Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - Page number 58 - October/November 2021 (Issue 91)

HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your questions ‘I DO’ Meet the expert: Tony Dunne is an independent celebrant trained by The Academy of Modern Celebrancy. We want to write our wedding vows. Can you offer us any tips? Tony says: Writing your vows can be daunting, but if you follow some simple guidelines, then it can be the emotional highlight of your wedding ceremony. It’s important to discuss your vows with your partner before you start composing them, so you can agree how long they should be, whether you would like them to include humour or to be traditionally sentimental or romantic. Remember to be yourself. If you’re a romantic person, then this is the time to be as sentimental as you wish, and don’t forget to tell your partner what you love most about them. Read your vows out aloud a few times before the day to ensure you’re very familiar with them, as you may be nervous on the day. Finally, keep your vows secret from your partner until you’re declaring them at the ceremony. This will heighten the emotion and love felt by both of you and your family and friends. Tony Dunne | Stylish Celebrant | 07734 295 840 www.stylishcelebrant.co.uk www.facebook.com/Stylish-Celebrant-111432324073346 www.instagram.com/stylishcelebrant HONEYMOON HOT LIST Meet the expert: Emma Holden is an experienced travel agent planning vacations and honeymoons. We want to book an adventure of a lifetime for our honeymoon but don’t know where to start and don’t have time to research it alongside planning a wedding. Can you help? Emma says: I can offer a bespoke personal concierge service to build your once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, and to create your special memories. I remove the stress from the planning, especially during these current times with the various restrictions in place due to Covid, and am ABTA protected so that you can book with confidence. I have years of experience and knowledge of the travel industry and can secure very competitive prices, offer quality advice and personal support from start to finish. Emma Holden | Travel Concierge Club | 07850 538 594 https://emmaholden.travelconcierge.club www.facebook.com/TheTravelCociergeClub 58