YOU AND ME, ALWAYS Celebrant Alex Hilder (www.alexhildercelebrant.co.uk) says: The very first thing to do is to book a celebrant! They’ll create a totally unique ceremony just for you, meaning you can start the day as you mean to go on. This is exactly what I do, and what I love to do! Working with me gives you total freedom to be as personal as you want to be. This year I’ve done a theatre-themed wedding ceremony for a couple who met doing panto. For one couple who loved quizzes and games, we even played a find-the-ring-bearer game with a Mr & Mrs/Heads or Tails mash up. The guests absolutely loved it, especially the one who got to be the totally unexpected ring bearer. Because I actually get to know you before the wedding, I can weave in so many little details and tell your love story amongst it all. When guests tell me, ‘It was just so them!,’ I know we’ve got it spot on. JUST THE TWO OF US Claudia Newberry from Purple Flour (https://purpleflour.co.uk) says: Personalising a wedding cake comes in many forms and can range from subtle touches to all out designs reflecting your personalities and style. For most couples, using a particular colour throughout their wedding in the cake design, stationery, flowers, bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen’s attire is the perfect answer, and this season I’ve seen greens and white alongside pale pinks as well as brighter colour palettes inspired by flower meadows. I get asked to incorporate subtle touches like initials, wedding date and place often, and I sometimes work with cake toppers and figurines of the couple (or their pets) to add a unique touch. For some though, only a totally immersive design featuring a shared passion will do – think superheroes. Silhouette cakes that tell a love story are the perfect choice for some couples too. The key to having your perfect personalised wedding cake is good planning, I recommend speaking to your cake designer about the look and feel of your big day, and ask them to offer ideas on personalisation. During the design process be sure to rule in elements you love, as well as ruling out things you’re not keen on. With the right designer you’ll have the perfect big-day bake! www.amysanders.co.uk www.hayleyrosephotography.co.uk 68
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