Your North West Wedding- February / March 2021 (Issue 66)

Our experts solve your problems HOT TOPIC: WEDDING WORRIES A BUDDING ROMANCE Q – We’re having a very relaxed wedding. How can I reflect our natural theme in our flowers? When a client is going for a relaxed wedding we normally suggest sticking to the basics and adding on where necessary. Start with the bridal bouquet. You don’t want to mix up relaxed and minimal/simple. A relaxed bouquet can be a mixture of colours and varieties that look handpicked giving off a natural homemade feel. Next, opt for something complementary for the bridesmaids in a smaller size and a simple cluster of flowers bound with some twine for the buttonholes. Now you have your basics done it’s your choice to extend and dress the venue or leave it showing its natural beauty. If you’d like to add a little something, items like loose-laid foliage on long tables, glass vases or jars showcasing some natural florals and foliage with tea lights work perfectly. Giving that effortless look to finish your relaxed wedding. Bethany Byrne | Florist www.flowersbyjemmaholmes.co.uk PICTURE PERFECT Q – A friend of ours had two photographers on their wedding day. What are the benefits of this and should we do the same? A second photographer is a great asset for several reasons. Primarily, if you like the reportage style, the second shooter is usually tasked with quietly circulating amongst the congregation during the group photographs. This is where natural images tend to be found. The primary supplier will be dealing with the groups while the second tends to go unnoticed and can catch relatives laughing or children playing. On a personal note, I’ve always found the long aisle shot of the back of the dress tends to be one of the bride’s favourite images from the day. Once the primary photographer has taken up a position at the front, they can’t move away. This is one of the many things that tend to be reliant on the second shooter. There’s also the advantage of a second viewpoint that can’t be underestimated. Not to mention the increased number of images available to the couple. The cost of an additional shooter is usually quite small when compared to the initial price, but the benefits are huge. Michael A. Sewell | Photographer www.weddingsbymichael.co.uk www.wed dingsbymichael.co.uk 42