Your West Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 60)

We’re getting married in a marquee. As the day gets closer, I’m starting to worry about the possibility of bad weather. How do we prepare for this and make sure we still get gorgeous images? Samantha says: With outdoor weddings becoming increasingly popular in the UK and the weather being variable to say the least, it’s understandable that this may worry nearlyweds in the run up to their big day. But let me assure you straight away that professional photographers can work in all weather conditions. Our kit can cope with low-lighting without needing to use a big flash gun and if you did need to have your images taken mainly in the marquee you wouldn’t be disappointed by the results. I happened to do an al fresco wedding in a marquee last year in Ledbury. Terri and Scott were over from Chicago and their day went from beautiful sunshine to heavy rain. However, because they’d spent the time making their marquee incredibly beautiful and really put their stamp on it, the images turned out to be some of my favourite from 2018. Plus, we were treated to a beautiful sunset once the weather had settled! Rest assured, by booking a professional, your images will have all the atmosphere and detail you desire. Samantha Davis | Photographer roseandrainbowphotography.com COME RAIN OR SHINE Food for thought I’m looking for a fun alternative to a three-course roast for my winter wedding – what would you suggest? Jay says: Start with a seasonal table sharing platter with a variety of meats, cheeses, pickles, chutneys and fresh bread – they’re always a talking point and a great way to get your guests mingling. For the main course we specialise in pies. Our favourite for this time of year would be turkey, smoked bacon and cranberry served with red wine gravy, skins on mash, pickled red cabbage and crispy onions for texture. Followed by a winter warming sticky toffee pudding with vanilla custard – delicious. Jay Jones | Caterer pietanic.co.uk roseandrainbowphotography.com A SLICE AS NICE I’m tying the knot this spring and would love to have my cake decorated with blooms. My friend tells me this isn’t a good idea as some flowers are poisonous – is this true? Angela says: While some flowers are indeed poisonous, professional florists and trained wedding cake designers will alleviate any concerns you may have. If in doubt, opt for fresh fruit and herbs to decorate your masterpiece. Angela Veronica | Owner | thelittlepinkweddingshop.com 104