HOT TOPIC: wedding worries Our experts solve your problems LAST NIGHT OF FREEDOM I want something fun for my stag do. Do you have any ideas? There are lots of options available, our most popular stag activities often include: ❤ A morning of raft building with team games and challenges. ❤ An adrenalin-fuelled afternoon of canyoning with several great jumps and slides into water pools and waterfalls. ❤ We provide all safety kits, social media photos from the day to freely share, warm showers and lunch at an additional cost. ❤ After a day of activities, you could move on to a local pub or restaurant. ❤ Customise your day with fun themes and outfits (safety permitting). Tim Nicholson | www.adventurenorthwest.co.uk www.tomlally.co.uk THE LOVE OF MY LIFE How can we make our ceremony personal to us? As a modern celebrant, I always spend time getting to know my couples to create something unique and joyful. The only limitation is your imagination, from fun, traditional, modern to religious, symbolic and quirky, the options are endless. Don’t just think about the ceremony content, keep in mind where it is taking place and if it is somewhere special to you both. Think about the seating layout of your ceremony and talk to your venue about different options - could everyone sit in a circle, so no one has a bad view? When it comes to walking in, mix it up a bit. Walk in alone, with your best friend, together or with your dog. You can involve your guests in symbolic ways with things like unity candles, sand ceremonies, tree planting, ring warming, handfasting or simply by mentioning special people. My favourite part of any ceremony is the bit where I tell all your guests your story, what brought you together and what’s kept you together. A celebrant will help you to create personal vows, as well as suggest appropriate elements that you could include. It doesn’t have to all be serious. Music that makes your guests smile or laugh or sing along always goes down well. Enter to the theme tune to Jurassic Park, if that’s your thing, or get everyone to sing Wonderwall as you leave. Vikki Harris | www.vikkiharris.com STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD I’m looking for a dress that’s fun and a bit unusual. Do you have any ideas of what I should look for? We often get brides wanting something a bit different to the norm. A great way to achieve this is by looking for an alternative colour to the traditional ivory or white. Many designs are now available in a range of colours, from subtle blush pinks to daring blacks. Considered a tea-length dress. These look fun and quirky, especially when teamed with unusual shoes. A pair of bright coloured heels can tie the whole look together. A huge trend for 2022 is 3D florals, and we can’t get enough of them! Whether it’s a decorated train or the whole dress, these embellishments are a great way to ensure you stand out on your big day. Sarah Betton | www.carolsbridalcarlisle.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 67
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