In the open air Sussex suppliers highlight how they can help to plan your al fresco nuptials ARABIAN TENT COMPANY www.arabiantents.com Katherine Hudson says: We have heaps of offerings, and since the ‘backyard’ decorating trend that came originally from America a few years ago, we’ve been expanding our range of interesting and useful outdoor accessories until we can now create a whole room outside to complement the tented offerings we have. In the last couple of years, we’ve created products such as outdoor festoon ceilings to sit outside our tents. The Circle of Light has a firebowl in the centre with seating around it, flanked by festoons; while the Light Garden features a stylish LED tree as well as the firebowl to keep guests warm, plus pallet seating and barrel tables. We also have a selection of other interesting items such as the Rustic Pavilion tents, which measure five-metres in diameter, tropical hangout hammocks, pretty wrought iron furniture and deckchairs for seating (including our William Morris designs, which we made to match our tents), and of course all types of outdoor lighting either warm white or coloured, including fairylights, LED trees, festoon lighting on tall and short crooks, fire bowls and flame heaters to keep guests warm. Katherine's top tip: Make sure you have a back-up rain plan! What’s to love about tying the knot outside? Whether we know it or not, we are animals! And people are naturally drawn to celebrating outside due to the connection it creates with nature. CO-ORDINATION EVENT HIRE www.co-ordination.net Chloe Alderson says: We provide all hireable items needed for a wedding from furniture, crockery, cutlery and glassware to linens and evening kitchen equipment. Whether you need ceremony chairs for an outdoor service, or the full set-up for a marquee wedding including tableware, ovens and chiller trailers, we’ve got you covered. Chloe's top tip: Prepare for all weathers, remember this is England and the Great British weather is not always predictable, so plan for all eventualities, and then just go with the flow! Consider shelter from the rain or the sun, firepits to keep your guests warm on balmy nights, or colourful umbrellas for beautiful photo ops in the rain. What’s to love about tying the knot outside? You can make the most of natural features and pick a style that suits your surroundings. Outdoor weddings can open a whole host of wonderful – and sometimes alternative – themes that may not have the same impact indoors. Perhaps a British picnic-style wedding, a beautifully extravagant Alice in Wonderland style tea party, or a loud and proud festival wedding. Just remember to pick something that suits your location while representing you as a couple. www.alessandropiolanti.com www.jessicamilberg.com www.allessandropiolanti.com www.kelsiescullyphotography.com THE GREAT OUTDOORS 57
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