Your East Anglian Wedding - Page number 81 - October/November 2021 (Issue 51)

SETTING THE SCENE What kind of decorative details would you suggest to give our wedding a sophisticated, autumnal feel? Kerry says: For an elegant and natural approach, we love greenery and foliage. Bring the outside in and keep it simple, style spaces with an abundance of twigs, branches, moss, ivy and leaves, not forgetting oodles of fairy lights. Here are some other ideas to add an extra special touch: ♥ Forget the wall of prosecco, how about a wall of spicy signature autumn cocktails instead? A great way to welcome your guests and beat the chills, especially if your celebration is outside. ♥ Have a statement piece of furniture sprayed in mixed metallic tones or a splash of copper and gold, styled and stacked with autumnal treats like toffee apples, cinnamon buns and pumpkin spiced cupcakes. ♥ Create an opulent lounge area with carved wooden chairs, French sofas and chaise longues in velvet shades of burnt orange, burgundy or mustard with gold-toned scatter cushions. ♥ Drape luxurious fabrics across tables in shades of burgundy, teal, moss green or burnt orange with candelabra and dark coloured candles. ♥ Atmosphere is everything and can easily be enhanced with pillar candles and tea lights. ♥ If pumpkins are your vision, but the standard orange ones aren’t to your liking, spray paint them to make them work with your colour scheme. Kerry Langham | Venue stylist | www.endlessstory.co.uk THE WRITE STUFF We want our wedding stationery to give our guests a sneak peek of our October wedding. What would you suggest? Sarah says: This time of year provides plenty of scope to incorporate the season in your wedding stationery to give a flavour of your day. Using autumnal colours, natural elements and designs to reflect the season is a great way to get your guests excited for what’s to come. Foliage is ideal for this and our autumn design features a leaf cut-out on texture laid card to give a high-end finish and the leaf can be adapted to any colour. Warm, burnished tones of orange red and brown are particularly popular for that special seasonal feel. Sarah Gibbs | Graphic designer | www.topsdesigns.co.uk FLOWER POWER I’m looking for ideas on how to incorporate the colours, textures and essence of autumn in my wedding flowers, can you help? Alison says: Nature provides a wonderful palette to choose from, think copper, soft caramel, and rich brown, gold and red tones. Sunflowers and dahlias remain popular and come in an array of seasonal colours for a bold look. Foliage, berries, rosehips, vines, seed heads, conkers, fir cones and pheasant feathers also add an autumnal touch to a design. Mix vintage with contemporary styles and be brave in your use of colours to make a statement. Alison Mortlock | Floral designer www.albertroseflowers.co.uk www.neil seniorphotography.co.uk www.neil seniorphotography.co.uk 81 EXPERT ADVICE