HOT TOPIC Our local experts solve your wedding dilemmas FLORAL DRAMA Large floral display hoops and arches are currently very on trend. I’m planning my wedding for 2024, will the trend be here to stay? How do I approach this with my florist? Yes! This trend is here to stay! Statement pieces really bring that wow factor to your day, especially if your budget isn’t huge and you need to know where to focus the funds. Pair back all the little extras and the unnecessary and go all out with one big floral explosion, that’ll have your guests talking long after your big day is over. I’m a huge lover of a flower cloud, I mean who doesn’t love a giant burst of romantic drama and you don’t get more dramatic than a floating piece of art in the sky. My biggest advice when talking to my couples is to reuse your florals throughout the day, if you have a big floral arch for your ceremony, why not move this to your top table afterwards for that luxe vibe or use it as a backdrop for guests to take snaps in front of. Money discussions always seem a bit of a taboo subject but being open and honest with your florist from the beginning of your discussions will really help them to get the most out of your budget and focus on the aspects that you really want and not the things that get lost and unnoticed on the day. Gem Akrigg | Rock and Wreath www.rockandwreath.co.uk A WARM WELCOME I’m looking at historic venues, however, my mum keeps questioning whether it’ll be warm enough! I’m wearing a strapless dress and I know she’s just being thoughtful but what questions should I ask the venues beforehand? My husband and I just love the romance and history behind some of Yorkshire’s amazing monuments! We have a lot of weddings which take place in the autumn and winter as it’s very romantic with its large open fires and braziers. The castle does get cold in these months, however there are a few things we do to ensure the comfort of our guests just like other historic venues will also do. We hire in heaters to warm the rooms and we also have the fires lit in good time. The warming glow and ambience is all part of the romance of the day. The doors to each area are closed as much as possible to ensure the warm air doesn’t escape. Talk to the wedding team and I’m sure they’ll ease yours (and your mum’s!) mind. Many of our couples have been able to capture their day with dramatic photographs in areas around the castle and are always able to find a nice warm fire to come and sit by afterwards. Jacqueline Naylor | Bolton Castle https://boltoncastle.co.uk www.victoriabakerweddings.co.uk 74
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