Your Kent Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 88)

85 FINISHING TOUCHES Finishing touches that make all the difference YOUR OWN MARY POPPINS If you have children of your own, you might want to consider bringing in a nanny for the day. Carole Cassidy of Carousel Crèche says, “I can look after couples’ children in the comfort of their own homes, leaving the groom free to go to the barbers, and the bride to spend the morning at the hotel with her bridesmaids without worrying.” While the wedding morning chaos unfolds, which can be overwhelming for little ones, Carole can be at the family home keeping your child in their usual routine of breakfast, naptime, and lunch, before taking them safely to the venue ready to join in with the ceremony. She’ll then continue to be on hand throughout the day. “One couple I worked for wanted their child to sit with them at the top table during the wedding breakfast, but after 20 minutes he became fidgety and wanted to do his own thing, so I was able to step in,” she says. “The celebrations continued throughout the day into the evening, and when the time came, the couple prepared their little one for bed, and read them a story, before I took over again.” The team at Carousel Crèche will also look after young guests, from babies up to the age of 10, leaving parents to enjoy the day’s celebrations uninterrupted, and kids to have a whale of a time.  V enue… tick! Wedding rings, flowers, dress, suits, entertainment, hair, and make-up… all ticked off your list. Well done, you’re almost there. I say “almost,” as there might just be some added extras that you haven’t yet considered, which, once seen, you won’t be able to stop thinking about. These are the details that can send your wedding day from lovely to stratospheric, making the occasion unforgettable for all involved. So, wherever you are in your planning process, you may want to think about finding room in your budget or schedule for some of these finishing touches, as we think they’re pretty darn fabulous! emmamigdenphotography.com AN EYE FOR detail Pick-your-own wedding flowers Imagine strolling around an acre of flowers and foliage with family and friends, filling buckets with seasonal blooms for your special day. “It’s the perfect way to de-stress in the run-up to your wedding, as well as offering you the chance to select exactly the flowers you want,” says Jen Stuart- Smith of Blooming Green. As well as providing an abundance of blooms for your reception, the opportunity to pick-your-own will help your budget go much further. What’s more, the team at Blooming Green can expertly create your bouquet and buttonholes for you. Jen says, “Many of our former brides have told us that picking their own flowers was the best part of their wedding experience, offering them a magical time with their nearest and dearest.” Blooming Green also offers flower picking as a fabulous hen-do activity, where you and your #bridetribe can learn how to put your wedding blooms together. manonpauffin.com ON-THE-DAY COORDINATION If you’re planning a DIY wedding, one thing you might not have considered is who will be overseeing everything on the day. The last thing you want to be worrying about on the morning of your wedding, when you’re having your hair and make-up done and slipping into your gown, is stage directing various suppliers. Lucy Jessey from Caro Events specialises in on-the-day co-ordination. “I can be there to ensure that your day runs according to your schedule, including seeing suppliers on and off site, and moving props and furniture. This means that you can relax and enjoy your special day, knowing that someone else will look after everything for you.” johnknightphotography.co.uk 