Top tips and trends to help bring your wedding vision to life STYLE COUNSEL When it comes to the big day it’s often the little things that make all the difference. Whether you’re planning a cosy intimate wedding or a grand, lavish affair the personal touches and decorative details can really make the day your own. Whatever the theme, colour scheme, or budget, putting your own stamp on the celebration can set it apart from the crowd, and you don’t need to be the creative type or a do-it-yourself wizard either! There’s a wealth of inspiration at your fingertips and an army of amazing suppliers on the doorstep to help. Here’s a few handy hints to get you started: ❤ Tempting as it may be to start the wed-shop as soon as the ring’s on your finger, do your homework first to avoid impulse buys and costly mistakes. ❤ One of the first thing on the to-do list is to find your dream venue. Then, once the date is booked, everything else can flow from there. Draw inspiration from the season for the colours you choose, the type of flowers and decorations. The style of your venue is an important factor too. A grand stately home with majestic rooms may need liitle or no extra decoration, whereas with a blankcanvas venue you can really go to town. Be led by what’s already there and aim to enhance it with complementary colours, materials, props and lighting. ❤ For a coordinated look, choose your colour palette and stick to it! ❤ Create an inspiration moodboard, your suppliers will love you for it as it provides an insight into your big-day vision. ❤ The old days of the cookie-cutter wedding are over. Couples want to reflect their personality and venue styling provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate your lives and loves. Whether it’s a Harry Potter theme or boho chic style, a nod to your travels or hobbies – if it’s meaningful to you, it’s sure to make your big day stand out. ❤ For an on-trend look the Bridgerton effect is all the rage, so expect to see a sprinkling of Regency vibes this year, inspired by the popular Netflix series. ❤ Trends come and go, but environmental issues are a continuing consideration reflected in the rise in demand for sustainable, eco-friendly products and services for weddings.There’s a wide choice of green alternatives available now, including easy swaps for single-use items and non-recyclable materials that look great, so you don’t have to compromise on style. Sourcing locally and in season are great ways to make sure your big day doesn’t cost the earth too. ❤ Don’t forget, there is such a thing as a notheme theme! If you want an eclectic mix of all your favourite things and a riot of colours – that’s fine; it’s your day after all! 55 VENUE STYLING
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