Your Kent Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 91)

KEEPING THE KIDS CONTENT Make sure there’s plenty for your mini guests to do. You could provide age appropriate bright, colourful and interesting toys, games, art and craft activities. Be sure to bring along more than you’ll ever need, as this will help to avoid boredom. For older children you could set up a themed activity following the photographs, such as a mini sports day, treasure hunt, I Spy or word search sheets. We can provide giant 4 In A Row, Jenga, Space Hoppers, and a few other outdoor games on a beautiful day. A themed activity could be related to the venue. For example, if you’re getting married in a castle, you could make prince and princess crowns, and have a tipi set up as the castle. Supply the children with party bags, containing items such as bubbles and plenty to do. Alternatively, for teenagers, DVDs and games consoles are a great idea. Or at the other end of the age spectrum, babies and toddlers enjoy a soft play or cosy area filled with age appropriate toys, where they can nap if they need to. If you have a number of little ones on the guest list, why not hire a creche company to take the worry of keeping them occupied completely out of your hands. Meet with your chosen childcare provider prior to the big day to discuss your expectations, as well as what they can provide. This is also important as it means you’ll get to know at least one member of staff attending ahead of time. Carole Cassidy, Carousel Creche www.carouselcreche.co.uk CHOOSING YOUR STORYTELLER When searching for your wedding photographer, the first thing to do is check out as many wedding photographer’s websites as possible. Spend as much time as you can looking through their work to get a feel for their style. Focus on the variety of weddings they’ve covered, and the images they capture, rather than if they’ve shot at your venue. A good photographer is adaptable, and it’s more important that they’re a good fit with you and your personalities. When you’ve found the photography you’re passionate about, it’s really helpful to speak to them and arrange a meeting. Make sure you discuss your plans for the big day in detail - this is as much your time to find out about your photographer as it is their time to find out about you. You need to feel at ease with them and be confident that they understand your personality, style and vision for your wedding. If you’re relaxed and happy with them, your images will reflect this.  Camilla Harney, Camilla Harney Photography www.camillaharneyphotography.co.uk www.cam illaharneyphotography.co.uk ACHIEVING STATIONERY SUITE SUCCESS Getting your wedding stationery right first time doesn’t need to be a minefield. With a few simple considerations early on, you can make sure that you nail it first time. ❤ Tip one – always order a few extra invitations. This gives you a little leeway in case of spelling mistakes (especially if you’re having names handwritten), spilled coffee, or even if you want to invite some extra guests if some of your original list can’t make it. ❤ Tip two – read and re-read again. When you receive proofs of your wedding stationery, always read and re-read your invitations to make sure everything is correct and you’re giving the impression you intend to. Where possible, we always recommend having a helpful friend or family member have a glance over too. ❤ Last, but not least – we always recommend sending your invitations out at least three months before your big day to give all your guests a chance to respond and make any necessary arrangements to save potential disappointment further down the line. Jess Harrison, Moments That Unite www.momentsthatunite.co.uk www.emm amigdenphotography.com EXPERT ADVICE 87