HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas SETTING THE SCENE What advice can you share to reduce last-minute wedding nerves? To ensure a stress-free wedding morning at the Seaview Hotel, we encourage and support our brides to meticulously plan and organise all essential items the night before, such as attire, accessories and documents. Create a detailed timeline for the morning, allocating sufficient time for each activity, including hair, make-up, dressing and transportation. Communicate clearly with vendors, confirming arrangements and providing contact information for a designated person. We believe that prioritising self-care is key! Having a nourishing breakfast is important to sustain energy throughout the day. Foster a calm atmosphere by curating a playlist of soothing music and surrounding yourself with positive individuals who contribute to a relaxed environment. Engage in mindfulness practices, such as deep breathing or meditation. Be flexible and be prepared to adapt to unexpected situations with grace. Finally, remember the day’s significance and focus on the joyous moments rather than getting bogged down by perfectionism. Nadia Queudeville | Seaview Hotel | www.seaviewhotel.co.uk DRESSED TO IMPRESS I’m looking for a second look at my wedding while keeping costs down; what would you suggest? There’s an increasing trend for brides to buy a second or third dress on their wedding day. Your ceremony dress might be too sleek for the evening, you can’t dance at a Ceilidh in a fit and flare, a ball gown with a long train and veil may ignite the late-night fire pit or maybe you just fancy letting down your hair and changing your look for the evening. If you’ve discounted the idea of a second dress because of your budget or it seems a little unethical, how about giving a vintage dress a second chance to shine? Real Green Dress has many affordable options that are eco-friendly at the same time! You’ll find a wide choice of styles from skimpy ‘60s mini dresses to swirling ‘30s glamour. Maybe you’d prefer one of our contemporary dresses made from vintage fabrics; if so, we have plenty of ceremony dresses too! Erica Arnold | Real Green Dress | www.realgreendress.com www.jessizou.com 77 ASK THE EXPERTS
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