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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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Once Upon A Time
| Q | My wife-to-be and I are tying the knot next year and want a fairytale celebration. What type of transport do you suggest for the epitome of romance? |
| A | The Expert says: A horse-drawn carriage is a perfect example of romance and would definitely enhance the fairytale experience that you're looking for. Search for a company that specialises in horse-drawn carriages for weddings, with a range of options to choose from. For example, we have three carriages with glass fronts and hoods, so you can take in the beautiful surroundings as well as be seen when making your grand entrance. Ask about the horses that will be pulling the carriage and see if they have any options for you to choose from. We offer two or four black or white horses, or you could go for something completely magical and opt for our unicorns. The company should also be able to personalise your carriage with bows specially tailored to your chosen colour scheme to match the rest of your wedding. |
The Expert, North East Carriage Company
Time to shine
| Q | How do we work out timings for our wedding transport? |
| A | Laura Keno says: Every wedding is uniquely different, so we always suggest working backwards from the ceremony time. Our advice on multiple trips is to ensure your bridal party are all ready to be transported at the allotted time. This can be the hold up, as someone's forgotten their lipstick, or the hairdresser is running behind. Superorganisational skills and communication is key when you're arranging for not just you to get to the ceremony on time. Traditionally the bridal party arrives last – think groomsmen, groom, bridesmaids then bride and the person giving her away. However, we do many variations, and our advice is whatever suits – as long as you're all there for the wedding then that's what matters most! We don't often arrive late, which is the expectation for brides. We often find a very nervous bride waiting to be taken to the church or venue, so it's our job to put her at ease and ensure she enjoys the ride and last minute preparations. |
Laura Keno, VW Splitty Wedding Hire
Love and carriage
| Q | We want to hire a horse and carriage for the journey to our venue – but are there any things to think about before booking? |
| A | Marianne Stephenson says: A horse cannot travel on any motorway, so plan your route accordingly. They are allowed on dual carriageways, as well as A and B roads, but the terrain must be taken into consideration – you need a ground surface that's kind to their feet. You also need to consider their speed, around eight miles an hour, with our horses not being allowed to travel more than eight miles in total. The size of the carriage is also worth remembering, as most only hold four adults, or two adults and three children. Our business offers three glass-fronted Landaus, in a choice of ivory, ivory with a black roof or black and ivory combined. We also have a choice of black or white horses, all of which come with a fully-trained carriage master and groom to assist you on the day. We also supply plumes, bows and ties to match the colours of your wedding day. |
Marianne Stephenson, North East Carriage Co
Order of service
| Q | Which members of the bridal party traditionally travel together? Is there a set order as to who arrives and when? |
| A | Paul Campbell says: If a couple wanted to stick with tradition, then the order for the wedding party to arrive to the ceremony would be the groom and groomsmen first, approximately 30 minutes before the ceremony. While the best man is keeping the groom calm, the groomsmen and ushers are on hand to greet guests and get them seated. Second to arrive, around five to 10 minutes before the service, are the bridesmaids and flowergirls, along with the mother of the bride. At this point all of the guests and groomsmen should be inside. Last to arrive would then be the bride and her father. While this might be the traditional way, it doesn't mean you have to follow it! What does tend to stay the same is the groom first and the bride last, but we often have the bride travelling to the ceremony with her bridesmaids, especially if it's a smaller wedding. It's refreshing to see a more relaxed approach – after all, the main thing is that everyone enjoys the big day. |
Paul Campbell, Campbell Wedding Cars
