HOT TOPIC: wedding worries WHATEVER THE WEATHER As our wedding day gets closer, I’m starting to worry about the possibility of bad weather. How do we prepare for this and make sure we still get gorgeous images? Don’t worry too much about the weather, as there are ways to get gorgeous images come rain or shine. Start by asking your photographer if they have umbrellas and flashes they can bring along, just in case. If you need to buy some, white brollies work the best as they fit any colour scheme. At your final meeting with your photographer, discuss wet and dry weather options for your big-day photos and the logistics of your venue. Lights are a great way to change any space and get gorgeous photos; even the smallest room can be transformed with lights. Lastly, just relax. The weather will be what it will be, but if you try not to worry and enjoy your special day, your photographer will take care of the rest. You’ve hired them because you love their work, so put your trust in them. Christina Davies www.fish2.co.uk Our experts solve your problems www.fish2.co.uk A MOMENT IN TIME We’re both camera shy and anxious about photos on our wedding day. Can you offer us some advice? These are some of, if not the most important photos you’ll ever have, and it’s completely reasonable for you to want them to look amazing. Most of my wedding couples would say that they’re camera shy when we meet up for their pre-wedding photos, so please know that you’re not alone in feeling this way. During the shoot, we will walk around a bit and chat about the wedding, I will give some light direction and snap away as those lovely natural moments unfold. In my experience even the most camera-shy couples are relieved when they see how relaxed the pre-wedding shoot is, and they end up looking forward to their wedding photos. Having that relationship with your photographer really helps you to ease up so they can capture you at your best. You put so much effort into every detail and the photos will document all of that and will hopefully end up being printed in an album or hung up in your home, so it’s worth putting a bit if time into a pre-wedding shoot to settle those nerves. Marina Walker www.marinawalkerphoto.com www.marinawalkerphoto.com SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND What jewellery trends are popular at the moment? At Devotion Jewellery, we have noticed that white jewellery is staying popular. We always recommend platinum for engagement and wedding rings, as it is naturally white, 95 per cent pure (the safest setting for diamonds) and will never need re-plating like white gold. We have seen an increase in different shaped diamonds, such as teardrop and emerald cut, with a halo setting or diamond set shoulders to add some extra sparkle. Also becoming increasingly popular are lab-grown diamonds, offering all the qualities of a natural diamond at a more affordable price range, allowing for bigger and higher quality diamonds. For everyday jewellery, silver is still on-trend, with layered necklaces and drop earrings being purchased. Bolder statement rings and pendants are becoming popular again, in silver, or gold plated, set with semi-preciouscoloured stones, perfect for complementing a stylish outfit. The jewellery market for men is very much centred on rings, and we are seeing more of our clients choosing rings with subtle and classy patterns, predominantly in platinum and argentium. We’re also receiving a lot more enquiries for pre-owned luxury watch brands such as Rolex and Omega. For the stylish gents, there is definitely a return to wearing classy cufflinks, usually in silver, either engraved or set with semi-precious stones. Andrew Mills www.devotionjewellery.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 41
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