SEASONAL TIPS Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding editor Kelly Andrews says: I love the autumn. It’s my favourite season by far. It’s partly the immense relief of summer coming to an end and the fact that Christmas is just over the horizon! The perfect blend of the cooler climate with pleasantly warm days that often take us into September, it’s the ideal time of year to get married. Sure, your classic burnt orange with brown tones is a wonderful palette to opt for at this time of year; especially when you combine it with the oh-so on trend Pantone Colour of the year Peach Fuzz. But what about thinking outside the box a little? I love a dark, rich red or burgundy highlight combined with blush and sage green. Or go for this year’s trend of going all-out vibrant with bright zesty orange and hot pink. Either way considering the colours of nature at this time of year is a great place to begin. Pair with oh-so romantic candlelight (venue permitting) with candles in your chosen colours for a magical ambience. There are few practical pointers you’ll need to think about during this season too, particularly if you’re looking at the latter part towards November. Namely, the nights drawing in and the clocks going back in October mean you’ll have less natural daylight to play with. Chat to your photographer so you know what to expect when it comes to heading out and about for your couple shots. The good news is that autumn typically means duller conditions, which contrary to what you might expect is actually preferable for photographers who have less of a challenge when it comes to the glaring sunshine and squints of their subjects. There’ll also be more opportunity for a glorious dusk and sunset pics, so devise a plan to make the most of it. Presumably you’ll have chosen the autumn with your eyes wide open, aware of the unpredictability of the weather. Not that Britain’s weather is ever predictable, we can indeed experience all four seasons in one day! So, just embrace it and go with whatever the conditions give you. With said weather challenges comes the additional consideration of what to wear. If it’s likely to be a bit chilly when you head outside this is a great excuse to bag one of those fun and funky painted and personalised bridal denim or leather jackets. I’d be tempted to tie the knot in the autumn, just so I can wear one! Similarly, bear in mind that your guests are likely to turn up in coats, so ensure your venue can offer a cloakroom so they aren’t slung over your chair backs ruining the look of your reception hall. Tandem X Visuals on Unsplash FUN OF THE FAIR Bridgette Humphries from The Word on Weddings (https://thewordbristol.com) says: The thing I hear most from couples is: “Where do I start?” While most of us have been to a wedding, a lot of us have never planned one and once the excitement of the proposal starts to diminish, the next question is where to get married and what else do I need to do? I know I’m biased as I run some of the best wedding fairs in the South West, but I believe wedding fairs are a great starting point! You can choose to either visit one at a venue that you might like, or if you have absolutely no idea what venue options are out there, then one of our big fairs like our Bristol event at UWE, is a great choice as you’ll find lots of venues exhibiting, and normally offering great deals. Generally, you have a great mix of suppliers and it’s a wonderful way to look at styles, try some cake, watch entertainment, ask questions and get some super wedding inspiration. You won’t feel pressured, so you can just relax, take your time, and really consider all the options. You might even find things you haven’t even considered. https://mapleandfleur.com 50
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