Phoebe, a gorgeously simple sparkle crepe gown matched with an incredible statement cape from Milla Nova. SEASONAL STYLE What wedding dress styles are great for autumn to look and feel great? Anna says: Our autumn and winter brides love a little something over their shoulders and often opt for a sleeve. They are really on trend right now and whether it be simple and fitted, blousy with a button cuff or short and sweet, there are a huge variety of gowns with a sleeve option, some of which are detachable to give you a different look for the evening. Capes are another must-have accessory for autumn and winter weddings that will be hot for 2023 brides. They come in all manner of styles and designs to suit you and your dream gown. From full-length embellished sparkle to dramatic shoulder pads and elegant silhouettes, there is a cape for every bride, so don’t be afraid to experiment and really up your bridal game! Anna Hare | Bridal retailer | www.purebrides.co.uk UNDER CANVAS We’re getting married in October as it’s our favourite time of year and we want to create a cosy atmosphere. We love the idea of having tipis for the reception but are worried about the weather. What happens if it’s wet and chilly? Rob says: The tipis can be set up in a sheltered part of the grounds and rather than raise the sides to make the most of the views, one or two can be opened for a few hours in the afternoon if it’s warm and sunny. It’s then simple to close the tipis up again and make them snug and cosy. They can also be positioned with solid access underfoot, to avoid wet or muddy feet and to minimise draughts. The internal firepit creates a cosy look and with an external, thermostatically controlled heating system too, warm air can be ducted into the tipis if needed. Surrounded by countryside with plenty of trees, the autumn colours complement the natural tones of the tipis beautifully and the large, central overhead rings can be decorated with seasonal foliage throughout the year. The catering is versatile too, with plenty of options to theme meals to the season. Rob Barneveld | www.swantipis.co.uk A TASTE OF AUTUMN We haven’t decided on the menu for our autumn wedding yet. What would you advise? Emma and Lucy say: When it comes to weddings, we definitely notice a difference when it comes to the changing seasons. Over the summer months the focus is more on fine dining and the intricate details, while coming into autumn, we’re seeing demand for more wholesome sharing platters. We always use fresh local produce and try to adapt our menus to what is in season such as local lamb racks with asparagus in the spring compared to a rustic vegetable tagine main course for this time of year. We find that our dinner party menus also change from things like Cley Smokehouse seafood platters to winter squash soups and berry crumbles. We love catering for all seasons, but we have to admit we love the rustic, wholesome vibes of autumnal weddings the most. We have also noticed a huge increase in demand for vegetarian and vegan dishes too and have now added a couple more options to our 2023 menu to adapt to the current global change on how we look at food as a society. Emma Boubaker and Lucy Britten | https://bayfieldcatering.co.uk 82
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=