Your East Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 36)

VA-VA-VOOM Q: I’m currently trying to find transport for my big day and was wondering if you have any tips or advice when it comes to sourcing them?  Chris says: When looking for wedding suppliers make sure you read up on the past reviews of the company and the awards they’ve won. For example, I’ve won the 2017, 2018 and 2019 wedding transport supplier of the year because of how I conduct myself on social media, and not forgetting the style of vehicles I offer. Talking about social media, does the company regularly post all of their work? If so you can gain an insight on how the wedding cars look at venues and get ideas of the photos taken during the day.  Ask to view the vehicles in person and book an appointment to inspect the wedding cars to know what you’re getting. No one likes a surprise on the big day such as the wrong car or something that’s badly looked after. There will be a chance to meet with the owner of the company and talk over any details like what ribbons are used. Try to think about who needs transport on the day – multiple trips might be needed. Try to book two or three vehicles if the budget allows so. If not, maybe consider a stretch limousine. It can seat up to eight passengers and is one of my most popular vehicles of choice for couples. The colour of a wedding car can be overlooked and a lot of couples think it can only be white – but be daring and stand out. I now offer an alternative and classic vehicle in the form of a classic Rolls-Royce in lagoon blue to give a wider choice of cars and match the wedding colour of 2020. Lastly, think about what time of year your wedding will be held in – will the car keep you warm in winter? Cool in summer? And will it be easy to get in and out of especially on a windy or rainy day? Chris Donnelly-Williams | Premier Limos & Wedding Car Hire |  premierlimosltd.com weddingphotographynottingham.co.uk SHOW OF AFFECTION Q: For our wedding, we want to make the atmosphere as romantic as possible. What are the key moments of the day to include music and what songs are the best to make a big impact?  Sarah says: Music always plays an important part at a special occasion and by choosing live songs for a wedding, you can make your day extra special. We recommend a relaxed piece for the bridal entrance so that you can take your time walking down the aisle.  A Thousand Years by Christina Perri and Tale as Old as Time by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson are firm favourites but the options are endless. We often play bespoke arrangements of songs that mean a lot to a couple but sometimes the simplicity of something like Pachelbel’s Canon in D provides a beautiful atmosphere. Whilst you’re signing the register and having photos it’s lovely to have some calm background music. If there’s a song you’d like to have as a prominent feature in the ceremony, you could choose to have a music interlude instead of a reading;  All of Me  by John Legend and Songbird by Eva Cassidy and moving songs that create a romantic ambience. At the end of the ceremony, it’s ideal to have an upbeat song as you’re pronounced husband and wife. It should be something celebratory, uplifting, significant and loud enough for your guests to hear above all the clapping!  Best Day of My Life by American Authors, Happy by Pharrell Williams and  Shut Up and Dance  by Walk The Moon are very popular, but you could stick to something traditional and impressive like the Mendelssohn Wedding March . Music during the reception is a great way of entertaining your guests and you can handpick every song to create the perfect vibe for the special day. Sarah Huson-Whyte | Highly Strung String Quartet and Trio | highlystrungquartet.com jayglennphotography.com 78