Your London Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 66)

From wet weather plans to juggling bridesmaids, your summer nuptials sorted HOT TOPIC Summer days HAT’S OFF I have a vision of all of my bridesmaids in fabulous hats on our big day. However, I’m worried about the logistics as the only time all of my best girls will be in one place to try them on before the day is for my hen do weekend. Any tips? Katherine says: I adore your idea of bridesmaids in hats – it will indeed look fabulous and create a real sense of occasion. It can be hard to coordinate bridal party shopping trips but perhaps there’s a way to kill two birds with one stone. If you’re yet to confirm details of your hen party, why not throw a hat-making party? Get your hens to embrace their inner crafter and immerse themselves in the sumptuous world of fabrics, feathers, millinery techniques and beads to make a fascinator, headpiece or customise a trilby, straw boater or flat cap that you’ll be able to wear at the wedding and time and time again. You could even combine it with an afternoon tea, drinks reception or dinner for a fashionista’s dream day out. Meet the experts: Katherine Elizabeth Millinery runs hat-making parties from her studio in the Oxo Tower starting at £45 per person, including all materials and expert tuition. Katherine Elizabeth Millinery | katherineelizabethhats.com | 020 3172 9768 STOP THE PRESS! Help! I’m stuck when it comes to our wedding day stationery. I want something that reflects our personalities and is fun to boot. However, everything I’ve seen feels a little formal. Any suggestions? Kysha says: Absolutely! Essentially, you want as many aspects of your big day to be an extension of who you are and your stationery should be no exception. Non-traditional items have become increasingly popular, as couples search for more personal ways to showcase their own style on their day. Special touches such as personalised wedding magazines are a vibrant switch from traditional stationery and can double up as favours too. Colours can be matched to your wedding theme and you can even put that engagement shoot to work, or add selfies from your phone as well as guide guests through the day, including an order of service, menu and seating plan. Your magazine cover and feature make for wonderful conversation starters between guests, but overall works as an ultimate keepsake. Meet the experts: Kysha Marie Buffong is the brains behind bespoke wedding magazine company Dapper & Bride. Dapper & Bride | dapperandbride.com | 07960 220 256 aimeek-photography.com  EXPERT ADVICE 115