BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL We’ve opted for a wedding palette of bright summer colours and want to incorporate them into our stationery. Do you have any suggestions? Summer flowers are always a lovely way to incorporate bright colours into your wedding stationery and can also link in nicely with your chosen bouquet or floral arrangements. I have many designs that would work perfectly for this particular theme or I can create bespoke stationery by looking at your chosen palette and matching it accordingly. On-the-day welcome signage will bring a pop of colour and can continue the invitation theme right through to the wedding itself. This feels even more inviting for guests, as the familiar colours and embellishments add a more personal feel. You can even include plenty of bright colours on your table plan allowing it to stand out. Having the same hues on your table numbers and name cards will also help loved ones find their seats easily, as well as adding another splash of summer to your reception. The possibilities are endless! Stacie Gould, www.rosegouldprinting.co.uk PAINT THE TOWN We want to treat our bride to a hen party activity with a difference, but are really struggling to come up with creative ideas. Do you have any recommendations? Have you heard of a paint party, where an artist guides you through your chosen painting step by step? It’s a great idea for a hen party activity. The sessions are fun and informal and you can sip on a cocktail, a glass of prosecco or if you prefer, a cup of tea as you paint. The activity is open to everyone of any age, so is suitable for all hens. You can bring your mum, your aunt, your nan and your bestie. It’s proven that getting creative releases endorphins and a shared activity brings everyone together to chat and have a giggle. Here at The Paint Club Studio, we provide you with a professional artist who will transform your chosen venue into a mini art studio and lead you through a two hour session step by step. Choose your painting and let us create a bespoke event for you. We can set up anywhere that has tables and chairs, be it a bar, field or party house. We provide all the painting equipment, including aprons and table covers. Best of all, you get to keep your painting as a memento of your hen party. Alice Munro-Hainsworth, www.thepaintclub.co.uk www.sarahlondonphotography.co.uk ON TREND What’s hot in the world of weddings this year? With 2022 being the biggest wedding season on record, with an estimated two-and-a-half million weddings set to take place, according to The Wedding Report, here’s all you need to know about the current trends... The Pantone colour for 2022 is a shade of blue with violet undertones called Very Peri. When using a bold hue such as this in your wedding palette just add hints of it and pair it with other similar tones. Be sure to keep neutral undertones to your floral palettes, such as white, to ensure they complement the main colour. Anemones are one of the most popular flowers requested this season, with ranunculas, lisianthus and garden roses close behind, all of which can be sourced from local flower farms. We’re also seeing filler flowers becoming popular with snapdragons, Queen Anne’s lace and wax flowers. Short hemlines are doing the rounds again, with 2022 expecting to see a large increase in these wedding dress designs. The many city-based nuptials taking place seem to be the reason behind their popularity as a little white dress is perfectly suited for a luxury town hall wedding. Big puff sleeves are also popular with brides opting for this modern style. With weekend dates being booked up, weekday weddings have seen a surge in popularity. Couples are desperate to stop delaying their plans any further and are opting for midweek celebrations to ensure they can go ahead this year. Couples are always looking for new ways to stand out and unusual reception table layouts are being requested to make things more modern. Many planners and stylists created some unique floorplans to keep guests socially distanced during last year’s restrictions and as a result we’re seeing S-shaped tables becoming a popular choice, as well as square and U-shaped layouts. Illy Goodall, www.illyelizabethweddings.com www.lauramarthaphotography.com 64
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