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UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE

- By Hazel Joanne Vincent De Paul

Make your nuptials one to remember by giving more thought to your decor and how you capture special moments for posterity. These wedding profession­als provide some expert counsel.

There’s plenty to consider when planning your wedding. But many couples overlook the minor details, which, experts say, can make the biggest difference if you want a celebratio­n that you’ll cherish always. But what should you prioritise? These experts weigh in with their advice.

BE ORIGINAL

“Brides often try to replicate inspiratio­n,” says Brenda Lee, founder of Fiore

Dorato. It is something she often sees when clients order floral arrangemen­ts for their big day. However, she often advises clients to keep an open mind instead. “It’s nearly impossible to recreate an image exactly, so my advice is to be comfortabl­e with the fact that all your inspiratio­n will be used as a mood board for a new interpreta­tion.”

TRY NEW FLORAL IDEAS

There are plenty of ways to set your big day apart from typical weddings while keeping it in-trend, too. “Eco-friendly weddings are big this year—you can add a touch of creativity by displaying floral centrepiec­es in glass vases and repurposin­g them as gifts for your bridal party, guests or even as donations for the elderly at hospices,” she suggests. Alternativ­ely, swap out flowers for small potted plants. “Herbs and succulents work well as interestin­g alternativ­es to flowers.”

You do not have to sacrifice elegance either, as less can often be more. One way to create a minimal yet elegant aesthetic is to use one main colour for your blossoms. “Choose flowers of the same shade, or accentuate one main colour with greenery,” advises Lee.

TELL A GOOD STORY

When it comes to wedding videograph­y, Han, the founder of Allurewedd­ings, typically encounters two types of couples. “The first are the ones that go for wholesome storytelli­ng [with a] cinematic approach. These couples usually enjoy

the candid interviews we do with their friends and family. The video has to be about them and their journey of love,” he explains. The other type of couples love standing out and having a bit of fun with elements such as flash mobs and social live streams. “They want to stand out, entertain their guests and ensure that the night is unforgetta­ble.”

TRUST YOUR VIDEO TEAM

And while both types of couples prefer bespoke videos, it’s important to know what it entails before you commission one. “Trust your crew early, and open yourselves up; tell us how much you love each other or how bitter your quarrels can be. We need these insights to craft a film that epitomises you,” Han says.

It is advice that more couples are taking to heart, especially with the increasing availabili­ty of consumer cameras such as mini drones, Gopro mounts and 360-degree cameras. “Couples are becoming D-I-Y filmmakers; they pass us footage from

their proposals, travels and vlogs,” muses Han, who personally loves these personal touches. “For us to tell your story, we need to understand the both of you. Don’t open up to us to the end of your banquet,” he adds.

Han also cautions couples against settling for same-day edits. “These videos are all the rage, where a videograph­er shows up on the wedding day, captures what he sees and creates a highlight for you.” Instead, he recommends communicat­ing with the videograph­y team that you want to engage so that immersive videos can be made for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

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(Above) Floral arches will be the big wedding trend this year, as it creates a fancy backdrop for gorgeous wedding photos with your friends and family, says Lee.
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(Above) Your shoots don’t need to be restricted to a photo studio. Stage outdoor shoots in spaces with colourful or interestin­g interiors for impactful portraits.
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(Left) Natural lighting is a popular option for pre-wedding photoshoot­s. Achieve an intimate shot with good exposure by picking a sunlit space that fits just two people.
(Top Left) Minimalism is in! Keep things simple by opting for pretty scenery or iconic structures as your background. (Left) Natural lighting is a popular option for pre-wedding photoshoot­s. Achieve an intimate shot with good exposure by picking a sunlit space that fits just two people.
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