HOT TOPIC Those in-the-know solve your wedding dilemmas STYLE IT UP What are the latest venue styling trends for winter weddings? Venue styling trends are very exciting; think velvet tablecloths and mix and match centrepieces with depth from berries, pine, twigs and candles. Chunky log slices with splits filled with oasis and winter florals are also great for adding dimension to centrepieces. This can even be a good way to dress up a smaller wedding cake and cupcakes, which are now in favour. Seating-wise, intimate top tables with just the newlyweds are popular, with decorations to match the centrepieces, adorned with lit tea lights inside glass baubles. Another nice touch is the return of the champagne fountain, which makes for an impressive photo opportunity. If you have access to an outdoor space, use it to create a snug with faux fur throws, cushions and a firepit. Why not add a hot chocolate station, complete with candy canes and glass bowls and jars offering different toppings? Jane Morland www.facebook.com/MargaretRoseEvents MALE ORDER I want my husband-to-be and his groomsmen to have different shots of them together, rather than just standing in a line. Any ideas? We like to mix up ideas for groomsmen shots, as it’s important to keep some traditional styles but also have a bit of fun! Poses such as the men lighting cigars and lifting the groom up into the air are great ideas, and if your wedding breakfast or evening reception is in a pub, you could ask if the groom could pull a pint for them for your photographer to capture. Coloured smoke poppers also make a fab picture, as do personalised socks or the classic cool look with sunglasses. We usually get a good idea of what to do shot-wise when we meet the men in person, see what kind of personalities they have and take things from there. Vicky West https://sweetfairyweddings photography.zenfoliosite.com https://sweetfairyweddingsphotography.zenfoliosite.com 44
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