Your Herts and Beds Wedding - June/July 2020 (Issue 80)

Plan your dream day with our expert advice HOT TOPIC ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Q: My mum wants to wear a hairpiece at our summer nuptials but we’re not sure where to start looking. What’s on-trend right now?  It’s always a good idea for a mother-of-the- bride and groom to liaise with one another, so they don’t turn up in similar outfits. They usually choose something that complements the bridesmaids and groomsmen’s suits, or the colour has to suit them. The perfect outfit is when everything gels and you have that wow factor; a stand-alone dress is a good choice with a statement headpiece. A dress and jacket are slightly more formal, and the jacket can be taken off in the evening. Hatinators are very popular at the moment and are available in different sizes on a band – the product is stunning, and they don’t mess up the hair. Hats are generally more for a church wedding and fascinators are great for someone who doesn’t want a hat or hatinator. Shoes should be comfortable and elegant as they’re going to be worn all day, a heel gives the outfit a lift but many mothers take a lower pair to wear in the evening.  Sue Ross | Cream of Royston  www.creamfashions.com THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Q: We have a lot of children coming to our summer wedding and I’m worried they’ll get bored throughout the day. What can you suggest to keep them entertained? Happy kids equal happy parents and if the children are thought about, even just with little activities for them like colouring books at the tables, you’re onto a winner. Keeping children entertained at a wedding can be a daunting prospect – especially if you haven’t got kids yourself but think of your inner child, and most kiddie activities keep the big kids entertained too like a bouncy castle and garden games. Colouring books and pencils are a super cheap and easy way of helping the adults out during the wedding breakfast and can keep the kiddies entertained for ages. Little pots of bubbles can help too and really add to the atmosphere, or even a bubble station with an unlimited supply and mixture to keep them going. Lego is also an epic way of keeping those little minds busy, putting a small bowl on each table enabling them to build as you enjoy your speeches. And think glow sticks for the evening party – they’re great for all ages and look fab in photos. Want to make it that much better and create the wow factor? It is your special day after all. Why not add in some funfair stalls and attractions, such as a coconut shy, buzz wire, tin can alley and hook a duck? They’re just some of the many games you can have on your big day. Hearing all your guests laughing as they beat each other over a game will really add to the atmosphere, and it keeps lots of guests entertained at one time. The perfect ice breaker and a massive décor element to your day – you could even tie in your wedding favours as the prizes. Annabel Hopkinson | Dolly Dimples Weddings & Events Hire www.dollydimplesweddings.co.uk www.nikkismoments.com BRIDAL BLISS Q: I’m looking for new and exciting hair trends to wow my quests on our wedding day. What would you suggest? This year wedding hair trends will feel more relaxed and romantic! You could either choose a soft up-style from full messy buns and braids, to sleek straight styles or luxurious waves framed with a middle parting and soft tendrils framing the face. Even the classic iconic ponytail has become a firm favourite for a bride-to-be who like their hair up and out the way but still can feel it around the shoulders. Hair jewellery is a massive trend this year, with so many beautiful clips and pins – it will definitely wow on your special day. Charlie Pearcy Charlie Pearcy weddings www.charliepearcyweddings.com www.julia andyou.com  EXPERT ADVICE 91