Your North West Wedding- April/May 2021 (Issue 67)

PLANNED TO PERFECTION Q – We’ve recently got engaged, but due to lockdown, we’re struggling to plan anything! What should we book first? Congratulations and welcome to the world of wedding planning! Start by creating a rough guest list, so you know your potential numbers, then begin looking at venues. Everything pivots on that choice, from the decor and food to the accommodation and budget. I suggest getting this box ticked asap. Once you’ve found your dream venue, you can begin to tick off the next big items, such as catering, photography and the celebrant/registrar. Think about what are your essential elements and how getting the right supplier will affect the event. Keep in mind that the ones you want may get booked up quickly, so get cracking! Annabel Candler Wedding planner and venue consultant www.weddingsbyannabel.co.uk MAGICAL MEMORIES Q – We want fun and quirky wedding pictures. Do you have any ideas of how we can achieve this? When looking for images full of character, it’s a great idea to consider the things that make you and your partner special, such as your apparel, body mods, interests or fandoms. Referencing something you both love in your images is one way to make your pictures stand out. Look for a photographer that can shoot editorial or fashion images. Why not take a leaf from your favourite movie posters, music videos or the pages of a journal? You could even incorporate props or book a venue with quirky elements such as a gallery or museum. Either way, it’s always a good idea to start by talking over your requirements with your prospective photographer. Make sure they’re able to work with your requests and generate ideas in line with your vision. Scott Wigglesworth | Photographer www.blackfellphotography.co.uk www.blac kfellphotography.co.uk www.lucy gphotography.co.uk 44