Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - July/August 2025 (Issue 111)

unsplash.com/@kristycruzm_ unsplash.com/@the_wild_flower unsplash.com/@labradoodleandfox unsplash.com/@vitormonthay BEAUTIFUL BARNS THOUGHTFUL TABLE DETAILS A LAID-BACK, ELEGANT FEAST CEREMONY STYLE THAT WOWS Get ready for the ultimate cosy, rustic vibes with a barn-style celebration that’s bursting with character and charm. Imagine a timber structure with natural wood beams, a large open space ready to be personalised, and a beautifully weathered appearance that sets the perfect backdrop. Here are some easy ways to add that wow factor… unsplash.com/@kristycruzm_ unsplash.com/ @labradoodleandfox RUSTIC GLAM WITH NATURAL TEXTURES SEASONAL FLORALS, FRESH OR DRIED Add character to your tables with twinewrapped place names, mini bunches of herbs or flowers, and textured runners or burlap. Get creative with table names, perhaps inspired by your favourite countryside walks, rustic flowers, or local wildlife. These subtle personal details help guests feel connected to your story. Don’t forget that layered linens and mixed materials really shine in a barn setting. The wedding breakfast in a barn feels relaxed yet elevated, and wooden banquet tables are the perfect base for layers of lace or linen. Adorn the space with mason jars, vintage candle holders, wildflowers, and seasonal accents like pinecones, dried oranges, or sprigs of rosemary. This style works perfectly with mismatched tableware or coloured glass goblets for a personal and lived-in look. Make your ceremony space just as inviting by framing your vows with a wooden arch decorated with draped fabrics and soft florals. Add hay bales or wooden benches covered in throws for guest seating to bring in those rustic textures. Use barrels, lanterns, and scattered petals to define the aisle and soften the space. Even in the simplest barn, these details help create an unforgettable setting. The best way to style a barn wedding is to embrace its warmth and structure — think natural woods, exposed beams, and soft draping. Colour palettes that work particularly well include earthy tones such as deep greens, terracotta, mustard, dusty rose, creams, and warm browns that feel grounded yet romantic. Make the most of the seasons by incorporating wildflowers in spring and summer, or dried florals and warm tones in autumn and winter. Popular choices include pampas grass, dried thistles, eucalyptus, and bunny tails mixed with fresh roses, dahlias, and ranunculus. These combinations create lush, natural textures that pair perfectly with wood and stone surroundings. unsplash.com/@jsbco VENUE STYLING 45

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