Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 76)

blackrosephotography.co.uk THE CROSSWAYS INN ❤ Once you’ve chosen your venue, see if they can provisionally hold the date while you confirm with your registrar or church – otherwise it could be a very expensive party without the legal aspect! ❤ Don’t be afraid to visit your venue and wedding coordinator in the lead-up to the day. No question is too silly – so ask away! ❤ Don’t try to please everyone. This is your special day, so make sure you and your partner come first and don’t compromise on your vision. Kat Bowhay | thecrossways.co.uk PLANNING We get the wed-min lowdown from some of Bristol and Somerset’s most sought-after suppliers OMG you’re engaged! After all the excitement of the proposal, there’s the dawning realisation that you have to plan a spectacular event for more than 100 people – oh, and you’re the centre of attention. Do not fear! We’ve asked some of our favourite local wedding companies to give us their top tips for what to consider before booking your suppliers and parting with your well-earned cash. We’ve even split them up into three handy rounds, so you know in what order you should be booking each type of business. Starting with… SOS ROUND ONE BERWICK LODGE ❤ Budget . Make sure you have a clear understanding of this and the different expenses involved. This will help guide your decisions. ❤ Guest list . This will often chop and change, but one of the first steps of planning is to get a rough estimate of day guests, evening guests and children. This will effect your budget and venue choice. ❤ Top three challenge! Work out what your top priorities are for the day. Wedding planning often involves compromise in order to ensure the things that are most important take centre stage. Simone Parkinson | berwicklodge.co.uk CROWCOMBE COURT ❤ Think about how far your guests will be travelling. Make sure your venue has enough accommodation for everyone; it’s also lovely to have breakfast together the next day. ❤ You’re marrying the love of your life and you want to have those all- important photographs. A setting with plenty of picture-perfect spots will give you an album to cherish. ❤ You can plan everything apart from the weather, so make sure you have rainy-day options. Our wedding coordinators will always arrange a plan B so there’s no stress on the day. Sophie Bellisio | crowcombecourt.co.uk richardlewisphotography.biz jamesandkerriephotography.co.uk PLANNING SOS 49