Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - July/August 2023 (Issue 99)

VENUE STYLING 51 Venue styling is essential to any wedding as it sets the tone for your day while matching your colour scheme and vibe. A simple space can be transformed into your dream location with just a bit of magic and help from the experts. Once your budget, theme and venue are confirmed, book a venue stylist as soon as possible to help guide you through the experience and answer any worries or concerns. We’ve hand-selected companies to share their top tips for styling the perfect wedding while incorporating the time of year. ALL IN THE DETAIL Our experts share venue styling inspiration to help couples plan their dream wedding SPRING HAZE Kate says, “Keep your main colour palette simple as spring flowers will add a pop of colour, or go modern with a metallic accent colour. Add the wow factor with statement pieces such as blossom trees, which can be repurposed after the ceremony.” Caroline says, “Embrace the season’s freshness by opting for soft pastel hues with one or two statement pieces, such as a large foliage-based arch, to welcome your guests and as a backdrop throughout the day. Greenery and foliage will add texture and create a garden-like atmosphere.” Caroline says, “Spring is the perfect season to fill the air with delightful scents, using room fragrances or incorporating scented candles into your wedding décor. Consider using lavender, jasmine or rosemary for a fragrant but soothing ambience.” Anna says, “Embrace the pastel tones of the seasonal florals in the floral arrangements, table decorations, invitations and props. Transform the venue with rustic crates, milk churns or floral China teacups as an alternative to champagne flutes.” Anna says, “We love low trestle tables with gorgeous vintage rugs and comfy cushions as an alternative to a formal wedding breakfast. Enjoy this unconventional and intimate setting by playing around with the colours.” Rebecca says, “Pastel tones are the season's colours and will be the most sustainable of stems. My go-to is hand-dipped candles such as Ester & Erik in varying hues that can elevate a table setting by adding height. Add napkins and glassware to complement the colour palette.” Rebecca says, “This time of year is the perfect opportunity to introduce jam jar or bottle designs as pockets of flowers look so pretty throughout a long table setting or on a wood slice in the centre of a round table. Add a cheesecloth runner in a complementary tone, and you have a beautifully romantic scene.” https://rebeccagoddardphotography.com https://rebeccagoddardphotography.com www.romylawrencephotography.com www.romylawrencephotography.com www.ginfizzphotographic.co.uk

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