HOT TOPIC This time it’s personal! The region’s experts offer stellar advice on personalising your nuptials THAT PERSONAL TOUCH Jackie Aldrich and Deb Stodgell from Just Ceremonies (www.justceremonies.co.uk) say: If you want a unique and intimate experience for your special day you could benefit from a celebrant’s entire approach, and here’s why... You can have a personal wedding ceremony that reflects your individual personalities, beliefs, and love story. We’ll work closely with you to create a bespoke ceremony tailored to your preferences. There are no restrictions on the content (or indeed the venue) of the ceremony, allowing you to include spiritual or religious elements if you want to. This flexibility ensures that the most important part of the day truly represents your values and beliefs. You can easily confirm our availability with a single phone call, and you’ll have the freedom to choose the time as well as the content of your ceremony, allowing you to have the “I dos” that perfectly suit your schedule. We’ll also provide guidance on completing the legal formalities required. Plus, only conducting one ceremony a day ensures we can dedicate our full attention to you. So, on your wedding day, you can look forward to being greeted by a familiar and friendly face, knowing that we’re ready to deliver the personalised script we’ve worked on together. LOVE LETTERS Artist and illustrator Sarah Dowling (www.sarahdowling.co.uk) says: Going bespoke with your wedding stationery is a great way to personalise your wedding and share your story as a couple. When loved ones receive your invite in the post, it’s really important that is reflects you as a couple, as well as the tone you want to set for the day. This is the first impression your guests will get of your plans after all. From bespoke maps, to venue sketches, favourite florals and even pet portraits, I’ve featured all sorts of meaningful details in my watercolour wedding stationery to add that personal touch. When I’m working with couples I always encourage them to think about what’s meaningful to them, what they’re looking forward to the most, and how they can use stationery to enhance those moments and add a little fun. If you’re big foodies and you’ve spent ages designing your wedding breakfast, why not add some illustrated menus to the table to get everyone’s taste buds tingling? Table plans can also be a great place to add your twist, I’ve designed ones featuring, favourite authors, footballers, flowers, wines, holidays and even cakes. Or perhaps you want your stationery to simply reflect the beautiful setting or season by using imagery inspired by the location. Bespoke stationery gives you the chance to add all those little details and help bring your own unique story to life. 60 Getty images
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