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WELCOME
Foreword by the Editor ello, and welcome to 2012’s UKbride Magazine! Congratulations on your engagement and thanks for choosing us to help plan your special day.
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One of the most magical aspects of modern weddings is the diversity of flowers, cakes, decorations and, of course, wedding dress styles available to you. We’re sure you’re buzzing with excitement at the prospect of being able to make our special day really personal — it’s a pleasure, but it can be daunting too. The purpose of our magazine, therefore, is to suggest a few styles for each element, offer advice and above all, to put you in touch with as many local suppliers as possible to ensure you have as great a choice of element as possible.
Organising a wedding is fun but it’s also difficult to keep track of your budget, meetings, what to organise next and so on. As such, we’d suggest that if you haven’t done so already you take some time to explore www.ukbride.co.uk, our website. In addition to a fun forum with loads of help and advice available from other brides to be, there are loads of free wedding planning tools. These are designed to ensure you stay in control of your wedding planning, and will help you to know what to plan, and when. Finally, we’ve encountered so many really great wedding experts throughout the making of this magazine and we’d love you to share in their expert advice too — as such,
we strongly advise you to meet as many of our advertisers as possible to compare the choices, styles and prices they have to offer. You’ll be surprised how much advice and how many tips you can pick up — all of which is designed to make your wedding more personal and more special. Our very best wishes for a really happy day!
Anna Morrish
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74 Videography Keep a moving record of your treasured day. 76 Transport Arriving in style. 82 Hair & Beauty Styles to suit all brides and all budgets. 86 Flowers Beautiful bouquets to really complement your dress. From arrival to finishing touches. 88 Cakes Simply delicious!
And Finally...! 91 Stationery make sure your guests know when... and where! 92 Entertainment Ensure your reception is fun for all your guests.
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EDITOR’S CHOICE
Editor’s Choice... Top Wedding Trends for 2013
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Vintage: This will really get into full swing in 2013, with corsets and ruffles, full lace skirts and high collars. Organic Colours: Instead of bold colours, consider soft aquas, dove greys and other neutral schemes.
Downton Abbey Weddings
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Downton Abbey may be finished but brides considering their weddings in 2013 and 2014 will continue to be influenced by it.
In the South East, stately homes like Leeds Castle, Highcliffe Castle, and Sundridge Park cheeses and rustic cakes are in vogue. Vintage Manor all provide beautiful backdrops style and Shabby Chic: Old bird cages, vintage for a historically-inspired wedding. Swarovski crystals lace tablecloths and upcycling. See www.stately-homes.com for more. will prove on Groom Cakes: Savoury cakes, cakes of
Statement Jewellery: 1950s inspired chunky jewellery with lots of Swarovski!
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Royal Influences Two royal weddings in 2011 have influence and inspired 2012’s brides...
“Traditional blooms will suit 2013’s historically themed weddings — Old english roses and peonies...” Wedding Umbrellas We all hope for bright sunshine on your wedding day, but if the rainclouds do gather, be prepared with customised umbrellas from www.cherlaan.com or www.tiptopweddingshop.co.uk.
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DRESSES
Vermonia Couture; Empire line gown in ivory, suitable for this year’s vintage inspired weddings.
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DRESSES TO IMPRESS Find the wedding gown of your dreams with pages and pages of beautiful dresses from leading European designers... When choosing your dress, don’t shop blind… do your research on our wedding dress pages and on sites like www.UKbride.co.uk, which has a searchable library of thousands of wedding dresses. Have a rough idea of what you’re looking for but be willing to deviate – a dress that looks great on a magazine model may not suit if you’ve a different stature, bust or complexion.
Style Guide: Empire Line: Also known as Princess line. A long line makes brides appear taller. Good for covering up wider hips and balancing a larger bust. A-Line: Like an Empire Line dress but with a tighter bodice. Fuller figured brides may want to avoid this style. Column Dress: Works well with more petite figures. Mermaid Dress: Also known as Fishtail Dresses. Similar to column gowns but wider from the knee. A good option for those with small busts. n Don’t take an entourage wedding dress shopping several friends and mums will inevitably like different dresses – one friend whom you can trust to give you honest feedback is enough! n Ensure your budget takes account of alterations and never buy a smaller dress that you intend to slim into. Choose a gown that flatters your body. n Practise walking not only in your bridal shoes but your dress too, and use sandpaper to slightly scuff the soles of your shoes to provide good grip.
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DRESSES 1 - Dynasty.
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DRESSES 1 - Mori Lee.
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DRESSES Vintage princess gown by Tia Bridal.
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3,000 Wedding Dresses Online Visit UKbride.co.uk & click ‘Dresses’
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SHOES & TIARAS
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Heels Put your best foot forward and look great from top-to-toe with our great ideas for wedding shoes and tiaras... Eris Tiara with wide detail, www.susanyorktiaras.co.uk
Celine, Benjamin Adams
Swarovski Hair Comb, crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk Tease, Pink
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SHOES & TIARAS
Dita by Benjamin Adams
Tiara from crystalpearl.co.uk
Ryder by Paradox
Gaga by Benjamin Adams
Gold Tiara from crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk
n Choose your tiara after your dress, and decide how you’ll style your hair on the day. n Try to match some of the detailing in your dress. n Consider antique as well as new tiaras - they make a lovely ‘something old’.
Sassy by Pink
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PRETTYMAIDS All in a Row... Ensure your entourage looks wonderful in your chosen highlight colour with our choice of 2012’s top dresses for bridesmaids and flower girls, a great contrast against a plain white wedding dress!
Veromia
Mori Lee
Alfred Angelo
Trudy Lee Berkatex
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CHRISTIAN MARRIAGES
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he most popular religion across
the UK’s 60,975,000 population is Church of England Christianity, with over 22% of the population declaring themselves a member of the C of E denomination, in the most recent national census. In marriage terms that relates to over 250,000 Church of England marriages each year, of which 40% take place in church. But these days, it’s even easier to marry in a church of your choice following Marriage Measure and Marriage Law Review. The review is the result of a working group established by the Archbishop’s Council in 2002 which addressed the process of calling banns in church and relaxed the limitations of where couples may marry. From the 2008 couples have been able to marry in a church which has a special significance to them rather than in a parish church within the parish where either the bride or groom is resident.
Image: Reg Moore Photography.
CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE
Now, couples can choose to marry in a church if they can demonstrate a Qualifying Connection - that is, if the bride or groom was baptised, confirmed or if they habitually worship in that church, or if the person has had their usual place of residence in the parish of a particular church for at least six months. Couples can also chose to marry in a church if their parents live or have lived in the parish in question or have habitually attended worship there.
A Christian marriage ceremony takes place every 1.7 seconds in the UK... here, we explore the religious and legal implications of a church wedding...
In order to comply with UK civil and church law, banns - an announcement of your intention to marry - must be read in the church in which you plan to marry, on three Sundays, usually but not necessarily consecutively.
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Those over the age of 16 may marry
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with those aged under 18, requiring civil ceremony to a person parental consent, and the time of authorised to conduct weddings your wedding must take place within that district. between 8am and 6pm on any day In terms of religious implications, the wedding rehearsals take place Bible compares the love between a outside these times in order that the couple as the love that Jesus had ‘practice run’ for his isn’t “Church weddings remain disciples. rendered popular with couples, legally Jesus binding! but recent changes in synod expressed love as In the law mean couples now have a his uncondiCatholic faith, much wider choice of where tional, hence arrangethe words in they choose to marry...” ments for the marriage marriage are Anna Morrish, Editor, www.UKbride.co.uk ceremony; usually made ‘for better or through the worse, richer or poorer, in sickness priest in the parish where you live or and in health’. These words have the bride’s parish in order to arrange been part of the Christian marriage a date. Couples should have a bapceremony since the 1550s. tism certificate, confirmation certificate or letter of freedom stating that Christians believe that marriage is they have not been married before. the appropriate relationship in which If your partner is not Catholic themselves, proof of freedom may be presented in the form of a letter from a minister, parent or an affidavit from a solicitor.
to share a life together, raise a family, make love and make a life-long commitment to one another.
Couples often feel a greater affinity to the Church once they begin their wedding planning and are able to enrol on In each case, the priest acts as a both pre-wedding ‘boot camp’ civil registrar and registers the courses which aim to strengthen marriage. the bond between the couple by exCivil ceremonies, ploring the role of conversely, require coumarriage in a Christian ples to give a notice context, and the to marry at their Alpha Course, an local oportunity to registration explore the Wedding rings are worn on the office, regardless Christian faith third finger of the left hand of the destination and other because the Romans believed of their intended religions in a that a vein ran directly marriage and relaxed ‘non-dogfrom this finger to require the matic’ way over ten the heart. superintendent thought-provoking registrar’s permission weekly sessions, with an to marry. The registrar will then optional day or weekend away; issue the relevant documentation see www.uk.alpha.org for which must be presented at your further details.
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Currently, couples need to marry before 6pm, in licensed premises... and couples can’t ordinarily marry outside, on the beach or in their garden, for example. However, independent civil celebrants like Philip Spicksley can perform wedding celebrations — as well as baby naming ceremonies, renewals of vows and civil partnerships — to tailor a wedding to a couple’s exact wishes. “I can perform non-religious ceremonies and ceremonies with religious content, include children and parents, and personalise each wedding celebration to each couple.” says Philip, who has been an independent celebrant since 2007. “Couples still go to the register office to make their marriage legal, but having a wedding celebration performed by an independent celebrant means you can have your wedding ceremony wherever and whenever you wish.” A wedding service, can cost as little as £260, and can take place literally anywhere; in marquees and gardens, a couple’s favourite restaurant or on the beach. For more information see civilcelebrations.vpweb.co.uk or call 01652 634063.
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RECEPTIONS
WELCOMING RECEPTIONS Host a stunning wedding reception to celebrate the beginning of your life together as a married couple... hen it comes to creating a wonderful wedding reception, there’s no one-size fits all solution. Our top tips will help you to create a winning memorable reception...
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The Fundementals There are many ways to syle a venue in terms of colour, table dressings and the food you choose... but you can’t change the style, size or location of same.
Make It Your Own No wedding should be impersonal - name your tables after your favourite films or bands, or memorable places you’ve visited. Search the internet for favours that suit the theme of your wedding, use photographs of yourselves to create table cards or get into the kitchen to bake cookie favours with your guests’ names iced onto them.
Find The Perfect Reception Venue
Candles, flowers, crystals and favours can all Search for the best make your venues near you at wedding tables www.UKbride.co.uk look individual so now! exploit the opportunity to make your wedding individual here more than anywhere else. Chose a venue which suits the size of your event, and the style. You may not have a clear idea of what you want from a reception but you’ll know roughly the style or scale of your wedding.
Fun for Everyone
Do dine or stay at your chosen venue too to accurately assess how happy you’ll be hosting your reception there.
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Investing in children’s party bags of favours will lessen the impact of excited children at your reception give them things to play with such as colouring books and (quiet!) games.
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DEDICATED FUNCTION SUITES LIKE THIS ONE PARK AFFORD PLENTY OF SPACE.
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HOTEL VENUES CAN ALSO HOST MARQUEE WEDDINGS.
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planning Your Tables When planning your tables, the Bride and Groom sit beside each other with (working outwards) the bride’s parents, groom’s parents, bridesmaids, best man and usher beside them. Planning the other tables is complicated, so use the free table planning software available online at www.UKbride.co.uk.
Should We Hire A...
Toastmaster? To enable you to sit and enjoy the reception without having the worry of wondering what comes where and when, book a toastmaster.
MAIN IMAGE: THE RITZ, PICCADILLY.
Toastmasters liaise with the caterers and photographers at your reception on your behalf and will introduce guests, announce speeches and organise any presentations that may be required.
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UKbride’s Forum is Free and Fun!
Talk online to brides-to-be. Exchange tips and ideas, or just have a great time chatting!
Visit UKbride.co.uk now! And chat online to brides-to-be. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s easy!
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Weddings AT
PEDHAM PLACE
With spectacular views over the picturesque Darenth Valley, Pedham Place is the perfect
backdrop to the most important day of your lives. Some wonderful photo opportunities exist on our stunning links golf course, either alongside the
pond on the 18th or at the far side of the course overlooking Eagle Heights Nature Reserve.
A warm welcome awaits you and your guests
as you make your way down the drive, through
the vine drenched pergola to be greeted onto the private terrace leading into the air conditioned ‘Oast House’ function room where up to 100 guests can comfortably dine.
To follow; entertainment, music and dancing can
last into the night with the bar open until midnight. Please phone 01322 867000 and begin to plan your Dream Wedding Day.
Pedham Place Golf Centre LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT, BR8 8PP WWW.PPGC.CO.UK INFO@PPGC.CO.UK
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TABLES
s Traditional; country garden.
s Contemporary; purple and white.
s Fun; rose petals and confetti.
RECEPTION TABLE THEMES Six great looks to incorporate into your wedding breakfast tables...
t Sophisticated; red and gold.
t Hollywood; black & neon blue.
t Intimate; low lighting and mirrors.
LOV TH E IS n Style for your table with our suggested suppliers: UKbride’s Wedding Supermarket: www.ukbride.co.uk. Bonne Fête: www.bonnefetehire.co.uk. Lavenders of London: www.lavendersoflondon.com. Rani Deshpande: www.ranideshpande.com. Tables of Perfection: www.tablesofperfection.co.uk. Wedding Arcade: www.weddingarcade.com. Wedding Design Online: www.weddingdesignonline.co.uk. Wedding Fortune Cookies: www.weddingfortunecookies.co.uk. Wedding Paraphernalia: www.weddingparaphernalia.co.uk.
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MARQUEES
MARQUEE RECEPTIONS Marquee weddings are practical and versatile but take a considerable amount organising and a little technical know-how on behalf of your chosen contractor…
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arquee weddings create versatile and unique wedding reception venues and have become infinitely more user friendly over recent years. With modern marquees boasting silk linings, heating and lighting, and the option to be sited almost anywhere
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with enough space. The fantastic thing about a marquee, is that it acts an an entirely blank canvas for you to work with. It is a wonderful opportunity to create a look that totally reflects your personality. Many suppliers, particularly larger
ones, can also provide heating and lighting, dance floors, convenience hire and even outside catering. This helps to ensure that organising your reception is as hassle-free as possible. Suppliers of your marquee will typically recommend either a frame tent or traditional pole marquee. Aluminium frame tents are more stable in poor weather and tend to be warmer with less ventilation, whilst canvas pole marquees tend to be ideal in the summer with better airflow. You must provide your supplier with detailed information about your site – they won’t expect accurate measurements and technical information but the more you can tell them the better. Book your marquee after booking the church but work two years in advance, and give your
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MARQUEES
Style Your Marquee...
Marquee specialists have vast experience in venue decoration — which is probably a good thing, as there are endless possibilities when decorating a marquee. Bespoke ‘Tack Off’ linings can be fitted to a marquee’s interior to give you a fantastic finish in a multitude of colours.
Find A Marquee Supplier! supplier as close an estimate as possible regarding guest numbers. An on-site meeting will establish the size, shape and layout of your reception, but generally your marquee should include a reception area, for greeting guests. This can also function as an additional room to separate your dining room from the elements outside for added warmth.
See www.UKbride.co.uk to find your local specialist! Plus additional space may be needed for ‘reveals’ — hidden areas of your reception like your cake or band.
“Marquee weddings are great when you want to create a bespoke reception.”
Don’t forget to budget this space in your initial cost considerations, so you can give potential suppliers lots of information.
You should also take in to Anna Morrish, Editor, consideration This way you www.UKbride.co.uk the amount of can create space needed accurate, for a dance floor, like-for-like quotes that you bar area that can accommodate compare, thus preventing your those queuing for drinks without paying over the odds! too much ‘congestion’.
If you are lucky enough to have beautiful grounds or scenery, choosing a clear perspex roof or walls for your marquee will really capitalise on the stunning panaroma and creates a fantastic view for your guests. A great tip is to include a reveal panel to divide off a certain area from your guests. There is nothing better than the look of wonder on your guests faces when suddenly a whole section of the wall drops away to reveal a stunning night club!
What to consider when choosing and positioning your marquee... n How large is your ground? n How level is the ground? n How accessible is the site, to contractors’ lorries? n Does your site have water and electricity supplied? n Does your contractor have convenience hire facilities? n Who will provide your outside catering? n Will your installation be affected by the weather?
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WEDDINGFAIRS
in association with
Wedding Fairs are a great way to source products, services and ideas, as well as spending time with your intended in order to discuss plans for your special day. The most obvious benefit of attending a wedding exhibition, though, is to sample venues’ hospitality and meet face-to-face the businesses vying to offer you their services. There’s also something about seeing a dress on a model which is so much more lucid than brochure images or gowns on hangers. Make the most of the wedding fairs you attend by ensuring you’ve a notepad to take down details of suppliers and make a note of prices, and a digital camera to capture images of products, favours and colours you like. Attending as many events as possible during your planning will not only help to ease the planning of your wedding, but will prove a great way of indulging yourtendency to day dream about all the elements of your wedding gradually coming together!
SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2012 PEDHAM PLACE GOLF CENTRE WEDDING FAIR Meet carefully selected suppliers and view the venue with our expert wedding co-ordinators.
LONDON ROAD, SWANLEY, KENT BR8 8PP - www.ppgc.co.uk
TEL: 01322 867000
SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2012 MERCURE BURFORD BRIDGE HOTEL WEDDING FAIR See our beautiful function rooms set-up for both ceremony’s and wedding breakfast’s. Meet our recommended suppliers and dedicated wedding team to discuss your dream day. Free entry & parking.
OLD LONDON ROAD, DORKING, SURREY RH5 6BX - www.burfordbridgehotel.venue-guide.com
TEL: 01306 884561
SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2012 SUNDRIDGE PARK MANOR WEDDING FAIR Meet carefully selected suppliers and view the venue with our expert wedding co-ordinators.
PLAISTOW LANE, BROMLEY, KENT BR1 3FZ - www.sundridgeparkmanor.com
TEL: 0208 3133232
SUNDAY 21st OCTOBER 2012 & SUNDAY 24th MARCH 2013 HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE WEDDING FAIR 10.30am - 4.00pm. Over 40 exhibitors offering a variety of wedding services. From vintage cars to VW campervans and casino to magicians!
ROTHESAY DRIVE, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 4LE - www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
TEL: 01425 278807
SUNDAY 21st OCTOBER 2012 & SUNDAY 24th MARCH 2013 HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE WEDDING FAIR 10.30am - 4.00pm. Over 40 exhibitors offering a variety of wedding services. From vintage cars to VW campervans and casino to magicians!
ROTHESAY DRIVE, HIGHCLIFFE, CHRISTCHURCH BH23 4LE - www.highcliffecastle.co.uk
TEL: 01425 278807
For more wedding fairs in your area see www.ukbride.co.uk
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THE MEN
It’s a Man’s World... Tips, trinkets and gems of wisdom for nervous grooms, best men and fathers of the bride nervous about speeches, standing at the altar or giving away their daughter...!
Get me to the church on time...!
. The Best Man..
Pay attention 007... it’s may be the bride’s prerogative to make a dramatic entrance, but why should she have all the fun...? Hire a supercar like this Lamborghini Gallardo, which does 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds and you’ll definitely reach the church on time...! Grooms can hire Bond style Aston Martins, Ferraris and Lambos, for their arrival at the church, The Role of your for the wedding day or the Best Man honeymoon.
May The Best Man Win!
The role of the best man isn’t just ceremonial - duties include being custodian of the wedding bands and organiser of the stag night. They also act as an assistant to the photographer, rounding up relatives for photographs, and liaise with catering staff and are the guardian of the couple’s honeymoon luggage.
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Naturally, your bride will have to pack light as the boot’s a little pokey, but the cars will certainly look impressive in your photos. If you’re choosing a balmy honeymoon destination, there’s a topless version too! The cost for this model is around £2,500 for a whole weekend, courtesy of Signature Car Hire. Other suppliers include www.supercarexperiences.com and www.uksupercarhire.co.uk.
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THE MEN
Superb Stag Do’s...
Don’t let the cat get your tongue! Most grooms, fathers and best men admit to feeling more nervous about reading their wedding speech than about the ceremony itself. The golden role for successful speeches: Preparation is key.
For your stag do, consider something that’s a little more involved than just a night down at the pub. Organising an event which appeals to all ages and goes beyond mere drinking will enable you to spread the fun over a longer period. Choose an activity which appeals to all and will enable you to involve younger and older stags. Possibilities are endless, whether you decide to go on a boozy
weekend abroad, or decide to go paintballing, zorbing, or even organise a License to Thrill spy weekend. There is something for everybody! Adventure weekends away are great fun, and there is a variety of places to visit around the UK which specialise in Stag parties. For information visit www.ukbride.co.uk and www.redsevenleisure.co.uk
Avoid writing your speech at the last minute, and don’t take jokey one-liners from the internet - your speech will sound unstructured and generic. Write, edit & rehearse diligently so that you’re familiar with your text. Alternatively, why not cheat? Turn to aspeech.co.uk or sparklingspeeches.co.uk to hire a professional writer to bear total responsibility...! When making your speech, use cue cards rather than a script and maintain eyecontact with your audience. Don’t forget to rehearse your speech thoroughly! Image: Ben McLeod
“Spoil your best man with personalised cufflinks available on www.ukbride.co.uk!” Anna Morrish, Editor, www.UKbride.co.uk
Peter Posh: Madely morning suit in navy. Mark Wallace: Black Label suit Peter Posh: Milford three piece suit. 1861: Prince Edward jacket and waistcoat. Peter Posh: Ellesmere morning suit and waistcoats.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
CAUGHT ON CAMERA! We find out exactly why employing a professional photographer will never prove a false economy... Everyone has a digital camera nowadays... So do you really need to hire a professional photographer? Absolutely! Here, we Search for a explain why entrusting your wedding photography to an amateur is a real false economy...!
Wedding Photographer at www.UKbride.co.uk
ith digital cameras so popular these days, it’s tempting for brides and grooms to save money by letting family or a friend record your special day, but this could be a false economy… to find out why, we followed one wedding photographer, to find out what capturing a bride’s day really involves.
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Entrusting a professional photographer to capture your images means employing someone with plenty of kit, backup lenses, flashes and camera bodies… nothing is left to chance! A professional photographer can also work around overcast, rainy or exceptionally bright days. Two or more photographers enables both the bride and groom to be photographed during the course of their preparations. Professional photographers also create photobooks of their images or large mounted photographic prints, rather than prints created on
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domestic photo printers.
The Social Networking Site for Brides
Years of experience enables a professional photographer to deal tactfully and professionally with anxious brides, nervous grooms, and guests – a skill that the amateur photographer just doesn’t possess! Spending the day with the professionals photographing our featured wedding, we prove that photographing a wedding is hard work... as you’ll discover, your chosen photographer really does earn their fee!
1.00PM: IT’S IMPORTANT THAT BRIDE, GROOM AND GUESTS ARE ALL SNAPPED FOR A FULL RECORD OF YOUR BIG DAY
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2.00PM: AMATEURS AREN’T ALLOWED TO TAKE PICTURES DURING THE CEREMONY.
“employing an enthusiastic amateur is a recipe for disaster! get the pictures you deserve by hiring a professional!” Anna Morrish, Editor www.UKbride.co.uk
Our Images Images by Reg Moore.
Photographing a wedding involves a long, stressful day, as you’ll discover over the page, our photographers began with a kit check on the eve of the wedding before meeting the bride and groom at 10am on their wedding day to capture the 10AM: AMATEUR wedding from start to finish! PHOTOGRAPHERS RARELY TAKE CLOSE-UP SHOTS
Find a Professional Need a helping hand to find a professional? See the British Institute of Professional Photographers; www.bipp.com, the Master Photographers’ Association; www.thempa.com or Society of Wedding Photographers; www.swpp.co.uk. You can also find a photographer in your area at www.ukbride.co.uk.
3.00PM: SOME SHOTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO RECREATE AND NEED TO BE RIGHT FIRST TIME
Turn the page to see how your photographer will spend your wedding day...
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PHOTOGRAPHY
How a professional photographer will spend 12 hours capturing your day... Week before; Most professional photographer like to have a list of the shots the bride and groom want at least a week before the event. Friday; 7pm Kit check – professional photographers have two or three camera bodies and five or six lenses plus three flash heads and numerous accessories. Batteries are charged, lenses and camera are cleaned.
church. Posing for their formal images for the photographer.
3.15pm The couple leaves for the reception to capture shots of guests enjoying a glass of champagne. 4.30pm Our photographer keeps taking candid shots - and reviews the afternoons shots to make sure you have great pics.
5pm-6pm
Saturday; 10am
5.00PM: CAPTURING EXPRESSIONS QUICKLY TAKES REAL SKILL.
Informal shots of Time to meet the bride and speeches and cake get some shots of the cutting. shoes, rings and flowers and one of 7.30pm mum tying the Tricky shots of dress at the back, the first dance, then leave the involving capturbride to ing movement photograph the and working in Visit UKbride.co.uk groom. If two pholow light. to find out how! tographers are work10.00pm ing that day, one will Back up photographs stay with the bride the other and head home to with the groom. download shots.
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6.00PM: A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER WILL CAPTURE EVERY LAST DETAIL
Wedding Dress
1.00pm Guests and groom
The day after;
arrive and are photographed. With the arrival of the Vicar, photographers liaise with him/her to check what they will and won’t allow photographically during the ceremony.
Back up all photos again then begin the Photoshop work; retouching, mono conversions and colour correction.
1.40pm Bridal party arrives
2 weeks after;
with bride arriving shortly beforehand, too. A flurry of activity ensues as her arrival prompts photographs of the car, the bridesmaids and the bride with her father.
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BRIDAL SHOWCASE
The wedding of
The wedding of
The wedding of
Lyndsey & Daniel
Sam & Lorna
Christina & Alexander
recently took place at South Lodge Hotel.
Photographs by Kate Lloyd Photography; 0808 197 2726.
recently took place at Bickley Manor, Bickley.
Photographs by Jonathan Faint Photography; 020 8776 0346.
recently took place at Ashdown Park Hotel.
Photographs by Darren Charles Holloway; 0845 6432068.
BRIDAL Showcase The wedding of
Gemma & Joel recently took place at Highfield Park, Hook.
Photographs by Matt Lee Photographic; 07973 540454.
To feature your wedding on these pages free of charge, email a picture and your details to editor@UKbride.co.uk You must have permission from your photographer to reproduce their images.
The wedding of
Sarah & Dickie recently took place at Barnston Lodge, Great Dunmow. Photographs by Matt Ager Photography; 01376 330152.
The wedding of
The wedding of
The wedding of
Jen & Mark
Alison & Iain
Stacey-Jane & Adam
recently took place at Oaks Farm, near Croydon.
Photographs by Fiona Elizabeth Photography; 07961 578 100.
recently took place at The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. Photographs by Owens Studio; 01689 601601.
recently took place at The Village, Farnborough.
Photographs by Matt Lee Photographic; 07973 540454.
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VIDEOGRAPHY
You’ve Been
FRAMED For many couples, the decision not to employ a videographer to capture their wedding day is one they come to regret... our wedding day should be the
orchestrated films. You really do have the opportunity to have the wedding video or wedding day film of your choice. Visit your potential videographer Each Videographer will have personally for an his or her own particular impression of their style and no two particular style. a d in wedding videos will F Anyone operating t a r be the same. phe a professional ideogra V There are wedding video videographers service should g in ork specialising in all have Public Liabilial Netw The Soc r Brides types of event ity Insurance, and fo e it S coverage now – Professional from simple fly-onIndemnity cover the-wall type producYour videographer should tions, to also have a copyright licence to record documentary-style creations, the wedding service and music. through to highly stylised and
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happiest day of your life, and there’s no better way to remember it than via a professionally produced DVD, in addition to the formal images your chosen photographer will produce.
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“Videography captures a lifelong record of your day, so choose your expert carefully.”
They will also have access to copyright licences that will enable them to dub your favourite music onto your DVD. A good videographer will understand that breach of copyright is theft – and will no doubt expect their own work to be treated with the same respect. The cost of your wedding DVD is dependant on a number of factors. Some companies offer fully edited or multiple camera productions. Cutting costs may mean compromising on both, so never base your decision on price alone. It is advisable to watch several videos covering a wide price range before making your decision. As wedding videography is a seasonal business most successful videographers will become booked months if not years in advance. For information see the Institute of Videographers’ website at www.iov.com. Image: Christopher Martin — 0845 074 5916 www.cwmphotography.co.uk.
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TRANSPORT
GET ME TO THE CHURCH
ON TIME
Great transportation is a mix of style and practicality. Make sure you meet your chosen expert to ensure their services match up their their vehicle in terms of reliability... remember, the bride should only ever be fashionably late!
Editor’s Choice
(FROM TOP LEFT): n Cadillac Eldorado; www.jagsweddingcarhire.com n Horse and Carriage; www.boswell-romany-museum.com n 1920s saloon; www.homejamesweddingcars.com n Beetle; www.beetledriveuk.com n Mercedes S-Class; www.homejamesweddingcars.com n Helicopter; www.risehelicopters.co.uk n London Bus from www.routemasterbus.com.
For more local suppliers see www.UKbride.co.uk
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Power Users Have
To become a Power User simply visit the website and click
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to win a £25k drEam wEdding...
Power Users are given 100 extra chances to WIN A dREAM WEddING up to the value of £25,000! 2012’s winners were Carly Staggs and Mark Luker from Surrey who were absolutely delighted to win — they will marry in Autumn 2012.
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UKbride’s forum is a great place to find tips, advice and have fun — but Power Users benefit from an even better forum experience. As a Power User you’ll have access to images and smilies, plus a ‘progress ticker’ to countdown to your day!
Sean Taylor and Naomi Jones won in 2010...
Become a Power User... Find out how being a Power User can help you plan your wedding...
Ellie Purnell from South Yorkshire won bespoke wedding stationery in February. “I have never won anything... ever! Just WOW!”
To become a Power User simply visit the website and click
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As a Power User, you could
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Paula Neil from South Lanarkshire was delighted she became a UKbride Power User — especially when, in March, she won a dream honeymoon to the Grenadines. “I can’t thank the UKbride team enough!” she said.
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Grooms can also win
fantastic prizes...
POWER USERS
It’s not just brides-to-be who can win with UKbride. Nottinghamshire bride Sarah Collingham won his-and-hers designer Skaagen watches with fiancé Robert.
Power Users can sell your dress
after your wedding Our Enhanced wedding planning tools, and exclusive features are only available to UKbride Power Users!
Power Users can advertise their wedding dress after their special day — free, to over 290,000 members!
save up to 50% on their wedding
From photography to floristry, venue decoration to cakes and even designer jewellery... Power Users can save up to 50% with selected UKbride suppliers...
Monthly Opportunities to win power users have exclusive wedding planning tools... Many of UKbride’s wedding planning tools are free to regular members — but Power Users can also use our Checklist tool which provides a really thorough system for planning your day.
Become a UKbride
power user... It’s easy to become a UKbride Power User — and costs just £20 for 12 months. Simply visit the website and click Power User.
wedding prizes Every month Power Users can win wedding related prizes — from wedding dresses to jewellery, from designer wedding shoes and venue decoration to honeymoons! Hannah Woodley from Hampshire won £1,000 towards a designer wedding dress in April.
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Keep the memories of your love alive, with a Free engagement
photoshoot includes a Free photo, no Catches and no purchase necessary... UKbride is offering a free engagement photoshoot to each of its members, to say thanks for joining our site. We have arranged for one of our 450 Wedding Photographers to host a FREE Engagement Photoshoot for you and your partner. The Photoshoot can take up to two hours and will be taken by a professional local photographer...
To claim your free professional Engagement Shoot, simply join www.ukbride.co.uk for free, and follow our simple instructions... Images: Darren Garwood, Tim Spiers and Lesley Perrin.
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MAKE UP
Beautiful Brides UKbride offers Make-Up & Hair Advice for Beautiful Brides who really want to shine on their big day! air will grow about six inches each year. See your hairstylist as soon as you get engaged and discuss your desired length and colour for your big day.
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Having your hair coloured and trimmed regularly every six to eight weeks will mean in a year you can achieve another four to five inches of healthy beautiful hair.
Make-Up Magic Hire a make-up artist to come to your home and have a make-up practice session before your big day. Add a couple of bottles of wine and this can be a great hen party or pamper night in! Don’t go for a look that will date; you want to look timeless. In twenty years you don’t want to get your photos out and think your wedding appears dated!
Skin Care Start a good skin care regime at least six months before the big day.
Drink plenty of water rather, avoiding alcohol and smoking as this has a huge detrimental effect on your skin. Moisturise day and night to maintain an even skin tone, this will help to keep skin looking fresh.
On The Day Ensure your make-up artist doesn’t use shimmer all over your face as it will look like you are hot and greasy on your photos. Opt for a matte finish and only apply shimmer to the highest areas of your face, such as your cheek bones and brow line. Create a natural look that will be
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suitable for day and night. Consider making your eyes look dramatic and keep lips nude. You can always apply a stronger lip colour for your evening do.
a Visit to Your Venue Ensure your professional make-up and hair artist will come to your home or venue on your big day. A pre-wedding trial is a must as this is when you will have your hair and make-up applied and you can decide on your look for the day. To find hair and beauty specialists in your area visit www.ukbride.co.uk
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HAIR
HAIR RAISING
STYLES Our suggestions for beautiful bridal hair. Whether you’ve short, medium or long hair, you’ll find a style to suit on these pages... n If you’ve got short hair, use curling irons to increase the fullness of your hair or use tiaras, fascinators and necklaces to vary your look and add extra interest to your neck and shoulders. n Medium hair should be curled and worn with a tiara - try to grow your hair a little to provide more versatility if you’d like to try something new.
n Choose your wedding gown first, then your wedding hairstyle and only then choose extras such as fascinators and veils. n If you’re colouring your hair for the day have it done two weeks before but have it Create touched up just before the big day. for your
Beautiful Hairstyles wedding!
n If you’ve got long hair, wear a smooth heavy gown or large rolls with full skirted tulle gowns.
n Use a hairdresser you’re familiar with rather than splashing out and using someone new.
n If you’re already accustomed to long hair, leave a few tendrils loose to prevent your style looking too formal.
n Take care of your hair by using intensive conditioning treatments in the six months leading up to your wedding.
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FLOWERS
BLOOMING GREAT
FLOWERS Whether your intention is to save, spend or splurge, our wedding florist has great ideas for your church and reception flowers... hoosing your bridal flowers can be as scary as finding your perfect dress, but is just as important in the overall look of the day.
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the florist as much as possible.
As creative as most florists are, they are not mind readers so the more information you can give them the better – pictures Recommendation is a great way of from finding your florist, but it's a good magazines, pictures of the dress, idea to visit several flower shops fabric swatches, key themes, or too. Once you've made up your special items the wedding theme is mind of what you want, book a based on - for example, if you're consultation - it's worth the money wearing your mother's brooch, it as you'll have lots of time devoted might be nicer for you to you, and you'll to incorporate this into be able to work your bouquet, rather out the best SPRING: Tulip, Anemone, than wear it on your choices for your Freesia, Lily, Peony, Daffodil, dress. big day.
FOUR SEASONS Ranunculus, Amaryllis.
Try to make time on a week day because the florist will have more time to discuss ideas, as the shop may be busy on a Saturday.
SUMMER: Lily, Carnation, Sunflower, Chrysanthemum, Rose, Lavender, Magnolia. AUTUMN: Delphinium, Pinks, Hydrangea, Gladiolus, Gerbera, Bouvardia, Orchid. WINTER: Camellia, Snowdrop, Hyacinth, Lisianthus, Lilac, Nerine, Iris, Euphorbia.
A good florist will always suggest the best flowers for your colour theme, including the size and style. They will tailor the arrangements to your requirements, but try and help
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A BRIDAL POSY OF RECYCLED MATERIAL MAKES A CHEAP AND BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENT. BELOW: A ROMANTIC DISPLAY WITH ROSES.
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Why not have your flowers dried so you can keep them after the wedding...? FREESIA
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Popular, highly scented flowers ideal as ‘fillers’, available all year round with a peak of availability in Spring. Available in many colours, including white, pink, lavender, yellow and rust. Representing innocence, thoughtfulness, and trust, the flowers are popular for vase arrangements where colour is needed and may be arranged with other flowers or as stand alone decor.
Prepare a brief, with suggestions for style of bouquet - traditional shower (a long, trailing bouquet, wired or in a foam holder), garden flower posy (country-style loose bouquet, hand-tied or in a holder) or wire work decorative bouquet (flowers are stuck to a decorative, handmade wire trailing frame) or crescent shaped bouquet. If you’ve a preference, suggest type of flowers and consult with your florist once you’ve decided on your highlight colour.
HYACINTH TABLE ARRANGEMENT AND TABLE DECORATION OF SPRAY ROSES AND SWEET PEA.
shape into consideration. Don’t forget plants could also be used as table arrangements, these can be very attractive as well as cheaper (dependant on the plant) and a memento for people to take home with them at the end of the night.
Don’t forget to discuss button holes for your groomsmen and close family!
Also, consider the size of your bouquet; if you’re small, an enormous trailing bouquet will overpower you - a good florist will take the bride’s height & basic
Finally, ask to see some of your chosen florist’s previous work and work with them throughout your planning to ensure your wedding flowers will be as beautiful as you dreamed.
For more information and ideas, as well as seasonal floral suggestions, see the National Association for Flower and Plants website ww.flowers.org.uk or find a reputable local florist at www.ukbride.co.uk.
Images: www.flowersandplants.org.uk
ROSE AND HYACINTH POSY AND CONTEMPORARY HOOP AND HYDRANGEA
ORCHID A modern bouquet is easily created with cymbidium orchid. Minimalistic bouquets like these are ideal for the winter wedding.
AMARYLLIS These stunning pink amaryllis’ are simply breathtaking offset with pale green and fuscia ribbons.
CYCLAMEN Simplicity is key with these cyclamen flowers, wrapped with fresh ivy and topped off with a delicate pink ribbon.
ROSES This funky bouquet is stunning with these pink, purple and golden roses jazzed up with silver tillandsia twists.
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n Three tiers will serve 50-200 whilst five layers is safer for 200 guests or more. Opt to make at least one of your layers sponge rather than fruitcake for those who prefer the former.
n Ensure your wedding cake is an accurate reflection of your character and your wedding. Don’t be afraid of asking for a bespoke design and a particular colour scheme. n Traditionally, couples save the top tier for their first anniversary or the christening of their first child!
n Consider white and milk chocolate cakes, miniatures and cupcakes as alternatives.
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n Be sure of your delivery and storage – arrangements. You don’t want your cake to be ruined before you serve it by poor storage.
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STATIONERY
SPECIALINVITATION A varied selection of the most creative and personal wedding stationery around...!
Dreams to Reality
Love from Alle
Spunsilk
Editor’ Choic s
Little Red Dragon Crafts
Woodhall Priner & Copy Centre
Purple Mountain Designs
Lovely Favours
Mariposa Design
Pink Polar Limited
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Purple Mountain Designs
Mandalay
Little Red Dragon Crafts
Lovely Favours
Dreams to Reality
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“The secret to choosing great entertainment is imagination! Create little surprises for your guests...!”
NOW THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT At your reception, it’s time for the party to begin… choose entertainment that will appeal to all ages and generations and to ensure your reception has the appeal to really get the party started…!
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he mainstay of many wedding receptions is a good disco, and finding a professional DJ is essential. See www.ukbride.co.uk to find a supplier in your area, then, meet your DJ personally and ensure you hear them performing live or with a demo CD before you book them. During your initial meeting, have a rough playlist to hand to
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ensure the music selection is appropriate both to your tastes and that of your guests.
Classical Music In addition to popular music, consider a string quartet, harpist or classical group to provide light background music during your wedding breakfast. Many can also
perform Beatles covers or similar, and jazz groups vvcan also provide a sophisticated touch to your reception. Practical during your wedding breakfast, light classical music tends to drown out the clattering of cutlery on crockery.
Learn to Dance! You can wow your guests or surprise your new husband or wife by learning to dance before your reception by embarking on short courses... First Dance is a company which specialises in private tuition in your home, so you can learn your steps without fear of embarassment!
Fireworks Entertainment at your wedding isn’t just about music – fireworks create dramatic photographs and a romantic half hour show that will really wow your guests! Fireworks for Weddings can even provide firewriting at just £14 per 2ft letter!
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ENTERTAINMENT
How to Make Beautiful Music at your Wedding Reception...
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Disco expert Marcus Keith on how to fill the dance floor of your wedding reception
highland piper If the pipes are calling, Piper for Hire has a list of qualified and uniformed pipers for hire anywhere in the UK, popular not just over the borders, but in England too!
Tribute Bands If you’d like something a little different to the usual disco, why not consider a tribute band? Consider groups such as Abba Gold from Spot On Entertainment, Bee Gees Fever, Bjorn Again, the Bootleg Beatles or the UpBeat Beatles or even Jon’s Elton or the Blues Brothers by Henderson Management. These can provide music from big names which appeal to all generations and each creates an involving, popular show to get everybody on the dance floor!
Think different! Use sky candles, fireworks, pipers and classical music during your reception! See ukbride.co.uk for loads of other ideas!
Something different Companies like Contraband Events can provide unique entertainers from face-painters, puppet shows, jesters and bubble shows for children, to LED & UV performers, contortionists, aerial, trapeze and tight rope walkers, belly dancers, ballet dancers, human canapés, and even snake charmers…!
Chances are that your wedding is the first time you’ve planned a disco in your life. There are a lot of mediocre quality amateur DJs out there; if you've been to a wedding recently where the disco was really good, try to find out who the DJ was. Once you're happy with your DJ, it's time to make the booking. You might be asked to pay a deposit, which should be no more than about 25% for a reputable DJ. The remainder should be payable after the wedding. Make sure that you receive a written confirmation of the booking. Consider whether your DJ should be allowed to accept requests from guests; allowing requests will keep at least some of your guests happy, but a few badly chosen songs can really put a dampener on the atmosphere. Most DJs welcome a playlist, provided you are confident in your musical tastes and those of your guests. Marcus Keith of Big Entertainments (images above left) has two decades of experience hosting wedding discos www.marcuskeith.co.uk).
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Find Local Suppliers for your Wedding Use UKbride to help plan your wedding... simply use our massive free database of local suppliers!
Visit www.UKbride.co.uk
it’s free, it’s fun and it’s really easy to use!
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