CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Fiesta Fields, www.fiestafields.co.uk Forest Garden Shovelstrode, www.forestgarden.info Elessar Events, https://elessar.events The Art Bunch, www.theartbunch.co.uk Entertainment Nation, www.entertainment-nation.co.uk Shadow Cakes, www.shadowcakes.co.uk Gabriella Casemore, www.gabriellacasemore.com DRESS FOR THE OCCASION Hoping to tie in your bridal look with your wedding’s beautiful al fresco setting? Local jeweller Gabriella Casemore (www.gabriellacasemore.com) has the solution. She says, “Floral-themed jewellery and accessories fit perfectly with an outdoor setting, whether in a garden or a woodland and can be subtle or statement depending on your style. Choosing pieces that you’ll want to wear again is a good idea, especially as they then become a little reminder of your special day every time you wear them. “If you’re wearing natural flowers in your hair it can be lovely to pair earrings or a pendant with similar shaped blooms. There are some clever designs that have additions like tassels to make earrings into more of a statement and easily removed when you want a more understated look. “I offer unique floral-themed hair accessories, which all transform into jewellery designed to be worn forever. The collections include headbands, which I remake into jewellery, as well as hairpins and hair slides that instantly transform into jewellery too, perfect for unusual and special bridesmaids gifts. FURTHER FOOD FOR THOUGHT “No matter how organised you are there’ll always be jobs to be done on the day: meeting suppliers as they arrive and letting them know where to set up, turning on the generator, meeting guests and letting them know where to park and set up camp, lifting/lowering sides of the marquee, lighting candles, torches and the firepit and generally keeping the day on track,” Nikki says. “So, either arm someone or a few people with specific tasks or consider hiring an on-the-day coordinator to take care of all this, leaving you and your friends and family to just enjoy the moment.” When you wake up still buzzing from the day before... “Don’t underestimate the clear-up the next day,” Nikki advises. “Collecting empties and a trip to the bottle bank is a bump down to earth after your magical day. If you can, nominate very good friends and family and try and give it a miss. Also make sure you and your caterer/bar are clear on what they’re responsible for clearing and if they’re taking their rubbish with them. If you go for glass hire, check how they should be returned, or you could find yourself rinsing 500 odd glasses as well.” “Leave no trace. Embrace a sustainability ethos by planning a wedding that respects the environment. Encourage recycling, use biodegradable décor, and ensure everything brought in is removed or disposed of responsibly.” – Louise, Ellessar Events Gabriella Casemore Forest Garden Shovelstrode Fiesta Fields © www.studiorouge.co Elessar Events © helinebekker.co.uk 58
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