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Be in with a chance of winning one of five pairs of tickets to The Luxury Wedding Show London! Plus, top exhibitor tips on how to pull-off the perfect wedding...
The Luxury Wedding Show London brings the UK’s most influential names in the wedding industry together for an exclusive weekend event (22-23 October 2011), catering for those bridal parties who are looking for the finest suppliers. Offering everything from accessories and bridal wear to the most stunning venues and honeymoon destinations, visitors can plan the most perfect wedding with minimal work.
We've got a pre-show exclusive; ten wedding industry experts who are set to appear at the show, have provided their finest, must-know wedding tips for brides-to-be...
1. Choosing the perfect dress
“When you begin your search for the perfect dress, you will almost certainly have a specific style in mind. But remember to be open minded, there could be another style which suits you even better. At the start of your search try as many different shapes as possible, once you have a clear idea of the ideal design for your body, finding the perfect dress will be plain sailing.”
Charlotte Casadejus, wedding dress designer, charlottecasadejus.com
2. Inspiration for wedding hair styles
“For inspiration, look to the red carpets at glamorous awards ceremonies such as the Oscars. This way you can see how hair looks on real people, how it moves, and how it takes shape from each angle. It is hard to see if a style will work from a flat, heavily-styled image in a photograph.”
Errol Douglas OBE, top hair stylist, erroldouglas.com
3. The ideal make-up
“Boost that bridal glow with dewy textures and go for a look that enhances your naturally beautiful features, rather than a drastic new look. Remember that your partner is marrying you, so don't attempt to completely change your look. Less is more.”
Jules Cardozo-Marsh, make-up artist, julescardozomarsh.com
4. How to style yourself
“Use your accessories and styling to not only transform your dress from something elegant and appropriate for church (or your ceremony), but use them to make your dress into something utterly personal to you.”
Lucia Silver, founder of State of Grace, thestateofgrace.com
5. Choosing the flowers
“When choosing flowers, you should choose something that resembles you. Guests should feel they are walking into a room that is completely in tune with the bride and groom. Ensure you let your florist know your plan for the resounding theme of the day — whether it's romantic, elegant, sophisticated or creative, they can create flowers to perfectly complement your theme.”
Katja Berg, Roseberg Flowers of Copenhagen, roseberg.co.uk
6. How to pose for the photographs
“When posing for a photograph, you must always feel comfortable, so it’s important that your expression reflects this. If your photographer tells you to stand a certain way for a photo, once in position always just take a moment to adjust slightly to make it your own, or you will look and feel staged like a cardboard cut-out!”
Gemma Reynolds, wedding photographer, gemmareynolds.com
7. Selecting the cake
“To ensure you choose the right wedding cake for you, select a supplier who can bring your ideas and inspirations to life — work together with the designer who will add their creative flair to create your dream wedding cake. Often seen as the second most important visual of any wedding, the cake should be as stunning as the bride herself!”
Marie Sinclair, founder of Genuine Cakes, genuinecakes.co.uk
8. How to choose the food
“Your caterer is the person who will make sure your reception goes without a hitch and to your exact specifications. Choose someone who is more than just a caterer, someone who is also an event planner that will manage your reception. Also ensure you choose food that you love, you would be surprised how often brides choose what they think should fit the day rather than something they will truly enjoy!”
Andrew Gosling, owner of Food Show Catering, foodshowltd.com
9. The music list
“If you’re opting for a DJ, choose at least 20 must-play tracks and let your DJ link them all together by selecting the rest. To ensure a perfectly flowing DJ set and full dance floor, avoid anything too obscure and update your DJ on any music you don’t like.”
Matt Maurice, DJ, mattmaurice.co.uk
10. Booking the honeymoon
“Your honeymoon should be the most memorable, enjoyable and relaxing holiday you will ever take, so book with a specialist tour operator you can rely on. This will ensure your itinerary suits you both perfectly. From choosing the right destination weather-wise to finding the perfect hideaway, or exploring more adventurous experiences, your tour operator will be able to cover it all. Don't forget to start planning several months in advance!”
Vicki Brenner, director of Couture Travel Company, couturetravelcompany.com
To see who else will be there from 22-23 October, check out our pre-show report. For more information visit: theluxuryweddingshowlondon.com
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