YOU AND YOUR VIPOOCH We’d love to have our beloved fur baby involved in our wedding, he’s part of the family! But are worried that we can’t keep an eye on him all day and don’t want to put the burden on anyone else too much. Can you help? We know how important it is to have everyone special to you there on your big day and that includes your furry best friend! But everyone you’d trust to look after your dog is also at the wedding, so it’s understandable you don’t want them to feel like it’s their job to look after them. This is where a professional dog wedding chaperone service comes in. We’re experts in all things dog care, so whether you want your fur baby to have a starring role as ring bearer or flowergirl, be the surprise guest of honour, or just there for some magical photographic memories, we can help make the day one to remember for you and your dog. From training for their special role in the lead up to the big day, to dog taxi service, working with your photographer to capture those treasured moments, and even wedding night sleepovers; we work with you to create a bespoke package that suits you and your dog and what you think they’ll be most comfortable with. So, you can relax and enjoy your day knowing your VIPooch is being well looked after. Lizzie Benge, https://herecomesthehound.co.uk LOUD ‘N’ PROUD We don’t want our ceremony to be the boring part of our day that everyone has to sit through in order to get to the party! How can we make it as fun-filled as the rest of the day to reflect our personalities? First and foremost, it’s important that you’re at the centre of everything from the very start to the very end. The experience should be unique to you and will always remain with you as one of the happiest memories of your lives. I believe in giving my couples choice when it comes to such an important part of the day. After all, the celebration starts with the ceremony, not after it! For example, I offer you the chance to opt for myself, as The Foxy Celebrant or as Maria Hurtz a devilish drag queen! Maria is available as part of the “Drag you up the aisle” package. This is your show, putting you both centre stage and we can do anything! To make the ceremony as fun-filled as you wish, you could dress up, lip-sync, or break out in a fierce dance routine. And don’t worry, if there are young people around, we can keep it PG too. Martin Fox-Roberts, www.proudfoxceremonies.com HERE COMES THE GROOM As the groom I’d like my buttonhole to stand out from my groomsmen and be something special. Do you have any recommendations? Whether it’s a big blousy peony, a classic carnation or a delicate bundle of foliage, buttonholes are an age old tradition at a wedding. Often, the groom and groomsmen, witnesses and parents of the bride all pin one on on the morning of the big day. Once everyone is in similar suits it’s nice to be able to stand out. Having a variety of flowers and leaves to create your buttonhole make it slightly more fancy and eye-catching. If you have quite a simple suit, using bright colours such as yellow craspedia balls alongside eucalyptus or striking blue thistles can really help the buttonhole to pop. Dried articles are something I always use. Not only are they visually interesting, they’re also hardy so there’s no risk of wilting on a hot day. Boutonnieres are becoming more of a talking point at weddings and can be created using almost anything to hand to suit your theme or venue. Autumn berries, extravagant feathers and even brass charms can all make you stand out from the crowd. Jo Russell, www.theartisanflorist.com www.danielluke.co.uk Getty Images www.teddypigphotography.com 74
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=