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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your London 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@yourlondon.wedding
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Music To My Ears
| Q | We've just started wedding planning and want fun ways to incorporate music into our celebrations. What upcoming wedding trends can we expect? |
| A | Mike Ausden says: Pairing a song with that key entrance of the new couple entering the wedding reception is becoming nearly as important as a first dance song. It's an opportunity for newlyweds to pick a song that matches their energy and personality. Some have even opted for the wedding parties dancing into the entrance hall, which we're seeing more frequently on TikTok this year, while others opt for their favourite feel-good track. Social media has transformed the wedding experience; some couples prefer their big day to have personalised hashtags and QR codes for guests, whereas others opt for a phone and photo-free wedding till after the celebrations. Either way, TikTok and Instagram's influence on social connections means that we're seeing more couples creating videos and highlight reels of their day rather than uploading an album of photos. These videos can be sent as thank yous with bespoke music that captures the wedding. Some of our customers even request their wedding band to record a song for these videos. Last year, we saw a trend of festival-themed weddings, but this year, we're seeing more bookings for DJ and party-style celebrations. In part due to the generation of those getting married this year being '90s babies, we're seeing a resurgence of DJs and live instruments for an evening of dancing at wedding celebrations around the UK. Guests this year can expect to see a DJ with unique additions of a vocalist, saxophonist or percussionist to add a spin on classic songs. |
Mike Ausden, Function Central
Now That's Entertainment
| Q | We're thinking of booking our entertainment, but we're a bit worried about booking someone online that we've never met. Do you have any suggestions? |
| A | Javier Moreno says: See the entertainer live if an opportunity arrives, although most function bands don't play public gigs. If this isn't possible, have a video call with the band leader, booker or entertainer to get a feeling about them. That way, you'll get a more personalised approach, while ensuring you can achieve your dream wedding. You can also ask to see videos of the team performing live to get a taste of what they offer newlyweds. |
Javier Moreno, Los Amigos
It's all fun and games
| Q | This time of the year lends itself to having fun in the fresh air. What do you suggest is a great crowd pleaser for getting our guests together during the afternoon? |
| A | Emily Moore says: Everyone loves to have fun, so why not add games into the mix? It's great seeing children and adults playing games together and having fun on a beautiful summer's day. Our popular choices for weddings have been the giant Connect 4, giant Snakes and Ladders, Space Hoppers (adults and children), giant Jenga, croquet and lawn boules. We've also been asked to supply games for younger children such as Mini Golf, Quoits and Mini Skittles. Another way to bring people together is through food! We have a large metal candy cart, that can be used for drinks, light snacks, and other sweet treats and a sweet stand for all your favourites. Both come decorated with flowers. What stands about the cart is that it's got a vintage look and it's made of metal, not the usual wooden carts you generally see. |
Emily Moore, Classic Giant Games
