Your South Wales Wedding - Page number 51 - November/December 2021 (Issue 82)

HOT TOPIC Wedding worries Our experts solve your problems PERSONAL TOUCHES Q – My partner and I love the macramé trend and would love to incorporate it into our decorations. Do you have any styling ideas? Macramé elements are a great way of adding a boho nod to your celebrations or creating a showstopping display. For 2022, I predict macramé lanterns in lovely colours adorned with beautifully designed flower clouds hanging over tables. Bold colours is also a popular trend, and you could even team your macramé with balloons to create a fun element. I love the intricate gifts brides are creating for the bridal party and guests. A variety of macramé chair backs can be converted into wall hangings for people to take home, or how about a fairy-lit lantern to hang in the home office to remind them daily of your special day? Alternatively, opt for small macramé elements adorning the breakfast menu or table plan that your loved ones can take with them. Claire McGeer | Macramé specialist www.hookedincotton.co.uk DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Q – We’re having a Christmas-themed wedding and would love to incorporate the theme into our entertainment without it being over the top. Do you have any ideas? Christmas weddings are magical, often with beautifully decorated venues that are in keeping with the festive season. I suppose the question on every bride’s mind is, what is too much? As a DJ, I hardly play any seasonal music at the wedding, just a couple of songs to acknowledge the time of year. Any more than that, and it can start to feel a little cheesy. The important thing to remember is that the main focus of the day is your wedding and your Christmas theme should be a small bonus on the side. Alan Matthews | DJ www.cardiffweddingdisco.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 51