Blog – Wedding Friends

Wedding Friends is an exciting venture of Lancashire-based wedding suppliers, with an unrivalled passion for weddings and jewellery. Visit us in the Cathedral Quarter, Blackburn, on the first floor of Ainsworth Jewellers.

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Blog, Events & Latest News from Wedding Friends!

One of our ancestors made watches for Queen Victoria – jewellery is in our DNA and we’re redefining what a family business means

Matt2025-12-16T11:30:24+00:00December 16th, 2025|

Featured in Professional Jeweller: Launch of the PureJewels Collection

Matt2025-11-24T11:10:52+00:00November 24th, 2025|

Ainsworth Jewellers Celebrates 155 Years in Business

Matt2025-10-31T12:00:55+00:00October 31st, 2025|

Hand-Crafted Welsh Love Spoons

Matt2025-10-31T11:47:26+00:00October 31st, 2025|

Sarah & Rob’s Wedding, Summerseat Railway Station!

Matt2025-10-27T16:34:01+00:00October 27th, 2025|

Phil Ainsworth Celebrates 35 Years at the Helm of Historic Blackburn Jewellers

Matt2025-10-14T09:54:02+00:00October 14th, 2025|

When the Going Gets Tough, the Celebrant Gets Crafting!

Matt2025-10-06T13:26:46+00:00October 6th, 2025|

A Warm July Wedding at Astley Bank – Gillian & Richard

Matt2025-10-03T15:24:05+00:00October 3rd, 2025|

Northwest Round Table: Family Businesses Navigating Change and Growth

Matt2025-10-01T12:16:06+00:00October 1st, 2025|

Marriage Tips from 1913…!!

Matt2025-09-30T15:45:04+00:00September 30th, 2025|

Ainsworth Jewellers recognised in ‘Inspiring Independents’ list 2025

Matt2025-09-26T15:12:11+00:00September 26th, 2025|

Summer Weddings (Sharon, Love Letters Event Styling)

Matt2025-09-02T12:40:40+00:00September 2nd, 2025|

Nat & Kieron’s Wedding in the Ribble Valley (AJM Photography)

Matt2025-08-28T09:05:26+00:00August 28th, 2025|

Avondale Primary School Careers Week

Matt2025-08-15T12:21:33+00:00August 15th, 2025|

Favourite Wedding Flowers of the year so far…!

Matt2025-07-25T08:06:53+00:00July 25th, 2025|

Royal Icing Wedding Cake Delivered from Lancashire to South Gloucestershire – A Dream Come True

Matt2025-07-10T11:15:11+00:00July 10th, 2025|

Wennington Hall Photo Shoot (AJM Photography)

Matt2025-06-16T08:23:53+00:00June 16th, 2025|

Why Reviews Matter (Wedding Cakes by Cake Celebrations)

Matt2025-06-06T09:33:52+00:00June 5th, 2025|

Citrus Splendour Photoshoot for Little White Books Magazine (AJM Photography)

Matt2025-06-04T10:35:31+00:00June 4th, 2025|

The Story Behind Wedding Cake and Cake-Cutting Ceremony in the UK. Jan Finn (Wedding Cakes by Cake Celebrations)

Matt2025-06-02T12:09:59+00:00June 2nd, 2025|

A Pre-Wedding Shoot in Darwen (AJM Photography)

Matt2025-05-29T08:51:21+00:00May 29th, 2025|

Introduction to our new Wedding Friend! Jan Finn (Wedding Cakes by Cake Celebrations)

Matt2025-05-27T14:22:46+00:00May 27th, 2025|

The Travel Bulletin – Luxury Travel Showcase (Sheena Umpleby)

Matt2025-05-23T15:25:37+00:00May 23rd, 2025|

Why do my Brides Always Glow? (Ashleigh Heaton)

Matt2025-05-12T09:52:42+00:00May 12th, 2025|

A Sunny Wedding at Sparth House, Accrington (AJM Photography)

Matt2025-05-09T08:53:01+00:00May 9th, 2025|

Bottoms Up! (Corinne Firth-Surkitt)

Matt2025-04-23T11:00:28+00:00April 23rd, 2025|

Spring Has Well and Truly Sprung (AJM Photography)

Matt2025-04-22T13:55:43+00:00April 22nd, 2025|

I’ve Never Seen Makeup Look so Flawless! (Ashleigh Heaton)

Matt2025-04-16T11:21:54+00:00April 16th, 2025|

Modelling Some New Headwear (Corinne Firth-Surkitt)

Matt2025-04-15T12:04:30+00:00April 15th, 2025|

Millinery Magic this Spring! (Stephanie Donegan Millinery)

Matt2025-04-02T10:58:52+00:00April 2nd, 2025|

A Hobbit Hill Wedding (AJM Photography)

Matt2025-03-31T13:11:42+00:00March 31st, 2025|

Inspired Bridal Trunk Show Shines at Eaves Hall, Showcasing Eliza Jane Howell’s Latest Collection

Matt2025-03-19T09:52:58+00:00March 19th, 2025|

Lauren Ashleigh – Not Just a Makeup Artist!

Matt2025-03-07T10:54:32+00:00March 7th, 2025|

Matching the Colour Scheme of a Wedding

Matt2025-03-06T14:13:14+00:00March 6th, 2025|

Using Chat GPT to Describe Your Business…?!

Matt2025-03-03T15:52:23+00:00March 3rd, 2025|

Additional Duties Supporting my Fellow Colleagues

Matt2025-02-28T10:09:38+00:00February 28th, 2025|

Teaching Wedding Makeup at Burnley College

Matt2025-02-27T12:58:35+00:00February 27th, 2025|

Not Just for Weddings… The National Hair Awards

Matt2025-02-26T11:52:42+00:00February 26th, 2025|

Wedding Cake Anyone…?

Matt2025-02-24T12:12:18+00:00February 24th, 2025|

Dazzle and Decadence: An Exclusive Bridal Showcase and Trunk Show with Leading London Designer

Matt2025-02-18T10:52:58+00:00February 14th, 2025|

Introduction to our new Wedding Friend! Stephanie Donegan (Millinery)

Matt2025-02-12T11:36:23+00:00February 12th, 2025|

Honeymoon Gift registry (Sheena Umpleby, Travel Counsellors

Matt2025-03-27T11:23:10+00:00February 11th, 2025|

2025 Wedding Open Days Start Again

Matt2025-02-10T09:50:06+00:00February 10th, 2025|

Why Book With Me? (Sheena Umpleby, Travel Counsellors

Matt2025-03-27T11:20:03+00:00February 8th, 2025|

Wedding Friends at Crow Wood Wedding Fair

Matt2025-02-07T11:19:54+00:00February 7th, 2025|

Dream Honeymoon to the Seychelles! Sheena Umpleby (Travel Counsellors)

Matt2025-03-27T11:16:11+00:00February 3rd, 2025|

Tying the Knot (Corinne)

Matt2025-02-03T10:53:13+00:00February 3rd, 2025|

Love is in the air! (Sharon, Love Letters Event Styling)

Matt2025-01-31T08:49:57+00:00January 31st, 2025|

Winter-Themed Snow Aisle at a Recent Wedding (Corinne)

Matt2025-01-30T11:44:50+00:00January 30th, 2025|

Testimonials for Sheena Umpleby (Travel Counsellors)

Matt2025-03-27T11:07:05+00:00January 24th, 2025|

Wedding Friends are Featured in Lancashire Magazine!

Matt2025-01-08T16:58:39+00:00January 8th, 2025|

Happy New Year from Love Letters Event Styling

Matt2025-01-02T15:19:02+00:00January 2nd, 2025|

The Incredible Snack Christmas Tree!

Matt2025-01-02T15:14:55+00:00January 2nd, 2025|

Excited for the Big Man!

Matt2024-12-27T11:43:39+00:00December 27th, 2024|

Latest Photoshoots (Ashleigh Lauren)

Matt2024-12-13T17:05:00+00:00December 13th, 2024|

A Beautiful Winter Wedding (Anna McMullen)

Matt2024-12-11T16:20:03+00:00December 11th, 2024|

Makeup and Hair – Double Masterclass!

Matt2024-12-10T15:32:57+00:00December 9th, 2024|

Making a Christmas Wreath (Corinne Firth-Surkitt)

Matt2024-12-17T11:51:00+00:00December 6th, 2024|

Yoga Under the Moon (Anna McMullen)

Matt2024-12-11T16:17:26+00:00December 5th, 2024|

Introduction to… Ashleigh Lauren (makeup Artist)

Matt2024-12-04T12:01:44+00:00December 4th, 2024|

‘All that Glitters’ Coffee Morning

Matt2024-12-03T14:20:14+00:00December 3rd, 2024|

Win Over £5000 in the Ainsworth Jewellers Advent Calendar

Matt2024-11-29T10:27:26+00:00November 29th, 2024|

Save the Date! 13th March 2025, Eaves Hall Event

Matt2024-11-26T12:27:12+00:00November 26th, 2024|

Anna McMullen – A Gallery of the Wedding Friends Launch Event

Matt2024-11-19T13:31:47+00:00November 19th, 2024|

Photo Gallery: The Wedding Friends Open Day 7 Nov

Matt2024-11-08T16:00:36+00:00November 8th, 2024|

Ainsworth Jewellers Hosts ‘Wedding Friends’ Open Day

Matt2024-11-07T14:52:28+00:00November 7th, 2024|

Preparations for our Open Day!

Matt2024-11-04T16:23:57+00:00November 4th, 2024|

Marriage Advice from a Celebrant…

Matt2024-11-04T10:50:01+00:00November 4th, 2024|

Alison McMath Photography, Preparing for the Launch event

Matt2024-11-04T10:37:20+00:00November 4th, 2024|

Stunning Photoshoot with Helen & Phil

Matt2024-10-18T12:56:04+00:00October 15th, 2024|

Wedding Friends Open Day

Matt2024-10-09T13:28:34+00:00October 9th, 2024|

Wedding Friends Strategy & Pizza Meeting!

Matt2024-10-09T11:08:30+00:00October 9th, 2024|

Introduction to… Sheena Umpleby (Travel Expert)

Matt2024-10-07T15:29:53+00:00October 7th, 2024|

It’s Time for Pumpkins

Matt2024-10-03T15:17:44+00:00October 3rd, 2024|

What am I doing with my arms (AGAIN!)

Matt2024-09-26T09:01:13+00:00September 26th, 2024|

Introduction to… Inspired Bridal

Matt2024-09-23T14:50:23+00:00September 23rd, 2024|

Wedding Friends – Coming Together!

Matt2024-09-23T14:44:52+00:00September 23rd, 2024|

Introduction to… Ainsworth Jewellers

Matt2024-09-23T14:46:54+00:00September 23rd, 2024|

Bashall Barn Photoshoot (Anna McMullan)

Matt2024-09-20T09:06:44+00:00September 20th, 2024|

Autumnal Vibes (Rebecca Chesters)

Matt2024-09-18T09:43:13+00:00September 18th, 2024|

Showcase Sundays (Katie – Love Letters Event Styling)

Matt2024-09-18T09:35:14+00:00September 18th, 2024|

Introduction to… Andrea (Little Party People Entertainment)

Matt2024-09-10T14:54:45+00:00September 10th, 2024|

Introduction to… Sharon Watson (Love Letters 2 Hire)

Matt2024-09-06T11:49:48+00:00September 6th, 2024|

Introduction to… Corinne Firth-Surkitt (Celebrant)

Matt2024-09-05T16:07:47+00:00September 5th, 2024|

Introduction to… Anna McMullan (Wedding Photography)

Matt2024-09-05T16:07:52+00:00September 5th, 2024|

Introduction to… Alison McMath (Alison McMath Photography)

Matt2024-09-05T16:08:02+00:00September 5th, 2024|