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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your North East 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@yournortheast.wedding
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Counting The Pennies
| Q | How can we plan the perfect eco-wedding on a budget? |
| A | Katie Livingstone-Evans Lowes says: Getting started: There are several tricks and steps you can take to plan a sustainable, unforgettable wedding without breaking the bank. Start by making a list of priorities and grab a pen and paper to calculate how much you hope to spend on your big day. Split everything into different categories to get an overview of how much all your wedding components might add up to and check if they fit within your budget. Once you have determined how much you can afford, you will be able to prioritise what is truly important to you. Have you always dreamt of tying the knot in a fairytale-like castle? Place it at the top of your list. Not too fussed about desserts? You can save money on the cake and opt for a cheaper sweet treat to end the banquet. Rings: A wedding ring is what you need, at least symbolically, to actually get married. So it is only natural to want to find a classy piece of jewellery to seal such a special moment in your life. If you are looking for something unique but can't afford to overspend, think about opting for a vintage wedding ring. The good thing about vintage rings is that they are more sustainable than fresh, contemporary jewellery. This is because you are giving a new lease of life to a ring, rather than consuming a new product. Flowers: From pastel and blushed-tone blooms to rich-coloured, vivacious sprouts, there are many types of flowers you can pick to adorn your ceremony. But if you want to do so sustainably and in an affordable fashion, choose seasonal flowers for your wedding. These are more readily available during their peak-growing season and will reduce the distance they need to travel to make it to your wedding, minimising your carbon footprint. |
Katie Livingstone-Evans Lowes, Langley Castle Hotel
Style It Up
| Q | What are the latest venue styling trends for winter weddings? |
| A | Jane Morland says: Venue styling trends are very exciting; think velvet tablecloths and mix and match centrepieces with depth from berries, pine, twigs and candles. Chunky log slices with splits filled with oasis and winter florals are also great for adding dimension to centrepieces. This can even be a good way to dress up a smaller wedding cake and cupcakes, which are now in favour. Seating-wise, intimate top tables with just the newlyweds are popular, with decorations to match the centrepieces, adorned with lit tea lights inside glass baubles. Another nice touch is the return of the champagne fountain, which makes for an impressive photo opportunity. If you have access to an outdoor space, use it to create a snug with faux fur throws, cushions and a firepit. Why not add a hot chocolate station, complete with candy canes and glass bowls and jars offering different toppings? |
Jane Morland, Margaret Rose Events
