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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your London 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@yourlondon.wedding
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Bottoms Up
| Q | How can we enjoy alcohol responsibly on our wedding day? |
| A | Bryan Levato says: Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and as an experienced bartender, I've seen firsthand how important it is to drink responsibly on such a memorable occasion. Remember, you want to cherish every moment for all the right reasons. Pacing yourself and staying mindful, you can enjoy the festivities without the negative consequences of excessive drinking. On your wedding day, it's a good idea to alternate between alcoholic drinks and water. Drinking water in between can help pace yourself and stay hydrated, which can reduce the effects of alcohol. We also recommend choosing drinks with lower alcohol content, such as beer or wine, instead of high-proof spirits. Lighter drinks can help you maintain control and avoid getting too drunk too quickly. Make sure to have a hearty meal before the festivities begin. Food helps slow down the absorption of alcohol into your bloodstream, reducing the likelihood of getting intoxicated quickly. Decide how many drinks you'll have throughout the day and stick to it. Setting a limit can help you stay in control and avoid overindulging. Furthermore, consider designating specific times during the wedding day for toasting and celebration drinks rather than continuously drinking throughout the event. Take your time to enjoy your drinks rather than gulping them down quickly. Sipping allows you to savour the flavours and gives your body more time to metabolise the alcohol. We know it's your wedding day, and it can be tempting to want to party hard. However, shots can pack a punch and lead to rapid intoxication, so it's best to limit or avoid them altogether to prevent getting too drunk too quickly. Keep moving and dancing throughout the celebration. Physical activity can help burn off some of the alcohol and keep you more alert. Another great tip to help you stay relatively sober throughout your big day is to enlist the help of friends or family members to keep an eye on you and intervene if they notice you've had too much to drink. Pay attention to how you're feeling and know when it's time to stop drinking. If you start feeling intoxicated, switch to non-alcoholic beverages for the rest of the event |
Bryan Levato, Spin and Shake
Raise your glass
| Q | We're getting married in January and want to serve seasonal drinks throughout the day. Can you give me some ideas for top winter tipples? |
| A | Tom Lissimore says: For winter weddings, you can't beat a warming mulled wine on arrival to get your guests in the spirit and to get rid of that winter chill. Garnish with a slice of orange, cinnamon, cloves and star anise to make it look fabulous. Cranberry-based cocktails are another favourite. A shot of cranberry juice in your Champagne gives it a touch of sharpness or create a hot mocktail by adding dark spices and cloves to your juice and gently heating. Spiced rum with ginger ale and mint is sure to warm up your guests but any dark liquors work so well during the winter season paired with the flavours of pear, orange peel, allspice and cinnamon. Later in the evening why not serve a comforting Baileys hot chocolate, topped with toasted marshmallows and cream for the ultimate night cap. At Hire the Bar, we create bespoke cocktails for any season and any taste, so a brief like this gets us excited! Whatever your favourite drink or that of your guests, let us know and we'll create your very own wedding cocktail menu. |
Tom Lissimore, Hire the Bar
