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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your East Anglian 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@youreastanglian.wedding
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Venue
| Q | I'm feeling overwhelmed by the guest list – how can I make sure my chosen venue can accommodate us all? |
| A | David Leathem says: Venues have different capacity limits for daytime and evening guests, so clarify these numbers early on. Some places also have multiple ceremony spaces, so check how many people each one can hold, to ensure it aligns with your plans. Knowing the available layout options can also help you plan how to create an intimate or grand feel, depending on your wedding vision. And don't forget about overnight stays! If your venue offers accommodation, find out how many guests can be hosted on-site – especially if it's in a remote location where finding hotels nearby might be tricky. While there may be an extra cost, having your guests stay on site can be a major convenience, and a great way to keep the evening party going for longer. Plus, it allows your guests to fully relax and enjoy the event without worrying about travel logistics at the end of the night. |
David Leathem, Swynford Manor
Baby It's Cold Outside
| Q | What should we keep in mind when planning our winter wedding? |
| A | Holly Wylds says: Embrace the season by incorporating evergreen foliage, pinecones, twinkling lights or personalised snow globes. Choose deep reds, greens, golds and warm metallics for a rich colour palette that creates a cosy, elegant atmosphere for your special day. We adore foraging winter foliage from our rewilded hedgerows and ancient woodlands—and yes, we have a secret stash of mistletoe too! Select a venue with cosy indoor spaces featuring fireplaces, wood burners, warm lighting and comfortable seating. This ensures it's well-heated and equipped to handle winter weather for a warm and inviting atmosphere. For your winter wedding attire, skip the Santa hats and choose chic, seasonal elegance. Choose long sleeves, sumptuous velvet, or luxurious faux fur wraps to keep warm and glamorous. Don't forget to provide stylish shawls for your bridesmaids and guests, ensuring everyone looks fabulous while staying cosy. Prepare for unpredictable weather with indoor photo spots and covered walkways. Keep guests warm with blankets, hot toddies and hand warmers. Choose a venue with multiple indoor spaces to ensure you're covered no matter the weather. At Sandon Manor, each part of the wedding day has a unique space with no turnaround. For a cosy winter cocktail, try the Spiced Apple Cider Mule with sweet apple cider, tangy lime and spicy ginger – perfect for chilly evenings. Schedule your ceremony and photos earlier to maximise daylight, then boost the romantic winter vibes with many candles, lanterns and fairylights for a magical evening glow. Take advantage of off-peak pricing for winter weddings and save big on venue and supplier costs, all while soaking up the seasonal charm! Consider these tips to create a stunning and memorable winter wedding that captures the magic of the season – happy planning! |
Holly Wylds, Sandon Manor
The Great Outdoors
| Q | We're having an autumn wedding and are thinking of getting married outside. What should we take into consideration before committing to a venue? |
| A | The Team says: Having your wedding outside can make for a wonderful day and a beautiful setting for the ceremony; however, as we all know, the British weather is not the most reliable no matter the time of year. So when committing to a venue, always have a backup plan in mind. What would happen if the weather was not appropriate for having an outside ceremony? Can the venue hold the same number of guests inside their venue as they can outside? Would you need to hire anything in case the weather is not great, such as blankets, umbrellas, a marquee or a cover? And at what point in the planning would the decision be made to whether you are inside or outside, e.g., a day before or on the morning of the wedding? Your venue will do whatever they can to make sure your wedding takes place outside; however, your registrars, celebrants, musicians and florists will also need to be included in the thought process of being inside or outside. If you have plans for any aspect of the catering to be outside, such as a barbecue or food truck also having a backup plan for that, can staff take it to your guests or cook inside instead? Create both plan A and plan B to fit your dream wedding so that no matter the weather, you have the perfect day planned. |
The Team, Cley Windmill
