SOMETHING SWEET SARAH CHURCHILL, SARAH’S SUGARCRAFT www.sarahssugarcraft.co.uk We’re engaged! Now what? Decide on your budget and roughly how many guests you’d like to invite. Then, if you have certain venues and suppliers in mind, make contact. Most wedding suppliers have a two to three year diary open, especially if they’re popular. Also, start a notebook or Pinterest folder with any ideas and colours you like. How many tiers should my cake have? This will depend on how you’re serving it. Will it be after a three-course meal, as part of your dessert, or maybe you’re serving it alongside a buffet? This will all help to decide the size of the slice. How can we make our big day totally us? Add some decorations to your cake that represent you, such as your initials, where you first met and/or hobbies you both enjoy. What’s your top planning tip when it comes to the big-day bake? If you want to go big but don’t want all that cake then opt for fake tiers. They’d be decorated to match the others so none of your guests would ever know. www.withmylittlecamera.com www.facebook.com/tamilaphotography YOUR BIG-DAY BEST KATIE DOWDING, KATIE P MAKEUP https://katiepmakeup.com We’re engaged! Now what? Decide on a date and venue. Once those big decisions are made, it’s time to pick the rest of your suppliers and don’t hesitate in booking your faves. Get in there early as most suppliers take bookings 18 months in advance. If their diary isn’t open yet for that year, just ask to be added to their waiting list and you’ll be one of the first they’ll be back in touch with, so you can almost guarantee they’ll be available. Will I ruin my make-up if I cry? Simple, no. Trust in your make-up artist, this isn’t their first rodeo, they have heaps of experience. I’ve been in the industry for almost 10 years, I’ve seen it all. Products and techniques have changed over those years and I’m always learning, so I can provide the highest standard for all my brides. How can we make our big day totally us? You and your fiance are the priority, try not to put other people’s preference before yours. No one cares what great aunt Doris has to say about your dress, suit or whatever you decide is right for you. It’s your day, remember that. What’s your top planning tip when it comes to wedding make-up? Pinterest can be your best friend and worst enemy. I love a Pinterest board, who doesn’t? But not everything you see is 100 per cent realistic. I always recommend to come to the make-up trial with inspiration, but it’s also best to come with an open mind. What looks good on one person, doesn’t always look good on another. Try to bear in mind those natural make-up looks you see are usually airbrushed and are an unrealistic expectation. www.samlanephotography.co.uk WEDDING PLANNING 59
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