81 PLANNING SOS PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS When planning your wedding, photography is one of your most essential investments. Your photos will be a lasting reminder of your day, so here are a few tips to ensure you capture it beautifully. Firstly, consider an engagement session. This provides wonderful photos and helps you get comfortable in front of the camera, building a rapport with your photographer. You’ll feel at ease by the wedding day, producing more natural, authentic shots. Next, think about the timeline and lighting. The ‘golden hour’ before sunset offers beautiful, soft lighting perfect for portraits. Talk to your photographer when planning your schedule to allow time for these moments. If you’re having a winter wedding, consider an earlier ceremony to maximise the daylight. Lastly, let your personalities shine through. Small personal details, such as incorporating meaningful locations or special props, can make your photos even more unique. These moments create a story that’s yours and help tell your love beautiful story. Helen Egan | Wildheart Photography www.wildheart-photography.co.uk www.wildheart-photography.co.uk www.wildheart-photography.co.uk FLOWER POWER Planning your wedding can feel overwhelming, with many elements to consider. Unless you're a socialite who regularly plans large-scale parties, there’s a lot to plan, manage and organise. One area that couples often struggle with is the flowers. How do you decide what you would like? What will be in season at the time of your wedding? How can you ensure they fit with the style and theme of the wedding? The best way to answer these questions is to ask the experts. Most florists offer an initial free phone consultation where you can talk through your ideas and ask for their input. This helps you be confident that you’re both on the same page. Like any artistic skill, different florists will have their own styles, so ask to see examples of previous work so you’re happy their style and approach fits your expectations. Sharing pictures of flowers and arrangements you have in mind is also helpful. It’s also important to be realistic about your budget. Pinterest is a great tool, but many of the flower-filled pictures you will see would cost £1,000s, and many images have filters and have been heavily edited. Talk to your florist about your venue; again, they can make suggestions and advise on the best way to maximise your budget. Some interesting trends are beginning to emerge with flowers at the moment; understanding the seasonal nature of flowers and reflecting that in your choices is becoming more common. Other trends include using whole plants rather than flowers and tablescapes using succulents, mosses and ferns. These are visually stunning and would suit a relaxed woodlandstyle wedding with the added benefit that guests could be gifted the plants instead of traditional favours. Finding a florist you trust and sharing your approach and style is the key to getting it right. Once you have found that, then trust them! You’re paying for their expertise, and they’ll do everything they can to ensure you have a wonderful day. Megan Barradell | Twigg Floral Design | www.twiggflowers.co.uk – ©Lauren Olivia Photography ©Lauren Lewis Photography VA Creative Photography
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