Your South Wales Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 72)

SCRUMDIDDLYUMPTIOUS We want to incorporate our Welsh heritage into our big day, do you have any suggestions? Welsh cakes would make perfect wedding favours while also adding a touch of your heritage to the day. Here at Welsh Cake Hut, every order is bespoke, you can choose the flavour, shape, add ribbons and tags. Love spoons are also a great idea. According to Welsh folklore, they were traditionally made from a single piece of wood and ornately carved by men as a gift to show his affection for his sweetheart. Melanie Hall Welsh cake specialist facebook.com/welshcakehut IT’S SHOWTIME We’re getting ready to book our entertainment, but we’re not sure where to start or what we should be asking suppliers. Do you have any suggestions? With so many options to choose from, it can be a tricky task. Once you’ve decided on the type of entertainment you want, it’s important to stay in touch with your provider in the lead up to the wedding. Make sure you run your plans by them at least once, whether it’s to advise them on any intricate ideas you have or just to let them know the basic schedule for the day. Creating fun is an essential part of entertainment etiquette, so if you have anything in mind, just run it by them. Ask your chosen supplier if your wedding date is available? Is it possible to meet before booking? Have you performed at the venue before? How much do you charge and what’s included? How much deposit do you require and do you have a payment plan? Most professionals will have answered these questions hundreds of times before, so you shouldn’t feel bad about getting in touch, even if it’s for the simplest thing. They will always be glad to hear from you, especially if it’s for something that will make your entertainment better than you could have imagined. Martin Goddard Entertainment specialist musichq.co.uk mybigdayphotos.co.uk carmelteresamccabe.co.uk LOVE THROUGH A LENS We’re looking for a wedding photographer, but we’re a bit worried about booking someone online that we’ve never met. Do you have any suggestions? Photographers should never have a problem meeting in person before the big day. I believe it’s important that you gel with your chosen supplier, after all, you don’t want to share one of the most important days of your life with a stranger. ❤ Never be afraid to ask questions before committing. Ask if and how long your photographer will provisionally hold your date and if they offer a no-obligation consultation before booking. ❤ Most importantly read the reviews from past couples to get a better insight into the company. Carmel Teresa McCabe Photographer carmelteresamccabe.co.uk 74