Your North West Wedding- December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 65)

Our experts solve your wintry problems HOT TOPIC: WEDDING WORRIES CAKE EXPECTATIONS Q – We’re having a winter wedding and would love to incorporate the time of year into our cake. Do you have any flavour suggestions or decorations we could choose? For this time of year, consider seasonal flavours such as black forest, chocolate orange, mint chocolate and of course rich, brandy-soaked fruit cake. Autumnal colours are phenomenal. There are so many rich shades in the leaves that are actually very similar to the hues found in sponges. Naked cakes with a dusting of icing sugar, pine cones and berries is a simple yet elegant way of incorporating seasonal shades and textures. Whitney Schofield Cake expert www.facebook.com/theblackrodcakecompany COME RAIN OR SHINE Q – How can we capture amazing outdoor pictures at our December wedding if the weather turns bad? I’ve had to shoot in all kinds of weather, come rain or shine so the first thing you should do is make sure you’ve discussed the possibility of rain during your consultation. Your supplier should always suggest ideas for if the weather turns sour and have a backup plan, which will usually revert to photographing the wedding party indoors. Choose a venue which has lots of outside cover, that way everyone can keep dry, and there are plenty of opportunities to get some great shots. If you’re hell-bent on having your photographs outdoors and there’s no cover, I would order lots of brollies, just in case. Your photographer should be able to orchestrate some funny and quirky shots of you and your guests braving the weather. On a more serious note, if it does happen to rain, sleet or snow on your wedding day, then this can be an absolute Godsend for any photographer that knows how to create portraits by using flash to light up the scene. December nights move in fast, so if the weather turns and you think it’s all over, think again. Don’t miss out on this opportunity and make sure you’re confident that your suppliers can produce some epic shots. David Hobson Photographer www.davidkhphotography.com www.tere sac.co.uk www.dam iankellymedia.co.uk MOVIE MAGIC Q – How can we add seasonal touches to our wedding video? A cosy winter theme is a wonderful way to share your love. The Christmas spirit magnifies what is already one of the happiest days of your life. Here are my top tips: ❤ Capture glimpses of your festive flowers and evergreen décor in the video. ❤ Include shots of you snuggling together seeking warmth and comfort. You could also add some custom jackets to help keep you warm. ❤ Take things indoors where you can capture precious moments in front of an open fire or Christmas tree. ❤ Search for mistletoe and steal a cheeky kiss beneath it. ❤ Dance in snowflakes or have an impromptu snowball fight if you’re lucky to have a white Christmas. Damian Kelly Videographer www.damiankellymedia.co.uk www.dav idkhphotography.com 44