VENUE STYLING 55 Tara Knott at Tara Knott Styled Events When did your passion for styling start? I have a background in event management and worked in this field for 15 years. I was always so interested in the production of things and loved to see the transformation of a space. My events portfolio focused a lot on large gala dinners and events; I wanted this to be my area of focus and threw myself into any opportunity. What do you offer nearlyweds? I started my business in 2012, initially running a hire service that grew into full styling with a collection of services, including fully styled, partial style or dry hire. My prop collection ranges from table scaping décor to neon lights, posing station backdrops and beautiful linens. What up-and-coming wedding trends can we expect? So many couples are opting for monochrome weddings to achieve a timeless and classic look. On the opposite side of the scale, full trendled colour with bright seasonal blooms, posing stations and colourful stationery is becoming popular. While wave boards are still trendy, we’re seeing the introduction of different shapes and textures with pillars to display cakes and flowers on or used as a posing station to use up dead space in a venue. What is your favourite part of the job? I love seeing it all come together from the initial idea, designing and curating a tablescape. Being part of a couple’s wedding day is a real privilege. What’s one piece of advice that you can share with couples? We’re big on repurposing as much as possible between the ceremony and the rest of the day, so talk to your suppliers about this to limit waste and help with your budget. Discover more about your company: www.taraknott.co.uk Janie Dowling at Orange Tree Weddings When did your passion for styling start? As soon as I could choose my path in education, I decided to study all creative subjects, and I now have a degree in Fashion Knitwear. I’ve worked in retail merchandising, and friends always come to me for advice on styling for special occasions! I love expressing my personality through my style, which translates to my love of styling venues to reflect my couples’ unique personalities! What do you offer nearlyweds? We started 10 years ago, and it has always stood out amongst other wedding suppliers. Our speciality is blank canvas venues; we can completely transform even a very basic venue. There is no ‘off the peg’ option from Orange Tree Weddings, as our main ethos is that every couple deserves a unique wedding that reflects them. What up-and-coming wedding trends can we expect? Mood boarding is one of my favourite things to do for my clients to get them excited about styling possibilities. Within the wedding industry, sustainability will continue to grow and people will become more conscious of waste. Single-use plastic, latex balloons and unnecessary wedding favours need to go! What is your favourite part of the job? My ideal client gives me a few images of fun and colourful ideas for their wedding before completely trusting me to go wild and get creative for them! Seeing it all come together on the day is so satisfying! What’s one piece of advice that you can share with couples? Think outside the box! Look at what you wear, what art inspires you, how you decorate your home and your favourite painting as this could inspire a fantastic backdrop for your big day. You don't have to do what has been done before! Check out: www.orangetreeweddings.co.uk www.estherlouisetriffittphotography.com www.estherlouisetriffittphotography.com www.marnivphotography.co.uk www.marnivphotography.co.uk www.camerahannah.co.uk www.estherlouisetriffittphotography.com
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