HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas ELIMINATE WEDDING STRESS Our wedding is quickly approaching; what advice can you share for a stress-free day? Your wedding day should be the happiest day of your life, so feeling joyful and not stressed should be a top priority! Following these simple hints and tips will give you a day to remember for all the right reasons! Be organised and create a checklist for the day to run smoothly. Create a timeline, so everyone knows what’s going on throughout the day. Make a wedding website with all the information people need to know before and on the big day. That way, you won’t get asked many questions in the run-up to the event. Enjoy some pamper time for yourself before the big day. Allow your suppliers/venue to manage the order of the day. Aim to be ready 30 minutes before your ceremony; this allows you to feel relaxed and no one is running around at the last minute. The best and final advice for a stress-free wedding day is to relax as you’ve done everything possible to create the perfect day. Now is the time to enjoy yourself and be present in the moment. Charlotte Narciso | Barnsdale Gardens https://barnsdalegardens.co.uk/wedding BEAUTIFULLY BOHO My wife-to-be and I are going for a relaxed bohemian theme for our wedding, but we don’t know where to start with our flowers – what would you suggest? It’s great that you and your wife already have a shared vision for your wedding day. The boho style can have many interpretations, so a great place to start is by doing your research online or in magazines. You can pull together examples of florals you like to get ideas of the colours and shapes you’re after. When deciding what florists you’d like to approach, check out their social media pages or ask them to send you examples or their work. My job as a florist is to guide you towards your vision; I’m here to help if you’re unsure where to start. I want to get to know my clients and hear about their lives and interests. We can use these as a starting point to inspire the designs for your day. Your wedding florals are a real collaboration, and any florist will want to ensure that your vision is met. Sarah Fulcher | Serenity Blooms www.serenityblooms.co.uk www.sophieruckphotography.co.uk https://emilyandkaty.co.uk www.amandaforman.co.uk www.amandaforman.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 63
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