Your Surrey Wedding- Page number 54 - June/July 2021 (Issue 89)

“Backdrops are definitely a big yes at the moment. Couples are looking at flower arches and walls with soft, flowy drapes.” – Maxine from Chair Cover Dreams. “I’m seeing a move towards free-standing arches. These can be used for a civil ceremony then behind moved behind the top table for photographs. They’re generally easy to move to different locations, which can make your pictures far more interesting. We decorate them with silk and/or fresh flowers and greenery, but we also do sculpted balloon arches which can have flowers added.” – Annabel from Butterflies and Bows. “As a result of COVID-19, we’re doing more outside weddings, so we’ve seen lots of lanterns, moss and tea lights used to create a very romantic setting.” – Sharon from Longacres Garden Centre. www.but terfliesandbows.co.uk “The moongate archway has definitely taken over from the flower wall but in a more intimate way with lots of foliage.” – Sharon from Longacres Garden Centre. “I think that couples are moving away from the statement flower walls and are looking for more natural garlands and arches. Living trees of branches interwoven with blooms and lights make a beautiful organic statement.” – Lottie from Ruffels Flowers. www.ruff elsflowers.co.uk www.lon gacres.co.uk an d www.gmgcreative.co.uk “Our clients continue to ask for a variety of styles. Some want bright, bold statement flowers, including brazen oranges and striking deep purples, while others are opting for more soft, pale and almost watery tones. A mixture of textures seem to matter to everyone, and many clients are asking for dried or preserved elements to help reduce their environmental impact.” – Elise from Florescence. BACKDROPS “Drapes and fairylight backdrops are still very popular, especially for autumn and w inter weddings. They’re also really useful i n village halls to hide equipment and notice b oards or in properties without a focal point.” – Annabel from Butterflies and Bows. 54