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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your North West Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yournorthwest.wedding
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All About The Experience
| Q | What are your suggestions for your all-important finishing touches? |
| A | Simone Parkinson says: To elevate your wedding day and make it truly memorable, consider adding personal and unexpected finishing touches that reflect your unique story as a couple. Here are some ideas: •Create a display of handwritten notes/thank you cards for each guest at your tables, sharing a memory or reason they're special to you. Custom favours, like miniature bottles of their favourite drink or locally sourced treats, can make guests feel extra appreciated. •Plan a secret moment to wow your guests, like a choreographed first dance, a surprise performance, or a dramatic firework display. •Keep your guests engaged with interactive elements. A live event artist capturing the ceremony or reception, or a glitter or tattoo bar can also add a playful twist. Something like a caricature artist or live silhouette cutter means there's a great keepsake for your guests to take home. •Create cozy areas with blankets, cushions, and candles for guests to unwind. Consider a late-night snack bar including treats such as DIY s'mores or build-your-own tacos, or even a coffee cart for a thoughtful touch. •End the night with a confetti cannon, sparklers, or a vintage getaway car as your final memorable move. By blending meaningful moments with unexpected surprises, you'll create a wedding day that's unforgettable for your guests and you. The key is to weave in elements that reflect your personalities and ensure guests feel included in your celebration. |
Simone Parkinson, Berwick Lodge
Tie The Knot
| Q | We're considering a mid-week wedding. What are the benefits? |
| A | The Team says: Saturdays are the most popular day to get married, but there are plenty of reasons why you should choose a mid-week wedding. A midweek wedding is always cheaper than a Saturday in terms of venue cost, sometimes by as much as 50 per cent! As a result, there's more money for those Jimmy Choo heels, extra touches for your big day, or spending on your honeymoon. With 52 weeks in the year, there will only ever be 52 Saturdays, but with a choice of 208 midweek days, you'll never be disappointed when choosing a date. Not to mention, for a seasonal wedding, the choice of dates increases by 400 per cent! Why not celebrate the date you first met or the date you got engaged? Some suppliers can only book one wedding a day, for example, photographers, entertainers, or DJs. If you have a favourite and they're not available, you're starting with second best on your big day. In order to give yourself more choice, choose a midweek wedding to book the best florist to suit your style, the photographer who you really click with, or the DJ who'll keep the dancefloor full from start to finish. Bedrooms are generally much cheaper from Sunday to Thursday than they are on a Saturday, whether in a luxury hotel or budget B&B. A midweek honeymoon means there's more availability for your romantic break. Plus, your holiday budget will get you further (literally) or get you more nights away. |
The Team, West Tower
Planned To Perfection
| Q | What questions should we ask a venue before booking it for our wedding? |
| A | The Team says: Before booking your venue, ask the team how many people the space can accommodate? Where are the licensed spaces for ceremonies? What's included in the hire of the venue? When do you have access to the venue, and do they have any suppliers that they would recommend? |
The Team, Ghyll Barn
Snow Is Falling
| Q | We're looking for a venue that will be able to help us achieve our Christmas-themed wedding. What should we ask the wedding team before booking? |
| A | The Team says: Ask for information about what Christmas décor and lighting will be at your venue. The décor should complement the venue without being too distracting. For example, if you're planning a wedding in December, a festive feel is the goal, but it still needs to be a wedding and not a Christmas party. Lighting is key at this time of year when the day is short. Think lots of twinkly lights and candles and a beautiful festive feel without being gaudy. Here at The Glass House, we use a neutral white and metallic theme that works well with the venue, and we fill the windows with fairylights that provide a beautiful backdrop to ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. |
The Team, The Glass House
