Wed Pod Live Get Wedding Ready with I Do

Visitors must book tickets to attend the Doncaster exhibition to attend these talks.

BRAND NEW FOR 2024

Brand New for this year, the I Do Wedding Exhibitions are introducing the WedPodLive Stage!

Bringing together industry experts, WedPodLive aims to help couples planning their wedding at every stage, from offering key tips & advice when starting out to budgeting, styling & so much more!

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Andrew Cooper
Stark Weddings

Wedding Photography/ Videography Do’s & Don’ts – Capturing those ‘Wedding Moments’
(12:30pm – 12:50pm)

Starting his business life way back when as a commercial photographer and film maker for a national production agency, Andrew has worked for some of the UK and Europe’s biggest brands before setting up Stark Weddings with his wife Emma.

Andrew has been shooting both English and Asian weddings for over 20 years across the East Midlands and throughout the UK. In that time, he’s built a proud reputation as both a natural storyteller and creative portrait photographer.

No matter what the faith, religion or culture of a wedding, Andrew delivers evocative and timeless wedding photography that reflects each couples’ personality back at them.

A multi-award winner in his own right with two ‘East Midlands Wedding Photographer of the year’ awards under his belt, Andrew has plenty of top tips to offer when it comes to capturing those perfect ‘Wedding Moments’ on your big day.

Andrew will talk about everything from photographing during bad weather to what to do if you hate having your picture taken, including some interesting do’s & don’ts to help couples on their way to amazing photographic wedding memories.

Kate Bagshaw
BOW-Tiful Walks & Weddings

Pets at Weddings
(1pm – 1:20pm)

Kate Bagshaw is the owner and founder of the award-winning BOW-Tiful Walks & Weddings. Kate began the business just over 6 years ago offering bespoke Handmade Dog Accessories to customers throughout the UK.

Fast forward to today and BOW-Tiful now include a Wedding Chaperone and Pet Sitting service within their repertoire; Kate is proud to have looked after hundreds of pets and enabled them to be a part of couples weddings come rain or shine.

Kate’s a 2 time finalist at the North of England Wedding Awards and recently won the Lux Life Perfect Gift Award for Best Special Event Pet Accessory for the design and creation of the Wedding Tuxedo Harness, which is as adorable as it sounds.

BOW-Tiful walks & Weddings are now recommended suppliers at some amazing venues around the UK including Alrewas Hayes, Stretton Manor Barn and The West Mill.

With the inclusion of Pets at Weddings fast growing in popularity, many couples are wanting to include their furry friend in their big day.

Expert Kate knows how important it is to make sure that pets are well cared for on your wedding day, as well as being included in those special memories you’ll cherish forever.

Kate will be chatting through the things to think about when wanting to include your pet in your wedding day, from caring for reactive dogs to living treats, toilet breaks and everything in-between!

Neil & Kate
Posh Wedding Discos

Crafting the Perfect Soundtrack for your Wedding
(1:30pm – 1:50pm)

Neil and Kate are joint owners of Posh Wedding Discos; their expert approach has helped hundreds of couples get the party started on their wedding day and keep it going until the early hours of the morning.

Using his 25 plus years in the retail industry, Neil transformed his lifelong passion for music into a fully fledged business and crafted the Posh Wedding Discos brand. Posh offers something unique, desirable and easily recognisable for couples looking for the ideal wedding disco solution.

A highly accredited DJ and now embarking on the top DJ accreditation in the country with the LSA Academy in London this year, Neil knows a thing or two about crafting the perfect soundtrack for your wedding day.

Along with Wife Kate, an experienced dance teacher, Posh Wedding Discos are currently enjoying a very busy wedding season and are loved by wedding couples for their positive energy and influence in providing that perfect part atmosphere.

Neil will be talking all things music including how to set the mood for your big day and that all important first dance.

Visitors must book tickets to attend the Doncaster exhibition to attend these talks.

Book your tickets today and start planning the best day of your life

FREE TICKETS: Don’t forget to download your free ticket. It’s one free Bride OR Groom ticket per couple, and is valid with a paying ticket upon entry. That means one of you goes free when the other pays (applies to engaged couples only). All other visiting guests can book tickets on the ticketing link above.