Your Herts and Beds Wedding - February/March 2023 (Issue 96)

VENUE STYLING 47 Planning the venue styling for your wedding day is a fun experience where you can think outside the box to create your dream style – there are no rules! By incorporating your colour scheme and theme to tie the whole day together, you can make the perfect touches that will get guests talking for years to come. To help inspire, we’ve selected some of the top experts to share upcoming trends to transform venues – enjoy! https://redpeacockphotography.co.uk www.suzyelizabethphotography.co.uk www.suzyelizabethphotography.co.uk ALL IN THE DETAIL Local experts share 2023 venue styling trends to help create wow-factor weddings Samantha Burke at Samsa May's Based on the Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire border, we specialise in wedding styling, coordination and prop hire – so we've seen some growing trends for 2023. There's an increasing demand for beautiful barn weddings with rustic character, historical features and stunning grounds. The colour schemes for 2023 weddings will reflect this demand with a mixture of sage green, blush pink, autumnal orange, deep burgundy and ivory tones. Pair these beautiful colours and theme with pampas grass, macramé or even Disney-inspired touches. Think a delicate rose placed in a dome with green foliage. This style even works well with rainbow colours for a captivating may day-inspired wedding. Shimmering golds, coppers, whites and wooden styles will create a romantic, warm and elegant feel to your wedding day while bringing out the best of the venue. Add the all-important finishing touches with subtle votives, taper candle holders, jam jars or bud vases in gold, silver or brass. These can be placed on reception tables, in the welcome area or around the grounds. Check out: www.samsamays.co.uk Shane Maple at Maples Flowers Every year there are new colours and trends – 2023 is no exception! Here at Maples Flowers, we’re already seeing many great ideas that people are moving forward with as they plan their special day. The colour dusty blue appears to be very popular for our 2023 couples. Blue is not usually a colour you'd associate with a wedding unless used correctly. Dusty blue is complemented very well by classic greens, whites and ivory shades. As a general rule, it's essential not to use too much of any colour. We're also seeing a trend towards more loose and relaxed styling with flower arrangements; this helps create a relaxed and informal atmosphere and works well with classic manor house venues. Many couples are opting for more foliage in their arrangements to create a more classic countryside style. Check out: https://maplesflowers.co.uk

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