Your Herts and Beds Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 82)

74 Paul Arnold, Paul Arnold When did the business start? I found it easy to get work when I travelled around Australia by playing the piano at various hotels. Once I returned to the UK, I decided to build my career as a pianist and never looked back. I love creating new arrangements for tunes I’ve not played before. Some can be more challenging than others, but I pride myself on not making the typical piano version found on YouTube. What do you offer couples?  I offer piano playing throughout the special day. My most popular package is playing at the ceremony (which can include special requests), throughout the reception drinks and wedding breakfast. What are the company values? It’s essential for me to make sure couple are clear in what I provide and get precisely what they want. I’m not content until I have the best piano version and arrangement possible. Top Tip For ceremony choices, I try to encourage couples to think of music that has a sentimental meaning. I could accompany a friend or family member who can sing or play an instrument. Variety is a good idea and a band in the evening can make a big difference. Check out www.pianopaul.com www.peterdyerphotos.co.u k Enchanted Magic Mirror, Sam Tyler When did the business start? Enchanted Magic Mirror was founded in 2016 to address a gap in the wedding industry and provide a truly bespoke service that’s tailored individually to clients. We cover around 150 different events every year, which allows us to meet lots of other couples. This means that we get to see a vast variation of weddings and face new challenges. What do you offer couples?  We provide different style photo booths, branded and themed to match any wedding décor while providing images and memories to last a lifetime. Our Hertford-based showroom allows nearlyweds to visit for an informal chat and a glass of bubbly to understand how they envisage the entertainment on their dream day and bring that vision to reality.  What are the company values? We understand that a wedding is more than just a party, it’s a day made of dreams and memories. No two weddings are the same; we genuinely believe in individuality and strive to deliver something special for every client we work with. Top Tip With so many entertainment providers in the industry, it can be difficult finding the right company that works for you. We always advise our clients to look around and consider everything that a company can offer for their big day. The more comfortable you feel with your supplier, the greater the chance they’ll understand and deliver exactly what your big day demands from them. Check out: www.enchantedmagicmirror.co.uk