Your West Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 66)

66 FLORAL INSTALLATIONS “Although the rustic wildflower look is still very much loved, we will be seeing single hand-picked flowers in single vases dotted around venues and minimalistic bridal bouquets,” shares Martina Paul wedding planner and coordinator at Wonderful Events. What’s more, over-sized centrepieces have been replaced by low displays to encourage guest interaction. The floral displays have moved from the tables to the ceilings and walls to transform your venue: think floral sculptures and clouds and suspended lighting. As mentioned before, sustainability is key and this can be adhered to with flowers. More and more couples are choosing florists that use locally grown seasonal blooms, wildflowers or dried flowers. Living plants are another option for adding to your big day, perhaps a fabulous foliage archway and floral hanging installation, adds showstopping opulence to venues without breaking the budget. Tips for reducing venue styling waste • Reuse fabrics • Paper or bamboo straws • Petal confetti instead of paper • Recycled paper • Repurposing ceremony florals LONG BANQUET TABLES It will be all about the banquet table in 2020, “Long banquet tables have become popular especially for outdoor wedding settings,” shares Deborah Kellett, of Definitive Weddings & Eventz. “The emphasis is on everyone mixing together and sharing food. The table décor can range from large foliage displays to rustic logs with glass vases of natural, locally picked flowers teamed with patterned tablecloths and bright napkins.” As far as wedding reception trends go, this one is budget-friendly and you can get creative with the table placement, try winding tables in an ’S’ shape or use multiple tables pushed together to create a design. While this looks incredible at outdoor weddings it works inside as well. Try this set-up in a marquee, big barn or in a long gallery at a stately home or castle venue. It doesn’t just work for large numbers – anything from intimate dos to grand affairs looks amazing! Table styling has become an important part of the wedding design, coordinating the tableware, linen and glassware with flowers and wedding theme. “In 2020 we have lots of weddings featuring plenty of greenery and foliage in a wild messy style. Everybody wants to bring the outside indoors and create a wonderland of fairylights and woodland themes. The most popular bouquet Of 2020 is a messy shower bouquet.” - Kristie Mccullough, Sorella Events, sorella-events.co.uk definitiveweddingseventz.com , facebook.com/mollygeorgiaphoto definitiveweddingseventz.com , facebook.com/mollygeorgiaphoto countryfoxes.co.uk sorella-events.co.uk sorella-events.co.uk