December is the most popular month for engagements, says most of the wedding surveys out there. A huge congratulations to you if you've just been recently engaged over the festive period! It so happens that January and February are generally heaving with wedding fairs - perfect for getting inspiration, making some contacts, and taking that first step towards committing to that big day. Here's a list of January wedding fairs and open days in Cheshire, for those of you in the area:

5th January 2017 - Grosvenor Chester Wedding Open Evening, Chester, 4:30pm - 8pm, 01244324024

7th January 2017 - The Park Royal Open Day, Stretton, 11am - 3pm, 01925730706

7th - 8th January 2017 - Carden Park Wedding Open Weekend, 11am - 4pm, RSVP event, includes a private show round, 01829731506

8th January 2017 - Rossett Hall Wedding Showcase Day, Rossett,, 11am - 3pm, 01244571000

8th January 2017 - Capesthorne Hall Wedding Open Day, Macclesfield, 12noon - 4pm, 01625861221

8th January 2017 - Crewe Hall Wedding Open Day, Crewe, 11:30am - 3:30pm, 01270253333

8th January 2017 - Rookery Hall Wedding Fair, Nantwich, 12-4pm, County Brides, 01942206446, Catwalk Shows at 1pm and 3pm

8th January 2017 - Wychwood Park Wedding Fair, Crewe, 01270829222, 11am - 3pm, KeeDays, Catwalk Shows at 12noon and 2pm    

8th January 2017 - Sandhole Oak Barn Open Day, Congleton, 12-4pm, 01260540007, Wedding ceremony showcase at 2:30pm

8th January 2017 - Oak Tree of Peover Wedding Fair, Knutsford, 12-4:30pm, 01656723337

10th January 2017 - Thornton Manor Open Evening, Thornton Hough, 5-9pm, 01513531155

11th January 2017 - Wedding Taster Evening, Crewe Hall, Crewe, 01270253333

19th January 2017 - Capesthorne Hall Open Evening, Macclesfield, 5:30pm - 9pm, 01625861221

22nd January 2017 - Willington Hall Wedding Fayre, Tarporley, 11am-3pm, KeeDays, 07738058656

22nd January 2017 - Vale Royal Abbey New Year Wedding Showcase, Northwich, 11am - 4pm, 01606301291

22nd January 2017 - Shrigley Hall Hotel Wedding Fayre, 11:30am - 3:30pm, County Brides, 01942206446. Catwalks at 12:30pm and 2:30pm

22nd January 2017 - Rookery Hall Showcase Day, Nantwich, 10:00am - 4pm, 01270610016

29th January 2017 - The Cheshire Vintage Wedding Fair, Chester Racecourse, 10am-4pm, Decorative Fairs, 01516538606, £3

29th January 2017 - Capesthorne Hall Wedding Fair, Macclesfield, 01625861221, 11am-3pm, Brides Up North Wedding Fairs, 

29th January 2017 - Winter Wedding Fayre, Crewe Hall, Crewe, Country Brides, 11:30am-4pm, 01270253333. Includes a wedding ceremony rehearsal at 2pm, catwalks at 1pm and 3pm.