HOT TOPIC This issue we asked the experts how to inject your wedding days with the spirit of spring BRIGHT AND BREEZY Charlotte and Callum from C&C Imagery (www.candcimagery.co.uk) say: During the spring the light starts to get brighter, flowers begin to bloom and days get longer. This time of year can be a beautiful time to get married thanks to slightly warmer days. Take advantage of seasonal flowers and the freshness of the air, which can be reflected through your wedding photography as your photographer is able to create beautiful bright and airy images. The weather can be unpredictable, but we say: embrace it, it can be a wonderful thing! There are many different colour palettes that work perfectly for a spring wedding, our personal favourite being an English garden with a romantic flair using bright and soft colours to showcase in your photographs. This can be blooming magical! SPRINGTIME SPECIAL www.candcimagery.co.uk MUSIC FOR THE SOUL Rose-Ann Raymond-Silvester at RRS Music Management and Events (https://rrsagency.uk) says: The birds are chirping, the daffodils are in bloom and the sun is starting to warm us once again – what a wonderful time of year for a wedding! The changing of the seasons and the new life it brings aligns perfectly with starting your new life together. What better way to complement your day than with some wonderful live entertainment? Whether you choose to have a string quartet playing during your drinks reception in the grounds of a classy hotel venue, or a folksy acoustic guitarist bringing some chilled out vibes as you walk down the aisle among the trees or in a rustic barn; choosing the right entertainment to suit your style is the key to making your day as perfect as it can be. This is a time of year full of joy, light and warmth, and the right singer or instrumentalist can turn a special day into a truly magical one. Look for an entertainer to create a bright and uplifting atmosphere as you tie the knot and you won’t be disappointed. MUM’S THE WORD Helen Downes at Any Occasion Boutique (www.anyoccasionboutique.com) says: The huge trends for the 2023 mothers-of-the-bride and groom see a return to soft, flowing fabrics, and maxi-style dresses in bold floral prints. After the last few sombre years, pastels are on the wane with bright colours and geometric patterns now proving more popular. Our leading designers Linea Raffaelli and Couture Club by Rosa Clara are leading the way with this trend. Always popular for a classic English wedding too is the more traditional dress and jacket combo, ever stylish, this look never dates. Condici, the famed English company is renowned for these timeless designs. We have a huge selection of innovative styles and classic pieces to suit every taste. Getty Images EXPERT ADVICE 67
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