LET IT FLOW I absolutely love the look of a champagne tower. How can I coordinate this on the day without it being a total disaster? My top tips to the question about how to coordinate a champagne pour on a wedding day are: Selecting correct glassware: Use coupe glasses, they’re wide and shallow; ideal for creating a stable and visually appealing tower. Ensure glasses are clean and free of any chips. Use chilled glasses: Chill the glasses in advance so the champagne stays cold once poured. Practice: Have a practice run before the big day to determine the number of glasses needed. This will help avoid any mishaps during the actual event. The base: The stability of the tower is essential to prevent any accidents. If you’re having a tipi/marquee wedding where flooring is provided by a hire company, ensure it’s entirely flat before building. If unsteady, have a wedding coordinator build the tower elsewhere or right before the pour. Technique: All the best champagne towers are square in style; if you do this correctly, four glasses touching will create a diamond shape in the middle - key to creating a sturdy foundation. The pour: Slowly pour from the top; tilting the bottle to prevent excessive foam and spillage. Team effort: Consider having multiple people pour simultaneously to speed up the process; maintaining the stability. Capture the moment: Have a photographer or videographer ready to capture the magical moment. Lorna Perrin | Lorna Marie Events https://lornamarieevents.co.uk www.victoriamiddleton.com TAKE A SEAT I have to adorn my chairs at the venue as they are plain and wooden. I want them to look chic and boho - nothing too fussy. What can you suggest? Adding a subtle drape to plain wooden chairs will give a stunning look to match in with the floral decorations. Most weddings have a white theme running through the décor, so adding a white drape with a simple green eucalyptus sprig, adds an elegant overall look. Your own personal colours can be added with the hint of the green sprig running through the theme. I love sage green which has been a popular colour and will continue going into 2024. Chair décor is as important as adding the flowers or centrepieces to the wedding’s overall look. Hiring chairs of a different style such as the cross backs instead of chivaris chairs can give more interest. Or how about wicker thrones for the bride and groom to stand out at the wedding breakfast? These little extras mean you can add your own personality into your chic, boho theme. Amanda Ferris | Bowtastic Chair Covers and Drapes www.bowtasticchaircoversanddrapes.co.uk MUSIC AND LYRICS My partner and I aren’t religious. We want a fun, music-led ceremony, what are our choices? Celebrating your love in a non-religious, fun, and music-led ceremony opens up a world of exciting possibilities. As a celebrant, my goal is to create a personalised and memorable experience that reflects your love story. Here are some choices and ideas to make your ceremony truly special: 1. Customised Vows: Crafting your own vows allows you to express your feelings in a personal and meaningful way. Whether you want to be poetic, humorous, or deeply sentimental, your vows can set the tone for a joyous and love-filled celebration. 2. Music as a Focal Point: Since you want a music-led ceremony, consider incorporating your favourite songs into different parts of the ceremony. From the processional to the recessional, music can enhance the emotional atmosphere and create a soundtrack to your love story. 3. Unity Ceremonies: Instead of traditional religious rituals, you can opt for unique unity ceremonies that symbolize the joining of your lives. This could include a sand ceremony, a unity candle ceremony, or even a ‘unity playlist’ where you and your partner add songs to a playlist during the ceremony. 4. Guest Involvement: Encourage your guests to participate in the celebration. This could include having a guest MC, organising a flash mob, a group sing-a-long, or incorporating a surprise performance. The more involved your loved ones are, the more memorable and enjoyable the ceremony will be. Remember, the key is to make your ceremony authentically yours. Karen Irving | Karen Irving Ceremonies www.karenirvingceremonies.com Shianne Mercer Photography 86
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