This year it’s been great to join forces with the amazing Lindsey and Vikki from The Wedding Show as their official Media Partner! The dynamic duo host incredible wedding show events in stunning venues across the region, including huge showcases at The Exhibition Centre — featuring some of the best local wedding suppliers.
At their amazing events you’ll find many different suppliers, as well as catwalk shows, live music, VIP experiences and more — taking the headache out of wedding planning with everything all under one roof. With that in mind, in this La Vida Liverpool special we’ve decided to create a La Vida Liverpool Wedding Guide where we showcase some incredible local suppliers….
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Abba Cakes
Since opening her gorgeous little bakery, Abba Cakes, on Market Street in Hoylake November 2022, Laura Alejandra has been taking the wedding cake world by storm! Since opening 2 year ago, she has provided over 1,000 bespoke cakes for weddings and celebrations, and has received countless cards from happy customers. With many 5 star reviews, Abba Cakes’ incredible attention to detail ensures your wedding cake is absolutely perfect!
VISIT ABBA CAKES’ WEBSITE OR CALL 07928 793556
Andy J Photography
Choosing a photographer to capture your special day is a huge decision — you have one shot at it to get it right! Andy J Photography has over 20 years’ experience, with a beautiful portfolio and many profound reviews. With a relaxed approach, he captures both traditional and fun shots that you and your family will be able to look back on for generations to come. Like the main image of this article? Another one of his stunning captures!
VISIT ANDY J’S WEBSITE OR CALL 07768189442
Design With Clarity
An incredible local business ran by Craig Hardman, Design With Clarity offers bespoke wedding rings and jewellery — crafted with love and care from his Hoylake workshop. Craig also specialises in bespoke jewellery that encapsulates the ashes of loved ones into coloured glass — he has made beautiful pieces for people to wear on their big day, meaning the loved one who has passed away can be with them walking down the aisle.
VISIT DESIGN WITH CLARITY’S WEBSITE OR CALL 07510539386
Devlin Designs
The Wedding Show’s amazing Lindsey Devlin also owns Devlin Designs — offering one-of-a-kind wedding stationery that truly reflects your unique style and story. From save-the-dates to invites, she designs everything with personal touches and creative flair. She works with you to bring your dream stationery to life, making your special day even more memorable.
VISIT LINDSEY’S WEBSITE OR CALL 07956539772
Dr. Rez Dental
Walking down the aisle? Say ‘I do’ to a new smile! Multi-award-winning dental practice, Dr Rez Dental, offers amazing smile makeovers to help you achieve your dream smile for your special day! Their ‘Wedding Smile’ packages include treatments such as Teeth Straightening and Teeth Whitening, as well as Composite Bonding and Dental Implants.
Dr Rez Dental is also proudly the only Liverpool City Centre-based Dental Phobia Certified practice, ideal for patients who are nervous of visiting a dentist. With their state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate team, they make achieving your dream smile an accessible and patient centred experience.
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION VIA THE WEBSITE OR CALL THEIR FRIENDLY TEAM ON 0151 722 0618
Lakeside Fireworks & Pyrotechnics
Want that extra special WOW factor for your wedding? Book Lakeside Fireworks & Pyrotechnics for an explosive display that people will be talking about for a long time! Or speak to Lakeside about their exclusive no firework picture perfect package! A family company that offers amazing professional firework displays to suit most budgets and the premier choice for weddings, festivals and events across the region. No supermarket shelf stuff here — expect the spectacular! Professional but Personal.
CHECK OUT LAKESIDE ON FACEBOOK OR CALL 07484634018
Little Loves Wedding Entertainment
An amazing new concept courtesy of the wonderful Ruth Rundle from Wish Upon A Party! Through Wish Upon A Party, Ruth and the team have years of experience in children’s entertainment and host magical kids parties. Ruth has now branched out to children’s entertainment at weddings — keeping the little ones entertained for the adults with games, kids corners, character visits and more! What a great idea!
VISIT WISH UPON A PARTY’S WEBSITE OR CALL 07972109152
Liverpool Wedding Car Hire
With over 60 years’ experience in supplying luxury wedding cars in Liverpool, the Wirral and the North West, you’re in safe hands with this 3rd generation family business. Whether it’s their 1930’s Beauford Convertible, Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, Mercedes E Class 7 Seater Limousine or new Regent 6 seater vintage convertible, their luxury vehicles are driven by expert and uniformed chauffeurs and they’ve worked with Brookside, Hollyoaks and Liverpool and Everton players’ weddings.
VISIT LIVERPOOL WEDDING CARS’ WEBSITE OR CALL 07732028267
Michael Franks
Liverpool’s highest rated and multi-award winning salon, Michael Franks, is the perfect choice for hair and make up for your big day! The salon is owned by celebrity stylist, Michael Franks, whose recent assignments have included London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week and Copenhagen Fashion Week =(working with Lana Del Ray’s team). Meanwhile, make-up artist Sian has a 1st Class Degree in Specialist Hair & Make Up — working with the BBC!
VISIT MICHAEL FRANKS’ WEBSITE OR CALL 0151 345 6148
Royal Liver Suite
How about getting married at Liverpool’s most iconic building, The Liver Building? The Royal Liver Suite is a stunning 200 capacity venue that boasts a plush reception room with a balcony overlooking the Mersey and a main room that also offers breathtaking views — both of which are blank canvasses for a completely bespoke wedding. A waterfront wedding at the world famous Liver Building — what’s not to love?
VISIT ROYAL LIVER SUITE’S WEBSITE OR CALL 0151 245 1770
Sapphire Bespoke Events
Ran by Vikki Sweeney, one half of the dynamic duo behind The Wedding Show, Sapphire Bespoke Events offers a wide range of wedding and event styling including chair hire, seating, table decor, backdrops, balloons and everything in between! She will work with you to create a custom package that meets your specific needs and budget and when it comes to attention to detail you won’t find anyone as meticulous!
VISIT VIKKI’S WEBSITE OR CALL 07850931696
The Alterations Doctor
This award-winning Wirral business offers bespoke wedding dresses and menswear, as well as alterations, pre-loved wedding dresses, dog bridalwear and suits, flower girl dresses, bridal jewellery, eveningwear, veils and bespoke scented candles. With 100% 5 Star reviews, it’s a one stop shop for wedding attire — with Wedding Paws doggie bridalwear and suits a big hit and their Always Loved off the peg designer wedding gowns and pre loved gowns available all year round.
CHECK THE ALTERATIONS DOCTOR OUT ON FACEBOOK OR CALL 07881 881182
Upbeat Travel
Founded by Wirral’s Joel Gilbert, Upbeat Travel is a great choice for honeymoons — offering bespoke travel packages for destinations such as the The Maldives, Santorini and Dubai. Joel and the team have looked after many newlyweds, as well as top celebrities and sports stars, providing luxury VIP itineraries and concierge services. Wherever you’re thinking of celebrating your matrimony, they’ll arrange an unforgettable adventure! Fancy a wedding in Vegas, their sister company Upbeat Vegas got you covered!
VISIT UPBEAT TRAVEL’S WEBSITE
Vibrant Videography
As with wedding photography, capturing video footage of your special day is a massive undertaking and you only get one shot of perfection! Vibrant Videography’s Phil Perez has worked on film sets for the BBC, ITV & Fox Films and has won ‘Best Wedding Videographers’ in the county 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 on Three Best Rated. Cool, calm, collected and super professional.
VISIT VIBRANT VIDEOGRAPHY’S WEBSITE OR CALL 07900920807
Wild Thyme Creations
Wirral’s longest standing wedding dress supplier, Jeanie MacLeod, has just celebrated 40 years in the industry and has supplied around 15,000 dresses to brides during her long career. Offering stunning bespoke dresses and top quality designs at affordable prices, Jeanie provides all services in house independently. Having developed an exceptional reputation for quality, service and price, she has created bespoke dresses for celebrities, pop stars, footballer’s wives and for three generations of some families.
VISIT WILD THYME’S WEBSITE OR CALL 07828001843
Attend A Wedding Show In 2025
The Wedding Show have announced their first wave of incredible wedding shows for 2025, following a storming year of shows in 2024! For the first half of 2025, gorgeous shows are coming to Thornton Manor, Liverpool Town Hall and Orrell Hill Woods, as well as another huge two day extravaganza at The Exhibition Centre! Visit one in 2025 for a whole host of amazing suppliers all under one roof!
TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT A WEDDING SHOW VISIT THE WEBSITE
