JEWEL OF THE AISLE How can I choose sustainable jewellery? Shopping local will help cut down your carbon emissions, and using a bespoke goldsmith, who won’t be buying ready-made jewellery that comes from abroad, is a great way of being more sustainable. We at Jewellery by Michael Kings encourage couples to bring in unused metal to be made into new jewellery, which cuts down on cost and emissions as well as adds a sentimental value to your piece. David King | www.kingjewellery.co.uk PLANNING SOS We want to find a wedding planner to help us create the perfect day. What questions should we ask before booking? Choosing a wedding planner can be a big decision, so you want to make sure you’re hiring the perfect supplier for you. Here are a few questions you should ask before booking: ❤ What is your style, or do you specialise in specific areas? ❤ How would we contact you and when? Is it email, a phone call or a video call? ❤ How often would we have a catch-up meeting to discuss the progress of the wedding? ❤ Have you worked at my venue before? ❤ Is your travel to our venue included in your price, and do we need to pay for your accommodation? ❤ How many hours will you be at the wedding? ❤ What happens if you can’t make it on the day? What is your backup plan? ❤ Will you have an assistant on the day? ❤ Do you charge extra for after hours? ❤ How many weddings do you plan per year? Will there be another wedding you’re planning on the same day as mine? ❤ Do you have a portfolio of previous weddings? You might want to expand on these questions, but use them as a starting point to help you get a feel for their services. Roline Cyriaque | www.4rluxuryevents.com www.bradingimages.co.uk BOHO CHIC My wife-to-be and I are planning a boho-themed wedding and aren’t sure where to start. What do you suggest? Start with your colour scheme or theme first as this is the overarching element for the whole wedding. After you have decided on the colours, atmosphere and décor, the rest will fall into place. Your choice of ambience and atmosphere will help guide your choices for table and chair options, how relaxed you want your reception to be, and the venue where you want to celebrate. Answering the below questions might make it easier for you to define your style: ❤ What do you lean towards? Vintage, romantic, natural or colourful? ❤ Where do you vision your nuptials taking place? On the beach, in a garden, barn, tipi, manor, church or a cottage? ❤ What season do you want to get married in? This will guide your choice of an indoor or outdoor venue and help you choose your colour palette. ❤ What would be your choice of food? Do you want a formal wedding breakfast, a buffet-style, a food truck or a specific cuisine? ❤ What décor do you envision? Is it something you want to DIY yourself, or are there certain elements you want to include, such as rugs, carpets, lanterns, macrame, wicker, feathers, dream catchers, greenery or flowers? Planning a wedding is exciting with endless opportunities, so don’t think you have to make up your mind and book all your vendors as soon as you’ve picked a wedding date! We suggest booking your wedding stylist, venue and photographer first. Once you have secured your stylist, it’s a great idea to work together in choosing your other suppliers. By having your stylist with you when choosing your florals, invitations and table décor, you can pick the perfect items to create a matching and cohesive aesthetic throughout the whole day. Zayna Ben | www.zazevents.co.uk www.thewildloveclub.com 68
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