THAT EXTRA SPARKLE Take your wedding from beautiful to unforgettable with these thoughtful extras The venue’s secured, the photographer’s booked, the dress is on its way, and the menu is all set – now it’s time to focus on the fun details. This is the moment to think about those extra touches that can take your wedding day from beautiful to unforgettable. With all the essentials in place, it’s time to turn attention to the ‘would-love-to-haves’ – the thoughtful, personal elements that bring your story to life. If there’s a bit of budget left to play with, these finishing touches are the perfect way to add personality, surprise your guests, and make the day feel even more like you. FINISHING TOUCHES 41 PLATED PERFECTION Michelle Thorne at Little Vintage Teacup says, “The smallest detail can often have the greatest impact. It doesn’t have to be much, but those little extra touches can elevate your table setting into a breathtaking vision of beauty. One simple way to create an eye-catching tablescape is through plate layering, and this concept works beautifully with our vintage china. Layering plates in different sizes, with pretty patterns and complementary colours, creates a cohesive look while adding definition, interest, and visual depth. Our vintage dinner plates make the perfect base layer as charger plates, with the eight-inch entrée plate nestled in the middle and the smaller tea plate positioned on top. If you don’t need all three layers, using just the eight-inch entrée plate and tea plate works just as well – an ideal combination when serving a selection of savoury and sweet items.” CONFETTI EVER AFTER When it comes to your wedding photographer capturing that unforgettable “just married” moment, what better way to add the wow factor than with wedding confetti? Biodegradable petal confetti is not only beautiful – it’s also environmentally friendly, as it naturally breaks down over time. Dried petals can last for months, with some varieties lasting up to a year. This means you can choose flowers that may be out of season on your big day and select shades that perfectly match your colour scheme. When it’s time for the confetti toss, ask a loved one to help coordinate the moment. Guests should throw the petals upward, not directly at you – this ensures a magical, floating shower of petals rather than a mouthful of confetti! It’s a simple trick that makes for showstopping, joy-filled photos. SAY IT WITH PAPER Rosie Cheetham at Rosie and the Boys says, “When it comes to thank-you gifts, I specialise in creating bespoke papercuts that can include a hidden message – perfect for those special people who’ve gone above and beyond during the wedding preparations. My sweetpea papercut makes a thoughtful gift that will be treasured long after the big day. Couples can personalise it with their own hidden message or choose a flower design that features in their wedding décor. It’s a wonderfully personal and lasting way to say thank you.” MACARON MOMENTS Victoria Bennett at The Secret Macaron says, “Personalised macaron favours are a luxurious and thoughtful addition to any wedding. Individually boxed, stacked, or placed at each setting, they bring an extra touch of elegance to the tablescape. They can be colour-matched to the wedding palette or personalised with initials, dates, or custom prints for a truly bespoke touch. https://unsplash.com/@janpictures
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