FLORAL EVERYTHING! Floral arrangements are a staple at every wedding and there’s a reason for that – they are visually stunning and are great space fillers. Flowers add character that you can lean on with your styling throughout; they’ll fit your theme and all you need to do is chuck down some fairylights next to it and you’re golden. Greenery/foliage has the same effect and are perfect if you’re really going for that whimsical wedding look. Types of floral inclusions are as follows: floral garlands, bouquets repurposed from the ceremony, mini vases filled with blooms, flower walls for photo opportunities, and edible flowers on the food and cake. Flowers can be dotted all over the show and come in varying styles – it is one of the most bespoke elements of your wedding. Whilst the florist can guide you on what looks good, you have creative freedom to include any flowers that hold sentimental value to you (provided they’re in season). For example, one of my mum’s favourite flowers is sweet peas, so I would include them in my bunch as a subtle nod to her. Going further than styling, real flowers don’t have to be a one-trick pony; if you particularly like your wedding bouquet, then you can get it sent off to be set in resin or dried and framed. But back on track, if you want your flowers to fit a specific theme, and you’re not sure where to start, then it’s best to understand the venue you’ll be celebrating at. If you’re going for an outdoor wedding, then wildflowers or large flowers would work – for example, in a summer garden, you may want a large display of hydrangeas, or in a woodland setting, you would opt for snowdrops or bluebells. Alternatively, if you’re getting married in a castle, a formal bloom like roses would lend itself well to the environment. PLAY WITH LIGHTING AND TEXTURES Nothing says, ’I’ve got my act together’ like coordinated lighting! Fairylights, festoon lights, lanterns and any other bulb you can think of, are great ways to pull together the wedding look. Lighting can also highlight the events areas, making it clear where guests need to go. With outdoor weddings, you’ll have a lot more freedom when it comes to hanging lighting and placing down lanterns; as there’s plenty of room to move around and festoon/fairylights can be placed anywhere with strategic poles or pergolas. However, if you’re in a manor house, you’ll need to be mindful of perhaps old wooden beams, limited space for movement, and any damage that could occur when hanging lights. It’s important to note that natural light is also your best friend on your wedding day; if you’re getting married in the summer, then make the most of the outdoor sunshine! The party can always move inside when the sun goes down. Textures add the same ‘put-together look’ aesthetic as lighting does, creating this effect can be a hard thing to master, but keep in mind that it all stems from your theme. Classy and clean? Try white flowers and candles for a centrepiece. Boho and rustic? Colourful crockery and linen runners on oak tables – it’s ultimately the contrast of soft materials with hard surfaces. Lighting and textures can be paired nicely, adding fairylights to fabric will create an ethereal glow your guests will be obsessed with and the low lighting is the epitome of romance. unsplash.com.@jkalen71 unsplash.com.@jkalen71 unsplash.com.@jkalen71 22
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