Wedding photography is seasonal because weddings are seasonal, but in terms of bookings being made and wedding photographers being contacted, we’re entering the hot season now. Most photographers get booked for a wedding 6-8 months in advance. So this means people who are booking their photographers for summer are doing it right now. This means some of the best photographers in the UK may already be edging towards 2018 dates. Some would say this is crazy but most people do tend to have weddings in June, July, August and September and there are only so many weekends booked for weddings. If you are planning a big wedding for later this year and have not booked your photographer get looking now because most of the best will be taken! It does depends on how much you prioritise a professional photographer, but for many this is an important piece of the wedding day puzzle.

The wedding car plays in important role throughout the course of day, but it’s probably not the most essential item on your wedding agenda. Here’s why:

It doesn’t define your day

The car choose on your wedding day doesn’t define how your day goes. It’s one aspect of your wedding theme and that’s all it is. The car drops you off at the venue, take you away for photos and wherever else you need to go but while it tells one part of the story, it’s not going to be the main thing yours guests remember, so don’t put too much pressure on this.

It’s easy to book

There are so many places in which your can hire cars for wedding days and you can actually do so at short notice. What’s more, you can usually find a friend with a nice looking car who’s willing to be your driver for a small fee.

A number of people choose to get married abroad, but it can seem quite strange on the face of it, especially if you have no family or friends residing in or near that location. Getting married on a beach in Florida for example, may look amazing but you’re asking an awful lot of your family and friends to make the trip with you and it may mean some of your beloved guests may not be able to make it.

That said, some will argue that if family members or friends aren’t willing to pay to travel to your wedding they don’t deserve to be there at all. That may be a valid point and at the end of the day the choice is completely up to the couple. In fact, they may choose to get married without any guests in attendance, it’s their decision, so hats off to those who get married abroad. It’s a bold move and one more couples are making.

You may have seen it in the news recently but if you didn’t we’re here to fill you in. Recently a couple had a Harry Potter themed wedding and it was analysed in great detail by many national newspapers in the UK. Leah Rice spent £10,000 on her Harry Potter wedding which included an owl, bridesmaids on broomsticks, a sorting hat and a large figure that looked a lot like Gandalf. Whilst she was happy with her decision, her husband did not look overly enthused in the wedding photos and perhaps this is exactly why the newspapers saw the funny side of this story. That said, it got us thinking, would you ever opt for a movie themed wedding? If you both loved a certain film then surely there’s no reason why it wouldn’t be a good idea, as long as your guests are familiar with it it shouldn’t be a problem.

There’s an enormous amount of pressure on the best man when the evening rolls on and the speeches are underway. It’s important that the best man speaks last and leaves everyone with tears of laughter. That’s the ultimate goal anyway. Not every best man speech goes to plan but the majority of those that have been practiced and perfected will go down very well indeed. It’s important to make sure that you, the best man, do you homework and think back to the memories you and the groom have shared down the years. Don’t just think about the stories that made you both laugh, think about stories that can make people in the bigger picture laugh. The guests need to get the jokes to enjoy the speech and laugh along, so make sure you practice, practice and practice before the big day.

There are lots of things to consider when you’re setting the tables at your wedding venue. You not only need to think about the colours and whether they need to match the bridesmaids’ dresses or the groom’s tie, you also need to think about each of the individual elements.

The centerpiece

Every table should have a centerpiece, this could be a fish bowl, a tree, an old fashioned book, a photo of you, or pretty much anything you can imagine.

Names

The table will have a name, and then there will also be place names for guests. Getting these chosen early makes your life a lot easier.

Glasses and Cutlery

Always important, but not many people put much thought into the cutlery. Is it of good quality? Does it blend in with your style?

Candles

Creating a warm ambience is easy with candles, and there are so many different types to choose tween. Make sure you consider candles as a an option for your wedding tables.

Many photographers offer a ‘trash the dress’ photoshoot after the wedding, and whilst it doesn’t sound like good option if you’ve spent thousands of pounds on your wedding dress, you will have a stunning set of photos once the shoot is compete.

With a trash the dress photoshoot, the couple wakes up the morning after their wedding and set off with the photographer to a beautiful location. A beach is a good place to start. They don’t have to wear the same clothes, you can buy a cheap dress and tux for the shoot, and you basically just have fun. You splash around in the water, play in the sand or mud and have the photographer capture some truly beautiful moments. It’s fun and worth doing if you want some photos to compliment the more ‘normal’ and ‘formal’ ones.

What are Marquees?

Simply put, a marquee is a large tent used for social or commercial functions. So why is everyone going crazy over some large tent? Well nowadays, it is not just a large tent. It is a stylishly decorated elegant, large tent that adds a touch of aristocracy to any function. They look perfect in style, comfort and looks when it comes to covering an open space. That is why it has every bride out there wanting to get married in a marquee. So great is the demand that a lot of companies have sprung up everywhere where you can get marquees for hire Northampton.
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I don’t know about you but I for one think too many people are rushing into marriage at such a young age. I only have to have one look down my Facebook news feed to see no shortage of couples married before they’re 25. This is of course not a problem for everyone, some of these couples may have been together for 10 years or more, but there are a good few I know who have already separated, one of which was the day after the wedding! What is it about today’s culture that’s making more men get down on their knees and more women say yes without hesitation? I get that some people like the idea of getting it out of the way while they’re young but for me it should be the complete opposite. You have your older years to enjoy marriage, have fun exploring and travelling around the world when you’re young, don’t try to do everything at once.