THE PERFECT MEDI-PEDI I’m always on my feet for my job and I know I need to take care of my feet before the big day. What can I do to help with the dry skin build up? The position of callus and hard skin on the foot is dependent on specific gait related issues including pressure and weight distribution through standing and walking etc. Being on your feet for long periods of time builds pressure to these areas, causing hard skin and callus to develop. Hard skin on the feet can be unsightly and cause pain and fissures or cracks in the skin. For foot care and maintenance leading up to your wedding day, hard skin can be removed at home with the use of a good foot file before a bath or shower when the skin is dry, followed by daily use of a lotion such as the Margaret Dabbs London Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion. The wearing of cushioned and comfort insoles will help to reduce the friction and pressure, helping to prevent the formation of hard skin and the daily use of the foot lotion will work to visibly reduce hard skin build up by softening the skin, thereby reducing the pressure, which in turn reduces the development of hard skin. A medical pedicure with a qualified Podiatrist two to four weeks before your big day and a beauty pedicure and toenail paint with your manicure on the eve of your wedding and honeymoon will ensure your feet are in tip top condition. Margaret Dabbs | CEO & founder www.margaretdabbs.co.uk SAVE THE DATE! We’re looking for gorgeous stationery for our wedding, but we’re not sure what style to go for or what we should be asking our suppliers – help! There’s no denying that save the dates and invitations are the window to the wedding, the first little peek into what your guests might expect from your big day, the point where your wedding vision starts to become a reality. We know that every couple, and by extension every wedding, is completely different. That’s why having a colour scheme, flowers, wedding season, location and theme in mind, whether that’s traditional, modern or themed, will help us in helping you determine stationery that’s totally ‘you’! Most couples spend hours browsing the web for big day inspo, from wedding blogs to Pinterest boards, and we recommend bringing that inspiration to your supplier. This will help us piece together your design vision and ensure we’re able to envision your dream aesthetic. Our design team works closely with couples to ensure their wedding stationery is perfect, from save the dates to invitations, favour tags, placeholders and more. Customers are often happy to work from the opinion of our knowledgeable graphic team, offering advice on design to paper type, luxury embellishments and finishing options. It’s also worth considering whether your design will work with your desired paper type and whether you have any constraints surrounding size and, if unsure, ask for paper samples before you commit to placing an order. Zoey Robins | Aura Print www.aura-print.com WHATEVER THE WEATHER How can we capture amazing outdoor pictures at our December wedding if the weather turns bad? I love photographing December weddings - lots of festive cheer, twinkly fairylights and beautiful deep colours! You can’t predict the weather at any time of the year in the UK, but one thing we know for sure is that December has the shortest daylight hours. My number one piece of advice would be to book an earlier ceremony if you can, 1pm is ideal! This will give you more time options for outdoor photos in case of bad weather. Other things to bear in mind are that it’ll undoubtedly be cold outside, so consider wearing a wrap or a stole over your dress or you could wear a dress with long sleeves. Also, talk to your photographer to get a plan in the event of bad weather. My go to wet weather options are: 1) I always carry a pair of clear umbrellas in my car to weddings in case of a downpour. 2) I sometimes position the couple and/or bridal party in the doorway of the venue so they are sheltered (I’ll be outside but under a golf umbrella!). 3) I make sure I’ve scouted the venue for suitable indoor options too in case it really is just too bad for outdoor photos. The main thing is that whatever the weather decides to do, you have a wonderful day and you get some beautiful memories captured. Hannah Brooke https://hannahbrookephotography.co.uk https://hannahbrookephotography.co.uk 75 ASK THE EXPERTS
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