Your Yorkshire Wedding - January/February 2022 (Issue 52)

ROUND THREE – FOOD, DRINK & FUN! WINING & DINING What should the couple consider when planning the food for their big day? You should consider whether you are wanting a sit-down wedding breakfast or a more of a relaxed day with a BBQ or buffet. If you’re opting for a sit-down meal then you’ll need to decide if you’d like to offer your guests a choice or if you’ll choose one option for each course. Always remember to check with your venue to make sure they can cater for all dietary requirements. Do guests expect to pay for drinks during the wedding? Yes, guests do expect to pay for their own drinks. We think it’s nice to offer your guests a couple of drinks throughout the day by either offering an arrival drink, toast drink and maybe a glass of wine with the meal. Guests can then purchase their own drinks from the bar. What choices are currently popular in food during the day? We find that a carvery option is very popular, especially in the winter. Our carvery menu comes with the full choice there on the day for the guests to choose so the bride and groom don’t have to take all orders. We find that for more of a relaxed wedding in the summer then a nice outdoor BBQ is very popular. What choices are currently popular in food during the evening? We offer a full hog roast for the evening and find that this is one of the firm favourites for brides and grooms. The Bridge Hotel & Spa | www.bridgewetherby.co.uk LET THE MUSIC PLAY What should the happy couple think about when planning the music on their big day? It’s helpful to think about where to put your musicians on the day and communicate this with your venue. You want to be able to hear them playing, especially if it has to be timed well for walking up the aisle, for example. Some spaces are ideal for a performance, whereas others are more appropriate for musicians providing background ambiance. Also check with your musicians what space and facilities they need to set up in terms of power outlets, access, lighting etc. Other considerations may crop up as you share your ideas and themes for your special day. For example, do you want your musicians to be formally dressed or is the day more casual? Is there a colour scheme? And of course, what are your favourite songs, and will your musician(s) perform them on the day for you! What parts of the day does music always work? Times when guests are ‘unoccupied’ are always helped by some background music. It creates a talking point for friends and family and helps to ease any jitters or awkward silences as people settle into different parts of the day’s events such as being seated for the ceremony, the drinks reception whilst photos are being taken and of course, for partying afterwards! What songs work whatever the style of wedding? It’s hard to land on one genre that suits every wedding, but if your musician is enjoying themselves, that comes across and therefore everyone else in the room has a good time too, so pick your musicians to match your personal style! Hannah the Harp | www.hannahtheharp.co.uk Kevin Webb Photography PLANNING SOS 53

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