Your Surrey Wedding- April/May 2020 (Issue 82)

FLOWERS 55 MUSIC AND ENTERTAINM NT TOP TIPS ❤ Lots of musicians have demo recordings on their website; have a listen and decide whether their style is right for you. ❤ Discuss with your supplier how much room they’ll need for their instruments. ❤ Ask how long each performance will last so you can create a schedule. ❤ Find out if the performers require food or a space to get ready in. ❤ If you’d had to seat family and friends who don’t know each other together, why not add a little jar full of ice-breaker questions on the table? ❤ Most musicians will learn a specific song that means a lot to you both. ❤ If you can’t afford fireworks on your big day, then sparklers are a fun alternative. ❤ Ask each of your guests to write their favourite song on their rsvp, so you have a ready-made playlist. COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS 10-12 months to go ❤ Work out your budget. ❤ Start browsing online for ideas. ❤ Compile your guest list and decide whether children will be attending. ❤ Look into wedding insurance. 6-9 months to go ❤ Keep researching, interviewing and booking. ❤ Discuss your music style with your suppliers. ❤ Make sure you have a back-up plan incase your entertainment is weather dependent. 3-5 months to go ❤ Book the rehearsal and make sure you’re happy with the entertainment. ❤ Double check your timeline for the day is correct. ❤ If you have any special requests remember to let your suppliers know. 6-8 weeks to go ❤ This might be a good time to practice your first dance. ❤ Make sure your insurance is booked so you don’t have to worry on the day. 3-5 weeks to go ❤ Finalise and confirm your song list for the ceremony and reception. 1-2 weeks to go ❤ Keep your eye on the weather. ❤ Confirm arrival times with your suppliers. The day before ❤ Figure out tips and final payments for your suppliers. ❤ Attend the rehearsal and make any last minute changes. TOP SONGS FOR YOUR FIRST DANCE ❤ Rewrite the Stars – Zac Efron and Zendaya ❤ Perfect – Ed Sheeran ❤ I’ll Never Love Again – Lady Gaga ❤ Paper Rings – Taylor Swift ❤ A Thousand Years – Christina Perri KEEPING THE CHILDREN ENTERTAINED ❤ Outdoor games like Twister, Jena and Connect4. ❤ Arts and crafts such as cake decorating, DIY masks and thank you cards. ❤ A separate area like as a movie room, kid’s photo booth or video game station. ❤ Create fun extras such as a ball pit, bouncy castle or trampoline. ❤ Play kids songs like as Let It Go from Frozen or You’re Welcome from Moana.