Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@yourberksbucksoxon.wedding
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A class act
Q. What exactly is wedding production and how important is it?
A. Michelle Thompson says: Wedding production has a vital role to play throughout the day, however, this sensory service can be overlooked, misunderstood and forgotten in the grand scheme of things. With the initial rush of booking the venue, photographer and all of the beautiful details, production is often looked upon as a PA system for speeches and a disco with flashing lights combined with a generic playlist when it's much more than that. A good production company will invite you to provide information on many areas where enhancement and improvement can be made, for example:
- Is your wedding a black-tie affair? If so, you may like to greet guests with the red carpet treatment which will also serve well in the evening for photo opportunities.
- Is your ceremony inside or outdoors? If it's taking place outside, carpet aisle runners will ensure that your dress is kept pristine for the ceremony.
- Is your ceremony during the winter? You may want subtle up-lighting to enhance the beauty of the venue if the day is overcast. A church will look stunning in the glow of candles.
- Would you prefer a PA system for your ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast? The background music of your choice is equal to live music and can be played from your device which gives you full control and is a budget-friendly option.
- Do you want live music but the venue has poor acoustics? A discreet PA system will enhance the sound and may be able to be repurposed during the day.
- Are you both party people? Your DJ and band will elevate their performance on a low stage, creating excitement and buzz.
- Which lighting colours do you choose for the evening? The wow factor is gained from using colours predominantly from the blue palette such as combinations containing blue, purple or fuchsia – don't pick green or yellow which aren't flattering.
- Make your cake a real statement piece. Spotlighting the cake uplifts it - why not cut it on the dancefloor and use the spotlights for your first dance?
- Do you want a bespoke playlist? Every disco is different and so is the music. Your first dance, special family dances along with different styles and eras can be accommodated.
- We can also provide large illuminated LOVE letters, band-effect and architectural lighting plus canopy and festoon up-lighters which can be placed anywhere.
Our event planning team can guide you through the entire process painlessly. The trick to providing great production is to listen to those who have the vision. Just by telling us a few details, we can put together a suitable package to complement your timings, budget and style. Our team focuses on the details where production will make a difference. If your budget is tight then a village hall can be transformed - the cost of an up-lighter in your chosen colours will work wonders.
Michelle Thompson, Class Act
www.classact.co
Aisle Style
Q. We're considering booking a venue styling and accessory hire company to decorate our venue. Can you help?
A. Taniece Saunders says: Having a venue that's styled for your special day is something that every couple should consider. We can prepare and set up the event, and make the venue look amazing while you enjoy getting ready and making precious memories of your special day with family and friends.
Taniece Saunders, Hire Heaven
www.hireheaven.co.uk
Your day, your way
Q. Please can you give us some styling ideas for our small intimate wedding?
A. Elizabeth Wong says: A venue stylist can help make a wedding look extra-special, researching elaborate place settings featuring beautiful crockery, charger plates, cutlery and much more.
Even with a small wedding, hiring a venue stylist can give couples peace of mind and remove some of the pressure on the day itself. They can help design and coordinate all the finer details, ensuring that everything is perfect. The styling or decorations shouldn't be sacrificed with a micro wedding – it should still look like a dream day and one way of doing this is by using large statement centrepieces that create the wow factor!
At Elizabeth Weddings, we offer bespoke styling and décor packages and accommodate smaller celebrations. I feel that with intimate weddings, the couple and I can focus more on the finer details to make the day feel extra-special.
Elizabeth Wong, Elizabeth Weddings
www.elizabethweddings.co.uk
