The festive period has long been a popular time for romantic types to propose marriage to their other halves.

And now, mid-way through January, recently engaged couples will be turning their attentions to sorting all the arrangements for their big day. With this in mind, three North West venues are hosting exclusive wedding fayres, showcasing everything from caterers to entertainers.

Suites Hotel & Spa

Suites Hotel & Spa is set to host an exclusive wedding fayre event on Thursday, February 23.

Between 6-8pm on the evening, the Knowsley based venue will be transformed into a nuptial haven for brides and grooms to be.

With both the Courtney Suite and Atrium, featuring a glass domed roof and cascading waterfall, dressed for the perfect ceremony, guests of the wedding fayre will be given the chance to peruse the hotel while receiving expert advice.

Conference & Events Manager Alison Lockhart said: “Here at Suites Hotel & Spa, our aim is to remain a wedding destination of choice in the heart of the North West. Our upcoming wedding fayre is set to showcase our exclusive offering with the help of a selection of the hotel’s preferred suppliers, alongside our onsite co-ordinators who will be on hand to offer advice and inspiration.

“On the evening, guests can find out more about our range of available packages that have been devised to add additional sparkle to the big day, including ‘Your Sunday Wedding’ and our exclusive trio of Gold, Platinum and Diamond upgrades.”

Suites Hotel & Spa’s wedding fayre will take place between 6-8pm on Thursday, February 23.

Leasowe Castle

Leasowe Castle is set to showcase its exclusive wedding fayre.

Between 12-4pm on Sunday, January 29, the grand 16^th century wedding destination, which overlooks the Wirral coastline, will welcome more than 40 professional exhibitors across six of its rooms.

In addition to meeting a diverse array of hand-picked industry suppliers, brides and grooms-to-be will be treated to a duo of bridal catwalks, together with live music in the castle’s newly opened romantic chapel setting, The Keep.

Operations Manager at Leasowe Castle Joseph Williamson said: “Leasowe Castle is filled with historic charm that allows couples to feel like king and queen of the castle in their very own fairy-tale.

“During our forthcoming wedding fayre, the venue will be aptly dressed so that brides and grooms-to-be can paint a true picture of what tying the knot in our unique castle setting would be like. Not only will they be able to take a tour around our stunning interior and grounds, couples will be able to meet with some of the North West’s most esteemed wedding suppliers including photographers, florists, bridal boutiques, grooms-wear and stationary to name a few, as well as browse through our new in-house venue dressing shop.”

Leasowe Castle’s first wedding fayre of 2017 will take place on Sunday, January 29 between 12-4pm. Exclusive offers and a raffle draw will also take place on the day. Admission is free.

Hard Days Night Hotel

On Thursday, January 19, the venue will host a Wedding Open Evening followed by a Spring Wedding Fayre on Sunday, March 12.

On both occasions, couples can be inspired ahead of their big day by meeting with a number of the region’s best wedding suppliers, ranging from florists to photographers to caterers.

Events Sales Manager Marian Cotter said: “As an award-winning wedding destination of choice, we are certainly excited to host our duo of events to showcase our unique venue to prospective brides and grooms. Alongside a range of specialist suppliers, our guests can meet with our friendly wedding co-ordinators, who will be on hand throughout the planning process to help happy couples create their perfect day.

“For those opting for traditional nuptials to those looking for something more contemporary, we certainly have something for everybody. We look forward to welcoming and congratulating those who are planning to tie the knot.”

Hard Days Night Hotel’s Wedding Open Evening will take place on Thursday, January 19 from 5pm – 8pm and its Spring Wedding Fayre will take place on Sunday, March 12 from 12pm – 4pm.