TOPIC Our experts solve your problems WEDDING WORRIES HOT AS PRETTY AS A FLOWER We’re having a very relaxed, laid-back wedding. How can I reflect our theme in our flowers? One of the best ways to reflect the feel of a wedding is with flowers in vases. For a formal wedding, we tend to use urns and large vessels, but for a relaxed wedding, why not have some fun and collect your own unique pieces? Have a rummage in charity and vintage shops for printed milk bottles, colourful glass bud vases and mismatched jugs for a retro-inspired look, or turn to natural materials and textures such as terracotta and earthenware ink pots. Opt for loose, garden-gathered arrangements created from flowers that reflect the season and the feel of your venue to give it an effortless, harmonious look. Repurposing the flowers from your ceremony to the reception area is also a great way to make the most of all of your arrangements while keeping things informal. Here at King.Witham, we offer loose buckets of flowers and foliage for our couples who are keen to DIY some of their wedding flowers. Creating delicate bud vases the day before your wedding with a group of friends is the perfect way to create a relaxed look and can be quite therapeutic. The team at King.Witham www.kingwitham.co.uk www.lizbishopphotography.co.uk THE FOOD OF LOVE My wife-to-be and I are both real foodies and would love to wow our guests with a tasty menu. What do you suggest? Wedding food has changed so much from the typical plated three courses. We now have so many different ways to eat and showcase your day. My favourite is a selection of canapés that are served straight after the ceremony. Be adventurous and pick your favourite foods to eat. Use the canapé service instead of a starter, with slightly larger and filling portions for your guests. For the main course, there are amazing mixed platter boards or grazing slates of meat, fish, or veggies with fresh local produce, salads and seasonal potatoes for all to share. It’s a great way to be social and enjoy yourself. Dessert is always memorable; it’s the last food your guests will eat, and it’s the course they will remember. Go for something light on the palette, but a treat to end the feasting. For evening food, I suggest a food truck. There are so many to choose from that you’ll be spoiled for choice. Emma Boubaker www.bayfieldcatering.co.uk 50
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