Expert Advice
Expert Advice allows couples to ask for expert opinion, advice or helpful tips on any aspect of wedding planning, and get quick answers from wedding professionals on Easy Weddings. Questions may include recommendations on the best flowers for an autumn wedding, a selection of classic wedding songs, grazing menu ideas, or the latest trends in wedding dresses.
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- Those suppliers that can offer advice will post a response.
- We'll email you daily and publish those responses to help other couples.
Your Questions
2112 questions / 16281 answers
Why are wedding flowers so expensive at the moment?
Hi there, I know the cost of wedding flowers has gone up considerably. What can we expect to pay now for bouquets and fresh flower ceremony arch? Is the price expected to drop in the future or should we realistically budget for more? (I do want fresh florals!)
Updated : 22/07/2022
4 answersHow long before the wedding should bridesmaid dress fittings be done?
After choosing our bridesmaids' dresses, how soon before the wedding should they come in for fittings and alterations?
Updated : 20/06/2022
1 answersCan any wedding cake be adapted to gluten free or vegan?
I'd like to have vegan and gluten-free options for my wedding cake. Is that doable? Can most types of cakes be made gluten-free or vegan? Would there be an extra charge for that? Thank you.
Updated : 20/06/2022
14 answersHow fresh do wedding flowers need to be?
How long will wedding flowers stay fresh? Can I have them delivered the day before the wedding so the venue can be styled in advance? Or should I order silk or dried flowers to give me more time to work with?
Updated : 20/06/2022
9 answersHow long do wedding dress alterations usually take?
I'm really worried that I've left dress shopping too late and with only 3 months until my wedding, I'm stressing I won't have time to get my dream dress done in time. So how long do the alterations normally take, if I have to get my dress taken up or taken in?
Updated : 7/06/2022
8 answersWho goes in what car?
I'm trying to figure out how many cars to get and who goes in what car to the ceremony and then to the reception? Does the couple go separately to the ceremony and then join the bridal party in the car to the reception? It's so confusing!
Updated : 7/06/2022
22 answersDo I need two photographers for my wedding?
Hi there. My ceremony is at church in the morning and my reception is at 5pm in the city. Am I better off getting two separate photographers - one for getting ready + ceremony and one for the reception - to save on my budget? Or how does that work?
Updated : 7/06/2022
11 answersI've gained weight since my formal wear was fitted. What are my options?
At what point in the custom made suit process can the measurements be re-taken? What other options would I have?
Updated : 2/06/2022
7 answersWhat does an inhouse wedding venue coordinator do?
If my venue has an in-house wedding coordinator, do I also need my own planner? What tasks does a venue coordinator do that a planner might double up on? (What doesn't a venue coordinator do?) Thanks!
Updated : 2/06/2022
11 answersHow do caterers handle multiple allergies?
My cousin has a whole host of allergies. How do caterers handle this? Should I ask her if she feels more comfortable bringing her own food?
Updated : 2/06/2022
10 answers