of the
Bliss Weddings Magazine. The June/St George’s Hall Edition!

We’ve been organising wedding fairs for way over a decade. Our flagship
show at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool - The North West Wedding Show is
now in it’s 12th year and is the biggest and best show in the region! For
each show and fair we produce a programme of all of the exhibitors at the
show, a guide for brides and grooms to have to hand. We finally decided it

was about time the programme got a glow up!

Now as well as an exhibitor list, you get so much More! Show Programme Covers
Real Weddings from the show venue – in this case, the Jan 19, Sept 21, Feb 22
magnificent St George's Hall. An iconic grade I listed building
at the heart of Liverpool City Centre. As well as a whole host of
features from our incredible suppliers. Your dream team are
waiting for you.

We are so happy to see weddings back! It’s the first summer of a
busy wedding seasons and all of our lovely exhibitors have taken
a Sunday out to meet you. Let’s get you planning for your special day!

We have a great show season remaining, with Chester Racecourse and The North West Wedding Show
– so us (the models) and you, all better get planning! Prepare to be inspired!

.

At Tamzyn Angela we offer a personal approach to wedding styling as its an experience and memory
you'll cherish for a lifetime. We specialise in bespoke designs to suit each venue as well as your vision

of a beautiful day to share with your guests.
For each wedding our team will style the design to recognise your floral choices, rather than having set
packages. This is because we believe your wedding should showcase your personalities as well as the

concept and emotion you've always dreamed of.

www.tamzynangela.co.uk

10 10 Venue Spotlight - St George’s Hall
14 Bridal on the Catwalk
20 Menswear on the Catwalk
24 Real Wedding – Laura & Simon

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28 Entertainment at the show
31 Bring the Fire Project – A Fire Show at your wedding

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37 Real Wedding – Lizzie & Michael
41 Exhibitor Directory
55 Cover Image – When Bliss Met Bridgerton Shoot
64 Q & A with RW Photography

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69 Real Wedding - Louise & Richard
76 Venue Spotlight – Liverpool Town Hall
78 Liverpool Register Office
85 The North West Wedding Show

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1 & 2 OCTOBER 2022

Exhibition Centre Liverpool

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today for a

chance to
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tickets

Regional Suppliers Catwalk Shows Wedding Inspiration

Cover Image:

Thank you to RW Photography
- This issue’s cover shot was
captured at our Bridgerton
inspired Photoshoot at the
Racquet Club. We had
some much fun with a
great team of suppliers.

See the photographs on
page 55

Welcome to the

SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022
11.00AM - 3.00PM

Bliss Wedding Shows – The www.blissweddingshows.co.uk
North West Wedding Show

Catwalk Shows

at 12pm and 2pm

Live Wedding
Entertainment

15 mins before
each catwalk

ST
GEORGE’S
HALL

Simply Stunning
St George’s Hall

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Top Image: www.andyjphotography.co.uk Bottom Images: www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk

St George’s Hall Weddings

❖ St George’s Hall is a grand, multi-faceted venue featuring unique spaces
which can be adapted to suit a variety of event needs.

❖ Unlimited possibilities which await you at the iconic Grade I listed
building to help you achieve your dream event.

❖ St George’s Hall sits within the heart of Liverpool in more ways than one;
it is a place of congregation and celebration, offering a central location
and a true sense of the city amidst incomparable surroundings.

❖ Whether you’re looking for an ornate and intimate setting such as
the Concert Room, or you want to woo your significant other and
wedding guests with the glamour and grandeur of the Great Hall.

❖ Their dedicated team have a range of bespoke solutions to make your
special day an everlasting happy memory.

❖ Visit: www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk/weddings



WOhons tohn ethCe Caattwwaalkl–kthis is me

bridal THIS IS ME

BRIDAL

Designers Stocked:
Ladybird

Diane Le Grand
Sincerity Gowns
Bridesmaid Collections:

Dessy
Nieve Couture

It’s all about you at This is Me Bridal. Our
Southport Wedding Dresses are ready to be

tried on and adored. Greeted with a huge
smile once you step through the door you are
part of the family. Whether you want an elegant

dress or a gown with bells and whistles we
have it for you to try on. Vibrant vibe, filled with
happiness. We want you to enjoy every second

of your experience in finding ‘The Dress’ &
shouting… THIS IS ME!

10-16 Coronation Walk, Southport, PR8 1RE I www.thisismebridal.co.uk

You are always welcomed by our down to earth team
with a huge smile.

As our Southport Wedding Dress Boutique is exclusively yours for the
length of your appointment, you can kick back and enjoy the experience.

You can be yourself at This Is Me Bridal
We don’t judge, every body shape and size is beautiful. So please

don’t feel anxious about trying dresses on.
Sizes from 10-34 in our wedding dress store
It’s not just about wedding dresses Southport we also stock over fifty

bridesmaids dresses and bridal accessories.
As we offer a personal service, you naturally become part of the family

and we enjoy your wedding journey together.

Prices start from £870 – £1,900

This is Me Bridal Real Bride

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On the Catwalk

Trend Setting Tailoring
At Slater Menswear we pride

ourselves in exceptional
personal service and choose
both online and in each of our
26 stores nationwide. With over
40 years experience we offer
great quality and value to suit

any budget or occasion
New Season
Collection of

Wedding Worthy
2 and 3 piece suits

If you're in the
process of planning
your big day then

you'll know that
your outfit is an
important part.
We’ve created a
collection of men's
wedding suits and
accessories to work
for every groom.
www.slaters.co.uk
14 Williamson Street, L1 1EB

HIREWEAR What is included in Hire packages?
Range of Formal When hiring with Slaters you can either hire
the suit/kilt/tails etc. and these will come with
Evening and
Highlandwear the jacket and trousers (or kilt).
Or you can go for a package – which includes

the above plus: shirt, neckwear, waistcoat
and pocket hanky.

Great news - You can hire an outfit for as long as you need!
The standard you would have your hire for one week, the items
would arrive at our store 2/3 days before the event/flight, you
would come in to collect your items, event at the weekend and then

return your hire 2 days after the event.
There are no appointments necessary with us – so when you come
in to visit, a member of our staff will be there to get you sorted and

answer any questions you have to get you through the process
quick and painless. Get all your groomsmen to head in at least 8-10

weeks before your event.

Prices start from £84

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REAL WEDDING

Laura and Simon
28.05.2019

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REAL WEDDING

Laura
& Simon

28th May

2019

A weekend break in Liverpool was enough for Birmingham couple Laura and Simon fall in

love with the city. So much so that they decided to get married in Liverpool. A ceremony at
St George’s Hall followed by a reception down at Malmaison. A small and intimate
wedding with 15 guests, all travelling from Birmingham for a perfect day celebrating a
wonderful couple. Photographs by Andy J Photography

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REAL WEDDING

1 & 2 OCTOBER 2022

Exhibition Centre Liverpool

ST
GEORGE’S
HALL

Outside Meet and Greet Performing before the catwalk Compering the Catwalk

BRING THE FIRE

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Entertainment at SGH A 4 piece wedding band,

Off The Charts play a wide variety
of genres from all across the

decades with our signature energy
and flair. Professionalism is at the
heart of everything we do as we

want to ensure your night is
enjoyable and stress free.

www.offthechartsband.co.uk

At PC Roadshows we firmly
believe that the key to any
successful event and celebration
is entertainment. Your DJ / Host
will spend more time and have the
biggest role at your party than any
other event supplier. If you want
guests out of there seats, singing
along, joining in with fun and
interaction, a full dancefloor then

look no further!

www.pcroadshows.co.uk

MAJESTIC SKIN

Majestic Skin

is a none aesthetic skin clinic focusing
on promoting skin health. I tailor treatments to
suit clients individual needs and concerns and
offer a wide range of treatments always putting the
clients safety first, I pride myself on my knowledge and experience
as level 3 skin therapist with an advanced technical diploma in
beauty and spa at distinction grades. I am also listed on the safety
and beauty directory www.safetyinbeauty.com

@majestic_skin_uk

We don’t think it gets more
excited than a Wedding

Fire Show for your guests,
but what does it all entail?

We chatted with

Bring The Fire Project

The North-West’s leading
and fire performing

company with over 10
years experience in the
entertainment industry to
find out exactly what they
offer and how they truly are

bringing it!

We are Bring The Fire Project, the North-West's leading and fire performing company with
over 10 years experience in the entertainment industry. We offer wedding shows and

experiences that are adaptable to suit any theme and scalable to suit any budget. We work
closely and attentively with clients to produce a performance that will fit into the flow of
their big day and provide unique and memorable entertainment for all.

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1. Ambient Fire Shows 3. Fire Experience and Customisation

Freestyle fire dancers with varied props Want something truly bespoke? We can
can increase ambience and keep guests work with you to customise the above
entertained for long periods of time. options and create a full-on immersive fire
Works well as background entertainment experience for you and your beloved. We
or as a meet and greet as guests arrive to can include the use of fire sculpture, work
a venue. These ambient performances go with your photographer to get shots of
along with any music, including a band or you holding flaming props, construct fire
DJ that you may have booked. We also rituals, choreograph a piece to your
offer fire and live music combo packages favourite song... the list goes on. We can
which can include harp, piano or violin also adapt our costuming to suit any
accompaniment. The perfect way to set the theme, and include extra special
tonne or add to the atmosphere at your performance add-ons such as fire
wedding reception. goddesses in burning costumes and
crowns, plus fire giants in the form of stilt-
2. Fully Choreographed Duo Show walkers. Together we can talk about your
needs and desires and construct an
We also offer a fully choreographed experience that's truly individual.
romantic duo show which is staged and
set to music. This offers a chance to Alternatively, we offer choreographed LED
gather all of your guests in one place to shows using high-tech programmable light
experience shared thrills as our talented equipment which can make an excellent
performers offer a multi-prop feast of alternative or indoor option. This is also
flaming entertainment. You can expect fully customisable as we can input specific
beautifully choreographed fire dancing, photos, pictures and text for the couple.
huge flames and explosive special effect
pyrotechnics to add a bang to your www.bringthefireproject.co.uk
wedding.

CHOOSE A TIME WE COME TO YOU CUSTOMISE YOUR RINGS AND GET THEM
We'll visit at a time We have a range You pick what you like, DELIVERED
of over 250 rings make customisations
that suits you We make rings
to show you and ask questions especially for you

and post them
Special Delivery

The passion and eye for a good photograph have made us the first choice for
many couples on their wedding day. Great wedding photography is not only
capturing pictures it is capturing the emotions, feelings and the love shared by

all involved on the big day using the best backgrounds and the best light
available to us on the day.



Phone: 07434 161 637
Address: The Metquarter,
35 Whitechapel, Liverpool,
L1 6DA
www.fairytaleendings.co.uk

REAL WEDDING

Lizzie and Michael
17.04.2021

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REAL WEDDING

Lizzie
& Michael

17th April

2021

This was the 1st of two weddings for Lizzie and Michael.

This one was a 15 guest only ceremony at St George’s Hall just after restrictions eased
somewhat. Lizzie wore a bohemian style dress as she wanted to feel nice & relaxed and already
had the big dress ready for the following wedding part 2, held a few months later in September
2021 at The Isla Gladstone Conservatory. Photographs by Andy J Photography

REAL WEDDING

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Exhibitor Directory

Regional Suppliers Catwalk Shows Wedding Inspiration

Exhibitor Directory

Amanda Azzopardi Aesthetics
23 Lanfranc Way, Childwall
www.amandaazzopardi.co.uk
[email protected]
07444 938 248

Andy J Photography
www.andyjphotography.co.uk
[email protected]
07768 189 442

Bliss Wedding Shows
Chester Racecourse Wedding Fair
4th September
www.blissweddingshows.co.uk

Bring the Fire Project
Metal Culture, Edge Hill Station,
Liverpool, L7 6ND
www.bringthefireproject.co.uk
[email protected]
07530 952 708

Cakes by Katey
@Cake_by_Katey
[email protected]
07581 286 711

Christopher Schofield – Singer
www.christopherschofield.com
[email protected]

07595 301 656

Exhibitor Directory

Cards by Samantha I 43
1 Church Lane Cottage,
Grappenhall, Cheshire, WA4 3EP
www.cardsbysamantha.co.uk
[email protected]
07887 732 359

Carringtons Catering
www.carringtons-catering.co.uk
[email protected]
01695 632 252

Daisy B Photography
The Ashcroft Centre, Ashcroft Road,
Knowsley Industrial Park
www.daisybphotography.co.uk
[email protected]
07845 501 654

D’vine Catering
S&B, Trafalgar Road, Southport,
PR8 2HF
www.totallydvine.co.uk
[email protected]
01704 868 301

Fairytale Endings
The Metquarter, 35 Whitechapel,
Liverpool, L1 6DA
www.fairytaleendings.co.uk
[email protected]
07434 161 637

Exhibitor Directory

Hadwin Events – Magic Mirror
Photobooth
www.hadwin-events.co.uk
[email protected]
07518 782 733

Groom Hire
3-4 Great George Place, Liverpool
www.groomhire.co.uk
[email protected]
0151 709 8283

Kevin Brown Photography
www.kevinbrownphotography.co.uk
[email protected]
07814 575 080

Keyhole Motors
Keyhole, 47a Dinas Lane,
Liverpool, L36 2NL
www.keyholemotors.com
[email protected]
0151 708 7077

Keyhole Studios
Keyhole, 47a Dinas Lane,
Liverpool, L36 2NL
www.keyholestudios.com
[email protected]
0151 708 7077

Exhibitor Directory

Laura Palmeria Photography
www.laurapalmeriaphotography.co.uk
[email protected]
07889 791 504
Liverpool Town Hall
Liverpool Town Hall, High Street,
Liverpool, L2 3SW
www.liverpooltownhall.co.uk
[email protected]
Majestic Skin
@majestic_skin_uk
@patsyscottskin
[email protected]

Nutonic
@good_days_start_with
www.gooddaysstartwith.nutonic.com
[email protected]

Exhibitor Directory

Off the Charts Band
www.offthechartsband.co.uk
[email protected]
07375 891 777

Paris Bridal
226 Ditchfield Road, Widnes,
Cheshire, WA8 8XR
www.parisbridals.co.uk
[email protected]
07780 478 748

PC Roadshows
www.pcroadshows.com
[email protected]
07881 912 303

PCR Events
www.prcevents.com
01254 660231

Registry Office
St George’s Hall,
Visitor Centre Entrance,
St George’s Place,
Liverpool, L1 1JJ
www.liverpoolregistraroffice.co.uk
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 0151 233 3004

Exhibitor Directory

Rocks for Frocks
95 Kings Road, Bebington
www.rocksforfrocks.co.uk
[email protected]
07962 392 557

Slater Menswear
14 Williamson Street,
Liverpool, L1 1EB
www.slaters.co.uk
0151 707 1600

Smooch Wedding Rings
www.smoochrings.co.uk
[email protected]
01895 825 900

St George’s Hall
St George’s Place,
Liverpool, L1 1JJ
www.stgeorgeshallliverpool.co.uk
[email protected]

Exhibitor Directory

Tamzyn Angela Events
42a Liverpool Road, Southport,
PR8 4AY
www.birkdalecheese.com
[email protected]
01704 568 822

The Bridal Loft
1 William Street,
St Helens, WA10 2EN
www.bridalloft.co.uk
[email protected]
07721 766 507

The Liner Hotel
Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB
www.theliner.co.uk
[email protected]
0151 709 7050

The Racquet Club
5 Chapel Street, Liverpool
www.raquetclub.org.uk
[email protected]
0151 236 6676

The North West Wedding Show
1 & 2 October
Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Tickets on sale soon at:
www.thenorthwestweddingshow.co.uk

Exhibitor Directory

This is Me Bridal I 49
10-16 Coronation Walk,
Southport, PR8 1RE
www.thisismebridal.co.uk
[email protected]
01704 339 580

Two for Joy Photography
Pop Studio, 40 Albion Road,
New Mills, SK22 3EX
www.twoforjoyphotography.co.uk
[email protected]
07487 658 844

Wachadoin Events
Unit 9, Centec Business Centre,
Stopgate Lane, Aintree, L9 6AW
www.wachadoin.events
[email protected]
07309 682 308

Willow and Fig - Wedding
and Event Styling
www.willowandfig.co.uk
[email protected]
07763 727 573

Wowmazing
www.wowmazingstationery.co.uk
[email protected]
0151 289 0918

First the Dress Here are the different styles shapes of
bridal dresses, what’s your favourite?
What will you end up with I wonder?

EMPIRE MERMAID PRINCESS A-LINE COLUMN BALLGOWN

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make for Bridal dresses are the only garments today
your wedding is your dress. actually made with the female figure in mind
and in the right dress for your shape that
With so many styles, designers, price brackets dress will love you all over, it will celebrate
and boutiques this can be a daunting task. It every line, every curve and make you look and
can be quite overwhelming even just steeping feel like a goddess. And by trying on every
over the threshold to a bridal boutique style until you find yours, you get to wear lots
knowing this dress will make you feel a million of fabulous dresses and have a ball doing it.
dollars on your big day but will also be
immortalised on your wedding photos forever. Take your support, it’s an incredible experience
There’s pressure to make the right choice, for everyone, if it’s your Mum it’s because
right? you’re still her baby and if it’s your
bridesmaids they will be fizzing for you and
So this is what we advise… them but beware, take your trusted but too
many, opinions can cause confusion.
Firstly relax, unless you’ve decided to get
married in two weeks’ time or have put it off Make sure you move in your dress, sit down,
and are now in a blind panic to get something twirl, have a little dance, no bride will be still all
in time but that’s another article. day, this will give you an idea of what it will
feel like on your wedding day.
This should be a great experience even for the
shyest bride, this is where the shows come in. Sit on it, when you have narrowed it down to a
They give you a chance to view the styles and few, wait a week or so, the one that’s meant to
designers available, but you also get to meet be will not leave your head, you will think
the boutique owners who will offer you about it all the time like it’s talking to you, this
support and guidance even before you’ve is when you’ll know it’s the one.
stepped into their boutique.
Once you’ve picked your dress, stop looking,
Keep an open mind, most brides say they got a you may see another one you like but it’s very
dress they’d never thought they’d have in a rarely better than the one you’ve chosen and
million years. So, try EVERY style/shape on the choice you made had a process and many
(not necessarily every dress in the shop stages of elimination.
though ha).