HOT TOPIC: wedding worries Our experts solve your problems THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Q – How can we incorporate our Christmas theme into our wedding? There are companies out there that create snow confetti, which is made from natural ingredients, so it washes away with the rain and is not harmful to the environment. In addition to this, using lots of frosted greenery and wine red flowers is a great way to incorporate a festive theme. For your centrepieces use circular slates of wood with frosted holly on top with a candle in frosted glass. Moreover, you could frame the altar with fern trees covered in warm lights. Make the meal the centre of attention with a wreath around each plate. Use accents like ornaments, ribbon and greenery or frost on your invitations. In terms of catering, go for a chocolate log or Christmas pudding and include turkey in your food. Hot chocolate and throws are great gifts that can double up as favours. You could also gift people Christmas decorations if a throw is out of budget - it’s something they can use, and it will represent your big day too. Deanna Melia | Wedding planner www.yourforeverafter.co.uk UNDER THE MISTLETOE Q – We’re having a festivethemed wedding and would l ove to incorporate the time of year into our entertainment without it being over the top. Do you have any ideas? Discuss your ideas with your supplier and choose which Christmas songs they perform. Most entertainers will be happy to sprinkle a couple of festive classics into their performance, and you can work together to pick the least cheesy ones that you’d like to hear. Dropping a classic like Last Christmas into your evening reception will get everyone in the celebratory mood. Becky Chamberlain | Musician www.beckyandjoshduo.com IT’S PARTY TIME Q – I’m overwhelmed by the number of DJs available. What questions should we ask a supplier to help narrow down our search? Before booking, ask yourself are they reliable? Have they ever failed to turn up or cancelled on anyone? Will they personalise your show to suit your requirements? It’s your wedding, and your supplier should be there to support you. They will advise you, and nothing should be too much trouble for them. What equipment do they provide for a full set up and are they insured? Their equipment should regularly be added to and updated. Ours includes a full sound system, laser lights, LEDs, uplighting and a smoke machine. It needs to be PAT tested yearly by qualified electricians who can provide a copy of the certificate if needed. What music do they provide? We have 1000s of digital tracks from as far back as the 1950s until the present day. Your DJ should cover a wide range of genres and provide a playlist that can be downloaded in advance. Will they be dressed appropriately? They should dress smartly after all your guests make an effort, so why shouldn’t they? Mick Yeadon | DJ www.micksdiscofever.co.uk www.simedlicott.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 61
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