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White umbrellas not only look amazing in photos but they act as great reflectors for pictures.
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Look for low-level lighting shots in a photographer’s portfolio to make sure they have the skills.
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Leave enough time for couple photos before the sun disappears.
Vicki Shipsey of W.Shipsey and Sons says: don’t rule out marquees as they have thermostatically controlled heating and are the perfect white blank canvas to add your own personality.
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Milliner Amy Money says: fur finished jackets and shawls are also going to be seen this winter, with pheasant and peacock feather adorned hats.
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Churches get very cold so remember to think of the thickness of fabrics of your clothes.
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Leesa Miller of Millie Couture Bridal says: soft rich ivory tones and quirky silk brocades and ziberlene fabrics giving warmth and lace give subtle coverage
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For bridesmaids, heavy chiffon in rich plum, deep lilac, and dark red shades work well.
PHOTO BY JAMIE CAPEWELL
Mark Rodgers of Atlas Photography says: people are realising the prospect of bad weather is a trade-off to the savings that can be made, so be prepared to start your search early.
“Can I borrow your wrap, love? I’m freezing”
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Pod & Pip’s Sarah Williamson-Jones says: use foraged foliage and in-season local flowers to keep costs down.
WHITE UMBRELLAS NOT ONLY
LOOK AMAZING BUT THEY ACT AS GREAT REFLECTORS
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Consider separates like jackets so you can remove layers for the indoor celebrations.
WEDDING DIRECTORY CATERING The Cake Forge; www.thecakeforge.co.uk George Goes Out; www.georgegoesout.com FLOWERS Pod & Pip; www.podandpip.co.uk The Little Flower Shop; www.thelittleflowershop.website INDEPENDENT CELEBRANTS Bespoke Ceremonies; www.bceo.uk JEWELLERY HR Tribbeck & Son; www.tribbecks.com
Elinor Cambray; www.elinorcambray.com MARQUEES Shipseys; www.shipseys.co.uk PHOTOGRAPHY Atlas photography; www.atlasphotography.co.uk Bella West; www.bellawest.co.uk Lydia Stamps Photography; www.lydiastampsphotography. com Sky Blue Wedding Photography; www. skyblueweddingphotography.com VENUES The Bell Inn;
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Homemade holly wreath centrepieces look wonderful.
Emerald greens, ruby reds and sapphire blues in a bouquet come alive against a white dress and a wintery backdrop.
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The Cake Forge’s Dan Mills says: if going for the traditional tiered cakes metallic shades for the icing are very on-trend, or a personalised Christmas cake can work very well.
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Claire Whitehead owner of The Garden Room at Cranborne says: holding the ceremony no later than 2pm ensures plenty of time for daylight photographs.
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Consider footwear. Boots can be a stylish and practical bridal shoe option for winter weddings, especially if it rains.
www.bellinn-newforest.co.uk Bishopstrow House; www.bishopstrow.co.uk Bluestone vineyards; www.choldertoncharliesfarm.com Cranborne Garden Centre; www.cranbornegardencentre. co.uk The Grosvenor Arms; www.grosvenorarms.co.uk Hatch House; www.hatch-house.co.uk Howards House Hotel; www.howardshousehotel.co.uk Larmer Tree; www.larmertree.co.uk The Legacy Rose & Crown; www.legacy-hotels.co.uk Milford hall hotel; www.milfordhallhotel.com
Rockley Manor; www.rockleymanor.com Salisbury Guildhall; www.salisburyguildhall.co.uk The White Horse Hotel; www.thewhitehorseromsey.co.uk WEDDING WEAR Amy Money Millinery; www.amymoneymillinery.com Chas H Baker; www.chashbaker.com Gaynors; www.gaynorstockbridge.com Millie Couture; www.milliecouturebridal.com Regent; www.regenttailoring.co.uk Twenty One B; www.twentyonebsalisbury.co.uk