Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 51 - September/October 2021 (Issue 59)

HOT TOPIC Stellar autumnal wedmin advice from those in the know RAIN OR SHINE We’re getting married in the autumn and our only concern is the unpredictability of the weather. How can we prepare for the worst (but hope for the best) when it comes to our photographs? It’s true, you can never depend on the weather in the UK, but it does create an opportunity for some amazing photos. Come rain, shine, fog or snow there’s magic to be captured. A professional photographer should come prepared for all scenarios ensuring we get the best from your big day regardless of what the British weather throws at us. Everyone would love to have the sun shining, but try not to let what you can’t control affect your big day. Your photographer’s experience should give you confidence that only the best photos will emerge whatever the weather, indeed I’ve captured weddings in all conditions. For example, this image was taken in the Peak District, so there’d normally be a breathtaking vista behind the couple, but we had to innovate and use the flashes to good effect. I believe the foggy background actually puts more focus on the couple, which is what we want to achieve for your special day. Daniel Cooper | www.danielcooperphotography.com COSY HUES We’d like a stationery suite to complement our autumn theme, but are keen to avoid the orange-led colour palette one might traditionally associate with the season. What would you suggest? When I think of autumn, I think of all the rich earthy colours that reflect nature and the environment around us at the time. I like to use soft textures and natural tones. Mustard, rusty reds, deep oranges and golds all complement each other perfectly. I really love a gold- or copper- foiled suite with rich colour accents, dark navy, rich plums and deep teals. This season is a time of slowing down after a busy year when the evenings start to draw in and we crave cosiness. I like to reflect what autumn means to me in my designs and you should do the same, as your inspiration may be totally different to mine. You do you! Natalie Burrows | www.jellypress.co.uk www.dan ielcooperphotography.com www.kell iannephotographer.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 51