HOT TOPIC Stellar wedmin advice from those in the know OUT OF THE BLUE We’ve chosen a dusky blue colour palette for our wedding, but aren’t sure how to incorporate that into the flowers. Can you offer any advice? Blue is one of the most popular colours when it comes to wedding palettes, in particular dusky, baby and powder hues. Not only are they romantically soft and subtle, they also suit any season from icy whites and frosty stems, to the brighter spring and summer seasons. However, blue isn’t a natural colour that bouquet focal flowers often come in, so it’s all about the foliage and filler flowers with this palette. Using silver-toned eucalyptus such as cinerea or populus brings an overall blue hue to a bouquet and this is something that’s readily available throughout the year. Dainty blooms such as oxypetalum can also be used in designs to create brighter flashes next to ivory or white. You’ll even find that some anemone varieties have blue tones at the very centre. If finding fresh flowers proves tricky though, think about the receptacle they’ll be going in – pale blue glass vases or bottles can bring colour to the table even if the petals are neutral. Jo Russell | Eliza Rose Artisan Floral Design www.theartisanflorist.com KEEP CALM AND MARRY ON I’m feeling stressed and overwhlemed by the planning process. What are your top tips for planing a stress-free wedding? If you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the planning process then don’t panic. The ideal thing to do would be to hire a wedding planner who can take away all the worry and make organising your big day an enjoyable experience. If a wedding planner is out of your budget though, look for a good app or journal with time sensitive checklists to help you prioritise. Try not to involve the entire wedding party. While many hands make light work, too many opinions can overwhelm you and steer you off course. Instead, choose one or two members of your posse you can rely on who’ve been through the process before. Finally, remember it’s all about the big picture. Your wedding day will be happiest day of your life and you’re marrying the love of your life! Natasha Hildyard Natasha Spencer Weddings www.natasha-spencer.co.uk www.rebeccadouglas.co.uk www.charlenewebbphotography.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 61
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