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Photos Before you decide on a photographer, think about the style of pictures you want and how you imagine your fi nished wedding album. Your photographs will tell a story so it’s important to pick the right photographer for you, and one that you are comfortable with. Cut out wedding shots from magazines to show your photographer what styles you like. Ask to see your photographer’s portfolio and check their credentials: what qualifi cations do they have? Make sure you understand the agreed costs, including reprints and albums. Will you need to pay a deposit? What happens if there is a cancellation? What if the photographer can’t make it on the actual day?
Flowers
Choosing your fl owers by their season is a great way to tie your theme together. Flick through wedding magazines and cut out pictures of your favourite fl owers and take these to your meeting to make sure you both start on the same page. It may also be worth showing your fl orist a picture of your dress and bridesmaid dresses or even a fabric swatch. Seasonal fl owers such as white roses,
Noreen Westwood Catering Based in Canterbury, Noreen Westwood Catering is a mobile catering and licenced bar service catering for all special occasions from a full sit down meal for a wedding reception to buffet and bed & breakfast. Catered menu to suit all budgets and a complete tailored service. Covering all areas in Kent. Visit
www.noreenwestwoodcatering.
co.uk for more information
lilies and orchid can really capture the romance of the season. If you want a more exotic bouquet remember that many fl owers are imported and available all year round. If you’re getting married in a big hotel or country manor they may have an in-house fl orist.
It can also be a great way to carry your wedding theme. A month before discuss last minute details, such as corsages or extra fl owers that you have forgotten.
Food & Drink
Your theme can be refl ected in your choice of cuisine and a good caterer can add a seasonal twist to your menu. Create a menu with wow factor for your guests, but also one that you and your partner like. It’s your day after all. Take advantage of seasonal fl avours and opt for a warming soup to start and a carvery with roasted vegetables for mains. The food will be a talking point so pick the right providers. Ask for references and a taster session before you decide and check they can accommodate dietary needs. Check if they have a cancellation policy and how much the deposit is. Once you have fi nalised the menu and guest numbers with your caterer, make sure you confi rm when you need to pay the fi nal balance.
Justin Richardson Jewellers The Sun Street Gallery opened in 2004 to highlight the work of modern designer craftsman, Justin Richardson. You are bound to fi nd something for that very special occasion, from our impressive range of designer jewellery in the Gallery but, if you prefer we will create for you, your uniquely special rings – anything from a delicate band to bold designer rings, diamond encrusted rings, and fi tted wedding bands in gold palladium or platinum, with our bespoke commissioning service.
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www.planningyourwedding.co.uk
invites you to relax in their warm and friendly atmosphere and take your time to choose the gown of your dreams. Priding themselves on their personal one-to- one service, Dreams Bridal Studio offer an extensive range of dress designers including Venus Bridal, D’Zage and Trudy Lee. Menswear collection is by renowned designer Cameron Ross and is available for hire. Dreams Bridal Studio, 29 Strand Street, Sandwich, 01304 614449,
www.dreamsbridalstudio.co.uk
Fairytale Wedding Dress Cleaning Preserving your wedding gown will turn the memory of your special day into an heirloom to treasure forever. Fairytale Wedding Dress Cleaning can help by cleaning and preserving your gown. Something this treasured should be protected properly by experts. Don’t let the fairytale end and take the best care with the most important dress you’ll ever wear. Fairytale Wedding Dress Cleaning, 58 Station Road, Birchington, 018 4384 5555, www.
fairytaleweddingcleaning.co.uk
Glamour Beauty Sandy Sandhu beauty consultant/ esthetician, will advise the best treatments to invest for you. Proven portfolio of work, she has been featured in many publications for achieving outstanding results. Sandy latest feature in International Institute of Anti Ageing magazine said “training using Dr Des Fernandes (a reowned plastic surgeon) treatments has been invaluable, meeting him was an honour. Visit my clinic and unleash the newer you.
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The INDEX magazine September 2011
Image courtesy of Steve Ayres.
www.steveayres.com
duchesse satin to keep you warm Consider velvet or a thicker
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