LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Meet the expert: Ben Allen is the talent behind Lenscraft Photography capturing weddings in Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath. Can you give us some tips for booking our big-day photography? Ben says: Searching for the right wedding photographer can be a bit of a minefield. If you’re reading this, you may have already posted in Facebook bridal groups asking for recommendations, and have no doubt been flooded by countless photographers telling you why you should book them (probably including me!) The right photographer for you is out there... Whether your main deciding factor is the price, style of photography or personality, take a look at your potential list of photographers’ Instagram feeds and delete any whose work you aren’t a fan of. This will leave you with a list of those whose work you love. Once you’ve got a shortlist, look at their pricing and remove any that fall above or under your budget. Now comes the most important bit - meet the photographers on your shortlist! If you can’t meet in person, set up a Zoom call. You must get on well with your chosen photographer because they’re going to be spending plenty of time with you on your most important day. Then, just book your favourite. See, it’s easy! Lenscraft Photography | 07850 400 911 | https://lenscraft-photography.com | www.facebook.com/LenscraftPhotography MY LITTLE PONY We’re both animal lovers and would like to incorporate them into our wedding day – what can you suggest? Meet the expert: Scott Millman is the owner of Pony Party Experiences based on the outskirts of Cheltenham in the Cotswolds serving the surrounding areas. It’s a premium pony event and party service where Shetland ponies Frankie and Freddie are available to book for interactive experiences all year round. They are transported to each wedding and can be fed, stroked, groomed, and even dressed up! Scott says: We would like to announce the arrival of our pedigree miniature Shetland ponies Frankie and Freddie who are ready to arrive suited and booted as special guests at your wedding! They are miniature ponies who look very cute, their white coats make heads turn, whether for entertaining children or as the star of the show in the photographs - we’re taking bookings now. Pony Party Experiences | 07500 057 547 | https://theponyparty.co.uk | www.instagram.com/theponypartyuk 62 FROM THE ART Meet the expert: Caroline J Evans is the founder and artist behind Cheltenham-based Forever Bouquet Fine Art I'm looking for unique gifts and a permanent memento of our wedding day, what do you suggest? Caroline says: A stunning, bespoke, oil painting of your bouquet is the unique offering from Forever Bouquet Fine Art. Every bride falls head-over-heels in love with her special flowers and often wants to preserve them for longevity. As a professional artist I offer a timeless, yet contemporary, floral art work which aims to keep the flowers and their associated memories fresh forever. More than just a memento, these heirloom paintings can be commissioned by the bride, her partner, close family or by wedding guests with gift vouchers available. Paintings are made from photographs so are not time sensitive and, therefore, can also make a fabulous anniversary gift! Forever Bouquet Fine Art | www.foreverbouquet.co.uk | www.instagram.com/foreverbouquet_art/ | https://www.facebook.com/foreverbouquetfineart/
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