SHADES OF WINTER Christian Kelly at Laser Made Occasions (www.lasermadeoccasions.co.uk) says: It’s important to think about your theme and choose a colour palette that complements the season nicely. For example, many couples at this time of year looking to create an elegant, winter theme opt for luxury silver, rose gold, bronze and gold; all-white themes; or deep, rich colour schemes such as plum, burgundy, dark emerald and navy. It also helps to choose a palette that goes well with your venue’s style. Once you’ve figured out the perfect colours and overall theme for your big day, it’s easy to create a well-thought-out and stylish look. Consistency in your theme can be the key to creating this luxurious, elegant atmosphere while avoiding a laid-back, mismatched style. Choosing a set of classic and script-style fonts you’ll use throughout your wedding stationery and signage also helps to add that air of luxury. One of our favourite seasonal weddings we helped create invitations, menus and signage for was for a couple who’d chosen a deep autumnal colour palette. They worked with us to create bespoke mirrored bronze maple leaf-shaped invitations and place names, which looked stunning with their closely colour-matched floral displays, other signage and bridal party outfits. COSY ELEGANCE Rebecca Barker from Rise Hall (www.dine.co.uk/venues/rise-hall) says: Finding the perfect venue to host your elegant winter wedding will set the tone for the wedding plans to come! A perfect venue will provide everything from spectacular indoor spaces for wedding photographs, cosy spots for guests to relax in while enjoying a drinks reception of delectable canapés, to backdrops only enhanced by a dusting of snow. Rise Hall in East Yorkshire is an ideal choice when it comes to a venue that encapsulates elegance. Arriving to a wedding weekend hosting 62 of your nearest and dearest, welcomed by the house butler, means your guests will enjoy relaxed luxury at its best. With a sweeping elegant staircase, cosy library, open fire and views of the Yorkshire countryside blissfully dusted by Jack Frost, it’s a must see. Taking seasonality across your menu choices will allow the stunning winter wedding theme to continue. An elegant wedding breakfast showcasing dishes with winter flavours, rich decadent desserts and velvet wines will leave guests blown away. No elegant winter wedding vibe is complete without a showstopping experience for guests and ending the evening with a firework display held at Rise Hall is the perfect choice to light up the inky darkness of the star-filled nights sky. While loved ones cosy up around the firepit watching the display, a hot toddy in hand, winter will suddenly become everyone’s favourite wedding season. HOT WHEELS Rob Slater from Lady J Wedding Car Hire ( Lady J Wedding Car Hire | 07739 883 994) says: If the weather on your special day is cold and wet it’s not a disaster. We’ll ensure you still arrive in style and will pull out the stops to make sure that, first and foremost, you get into our elegant vehicle as dry as possible. Lady J always carries large golf umbrellas and underfoot, when necessary, I’ll roll out a special non slip mat! Once safely inside, Lady J offers you the very best in elegant transportation for your wedding day. What could be better than sitting in a car that offers you heated seats and lambs wool rugs all within a climatecontrolled environment? My normal celebratory drink for the happy couple is champagne, but if the weather’s cold you may choose a hot toddy while relaxing in the back. While Lady J offers all the style and comfort of a limousine, she also offers the safety of anti-skid control should the going become slippy. She rides on air suspension, so that hot toddy shouldn’t spill as you take your first ride. She’s supremely quiet and her style will impress your guests. So, if you wish for the very best in winter comfort Lady J is ready to help! 80
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=