Your London Wedding - January/February 2023 (Issue 87)

VENUE STYLING 53 DÉCOR inspiration Create the ultimate backdrop with these gorgeous ideas REBECCA PAULRAJ, BECCA BLOOMS https://beccablooms.com Entrance – Floral arches are the go to option, but if you want to scale down the costs, opt for an all-green display using a variety of deep green and variegated seeded Ivy, Pittosporum, Magnolia, Laurel and Pine or Fir leaves and branches. You can also use urns and milk churns to create large arrangements at the door Aisle displays – Consider if the aisle is large enough for two people to walk abreast without brushing against the sides and knocking pew ends to the ground. Make sure the displays add to the overall ambiance rather than cluttering the space Alter displays – Historically, church flowers used to be white but over the years, this has changed to accommodate seasonal and personal favourites. Mixing fresh with artificial to create certain combinations out of season is desirable. Floral displays should ideally maintain synergy with the architecture of the building. Colours may vary but they should not clash with the colour scheme or aesthetics of your backdrop AMANDA AUSTIN, AMANDA AUSTIN FLOWERS www.amandaaustinflowers.co.uk Flowers that are used for your aisle chairs and alter backdrop can be moved into the reception area and reused to save a bit of budget, as long as you’re having a drinks reception in between I love ceiling displays but if you do want to do this, remember that it’s very expensive to rig something up above, and take it down after Is your dress big? Don’t have anything framing the aisle that you or your guests could trip over Lanterns look beautiful but double check with your ceremony venue if you’re allowed to place real candles in them CEREMONY STYLING

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