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STEP INTO SPRING My wife-to-be and I are getting married next spring and we’d like some shots to reflect the season. Do you have any suggestions? Spring is a fantastic time to get married as everything begins to bloom. Make sure to take outdoor shots if your venue has spring flowers and blossom trees. The weather can still be a little unpredictable, but you can have this issue any month in the UK. The days are longer in spring with it getting dark from around 6pm, this means your photographer will be able to capture golden hour, dusk and night shots before they leave. You don’t often get the opportunity for night shots in the summer months, as you’d be waiting till around 10pm to take them Becky Kerr | Becky Kerr Photography www.beckykerrphotography.co.uk
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SPRING FEVER What should we keep in mind when planning an outdoor wedding in spring? It’s perfectly possible to have a beautiful outdoor wedding in spring if you plan correctly. Don’t forget the practical issues of getting your guests and suppliers to where they need to be. Wheelchairs and a boggy ground aren’t a great mix, so think about pathways and access. Gardens are beautiful this time of year and are full of stunning colours. To make the most of these spaces for photographs, consider having brollies on standby or even a pair of wedding wellies just in case. A cloak room or area for coats and umbrellas will help avoid bulky items appearing in your indoor wedding photos, which you’ll especially want to avoid in the ceremony and wedding breakfast shots. Be prepared and you’ll be ready for anything. Vikki Richman | Your Wedding Friend www.yourweddingfriend.co.uk
