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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Kent 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@yourkent.wedding
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The Main Event
| Q | We're looking to host our nuptials outside, but would still like to create some breakout areas rather than have just one large open space − how could we achieve this? |
| A | Georgie Porter says: Firstly, be aware of the elements, Britain is notoriously unpredictable, and having a marquee/ tipi or pagoda can offer a lovely cover from both the sun and the rain. You can also dress your cover with beautiful flowers or lighting. Seating is a must! Having sofa areas with low tables or even a more rustic approach using haybales gives your guests the option to sit down. Use lighting to enclose the space, this is very commonly seen in Italian weddings using festoon lighting to create a sparkling skyline, not only adds an aesthetic touch it also lights up the event at night. You need an area for the bar and food; creating space for people to enjoy the food and drinks on high tables with stools is very popular. And finally, a dancefloor! Regardless of if you're outside, having an area with a raised stand for the band and outlining the dancefloor (with either specialised portable flooring or a simple makeshift lantern outline), your guests will gravitate towards that space. |
Georgie Porter, Gigi Events
Wedding Planning
| Q | Weddings having changed so much post-covid, we're feeling overwhelmed with what's available to us! What 2024 trends can we be inspired by to narrow it down? |
| A | Freya Jane says: 2024 is set to be a year of fun, fashion and entertainment and as a wedding planner who puts guest experience at the forefront of her work, I'm here for it! Live performers are becoming a focal point of weddings and generally throwing a real good party is going to be key for our 2024 couples. Photography is leaning more towards the editorial style, with film photography also making a comeback. More brides are going to be opting for versatile or multiple wedding dresses to switch up their look throughout the day. With social media becoming increasingly important, there's more emphasis on having Instagrammable, fashion-forward wedding dresses. So, aesthetics will continue to grow in individuality. Immersive entertainment such as audio guest books, 360-degree photo booths and selfie mirrors are also set to be highly sought after. Here are some more of my 2024 wedding trend predictions: •Champagne towers •Removable wedding dress sleeves and long gloves •Grazing tables •Sparklers and cold sparks •Signature cocktails •Wedding content creators •Sax players •Short veils •Drone videography •Wedding breakfast entertainment |
Freya Jane, Weddings by Freya Jane
