HOT TOPIC This time it’s personal! Our experts offer stellar advice on how to personalise your big day to the max BE-YOU-TIFUL Diane Barker from Butterfly Road (www.butterflyroad.co.uk) says: Your wedding day isn’t about rules and roles; it’s a celebration of love and your unique story. Your flowers are such an important part of creating the atmosphere of your day and telling your story. It’s the little details, the dainty stems, the delicate colours, the soft scents that will lead you and your guests through your day, intertwining your stories and lives together. Set the tone with flowers that feel just right for you. Your wedding can be an authentic, emotional celebration, inspired by your personalities and memories, a day that’s truly yours, a day with soul. Create a timeless memory to treasure and talk about. Embrace your style with a vibrant irreverent flourish of bright blooms, classic garden-inspired florals or unexpected Californian sunset vibes. Choose passion, elegance, warmth, laidback luxury; whatever makes you feel most at home. Tell your story through how you met or a place dear to your heart. Trekking in New Zealand with ferns and mosses, camping among the wildflowers in Wales, that special date at the botanical garden or that magical holiday scented by the lemon-groves. What’s your season? Not just in terms of the flowers that grow, or the date of your wedding, but your personal season that speaks to your soul. Every season brings its own energy and working with that can help you create the wedding of your dreams. Combine elements of both of your own seasons and there’s the true magic right there. Perhaps one of you is all about the fresh, clean, joyful energy of spring while the other is more drawn to the strong, minimalist, monochrome energy of winter. Weaving inspiration from both creates an unexpected look that’s utterly you as a couple. Autumn carries a strong, vibrant, earthy warmth and summer a relaxed softness, accompanied by a feeling of contentment best reflected in gentle colours. Your florist can help you with the perfect colours, textures and considered designs full of personal touches to embrace your dreams. www.jessicareeve-photography.com PITCH PERFECT Jenny Baylis from Swanley Meadows (www.swanleymeadows.com) says: To truly personalise your wedding venue and make it a reflection of your story, start by gathering inspiration from platforms like Pinterest, which offer a treasure trove of creative ideas. Once you’ve got your vision, carefully curate a theme that resonates with both you and your partner. At Swanley Meadows, the breathtaking natural surroundings offer a beautiful blank canvas, but we encourage couples to go beyond the ordinary and infuse their personalities into every corner, both outdoors and within the tipis. One way to make your day stand out is to think outside the box. Our versatile and expansive space allows for creative touches that aren’t typically seen at weddings. Consider hiring a caterer to craft a wedding breakfast that reimagines your favourite dishes, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. Decorate the venue with photos, meaningful artifacts, or surprises that reflect your journey as a couple, creating delightful moments for your guests as they move through the space. The key is to make every element, from décor to food, a reflection of your shared history and individuality, ensuring your wedding is not just beautiful, but deeply meaningful and unique to you. www.nataliejayne.co.uk 56
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