HOT TOPIC Wedding worries Our experts solve your problems TREND SETTER What flower trends do you think will be popular in 2023? Next year, we will see more texture rather than just one type of flower, which will add more interest and depth to bridal bouquets. We will see brighter colour choices in 2023 with couples mixing pastels with brighter hues, creating pops of colour. The above will work hand in hand with flower preservation, giving resin blocks and frames more depth and variety to work with. Emma Cross www.encapsulatedmemories.com FESTIVE ROMANCE We’re getting married near Christmas and want to decorate our venue without going overboard. Do you have any suggestions of how we can incorporate our theme into our big day? Lighting can really transform a venue, so we recommend an abundance of magical fairylights and candles, if you’re venue allows, to create a romantic atmosphere. Popular winter colours include blush and burgundy, plum and emerald, navy and gold and muted jewel tones which are particularly popular for bridesmaids’ dresses. Lots of greenery, pinecones and gypsophila are also common around the festive period. See if you’re venue will provide a Christmas tree and then choose some nice decorations to tie in with your colour scheme. You could even give your guests tree decorations or Christmas crackers as favours, these could double up as name cards too. There is nothing more inviting than the smell of mulled wine and minced pies, so why offer these as a festive alternative to the standard canapés and fizz on arrival? The wedding team at King Arthur Hotel www.kingarthurhotel.co.uk AL FRESCO CELEBRATION My fiancé́ and I have just started looking for our dream outdoor wedding venue. What should we keep in mind before booking? Before booking an outdoor wedding, we’d recommend keeping in mind different weather conditions, as it can be unpredictable in the UK. Here at Hensol Castle, your outdoor ceremony will take place under our charming bandstand with up to 140 guests comfortably seated under our huge outdoor parasols; making it a perfect ceremony space whether the sun is shining or not. You will also need to keep in mind that your guests need to be able to hear your vows, without any noise interruptions. So, see if your venue has a built in PA system and microphone. Getting married outdoors, brides-to-be worry about getting their dress dirty, so keep in mind how far you will need to walk to the ceremony space and that the path is always kept clean and well maintained to avoid this. The wedding team at Hensol Castle www.hensolcastle.com www.mybigdayphotos.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 59
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