Your South Wales Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 75)

Our experts solve your problems HOT TOPIC: WEDDING WORRIES BOOGIE THE NIGHT AWAY Q – We’re looking for a DJ for our upcoming wedding but are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of choice available. What should we do to help narrow down our decision? When it comes to choosing a DJ, there are two options. The first is to contact someone whose work you have seen and liked, and the second is to do your research. If you’re starting from scratch, take the below into consideration before booking. ❤ Check for good reviews from past clients in a variety of sources or listings. ❤ They should have PAT and PLI (tested kit and insurance) and be willing to do a risk assessment if one is required by your venue. ❤ A clear and professional website will tell you a lot about them. ❤ Decide if you want your DJ to be with you the whole day or just the evening. An all-day service can potentially wrap the day in a well-planned music feast. Look for suppliers who offer music for your ceremony, signing the register, reception, a master of ceremonies, microphones for the speeches and recordings of speeches. ❤ Make sure they’re willing to meet you and discuss your requirements. A face-to-face or online meeting will help you connect and allow you to discuss customisation. ❤ If the quote seems too good to be true, then it probably is. DJs who have invested in good equipment and deliver quality service will charge a fee that reflects this. ❤ Find out what’s included with the service and if there are different options available. ❤ A poll suggested that 72 per cent of brides wished they spent more time choosing their wedding entertainment and a higher percentage wished they’d spent more on it. Invest to make special memories for you and your guests. June Gould (DJ June Cecilia) DJ www.sgdjweddings.com SEASONAL ROMANCE Q – My hubby-to-be and I are having an autumn wedding and would like to incorporate the time of year into our flowers. Do you have any ideas of what blooms and colours we should look for? Many people associate autumn with traditional burnt oranges and reds but we’re starting to see an increase in purples, reds, pinks, dried flowers and foliage. Deep hues will contrast with soft, muted versions and look great when mixed with foliage. Full-colour bouquets look more natural and suit the time of year perfectly. Some options that are available in a range of colours are roses, spray roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, freesias and delphiniums. Filler flowers are equally as important so look for options like astilbe, thistles, scabious and ranunculus. Foliage is also a must-have, mix your blooms with seeded eucalyptus, cinema eucalyptus, parvifolia and baby blue eucalyptus to create texture. The possibilities are endless, and with the help of your florist, you’ll be able to create the perfect arrangements. Samara Forsyth Searle Florist www.bestbudsbysamara.co.uk  www.rach ellambertphotography.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 55