PICTURE-PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY Planning your wedding photography can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s one of the most memorable days of your life, and you’ll want to capture every moment perfectly. It’s essential to start your search for a photographer as early as possible to find a supplier you love and who is available. Consider your budget! Wedding photography can be expensive, so setting a budget before you start your search is important. Factor any additional costs, such as prints or albums. Requesting referrals from friends and family can be a great way to find a trustworthy company. You can also search for reviews online to understand what other couples have experienced. Meet with the photographer to ensure you feel comfortable, discuss your vision for the wedding day and ask any questions. Schedule an engagement shoot, a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera and get to know your photographer’s style. It will also allow you to see how your photos turn out before the big day. Plan the wedding timeline with the supplier to ensure you have enough time for all the photos desired. Ensure to communicate any essential details, such as specific shots or any family members you want included in the pictures. By following these tips, you can ensure that your wedding photos turn out just how you want them and that you’ll have beautiful memories to cherish for years to come. Marc Hayden | MH Photo | www.mhphoto.uk/weddings BIG-DAY BAKES Pick suppliers based on who’s already done events or cakes you adore. To get the most out of the team, tap into what each supplier does best and what’s drawn you to them. You can give the team images for inspiration, but don’t expect them to recreate someone else’s work. Be confident that you’ll love what they do. It’s always a good idea to ask your suppliers for suggestions to get their creative juices flowing and ask them if they can add anything unique or different. Try and ensure whatever you order matches your personality. Whether the design features your favourite flavours, colours or a venue that means something to both of you, it will only make the day feel more special Get the cake delivered the day before the wedding at the venue if possible. Ensure that collecting or accepting the cake on delivery is allocated to someone you can trust to eliminate stress. Give contact numbers to the bakery and people on the receiving end to ensure this communication doesn’t need to involve you on the big day. Always check what your baker recommends for storage/serving advice, as this can vary depending on the type of cake you order and the weather. You’ll want the cake to be left out on display for a certain amount of time. If you’re providing a cake stand or a cake topper, ensure you have told and checked this with the bakery before ordering so they can check measurements so everything fits! Corinne and Roxy Mankoo | April’s Baker www.aprilsbaker.com Images courtesy of www.mhphoto.uk 50
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