Your North West Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 64)

Our experts solve your problems HOT TOPIC: WEDDING WORRIES LET THE PARTY BEGIN Q – We’re having a Christmas extravaganza wedding and want an impressive cake that will wow our guests. Do you have any ideas of how we can achieve this? For a glamorous option, you could opt for a spectacular all-white cake with oversized snowflakes and snowballs. A dusting of edible glitter will add some sparkle in the candlelight. A white bake will also provide a stunning backdrop for a more traditional Christmas theme and can be decorated with deep red sugar roses, green garlands of holly and ivy and red berries. If cool chic is more your style, then a Nordic theme with stag heads, hand-painted reindeer, prints and a green, red, cream and grey colour scheme could be the way forward. In terms of décor, you can definitely get away with more at Christmas, so shaped and carved designs with a romantic, yuletide theme will only add to the fun. Suzanne Thorp Cake expert www.thefrostery.co.uk SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Q – My wife-to-be and I are looking for entertainment that will appeal to guests of all ages. Do you have any suggestions? There are lots of different types of entertainment available for weddings from DJs and singers to bands and magicians. The choice is vast, so start by making a list of what is important to you and what you want from your entertainment. Next, talk to friends and family, go to wedding fayres and discuss your ideas. The best entertainers will be more than happy to talk and meet up. Consult with your other suppliers, as they will see weddings regularly and have lots of great ideas. Sometimes a one size fits all approach might not be the answer. I entertained at a wedding in 2019 where the bride and groom had a singer during the meal, a party band and a DJ later in the evening, each playing different types of music to ensure there was something for everyone. Professional wedding entertains will often relish the opportunity to work with other suppliers to create a fun atmosphere. Remember your wedding entertainment will spend more time engaging with your guests than any other supplier, so make sure you read reviews, get recommendations and talk to potential suppliers in depth. Darren Windle Entertainment specialist www.pcroadshows.com  www.tere sac.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 39