Planning Your wedmin top tips TRANSPORT Dany Ridgers, Classic Car Hire www.ucchire.com • Plan ahead – classic cars get booked up well in advance (sometimes two years ahead of the day), so be sure to get this one ticked off your list early on. • View the car in person – Book an appointment to view the car in person before you chose, so you can see for yourself what will arrive on the day rather than just a photo. Some suppliers will let you sit in the vehicles too, which will give you an idea of what space you’ll have inside – important if you’re choosing a traditional princess dress! • Find an owner, rather than an agent – Lots of clients come to us who’ve booked a car in good faith only to find out the person they have handed their money to doesn’t actually own the car. This means they’re acting as an agent with no real control over what happens on the day. You want that reassurance that the supplier is the owner and cares about the whole experience from start to finish. • Get your timings right – These old cars need treating gently, so allow extra time to get between locations. If you’re unsure how to plan this, a good supplier will be able to help you out with timings as they know the cars and how fast they can travel. • The photo shoot – When you visit your venue, plan where the car could be parked for the best photos. Speak to your pro about this too because they might already know the venue and the best spots for the ultimate backdrops. • Enjoy the ride – The journey to your wedding is a special one and we take great pride in making sure you feel like royalty from the minute our chauffers arrive to the minute they leave later in the day. When it comes to planning your day, there’s so much to think about but fear not, you’re not in it alone! Make the most of the support from those around you and most importantly, pick the brain of your suppliers. They’re the pros with so much W-day experience and will be happy to share their top tips. With their guidance, you’ll be able to enjoy the pre-wedding run up and more importantly relax on the day knowing you’re in safe hands. Here a selection of local experts share their top tips to get you started… DOEY DRUMMOND, DOEY DRUMMOND MAKE-UP www.instagram.com/doeydrummondmakeup You’ll want your make-up to stay for the duration of your day and here’s how… • Skin prep – A good canvas will provide the best outcome. I’d recommend starting with a gentle liquid exfoliator to get rid of any unwanted dead skin and create a smoother canvas to work on. Follow with a good moisturiser to keep your skin hydrated, and lastly apply a primer to help your foundation go the distance. • Stays away from heavy layers – Apply sheer, light layers of makeup, rather than thick, heavy layers. Whilst the latter sounds more long-lasting, you run the risk of caking and getting a build-up of products. • Powder is a must! – You’ll sweat on the day, so make sure your make-up artist brings out the powder. Using a light dusting of powder in the T-zone, or all over if you have a more oily skin helps to set make-up and takes away shine in the areas you don’t want it. • Set your make-up – A good setting spray will help to lock everything in, keeping your products in place and increasing the longevity of your make-up. • Top up throughout the day – Once your make-up artist has gone you might feel a little lost on how to maintain your look, so don’t be afraid to ask them for their expert advice on how to top up. The main products to top up with are lipstick, setting powder and concealer. • Opt for waterproof products – Waterproof mascara is always a must with humidity and likely some tears! Waterproof mascara is great for longevity. When it’s warm naturally our eyelids become more oily, so this product’s really beneficial for avoiding smudging and transferring. Gel eyeliners also have great staying power and will likely last through sweat and tears. • Stay true to yourself – It’s important to feel and look like yourself on your day, so don’t feel like you have to go for layers just to have a look that lasts. If you’re someone that prefers a very light look, stick to that. It just means you may have to reapply a little more frequently throughout the day. SOS PLANNING SOS 49
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