Your Yorkshire Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 28)

Shot list I’ve been told by members of my family that there’s a set shot list that I have to get for my wedding album. Is this the case and if so, what’s on it? Collette says: For my clients, formal photos usually consist of a variety of combinations of the bride and groom and the wider family. I like to plan these before the wedding and try and limit them to between 10 and 15 so that people don’t get ‘frozen cheeks’. Photos of grandparents and children are better taken at the beginniing of the shot list while group shots of friends can be the most fun. Meet the expert... Collette Evans | Photographer Collette Evans has more than 14 years of photography experience, specialising in wedding photography. The sweetest thing Do I have to have a traditional filling for one of my cake tiers? I wanted to have something less conventional and I’m not sure if there’s anything I can do to include both if it’s still an expectation. Dominique says: I offer my brides the option of having each tier as a different flavour or opting for one that’s used on every level - a popular one is Victoria sponge. Many couples are now choosing more ‘trendy’ flavours such as salted caramel or champagne and strawberry. I’m also developing a new one which is satsuma, gin and orange - not conventional by any means! Meet the expert... Dominique Pickering | Cake maker Working as part of a father/daughter team, Dominique has been creating bespoke, handmade wedding cakes since 2013. Poppy Pickering | poppypickering.co.uk Best dressed I’ve got a really big group of bridesmaids but have been told I’m expected to pay for their dresses, shoes, hair and make-up. Is this the norm? Hayley says: The way you allocate your budget is entirely up to you and often your friends will be willing to wither pay for, or make a contribution to their dress. Some brides choose to let their best girls choose their own dresses so that they can wear them again which sweetens the blow a little or you could compromise with them and agree to pay for their dresses if they can cover the shoes and hair for example. Meet the expert... Hayley Guest | Bridal boutique owner Hayley owns award-winning Limelight Occasions boutique in West Yorkshire, working with a team of experienced consultants who are committed to making the bridal shopping experience a good one. Limelight Occasions limelightoccasions.co.uk 90