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

FLOWERS 47 INSPIRATION Intimate wedding inspiration A s a result of COVID-19 more couples are choosing to have intimate nuptials, so to help you create the perfect celebration, we’ve rounded up some of the regions best suppliers and asked for their top tips on creating a fabulous wedding with a small guest list. MEET PHOTOGRAPHER, SCOTT WIGGLESWORTH FROM BLACKFELL PHOTOGRAPHY 07817 536 331 | www.blackfellphotography.co.uk Planning or adapting your big day to accommodate a global crisis is challenging; I know because I’m also piecing together my wedding and trying to navigate the pitfalls of post-pandemic celebrations. Like many things in life, it’s not the quantity, but the quality that really matters and your guest list is just the same. From a photography point of view, the smaller numbers actually benefit you in the sense that you’ll likely have more time and flexibility to get the shots you want. It’s your day, so it makes sense to get the most from your photographer. Speak with them about adding some extra portrait images and focusing on a more candid, intimate reportage style of imagery. Consider some locations close to your venue that would have been a struggle to get to with a higher number of guests. You can still make the day feel full of life and create a sense of interaction if you add layers of interest to your images. Try shooting through foliage, flowers, décor and guests using a long lens to condense perspective with shallow d epth of field to achieve a real sense o f intimacy and intrigue as well as a d ynamic and almost cinematic feel. A dditionally, it allows the photographer to build up peripheral and narrative sh ots that help tell the story of the day in detail. JUST THE TWO OF US MEET FLORIST, KATE HIGGINS FROM FABULOUS FLOWERS AND EVENTS 07769 783 723 https://fabulousflowersandevents.co.uk Planning a wedding is a joyous time, and even though things are different at the moment, you can still have a fun and meaningful time planning your special day. It’s going to be a more intimate affair, so let that help you when it comes to choosing your flowers. Opt for blooms that represents your relationship, maybe the first flower you received off your partner or arrangements that are in season the month you’re getting married. Look for something that identifies with you both or has meaning to your relationship. Your florist will be able to help you along the way to find the perfect arrangements for your big day. www.blac kfelldesign.co.uk www.blac kfelldesign.co.uk www.blac kfelldesign.co.uk www.paulswiftphotography.com