Your East Anglian Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 41)

Finding the right photographer to suit you is a priority, as established professionals get booked up well in advance, especially during the peak summer wedding season. Online galleries and recommendations are great for helping you choose, but nothing quite beats a face-to- face meeting to seal the deal. Your photographer will be sharing your special day with you, so it’s important to make sure you get on. If you’re camera-shy an engagement shoot will help, not only a lasting keepsake, but a great way to build confidence so you can feel relaxed and comfortable on the big day. The photos Putting on a great spread is one of the memories that often lingers longest in people’s memories. Nowadays, there’s a wealth of alternatives to the traditional sit-down meal, everything from food trucks and barbecues for outdoor celebrations to afternoon tea receptions, grazing stations and sharing platters; great for helping guests mix and mingle. Vegetarian and vegan options are increasingly important too. Check out: Cambridgeshire-based Little Piggy Catering helps guide you through the planning process by jointly exploring your priorities, tastes and budget in order to tailor a wedding feast to suit you, your guests and the style of your celebration. Visit littlepiggycatering.co.uk The food The people With a little give and take, drawing up the guest list doesn’t have to be stressful. At the end of the day it’s your wedding, but if it’s a family affair, there may be a relative or two that need to be invited just to keep the peace. If budget and space allow, sometimes it pays to compromise – just a little! The most important thing is to get the numbers sorted early and send out save-the-dates so your loved ones can get it on the calendar as soon as possible. You’ll need an idea of the size of your party before choosing the venue too, as it’s no good setting your heart on somewhere that’s either too big or too small. denisebradyphotography.com fayeamare.co.uk Top tip “Photographers usually have their own style, so take a look at their portfolio and make sure their images are what you want for your big day. Visit the venue with them – I always do this with my couples at least once so you can have a run through, look closely at the layout and see where the best shots can be taken on the day.” – Denise Brady, Suffolk denisebradyphotography.com 70