PRETTY AS A PICTURE Q – My wife-to-be and I would love someone to live paint our wedding. What should we expect? As a live painter, I enter the breakfast room two hours before your guests go in and paint the room. Then after you and your guests settle, I have as long as the meal takes to capture the scene. Three courses are ideal. It’s a great talking point as guests can come over, ask me questions and spot each other in the painting. As I finish, I often ask well-behaved children or guests to draw a glass or cutlery, which is a great photo opportunity. If there is someone who sadly can’t be there, I can even represent them with a symbol. When I’m done, I sign and leave it on display for everyone to admire. Stuart Barkley | Live painter www.stuartbarkley.co.uk MAGICAL MOMENTS Q – We’re having a December wedding and are worried the weather might ruin our photographs. How can we capture stunning pictures, whatever the weather? Wet weather doesn’t have to ruin your day. There are usually breaks in the rain, so you can go outside to take some photographs. The lighting can make for some spectacular imagery since everything is glistening and saturated with colour. Grey skies and a break in the clouds can create dynamic natural backdrops, and where there’s rain, there are often rainbows too! Sheltered areas such as doorways, arches, and trees are good places if you want to remain drier and avoid harsh winds. If you’re feeling brave, it’s worth grabbing an umbrella and some wellies and embracing the elements! Wear a warm winter cape and other seasonal accessories. Large group photos might need a backup plan if the weather is particularly harsh, these can be taken in a marquee, a different building or in an indoor area. Be creative with the available space. Whatever the weather, it will be a wonderful part of your wedding story, so keep smiling and enjoy your special day! Stacey Jackson | Photographer www.darklemoner.co.uk www.darklemoner.co.uk SNOW IS FALLING Q – How can we incorporate our winter wonderland theme into our wedding flowers? There are lots of ways to incorporate your theme into your wedding flowers. Go for seasonal options and choose blooms and foliage that are in keeping with the time of year. Opt for a green and white colour palette with a touch of blue. Use twigs like curly willow, pine cones and berries for texture. Eucalyptus is in abundance, so you can use lots of different types along with beautiful anemones, ranunculus and hellebores. Incorporate thistles and viburnum berries to bring through those gorgeous blue tones. I also suggest using velvet for your bridal ribbons as it gives an added element of luxury. Christmas trees work brilliantly at an entrance and help fill a space. Thinking about wreaths? Have them hanging from the ceiling and add in candlelight and fairlylights to create a magical setting. Jemma Khan | Florist www.foragefloristry.co.uk www.jessicareeve-photography.com 62
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