An Essex Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 97)

IRIE J What are your top tips for booking a live performer? It’s a good idea to get a breakdown of exactly what you’re paying for. This could include performing during the ceremony, at the wedding breakfast, for the first dance and while your evening guests arrive. What should couples planning their wedding during the pandemic consider? Make sure you’re clear with your suppliers about what happens if restrictions change. You may like to have an agreement in place in the event of cancellation or postponement. Ask if your deposit will be carried over if you reschedule, and check if you can renegotiate a price that’s fair to both parties if you downscale your day. Irie J | http://www.iriej.com ROUND THREE ARROW VINTAGE CARS What are your top tips for booking wedding transport? Try to find a company with a long-established track record – recommendations are always a good guide. Check your budget and don’t get carried away with either the cheapest around, or indeed overpay because you fall in love with the car! Next up, see if the company has a back-up vehicle, just in case, and give them details of the venue to ensure they cover your area. How can you help couples adapt their day during the pandemic? In these abnormal times, we are happy to be flexible for our couples who have decided to go ahead with weddings that are reduced in numbers. We’re always willing to adapt to changes and assist where required. If your wedding is postponed because of COVID regulations, that’s also not a problem. We will move your booking to a new date without any transfer fees, and we’ll honour the agreed price even if your wedding moves to 2022 or 2023. Carl Browse | www.arrowvintagecars.co.uk HAIR BY DUBOUX What are your top tips for booking a hair stylist? Vital to the smooth running of the day is working out timings. The dream scenario is that you’ll be staying at the venue the night before so we can maximise the time spent on prep for you and your party. However, if you’re arriving in the morning, or will be travelling to the venue after getting ready, then notify your stylist as this will need to be factored into the schedule. If you’re undecided on your hairstyle, then why not go for a two-in-one? You could consider having Hollywood waves for the ceremony before changing to a glam ponytail for the evening reception, ready to dance the night away. I’m always happy to be on- hand for a quick restyle! How can you help couples adapt their day during the pandemic? I have chosen to support my couples by honouring new dates with no additional charges and securing bookings with no hidden costs or price increases in line with inflation. The stress of planning a wedding – let alone in a pandemic – can be overwhelming, and I wanted to be on hand and as transparent as possible. It’s important to familiarise yourself with the T&Cs of your chosen suppliers. Many make-up artists and hairstylists will have a booking minimum or basic package for peak dates. However, if you’re having a smaller wedding, don’t be put off. I recommend still reaching out to enquire with details of your requirements. Sally-Kate Duboux | www.hairbyduboux.com www.jessi cabevanphotography.com 60