IT’S GOOD TO TALK There’s going to be a lot of kids at our wedding – and we don’t want them staring at phones all day! What entertainment will get them off social media and interacting with each other? Although you want everyone attending your wedding to have fun, younger kids and teenagers can be the most difficult guests to keep happy. Little ones soon get bored of the games their parents bring along to amuse them, while teenagers are stuck in that awkward stage of not wanting to chat to adults – and not being being old enough to enjoy the free bar! At Evo Event Hire we have entertainment to amuse all and every guest, no matter what their age. Our garden games are perfect to keep everyone happy in warmer weather, from giant Snakes & Ladders to interactive play systems, where it’s a race to push the button first. If your wedding is taking place indoors, our retro arcade machines bring a more modern version of well-loved classics to the party. With over 60 games including Space Invaders and Donkey Kong, these machines will have kids asking if video games were really that much fun when you were their age! Gracie Leader | Evo Event Hire | www.evoeventhire.co.uk RING THE CHANGES We’re struggling to decide on wedding rings. What are the trends – and are there any dos or don’ts when it comes to picking them? In recent years, wedding band traditions have taken a back seat, with most couples going for what they want. This means that dos and don’ts are pretty much a thing of the past! As a company that specialises in bespoke wedding rings, we find people like to choose shaped bands to match the setting styles, profiles and widths of their engagement rings. This allows both bands to sit perfectly together, rather than having two rings that don’t necessarily match. We also find that a lot of couples want matching rings, but at the same time wish to have them tailored to their individual personalities. This can be anything from simply having their partner’s birthstone set inside the band, or wanting handengraved words or personal dates inside the ring. Lauren Fossett | Affinity Jewellers www.affinityjewellers.co.uk READER OFFER! Rayleigh’s Affinity Jewellers are offering our readers 10% off their traditional and bespoke wedding rings. Just remember to quote ‘An Essex Wedding’ to claim your discount before 17th June, 2022. SNAP HAPPY Choosing our wedding photographer is proving harder than expected. What should we look for to know we’re making the right decision? Selecting a photographer is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in the run-up to your big day. Why? The pictures are usually the only thing you’ll keep after your wedding… other than your spouse! The first thing to consider is whether you like the way the photographer takes their pictures, asking yourselves if you prefer a traditional shoot or something documentary in style. The initial meeting is also important before you commit, as you need a photographer that you like as a person. You’re going to spend hours with them on a very emotional day, so you need to ‘click’ to work together well. You should also take time to look at their wedding work on their website and social media. Read through the photographer’s blog if they write one, to understand them on a more personal level, and listen to other brides, grooms and suppliers. Reviews are there for a reason; they’ll tell you the true experience of others and hold a lot of detail about what to expect. Rob Moore | Rob Moore Photography www.robmoorephotography.co.uk www.robmoorephotography.co.uk www.tomhalliday.com 86
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