TIME TO SHINE How do we work out timings for our wedding transport? Every wedding is uniquely different, so we always suggest working backwards from the ceremony time. Our advice on multiple trips is to ensure your bridal party are all ready to be transported at the allotted time. This can be the hold up, as someone’s forgotten their lipstick, or the hairdresser is running behind. Superorganisational skills and communication is key when you’re arranging for not just you to get to the ceremony on time. Traditionally the bridal party arrives last – think groomsmen, groom, bridesmaids then bride and the person giving her away. However, we do many variations, and our advice is whatever suits – as long as you’re all there for the wedding then that’s what matters most! We don’t often arrive late, which is the expectation for brides. We often find a very nervous bride waiting to be taken to the church or venue, so it’s our job to put her at ease and ensure she enjoys the ride and last minute preparations. Laura Keno, VW Splitty Wedding Hire | www.vwsplittyweddinghire.co.uk YOU CAN DANCE Our guests range from tots to family members in their late Seventies. How do we get everyone on the dance floor? This is actually a very simple question to answer – but it may not be the answer you expect. The music isn’t important; and neither is the venue, ambience or DJ (yes, I did say the DJ!). The one person to get everyone dancing at a wedding is you! You will find at a wedding people follow what the newlyweds do, so to get everyone on the dancefloor, no matter what age, go for a boogie yourself. Just wait – within seconds everyone will follow. OK, so I did tell a little white lie when I said the music is unimportant – as you will want music you as a couple like to dance along to. This is no problem for us, as we have a bespoke online portal to help you choose those all-important song requests – and also songs you don’t like – to have everyone boogying on the dancefloor all night long. Chris Dye, The Ultimate Wedding DJ | www.ultimateweddingdj.co.uk TO BRIE OR NOT TO BRIE We want a cheese wedding cake for our big day, but as it’s going to be held in August we’re worried about the heat. Can we still have one? Of course you can, so long as you consider where to show it off. You don’t want it in the blazing sun, so position your cake in a light, fairly well-ventilated area on a sturdy surface. Any good cheese cake maker will also know how to properly stack their creation, but if opting for softer varieties it’s worth checking they’re planning on using small stilts to support the cheeses’ weight, so it doesn’t collapse during the day. Apart from that, it’s pretty much all systems go, so start by having fun choosing a selection of cheese that not only complements each other in flavour, but also visually looks good together. After all, it’s going to be pretty well photographed on the day! Sue Hooper, The Deli Around The Corner | www.thedeliaroundthecorner.co.uk www.laurabeasley.photography 78
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