Your Yorkshire Wedding - Page number 52 - July/August 2021 (Issue 49)

PICTURE PERFECT Q We’re having a small, intimate wedding. How can we make sure we get amazing photos, while including our small guest list? In the last year I’ve photographed more intimate weddings than ever before, with guest lists of just six to 30 people. Small weddings often give you more control over your day, resulting in a relaxed feel and beautifully natural photos. There’s no need for a long list of group shots with endless aunts and uncles, instead you can take the time to be with your close family and friends. With a small group, I like to involve everyone in a confetti shot by having a semi-circle of guests with you in the middle to create a petal storm; this also works well with sparklers in the evening. You can use the extra time to go off with your photographer to take some lovely couple portraits that you’ll treasure forever. You could even head to a special place that means something to you both. You might like to consider splitting the time for portraits – one half just after the ceremony and the second half later in the day close to sunset. Lisa Kershaw | Drawn by Light Photography | https://drawnbylightphotography.co.uk https://drawnbylightphotography.co.uk BY ARRANGEMENT Q We’re having a classic country house wedding in summer. What floral styles will create a timelessly romantic feel? The country house style is so gorgeous, and one of our favourites when it comes to flowers! A style we’d suggest to suit this are mini meadows. They’re so versatile and be used anywhere from aisle décor and table centrepieces to large versions with more height to sit in front of the top table, which gives the impression of you both sitting in a cottage garden-style meadow. The blooms we find best for this look are British seasonal flowers, which is perfect for summer as we are right in the middle of our growing season. There’s an amazing selection to choose from, including delphiniums, sweet peas, garden roses and late-summer dahlias. Erika McManus & Samantha Taylor | Tweedle Floral Design www.tweedlefloraldesign.co.uk https://elsielovephotography.com HOT TOPIC Our experts answer your burning questions 52