Your East Anglian Wedding - Aug/Sep 2019 (Issue 38)

F FOR FIREWORKS For a chorus of oohs and aahs to round off your day, what could be better than a fireworks display? Vanessa White, managing director of Cambridgeshire-based Whitelightning Pyrotechnics has more than 25 years’ experience in the business and a fully trained team on hand, so she knows a thing or two about creating a wow-factor spectacle. Check out: fireworksdisplayteam.co.uk G FOR GAMES Think croquet on the lawn, traditional fête stalls like a coconut shy, hook the duck or splat the rat; great for an English country-garden theme. Or how about a mini sports day with egg and spoon or sack races to let off steam? Check out: bellesandbeausweddingstyling.co.uk H FOR HARPIST Many harpists are happy to perform inside or out, as long as there’s a suitable shady spot with a level surface where they can play. Wonderfully romantic for the ceremony, it can add a serene vibe to the post-vows drinks and reception too. Check out: thecambridgeharpist.co.uk I FOR INFLATABLES A bouncy castle is great fun for young and old alike. Make sure you book with a reputable supplier and check out their credentials so you can kick off your shoes and enjoy the fun. J FOR JAZZ The ideal accompaniment for a sophisticated al fresco drinks reception or swish Gatsby-style celebration. Don’t forget the cocktails! K FOR KARAOKE If karaoke’s a step too far on your big day, how about marryoke instead? You and your loved ones can mime to your favourite tunes for great video footage without the cringe! L FOR LESSONS Not everyone’s a whizz on the dancefloor. For some, instead of a wedding highlight, it’s a moment to dread. Beat the fear factor and book some pre-wedding lessons so you can entertain your family and friends with a jaw-dropping routine. Check out: ipswichdance.co.uk M FOR MAGICIAN A magician can keep your loved ones enthralled during the post-vows drinks, before and after the wedding breakfast or during any lulls in the proceedings. Check out: jamessamuelmagic.webs.com N FOR NO-KIDS-ALLOWED If you want your day to be child-free, make it clear from the get-go and include a polite note on the invites. It might raise a few parental eyebrows at first, but guess who’ll be the last ones still on the dancefloor at the end of the night! O FOR OWLS Surprise everyone with a Harry Potter moment and have your rings delivered by owl. Check out: owlringbearers.co.uk P FOR PHOTO BOOTH Looking for something different for your celebration? Cambridge-based company The Snap Booth provides not just a photo booth, but an experience for all your guests to remember. Hand-crafted from oak, the open-air photo booth not only looks great in all kinds of big-day settings, it combines the very latest equipment and cutting-edge technology to make sure your guests look their best in the photos too. With a whole raft of special features built in, as well as whimsical props for added fun and stylish backdrops, it’s sure to draw a crowd. Check out: snap-booth.co.uk VANESSA’S TOP TIP “Use a reputable professional fireworks display company, preferably one that belongs to the British Pyrotechnic Association and has a minimum £5million public liability insurance, so you can relax and enjoy the display.” weddingsbyanesta.com TOP TIP “If you have a beautiful feature wall at your venue such as natural brick or vintage wallpaper, use it! It will add a more personal touch to your photos!” – director Rebecca Spraggs, snap-booth.co.uk helenwarner.co.uk 54