THE VENUE CHECKLIST I have just got engaged and have started looking at venues. My mind is boggled, where do I begin? There are so many venues out there it’s no wonder you’re boggled! The key thing which any venue will ask first is how many guests. Make your list, argue about your list, and come up with a number. Then consider are all those people coming for the whole day, or are you having an evening do? Do you want to have a civil or religious ceremony? Are you wanting a specific type of food? Will you have a live band or a DJ? Do you want the whole place to yourself? Do you prefer a modern or traditional setting? Have you got a budget to work to? All of these questions are really important to have clear in your mind, and will define the starting point for any venue discussion. Next, decide on a date. With pandemic restrictions, a lot of weddings have had to be rescheduled, so you can expect venues and suppliers to be busier than usual, therefore availability is key. You might need to be willing to compromise. For a small Yorkshire wedding with total exclusivity, consider The Yorke Arms in Ramsgill. For larger weddings, consider Bowcliffe Hall. Both come with dedicated teams ready to make your wedding day dreams come true. Laura Shinkfield | Bowcliffe Hall & The Yorke Arms www.bowcliffehall.co.uk | www.theyorkearms.co.uk SUSTAINABLY BEAUTIFUL Myself and my partner are passionate about sustainability. I want my wedding to be absolutely stunning but am unsure about what flowers to choose without them all being from overseas. Any advice? Sustainability in the wedding industry is a hot topic. The great news is that making positive changes with a conscience doesn’t mean compromising on style. Whether you feel that a small bouquet of wildflowers or having lots of flowers is important to your wedding day then we have many ways of creating incredible designs in a more sustainable way using these simple techniques: Floral foam free designs: Traditional floristry foam isn’t biodegradable, so we never use this in our designs. Use more seasonal flowers: Seasonal flowers provide incredible quality, freshness, scent and style making designs that reflect the season of your wedding. Re-use designs: We love to make designs work hard by moving them throughout the day from the wedding ceremony to the reception. Grown not flown: With incredible British flower growers we don’t need to use imported flowers. In the winter months it’s more challenging, so we use fair trade imported flowers wherever possible. Recycling flowers: If you can’t re-use your flowers after the wedding then gift them on to a charity for someone else to reuse and enjoy them. Helen Emson | Willow & Bear www.willowandbearfloraldesign.com www.charlottegalephotography.com NAILED IT! I always choose a French manicure and want my nails to look a bit different on my wedding day. What styles will work? Sometimes nothing beats a classic and simple French, it’s chic, timeless and basically goes with any outfit, event or occasion. But if this is something you regularly have and feel that for your big day a little change is what you need then we have a few takes on the classic that might just be for you. We’d recommend incorporating the classic but with a little twist, changing up detailing, colours and finishes. Our favourites include the French tip made without a line and instead using white dots. A white nail with other nail designs incorporated – for those who really want to try something different. Or maybe try a French with a glitter? It’s a take on the classic but a little more fun and perfect for a winter wedding! Filiz Ozakinci | Studio Sister www.studiosister.co.uk https://clarecoleman.com 77 HOT TOPIC
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