BOHO BABE We’re having a boho-inspired wedding and we’d love to incorporate elements of our theme into our cake. How can we achieve this? Boho-style weddings are extremely popular at the moment and would be perfect if traditional weddings are not your sort of thing. The whimsical and romantic style allows you to be slightly unconventional and lets your artistic nature run wild. There are many beautiful elements linked to this theme, think dried flowers, feathers, pampas, succulents, macramé pieces and heavy lacework. The above cake has a wonderfully sentimental feel as all the flowers used were cut and dried from family members’ gardens – what a fantastic idea! Helen Edwards | Vanilla Teas | www.vanillateas.co.uk LOOKING YOUR BEST I don’t wear a lot of make-up normally. How do I create a perfect big-day look while still feeling like me? Make-up is very personal to each client, and I always work with brides to create a look they’re comfortable wearing. You don’t have to wear a lot of make-up on your wedding day, remember that the products are there to enhance your features and not overtake them. When I meet my customers, I always do a thorough consultation to understand what they’re looking for. There are so many different brands of make-up available, and the key is to try a few until you find one you like – this also applies to finding the right look at your make-up trial. Your make-up artist should help you find a look that will be true to who you are, in keeping with your overall look – don’t be afraid to stick with products you would typically use. It’s also important to remember that make-up shows up differently on camera than it does to the naked eye, and an experienced company will know how to strike a balance between the two. Michelle Brooks | Make-up my Wedding by Michelle www.make-upmywedding.co.uk www.facebook.com/LucieZPhotographyWeddingPhotographer THE PERFECT SETTING What questions are important to ask venues before we book one for our wedding? When looking for your wedding venue, make sure to check with each property that there’s availability on your desired date. Spring and summer weddings are always popular, so these months do tend to get filled up pretty quickly. It’s good to have in mind a set budget and figure out how you want to spend it – make sure to prioritise the most important aspects of your day first. Find out if your wedding will be the only one held that day, as it’s essential to understand how everything will run in terms of service and attentiveness. Get to know your wedding coordinator, as they will work closely with you to turn your dream day into a reality. Mariel Jones | Wynyard Hall | www.wynyardhall.co.uk www.joetaylor.photography 70
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