The sensational wedding pictures of social media influencer Rachel Ward and her hotelier fiancé, Thomas Cottrell, have featured in Cheshire Bride magazine.

Great British Life: Rachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson PhotographyRachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson Photography (Image: Archant)

Attracting 1million views on Instagram, Rachel Ward’s sensational wedding pictures went viral as soon as the social media star posted a selection on her page. Now Archant publication, Cheshire Bride magazine, has the exclusive scoop on Rachel and her now-husband Thomas Cottrell’s wedding day.

From the emotional ceremony at St Paul’s Church in Irton, Cumbria, to the unforgettable wedding reception at Irton Hall, Rachel and Thomas’s big day was one to be remembered. Drawing on the talents of a host of North West wedding suppliers, the day will undoubtedly inspire future couples planning their own special day.

Great British Life: Rachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson PhotographyRachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson Photography (Image: Archant)

Rachel says: “It was the best day of our lives and we would love to do it all again.”

Rachel and Thomas’s big day was preceded by a ceremony in the Maldives attended by 25 close friends and family. The bride wore two dresses during her destination wedding and three more at her UK wedding – a total of five dresses over the course of the celebrations.

Great British Life: Rachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson PhotographyRachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson Photography (Image: Archant)

Rachel says: “Because of all the inspiration I was getting on Instagram, I actually had five dresses. I wore two for our Maldives wedding – one for the beach and one for the evening. Then at Irton Hall I wore a Nicole Spose design for the legal ceremony- from Eternity Bridal Ltd in Warrington – and later, two by Jadore Evening – one in the afternoon and one for night-time.”

You can follow Rachel's instagram feed at @rachelward_e

Just one of many weddings featured in Cheshire Bride magazine, the publication – produced by Archant Bride, is the perfect resource for engaged couples set to wed in the region. Filled with expert advice, fashion features and informative articles, brides- and grooms-to-be will find all they need to plan their big day and details of the suppliers who can bring their wedding vision to life.

Great British Life: Rachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson PhotographyRachel Ward and Thomas Cottrell wedding (c) Beth Alderson Photography (Image: Archant)

Cheshire Bride magazine is available to read online at www.bridemagazine.co.uk/magazines and can be ordered at www.buyamag.co.uk/bride. Alternatively, pay a visit to Bride: The Wedding Show at Tatton Park from February 2-3 2019 where you can pick up a copy of the magazine for FREE.