Your East Midlands Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 43)

All the latest from around the region Nearlywed NEWS FIVE MINUTES WITH… This issue we caught up with Bethany Morris Music to discover more about the company. When did the company start? I started Bethany Morris Music in 2014 after performing at various weddings and events with different ensembles over the years. I wanted to branch out on my own and create a business to provide high- quality music for smaller weddings at an affordable price – that’s exactly what I did. What do you offer couples on their wedding day? I’m available to play for ceremonies and receptions. I offer solo cello with either professional backing tracks to accompany me or with a live piano provided by pianist Jane Olson whom I have worked with for many years. This offers flexibility to clients when considering the amount of space available at the venue and budget. I have an extensive repertoire to choose from with classical, contemporary and pop covers. However, I’m always happy to source or arrange music for bookings if that special piece you want isn’t already on my playlist. What’s the highlight of your job? I love all aspects of my job, but the performance element is my favourite. To take part in a couple’s wedding day and see their faces and reactions when a particular piece of music starts to play is a definite highlight. Check out the website: www.bethanymorrismusic.com The perfect day The Society of Professional Wedding Vendors is a group of suppliers who aim to raise the standard of practice across the wedding industry and are now accepting new members to the company. Couples can now search through the new list of businesses to discover trustworthy suppliers for their special day. Each business that joins as a member agrees to abide by a code of conduct to protect couples and ensure they receive the service and products promised. Each business submits its insurance and contracts and nearlyweds can relax knowing they’re getting professional companies who care about the special day. Lovebirds will also find a free guide full of advice for sourcing wedding companies. Download the free guide here: www.spwv.co.uk/brides YOUR DAY YOUR WAY Long Furlong Farm Wedding Venue has teamed up with NoahBella Weddings and other talented suppliers to create two new, all-inclusive elopement packages. This is the perfect option for couples who aren’t looking to postpone their day because of COVID-19. Planning an intimate ceremony doesn’t have to be a compromise as couples can still create their dream day with high-quality suppliers including a photographer, caterer, entertainer, cake baker, florist and wedding planner. There are two packages a vailable, ‘Just the Two of Us’ a nd ‘Just a Few of Us‘, which f it around the latest restrictions, e nsuring that even the most i ntimate celebrations can still be e xtra special. Check out the website: w ww.longfurlongfarmvenue.co.uk Daniel Simm https://emm adbphotography.com www.facebook.com/donnaeadeevents YOUR ESSENTIALS 9