Your Herts & Beds Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 76)

Local pros answer your big-day woes KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON STYLISHLY SNUG We’re planning a November wedding so it’s going to be cold. Can you help me decide what I should wear that’ll keep me warm without sacrificing style? Cathy says: Being cold could show in your photos so consider a dress with sleeves and maybe in a heavier fabric like crepe. If sleeves aren’t your thing then ramp up the accessories. For the rockier bride you could opt for a leather jacket, the more rustic wedding could lend itself to a denim version or get your groom to be a gent and give you his jacket! Traditional brides could opt for a faux fur wrap; bolero, shawl or pashmina and snuggly capes are very on-trend for 2020. If it’s your dream to be outside a lot on your day keep your hands warm with a muff or pair of gloves and the last thing to think about is underwear. You can keep yourself toasty warm with some thermal undies – not the most sexy but worth it to keep you comfortable. Meet the expert… Cathy Smyth | Bridal boutique owner | katejosephbridal.co.uk Cathy loves meeting brides-to-be and helping them find their perfect dress at her boutique, Kate Joseph Bridal in Bedford where a personal service awaits. BIG-DAY BLOOMS I’d like the flowers in our venue to complement the bouquets but without everything looking too uniform – what can I do? Shane says: I’d recommend having a mixture of high and low arrangements for your centrepieces to provide a variety in style. Guests’ eyes will be drawn to the high arrangements as they enter the room but when they sit at the tables, the low displays will take centre stage. The smaller posies can be just as special – it all comes down to the design. Flowers displayed in fish bowls stood on mirrored charger plates or wood rounds depending on your theme can look as gorgeous as wow factor pedestals. For your top table, bud vases with individual stems in each look subtle, yet stunning and if you have a floral display at the alter during your ceremony, be sure to move it to frame your top table – or it could even make a selfie backdrop! Meet the expert… Shane Maple | Florist | maplesflowers.co.uk Shane’s strong sense of colour, design and a genuine passion for flowers is a winning combination. HOT TOPIC EXPERT ADVICE 107