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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Midlands 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@yourmidlands.wedding
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Music To My Ears
| Q | We're thinking of booking our entertainment online, but we're a bit worried about booking someone we've never met. Do you have any suggestions? |
| A | Joanna Rottenbury says: Firstly, we relate to this concern! Weddings are expensive, so booking and paying a supplier online can feel daunting and risky. The good news is that it doesn't have to be. While this is time-consuming, research is never time wasted. Read reviews on Google and Facebook, which are great ways to see if and how the supplier responds. It's not possible to hide less favourable reviews, so you'll get a clearer picture of that business. Any supplier worth your trust should be happy to set up a quick call to put potential clients at ease. Lots of our couples book online, but we're more than happy to offer a call to those who would appreciate a face-to-face chat before parting with their hard-earned money! You must ensure you're happy with the supplier's recordings. Check out websites, as this is where suppliers will showcase the best of their work, but I would also advise checking Instagram and TikTok profiles for live recordings. You can also search for their name on social media to see if others have uploaded videos or photos from real weddings; this helps you check that the quality matches up. Lastly, ensure you have fun during the process! |
Joanna Rottenbury, Artume String Quartet
Dance the night away
| Q | We're having an outdoor wedding; will we still be able to hire a band? |
| A | The Expert says: An outdoor wedding is a fantastic opportunity to hire a band and create a truly unforgettable atmosphere! There's nothing quite like the experience of live music under the open sky. There are a few points to consider to ensure a seamless performance. Access to power is crucial if your band requires amplification, so check if your venue can provide this or if your band has portable power options. The performance area should be flat and dry for safety reasons, and your musicians will need overhead cover to protect them and their equipment from unpredictable weather. Sound restrictions are also something to bear in mind, especially if your venue is close to residential areas. If all this seems a bit overwhelming, don't worry! From acoustic folk bands that can perform unplugged to full-scale pop and rock bands performing festival-style, there's an act out there that's right for you. |
The Expert, Entertainment Nation
Dance the night away
| Q | With so many bands to choose from, how can we find the right one for our big day? |
| A | The team at Entertainment Nation says: Searching for your dream wedding band can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. With an agency like ourselves, we have experts on hand to help you whittle down the list to help find your perfect match. It all starts with the right questions: what is your budget? Which songs do you want to hear? Where are they going to perform? When do you want them to perform? Once you have a vision, we can point you in the right direction and recommend bands to fit your needs. Your taste matters, and we want to make sure that you have the most relevant and fitting options to choose between. From floor-filling modern pop bands to toe-tapping jazz afternoon quartets, DJ live Ibiza-style party bands to soul and Motown groove-inducing bands, there's a band for everyone. On bands' profiles, you can watch their promotional videos to see them in action, read their recent reviews, listen to their demos and scour through their repertoire for your favourite songs. Now that you have all the information you'll feel ready to book that band you've been dreaming about. |
The team at Entertainment Nation, Entertainment Nation
Romantic melody
| Q | We're having our wedding in our local church followed by a drinks reception outside, can a harp be played in both locations? |
| A | Helen Barley says: A harp is an excellent choice for a wedding, as it will create a romantic atmosphere and enchant your guests without drowning out the conversation. To play in a church and then move to an outdoor setting is easily achievable on a smaller harp, which may be picked up and carried with minimum fuss. On a large concert harp, this will be a little tricky and time-consuming, as it will need to be moved on a trolley and probably wrapped in covers, depending on the terrain and weather. My perfect solution is to use a very lightweight carbon fibre harp, which is easy to carry and needs no covers. This is quite happy being played in the rain, snow or sunshine, so you need not worry about passing showers, and it can be moved and played somewhere else in an instant. |
Helen Barley, Helen Barley Harpist
Jump for my love
| Q | We're thinking of hiring a bouncy castle for our wedding guests. What should we take into consideration before booking? |
| A | The team at Liam’s Bouncy Castle Hire says: When booking an inflatable for your wedding there are a few things you should consider. The first thing your supplier should do is check what design you'd like for the big day. For example, we have two wedding castle available for different budgets and other inflatables which are more focused on entertainment rather than the eye-catching all-white design. Is the inflatable going to be placed indoors or outdoors? If outdoors, the inflatable has to go on grass, so you should measure to make sure this would fit. If it's going indoors, you will need to check that the ceiling height and floor space will be suitable. |
The team at Liam’s Bouncy Castle Hire, Liams Bouncy Castle Hire
