YOUR WAY Your day, The latest venue styling trends If you’ve booked your venue, then the next thing you’ll be thinking about is how to style it. With so many options available, this can seem like a daunting task, but the most important thing to remember is that any space can be transformed with even the simplest of details. To help give you some inspiration, we’ve asked local suppliers for their top tips on how to create three on-trend looks. www.beccphotography.co.uk and www.sorelladecor.co.uk www.stephaniebutt.com and www.sorelladecor.co.uk Getty Images Colours such as terracotta or burgundy work really well when planning a rustic wedding. These can be incorporated into flowers, stationery, the cake and outfits. Rustic Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images This theme is all about creating a laid back and effortless atmosphere. Try and avoid peonies or flowers that sit neatly in your bouquet, instead go for options such as roses, pampas, hydrangeas and lots of trailing foliage. To finish the look, place your blooms in milk churns, barrels and rustic-looking vases. “If you’re after a rustic feel, consider hiring wooden tables instead of using linen, which can make it feel more traditional. Chairs are a big deal nowadays, and for a rustic theme, the wooden cross-back chairs are a must, couple this with foliage laid on the tables and beautiful wild, meadow-style flowers to complete the look.” – Kristie McCullough from Sorella Florist & Event Stylist. Those of you who are opting for an outdoor ceremony, look for bench seating or haybales, this is a great way of making the day feel more relaxed and rustic. String lights are a must. These are extremely versatile and can be hung from trees, beams, the exterior of your venue or around the tables. Lanterns are also a must-have detail that can be used to decorate almost anything. VENUE STYLING 63
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