Your North East Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 40)

Have the perfect wedding with our expert advice HOT TOPIC PIANO MAN I want to add to the atmosphere on our wedding day and keep guests entertained. Why is music so important for this?  Live music adds that special touch to a wedding that can’t be achieved with recordings. I can play all of the wedding couples and guests requests and keep the music flowing, perfect for mingling and getting to know each other. All styles can be catered for from classical, jazz to modern-day favourites. I’ve been a professional pianist for more than 25 years now and have worked with singer Tony Christie (Amarillo) for four. I perform at 50 weddings around the UK every year and have a lot of experience in the industry. I’ve recorded and performed with singer John Miles and many others including Brian Johnson, Tim Healy, Jimmy Nail and Ken Dodd to name a few. Stuart Collingwood | Piano-Player | www.wedding-piano.com MOMENTS THAT MATTER I wasn’t going to get a videographer at my wedding, but a few of my family members keep mentioning it. What are the benefits to having one on the big day? Having a videographer at your wedding is an excellent addition to the day. Not only can they capture all the beautiful moments your photographer will, but they also capture movement and sound. Watching your wedding film is such an emotional experience, seeing all the best parts of your day carefully edited together with music, vows and speeches. While a photographer documents the crucial moments that you’ll want to frame; your videographer will be capturing the mood, atmosphere and things you might have otherwise missed. You’ll get to relive your day and look back on the laughter, loving glances and celebrations. As a photographer and videographer, I’ve seen first-hand how much lovebirds cherish their wedding films. Films complement photos; they work so well alongside each other to capture the essence of your big day and share it with friends and family for years to come. Video is a great way to remember every word of your best man’s speech, the reactions of your parents during the ceremony, your well-rehearsed first dance and all of the spontaneous, unplanned bits in-between. Confetti also looks spectacular on film, the more, the better! Amelia Jane Read Amelia Jane Weddings www.ameliajaneweddings.com 70