Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 72)

 Dressed to impress Venue styling tips from local experts ROSEMARIE SUGGESTS: ❤ Use delicate lighting such as fairylights, tea lights and lanterns to soften the look. ❤ Barns have high roof space, make the most of it with a statement foliage or floral statement piece for wow factor. ❤ Adorn the top tables with impressive long displays and bring the outside in by incorporating foliage and twigs in the design. ❤ Add height to table centrepieces to draw the eye up and around. ❤ Don’t forget the outside space; think blanket-covered hay bales and have some blankets handy to keep your guests toasty. ❤ A rustic arch is great for the ceremony and as a backdrop for standout photos. ❤ Wooden crates and boxes can be used as décor either filled with flowers or piled in groups and decorated with props.  BEAUTIFUL BARNS Florist and venue stylist Rosemarie Skeats of Stylish Weddings and Events by Rosemarie styled this gorgeous barn wedding for Natalie and Victoria in August, 2018. She says, “They had a blank canvas and totally transformed it. Barns can offer great opportunities for being creative both inside and out with flowers, lighting and accessories and these girls did just that!” Images courtesy of alloccasionsphotography.co.uk VENUE STYLING 57