PICTURE-PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY Dawn says: With so many different companies to choose from, finding the perfect photographer can be a difficult task. Think about what you’d like the end product to look like and the style of photography you’re after; this could be dramatic shots or light and airy images. Seek out photographers around your budget and get in touch with them – it always helps if you like them and know you can work well together. Let the team know as much as possible before booking them, so you both understand any expectations. Research their work to look at full galleries and view all parts of a wedding, not just the images they showcase. If you do pick a photographer that’s not local, make sure you’re happy with their travel arrangements because many like myself will stay local to the wedding the night before. After booking a company, make sure you both stay in touch. From a photographers point of view, the more we know about your arrangements, the better! Dawn Matthews | Little Portrait Shop www.littleportraitshop.com RAISE YOUR GLASS Nicola says: Booking additional drinks for your wedding doesn’t need to be expensive. Make sure to check with your venue to find out what external services they allow. It may be more cost-effective to do it yourself, but think about the logistics of providing your drinks. How would you get them to the venue, keep them at the correct temperature, serve the drinks and clear them away? Tables can quickly become full of dirty glasses spoiling your centrepieces if you don’t consider these factors. A professional company is worth considering to take away added stress or worry. Provide the supplier with the order of the day, starting with arrival times for the welcoming drinks. Discuss if you want toast drinks placed on the tables before guests sit down or poured just before the speeches. Most companies have a selection of drinks packages available to suit different budgets, from welcome drinks to all-inclusive bars. However, don’t be afraid to ask if you can substitute something or create a bespoke package because they can only say no. At Nickynoo Quirky Mobile Bars, we often adapt our packages and in the past have provided beers/ales from local breweries, bespoke cocktails, jugs of soft drinks for children and pimp your own gin or prosecco stations. Make sure to consider none drinkers as there are lots of lovely none alcoholic options, such as mocktails and spritzers. Nicola Robinson | Nickynoo Quirky Mobile Bars www.nickynoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/thetwinsweddings www.facebook.com/thetwinsweddings 44
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