NEVER WALK ALONE Karen Boyle from Andy Boyle Photography (www.andyboylephotography.com) says: It’s so much fun to make a feature of the things that mean the most to you on your big day. We’ve photographed many weddings with wonderful personal touches, from favourite holidays taken together through football teams and favourite bands to Star Wars! Deciding how to make sure your vows are the most important part of the day while reflecting your passions is a balancing act. One of the easiest ways of expressing yourselves is via your table decorations. They’re eyecatching, in full view of your guests and are great to photograph. One of our couples booked brass musicians to entertain everyone, and made their centrepieces from old, broken trumpet parts. Favourite holiday spots are another beautiful idea, with destination names and little items from the areas. There are so many ways to reflect yourselves in your wedding day: your ties, socks, flowers, décor and so much more. Many cake makers can cleverly make a reveal cake – the traditional side that guests will see first before moving around it to discover the secret geek-themed one! Then, of course there’s football. We’ve been greeted at the door of a beautiful venue by full size cut-outs of team players, flags and sounds of cheering crowds. Fortunately everyone supported the same side! We always ask our couples if they have plans to include particular features, so we can be sure to get the shots, even if it means catering for one supporting the reds, while the other cheers on the blues! Sometimes, your passion for your special interests can be a bit lost on your guests, so maybe if you love heavy metal, a full day of Metallica and Iron Maiden could be a bit much for some. Remember too, that your wedding photos could be on the wall for many years, so newlyweds dressed as Princess Leia and Skywalker may gradually lose it’s appeal. Have the most fun with your planning, but just occasionally, less is more. SAY IT WITH FLOWERS Katie Lloyd from Wirral-based Maddison J Creations (https://maddisonjcreations.co.uk) says: Every wedding is unique and personal, and should be treated as such. So, your big day should include personal touches throughout, and we always work closely with couples to achieve that. These elements all help your big day feel a little bit more like you. From the mother-of-the-bride’s favourite flower, to a specific colour special to your family – place settings and seating plans are a great way to do this. There isn’t a wrong choice as long as it’s personal and has meaning to you. This could be anything... maybe you’d like to include flowers from the first bouquet you received from your spouse-to-be. We always want your wedding to resemble your personalities and taste, so don’t be afraid to speak up and voice requests. A good venue stylist will always be eager to listen and welcome the injection of ideas. From our initial consultation with you, our team will always try and make your decor and florals feel bespoke. SO YOU! Celebrant Sarah Boalch from Ceremonies With Personality (www.ceremonieswithpersonality.com) says: The ultimate way of personalising your wedding is to hire a wedding celebrant. A celebrant will get to know you before your big day and write a ceremony around your personalities, style, and story so far as a couple. As it sets the tone for the rest of your day, personalising your “I dos” is absolutely key for ensuring your celebrations are a true reflection of you. If you’re concerned your ceremony may not feel official without a registrar present, don’t worry! Your celebrant will work around you and how you would love your ceremony to look and feel – many couples go for a happy medium and ask for the story section of the proceedings to be kept light and less formal, whilst the vows and ring exchange are a little more official. The absolute best thing about hiring a wedding celebrant is there are absolutely no limits! You can have your ceremony absolutely anywhere – even outdoors or in a venue without a marriage licence. This can be a game changer if you truly want to personalise your celebrations as the sky’s the limit. You’re completely free to find somewhere unique or alternative, which means something to you both and leaves your guests saying, “Wow! This is so you!!” www.andyboylephotography.com www.loveclic.co.uk www.estellelaceweddingphotography.com 58
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