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Birth of The Port

The Pioneers statue celebrates the canal builders who founded Ellesmere Port and was cast in bronze by Liverpool artist Stephen Broadbent.

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Weddings ~ Useful Information

Here are some useful hints and tips to help your big day go smoothlyWedding Rings

For hints on planning your wedding, click on the link below:

Suggested Top Table:

This can be a tricky one, but the traditional way is to use a rectangular top table.

This shape lets guests to see the Bride and Groom and their parents easily.

This also works well as everyone on the Top Table feel part of the event and can talk more easily with guests.

If your Top Table is round, some of the people would have their backs to the guests. We always supply a rectangular Top Table.

Here's a suggested seating plan:

Suggested Wedding Top Table Plan

 

 

 

 

 

The Perfect Reception

When receiving your guests at the wedding reception, it is traditional that the Bride's and Groom's parents lead the proceedings followed in line by the Bride and Groom, the Best Man, ending with the Bridesmaids to welcome the guests as they arrive.

Toasts & Speeches

Toasts and speeches normally take place at the end of the wedding reception after cutting the cake.