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Whatever The Weather

How can we capture amazing outdoor pictures at our October wedding if the weather turns bad?

Couples often say to me, ‘what happens if it rains?’ Even in the height of summer (not that we had much of one this year), rain can land on your wedding day. We always tell our couples not to worry; there are plenty of ways to capture romantic images, even in the rain. In October, we have the lovely colours of autumn coming through, which creates a stunning backdrop. The rain can also provide opportunities you may not get in the summer. For example, we love a good reflection, and often a freshly formed puddle gives the perfect opportunity for this. We also love a bit of off-camera flash twinned with an umbrella; it can give you some stunning photos, such as the one photographed. If, however, you don’t feel like braving the weather, we can often produce some stunning images inside, no matter what the venue. So don’t worry; even if the weather is not on your side, you can still get some amazing photos!

James Whittaker www.shinephotography.co.uk

Just The Two Of Us

When should we organise our honeymoon, and how does the booking process work?

Booking your honeymoon with a travel agent will turn ordinary into extraordinary. Here at arrangeMY Escape, we specialise in crafting dream honeymoons, ensuring your trip is perfectly tailored to your unique desires. Start planning at least 11 months in advance for the best experience.

Our VIP consultation begins with a warm welcome in our luxurious suite, complete with a glass of champagne. Share your destination, budget, travel dates, and dreams with us. You can also use our gift service for family and friends to contribute towards your honeymoon.

Your travel agent will work with you to create several itineraries, including flight arrangements, hotel reservations, activities, and transportation within the destination. Review the proposed itineraries carefully and provide feedback and any desired changes or adjustments. Your travel agent should make revisions until you’re satisfied with the plan.

Once you’re happy, your agent will handle every detail, taking advantage of early bookings for lower deposits and concierge service. As the countdown begins, the team will finalise all bookings and ensure you have all documents in hand.

Jennifer Lynch

Fall In Love

My wife-to-be and I are getting married next October; how can we incorporate the time of year into our décor?

To us, autumnal weddings are all about rich jewel-tones and luxurious fabrics. We love deep emerald greens, ruby reds, and peacock blues in velvet, chiffon, or cheesecloth. Pair these with copper or gold tones for a perfect colour palette.

Let Mother Nature inspire you and bring an abundance of harvest to your wedding. Pumpkins and gourds come in so many colours and sizes and are perfect as aisle decorations, centrepieces, or as an eye-drawing display for your welcome sign or guestbook. Mix these with real log slices and seagrass charger plates to create a beautiful depth of texture that will excite the senses.

With the night’s drawing in earlier, what better way to dress your venue than with fairylights and candles? Use LED versions if real ones aren’t permitted at your venue. The soft glow and shadows they cast create such a romantic, cosy atmosphere, perfect for your first meal together as a married couple!

Kara Owen www.kara-mia.com

Autumn Romance

We’re looking for a venue that will be able to help us achieve our autumn-themed wedding. What should we ask the wedding team before booking?

When considering a venue for your autumn-themed wedding, enquire about availability, capacity, and décor options. Ask if they offer both indoor and outdoor spaces and whether they can accommodate a seasonal menu.

Find out about photography spots, vendor policies, and accessibility. Discuss the budget, payment details, and backup plans in case of inclement weather. Ask about any restrictions on decorations or open flames and confirm the presence of on-site coordination.

Lastly, look at reviews, references, and examples of past autumn weddings at the venue. These will help ensure your chosen venue aligns with your vision and needs.

Sandip and Dalveer Gilla www.luxorevents.co.uk

Delectable Delights

What menu suggestions do you recommend for a summer wedding?

For starters, go for something light and savoury like spanakopita, layers of filo pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese, and koupes bulgur wheat shells filled with either seasoned pork mince or a mushroom option.

The main course could be minted lamb cooked over a barbecue, peri peri chicken, and pork souvlaki, accompanied by Greek salad, grilled halloumi, tzatziki, or hummus, with a choice of flatbreads and pitta bread, chargrilled, of course.

For desserts, galaktoboureko, a cold custard wrapped in filo pastry, paklava, kataifi, or nut and honey-based filo pastry would be delicious.

Christos and Christalla Ellinas www.thegreekoutdoors.com

With many designs to choose from, it’s easy to theme your wedding day online and over the phone at Bunji.

We offer foil-stamped invitations, UV-printed invitations, screen-printed invitations and letterpress invitations.

To meet our customer’s requests, we are constantly updating our product line, which now includes acrylic invitations, vellum paper invitations, wedding signs and speciality paper in various colours.