HOT TOPIC: wedding worries Our experts solve your problems READY, STEADY, POSE! My wife-to-be and I want to find the perfect photographer. How do you suggest we go about this? Finding the perfect photographer can be tricky as there are so many to choose from. Look online for examples and see what sort of style you gravitate towards. For example, is it light and airy or documentary? Once you’ve decided on this, begin searching for photographers with that style. Listen to any recommendations from your venue or loved ones. It’s reassuring to know someone has worked with them before and that they deliver a high-quality product. Lastly, meet any photographers you have short listed face-to-face or call them for a chat. You will spend a large amount of your wedding day with them, so it’s important you gel. Do they put you at ease? Does the conversation flow? The more relaxed you are with your photographer, the more natural your photos will be. Heather Rees www.heatherreesphotography.co.uk DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY We have guests of all ages coming to our wedding, and we want a band that will keep them all entertained. Do you have any suggestions? Live music is an essential component to your wedding. The atmosphere generated by a live band is incomparable and is a sure-fire way of getting everyone onto the dancefloor. Choosing a wedding band who’ll keep everyone entertained can be tricky, so we suggest you hire a pop and rock band. These versatile groups will likely play everything from 50s rock ‘n’ roll, to soul classics and indie anthems as well as modern chart hits, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Alternatively, an acoustic folk band would also work really well. They tend to have similar repertoires to pop and rock bands but add a folky twist to each song. They’ll turn up in rustic attire, making them perfect for barn-style weddings. Before you choose a band, search through their repertoire or sample set list to get a feel for what they are likely to play. If you’re struggling to decide, then by all means phone an agency to ask for suggestions – they’ll be more than happy to help! Charlotte Robertson www.entertainment-nation.co.uk www.heatherreesphotography.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 57
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