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WEDDING SPECIAL
The stunning backdrop of Gileston Manor
What’s the best way to decorate a wedding cheese cake? We always say that simplicity is the best policy when it comes to decoration. Our cakes are made up of artisan cheese truckles that have developed beautiful natural rinds as they’ve been aged, so simple decoration will allow the cheeses to be shown off at their best. Flowers can often be used to great effect, and if you’re using a florist for other parts of your wedding they might be able to help with this, or an arrangement of fruit, nuts and other cheese accompaniments can work really well too. Tom Pinder, owner of The Welsh Cheese Company How long does it take to make a wedding dress? It varies but at Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique we ask for a six month lead-in time as this gives our designers plenty of time to work their magic! Rachel Burgess, owner of Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique What style / shape dress should I wear? The one you feel most like YOU in! It’s so important to us that you’re comfortable in your dress – if you’re comfortable then you’re confident! If you want to be a Boho Queen then go for it! If you want to be in the ultimate fitted number– then go for it! Be YOU! Rachel Burgess, owner of Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique
What should I look for in a photographer? Look at the style of photos they have done before, are you looking for very informal, relaxed photos? Then make sure your photographer is well practiced in that style. Eloise Staniforth, weddings and events manager at Gileston Manor We are the most un-photogenic couple ever. We hate the camera so what do we do? Be yourselves! My style is more documentary than traditional. I’m not a pose and shoot photographer and I will be more a fly on the wall at your wedding making sure I capture real moments and emotion. If you don’t realise the camera is pointing at you, I’m able to create real, emotional images that you’ll fall in love with, regardless of whether you like the camera or not! Carla Anne, photographer and owner of Carla Anne Photography
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Can I just turn up to a boutique or do I need to book an appointment? I would always recommend booking an appointment. At Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique a bride has the boutique exclusively to herself (and her nearest and dearest) for two hours. We close the 20 I CARDIFF LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
curtains so it’s lovely and private and we have tea and cake on tap! Rachel Burgess, owner of Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique
Is a band or DJ better? This really comes down to each individual couples preferences and really what vision you have for your evening party. If you want a large variety different styles of music then it can be better, to stick with a DJ and create your playlist for them. But if you want that big band theme, or something only bluegrass or jazzinspired, try going with a live band that dives right into that sound, before booking a band though it’s worth checking with the venues about their licensing agreements, and it’s also worth checking if the