TASTE OF AUTUMN We’d love the flavours of our cake to reflect our autumnal theme. What can you suggest? Autumn is a great time to get married, I adore the season and the beautiful changes it brings. Evenings draw in and the temperature begins to cool, which for me means cinnamon, salted caramel, pumpkin spice, and vanilla. Some great flavour combinations for autumnal wedding cakes are: blackberry and apple, salted caramel and vanilla, carrot cake with cinnamon and vanilla, and pear and almond. These offer a heady choice for achieving that seasonal spice twist. Lyndsay Allen-Trott, www.cake-it-or-leave-it.co.uk ALL TAKEN CARE OF What are the benefits of having a toastmaster at our wedding? Your wedding day is going to be one of the most special days of your life, and whatever the style, vibe or location a professional toastmaster will bring great value regardless of guest numbers. As a wedding professional, a toastmaster will be there as part of the team working together to make your day fantastic! What would it be like if your guests are greeted as they arrive by a smart, uniformed toastmaster who not only welcomes them but keeps them informed of what’s happening and when? What about you – the newlyweds? One of our key roles is to take away the stress and worry about your guests, the venue, the entertainment and the photographer, as well as the timing and the interaction between them. The toastmaster takes ownership of the running order of the day, ensures everyone has a smile on their face, and lets you focus on what matters most – each other! David Di Cara, www.toastmasterdaviddicara.co.uk MONOCHROME MAGIC Are black and white images still popular and should we opt to have them? In my experience, the love of a black and white image is still as strong as ever. When editing wedding photos for my couples, I give them a selection of black and white as well as colour. The monochrome image gives a photo a timeless quality like no other filter or effect and people do love these today as much as ever. These days it’s possible to edit with a high or low contrast, giving two completely different looks to the classic black and white image. People tend to like them as it can smooth out skin tone and texture! These photos can also achieve beautiful results in any weather condition, so it doesn’t matter whether the sun is too bright, or not bright enough, the results are always stunning. I have many in my home of my own family, which I love and they create a real feature in any room. A large canvas or print from your wedding day, will stand the test of time in this classic combination. Nicola Tulip, https://nphotography.co.uk https://nphotography.co.uk PERFECT PREP Is there anything we can add to the morning preparations to make it an even more special and memorable time? I love when bridal parties get excited about the wedding morning, as it’s often overlooked. It’ll be a long day, so make sure you have breakfast taken care of. A selection of pastries will be welcomed by all, as will some bubbly to raise your first toast of the day when you’re all ready. At The Pretty Prep Studios, there’s a full-size fridge, so you can keep the bottle chilled until you’re ready for it and a separate kitchenette perfect for all your snacks and goodies. You’ll have so much fun creating a playlist together. Why not set up a collaboration on Spotify and send it round to your bridesmaids to contribute their favourite tunes? You’ll find a bluetooth speaker in the studio, so you can sing along while you’re being beautified. Remember, just because your wedding venue has a getting-ready room or bridal suite, this doesn’t mean it’s perfect for a large group of you. The Pretty Prep Studio is a big, airy space with enough room for all your bride tribe and all your suppliers. And with four stations for hair and make-up, there’ll be no more fighting for natural light, plug sockets or mirrors. Samantha Beeny, www.theprettyprepstudios.co.uk www.laurenpotterphotography.co.uk 78
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