SEASONAL STYLE Couples who have a summer soirée switch their styling ideals to maximalist. Informal, outside locations are always a trendy way to do this: marquees, country house gardens or even beaches provide a blank canvas for adding that summery streak! Flowers are a great way to provide that much-needed burst of colour, bouquets including lavender, tulips or even sunflowers are proving to be increasingly desirable when tying the knot at this time of year, whilst centrepieces comprised of fruits and foliage bring the exotic to England. Continuing this narrative of fiesta style in good ol’ Blighty, tropical touches prove popular, modern colour schemes of pinks, oranges, blues and yellows flout the beauty of the summer season in an eye-catching way. This also translates into the fashion; the traditional white wedding dress can easily be revamped, swapped for light pink, lilac or a bold floral print. Free and floaty summer dress styles stray from rigid and structured options, allowing for a care-free al fresco celebration. For summer nuptials, the wedding breakfast provides the opportunity for a whole host of tasty options; a picnic with blankets and hampers of food and strawberries and cream will epitomise a Wimbledon Hill-vibe, while a barbecue with hay-bales and a cocktail station will create a festival feel. The party doesn’t have to keep to the dancefloor; popular interactive elements help to bring guests together when in an outdoor setting – where it’s easy for guests to wander and spread out – outdoor retro games, food and drink stations and photo booth areas keep the fun-factor high; with a good oldfashioned fireworks display, the big day is sure to end with exotic extravagance! As seasons change, it’s important to be aware of how the weather affects the wedding. Editorial Assistant Millicent Garton takes you through some suggestions of how to embrace the chill and celebrate the sun Much like seasons, it’s only natural that weddings and their themes flow and evolve with the changing year. From the cake and catering to the dress and décor, all elements of the big day can be influenced by the time of year, so it’s only fitting that special attention should be given to those minor details. HERE COMES THE SUN: Spring & Summer 58
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