Your Kent Wedding - March/April 2021 (Issue 95)

YOU DO YOU What tips can you give on making an intimate wedding day super-special? The best advice I can give is to have the wedding you want that reflects you as a couple. Focus on the things that are important to you: if you love food have the seven-course meal; if you’re outdoorsy, utilise your venue’s outdoor space with your photographer; if you love flowers have the archway and huge arrangements! I find that smaller weddings really highlight the love between a couple as well as the sense of happiness and joy amongst the family and friends present. Most of all, enjoy every minute. It sounds like a cliché, but the day goes so fast, so don’t get hung up on minor details. Shelley Holmes, www.soltonmanor.com Our experts tell us how to create a stunning springtime wedding HOT TOPIC  www.jamesgristphotography.co.uk A ROOM WITH A VIEW Our venue is gorgeous inside and out. How can we make the most of it with our wedding photos? The first step is to make sure you tell your photographer why you chose your venue and what you love about it. Tell them about the specific area you like and then let them use their creativity to capture you in these locations on the day. Make sure you’ve allowed enough time for your photos, in particular your couple photo shoot, as feeling rushed is the worst and you’ll want to make sure that you’ve had enough photos in your favourite spots. I’d recommend breaking your couple photos into two sessions, the first before your reception and the second later in the day. Your venue will look very different in the early evening light and then again when it’s completely dark. Finally, be sure to choose a photographer who can capture the style of images you really love. Penny Young, www.pennyyoungphotography.com www.pen nyyoungphotography.com EXPERT ADVICE 79