Your Surrey Wedding- December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 86)

FLOWERS 71 INSPIRATION Intimate wedding inspiration A s a result of COVID-19, more couples are planning intimate nuptials, so to help you create the perfect celebration, we’ve rounded up some of the regions best suppliers and asked for their top tips on creating a fabulous wedding even with a small guest list. MEET CELEBRANT, HELEN NOBLE FROM THE CELEBRANT OF SURREY 07787 530 720 | www.celebrantofsurrey.co.uk Small but mighty is the way to approach a micro and intimate wedding. Think of it as an upgrade. By having an intimate celebration, you can enhance the experience. Everyone will get the best view of you declaring your love for each other, and you can really feel the support and love in the room. The ceremony is the epicentre of the day, and your stylist and florist will be able to enhance the space. Whether you choose a copper frame, moon gate or balloon arch, your suppliers will want to make your day super special and look amazing. If you place the chairs at your service in a horseshoe shape rather than in straight rows, it will create a more intimate feeling. My 25 years of experience mean I can take ceremonies in any which way. Your suppliers will create the feel, vibe and energy you’re after. It’s not about the number of guests, it’s about the quality of love in the room. Everyone from the suppliers and guests to the couple themselves is devoted to making this day the best one of your lives thus far. Remember you have the power to be picky, so if you find someone who isn’t on board with your vision, give that privileged place to someone who is. You have got through an e ngagement in a pandemic, your love is already made of strong stuff! The si tuation hasn’t diluted your feelings o r made them fragile, so think strong th oughts and reflect those values you h ope to live your marriage by in y our vows. JUST THE TWO OF US MEET DANCE EXPERT, EMMA BREWER FROM FIRST DANCE LTD 07966 513 981 | www.firstdancestudios.co.uk The show must go on! This is very much our motto at First Dance Ltd at the moment. We’re open and ready for business and even though guest numbers may be restricted, why not still put on a show? You may not want a full production number, but you can spend some quality time together leading up to the wedding to learn a first dance and surprise your guests. The dance can be as natural or as wacky as you like and if you make sure you get someone to record you on the night, you can live stream it or send it to friends and family all over the world. When choosing your dance teacher, make sure you’re in a well-ventilated studio and that you maintain a two- metre distance between you and your teacher. Once the COVID-safe procedures are in place, we guarantee that you’ll have fun and learn a lovely new skill too. For those of you who are nervous about going into a studio, lots of studios offer Zoom lessons too. This might be slightly harder and take more time, but anything is possible! www.con stancedoyle.com www.con stancedoyle.com www.robe rtlongford.com