Your Surrey Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 85)

Our experts solve your problems HOT TOPIC: WEDDING WORRIES THE ROARING ‘20S Q – We’re having a 1920s-inspired wedding and would love to incorporate the era into our decor. What flowers will create a luxurious atmosphere? The 1920s were all about black, white and gold highlights and opulence with sultry lighting. To incorporate the era into your wedding, there’s nothing better than feathers. Ostrich versions look amazing as table displays, opt for black and white options set in tall Eiffel vases. Incorporate lights at the base or hang crystal lights from the top to add an extra wow factor. Another good centrepiece to look out for is candelabra. Opt for tall, black ones decorated with feathers, soft organza material, diamantés and LED candles. Set these on a mirror and scatter crystals and lights, but ensure you don’t use naked flames. Finish the look with table cloths, table runners, jewels, crystals and white chair covers with black sashes. Annabel Grange Florist www.butterfliesandbows.co.uk GROOVE TO THE BEAT Q – My wife-to-be is wonderful at dancing, but I have two left feet! She wants us to do an upbeat performance to surprise our guests, but I’m petrified of messing it up. Do you have any ideas to help me feel more confident? Don’t worry, even if your wife-to-be is great at dancing, chances are she hasn’t done much ballroom. This is a very different type of dancing and is a new challenge for a lot of people. If you book lessons with a professional, they will show you clever ways of leading and turning her, and I promise they will very quickly make you look like you know what you’re doing. I recommend that you book at least three lessons and give yourself eight weeks or so before the wedding so you can put some practice in. The more you rehearse, the more natural you will look. The main thing is that you enjoy yourself and celebrate being husband and wife. Emma Brewer Dance specialist www.firstdancestudios.co.uk  EXPERT ADVICE 65