Your West Midlands Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 69)

Our experts solve your problems DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Q – My hubby-to-be and I are looking for fun entertainment that will appeal to everyone. Do you have any ideas? There are so many options available to keep your guests entertained, whatever they’re interests are. Don’t forget, while it’s important that your friends and family have a great time, make it about you too! It doesn’t matter how old you are, nobody is immune to the wonder of a magician. There’s something mesmerising about them that you just can’t beat. Plus, it’s entertainment that everyone can join in with. Look for pop and rock bands. They usually feature contemporary chart hits alongside golden oldies from the 50s and 60s and everything in between. There’s something to keep everyone superglued to the dancefloor. Don’t compromise your diverse music taste, pick a band that can do it all. Brighten up your evening reception with summery vibes from a folk-style band. They inject their feel-good energy into just about any song you can think of including modern and soul favourites to indie-rock classics. Their happy-go-lucky attitude and sound can create the best night ever. Alice Winstone Entertainment specalist www.entertainment-nation.co.uk WEDDING WORRIES READY, SET, BAKE Q – What are the latest cake trends? We’re seeing two popular trends that are almost polar opposites of each other. The first is the use of very natural, floral themes. Typically featuring a light, simple colour pallet, decorated with fresh blooms and filled with buttercream, chocolate ganache. The second is the use of very dark and rich colours such as black, burgundy and navy blue. These designs are often textured and accented with metallic gold, providing a striking creation that catches your attention. Of course, the choice of wedding venue and staging of the cake have a massive impact, and should always be considered when choosing a design. For example, a beautiful bold bake would look out of place in a simple, rustic setting. As for flavours, two options that seem to be popular are sticky toffee, and coconut and lime. Laura Nolan Cake specialist www.nuthousebakery.co.uk www.still lightphotography.co.uk HOT TOPIC:  EXPERT ADVICE 51