Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 89 - June/July 2021 (Issue 83)

MUM’S THE WORD Q: My mum is pretty trendy, but she has no idea what to wear to my wedding – help! So many of us mums don’t know what to wear to our children’s wedding, or even where to shop! There is so much fun to be had when looking for a wedding outfit. We love experimenting with our customers – trying different styles and colours and eliminating the ones that don’t work. We all have a comfort zone, and many of us keep wearing the same styles. However, as we get older our shapes change and sometimes we need to adapt accordingly. In the boutique, we’ll encourage you to try things that you’ve never dreamed of wearing – and hopefully you’ll be pleasantly surprised! Once you have the outfit, we will help you choose a small fascinator or larger hatinator – and for some mums it just has to be a hat. You also want to be comfortable, so we offer elegant shoes in a range of heel heights, as well finishing off the look with the perfect bag. Caroline Kenshole | Bellissimo Occasion Wear www.bellissimo-occasionwear.com www.joha nsfordphotography.com THROUGH THE LENS Q: My partner and I don’t like having our photo taken. How can we relax on the day? We hear this so often – it’s pretty much the norm! A big part of our job is to keep things as relaxed and fun as possible, so we can capture authentic moments. Here are our top tips for camera-shy couples: ❤ Choose a photographer whose style and personality you like. Ring them and have a good chat, or even better, meet for a coffee before booking. How do you feel when you spend time with them? Did you have fun and did they understand you? ❤ Have an engagement shoot. We definitely recommend this to nervous couples – it’s a great way to get to know your photographer, learn about how they work and create some gorgeous non-wedding images. ❤ Remember to be yourself! We love to see you in the moment, having fun and just being together. There will only be a few times during the day that we will ask you to look at the camera. ❤ Plan well, but then relax and let go! We love having a detailed plan and shoot list to work from. This means that on the day we can worry about organising groups and managing timings – not you! ❤ Trust your suppliers. You booked them for a reason, so just relax and enjoy the moment. Jo Hansford | Jo Hansford Photography | www.johansfordphotography.com SMELL THE ROSES Q: After not seeing our loved ones for so long, we want to give something special for our favours. What do you suggest? There are high expectations for weddings this year and couples want to treat their loved ones to something special. Everyone will be excited for a good knees up, and I don’t think champagne-shaped bubble mixture will cut it now! Our gorgeous sizzlers make great wedding favours. The little pots of fragrant happiness can be used over and over by your guests at home. They’re ideal for winding down after your big day, while remembering everything that was so special about it. Your wedding will be exceptional, so don’t settle for less when it comes to gifts for your family and friends! Calley Owen | Scentsational Sizzlers www.scentsizz.co.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 89