BLOOMIN’ BRILLIANT IDEAS Vicki Endersby from Wonderland Blooms (www.wonderlandblooms.uk) says: To elevate your wedding flowers, think beyond the bouquet. Statement floral installations, like cascading flower arches or overhead meadow-style arrangements, create a breathtaking impact. Floral chandeliers or suspended blooms add whimsical elegance, while petalstrewn aisles set a romantic tone. For an immersive experience, consider scented blooms like garden roses or jasmine to evoke memories long after the day. Bespoke floral napkin details or mini bud vase place settings offer a personal, luxurious touch. Want something truly magical? Flower-infused cocktails or a bloomfilled photo backdrop make for unforgettable moments. Finally, don’t forget a second bouquet – one for tossing and one to keep forever. WISH YOU WELL Anna Scandella from voxu.fm (https://voxu.fm) says: With so many weddings to attend, it’s not the trends that make a day stand out, but the details that feel uniquely you. You’ve ticked all the essentials off your list, and now it’s time to add those finishing touches. The best way to elevate your wedding isn’t by following what’s “in” for 2025, but by focusing on what will make your day feel special to you and your partner. Maybe that means swapping traditional wedding favours for something interactive, like a mini flower-arranging bar or handwritten notes for each guest (a thoughtful idea is to print a little card with a place that reminds you of them and writing why). Or perhaps it’s an unexpected entertainment moment, such as a live illustrator sketching guests or a surprise performance. Food and drink can also be a way to add personal touches. A bespoke cocktail station inspired by your first date, a late-night snack bar with childhood favourites, or a dessert table featuring treats from your travels together: these are the details guests will remember. If you want to capture the day in a way that lasts, consider an audio guestbook. voxu.fm offers a modern, digital version where friends and family can leave heartfelt messages. Long after the last dance, it’s these meaningful details that will make your wedding one for the books. https://lucydennisphotography.co.uk Anita Austvika on Unsplash THE RIGHT WORDS Hannah Wroe Gill from Words and Wisdom (https://wordsandwisdom.co.uk) says: The most memorable wedding days are the ones that embody the spirit of the couple they’re celebrating. Personalisation has long been a popular buzzword, but I’d suggest going bespoke is the way forward in 2025. One of the most rewarding ways you can do that within your wedding ceremony and reception is by commissioning beautiful bespoke writing, written with your words and those of family and friends. How does that work? The good news is it’s a lot simpler than it sounds. First, you’d choose the elements that appeal most. Within your registrar-led or church wedding ceremony, that might include a ‘story so far’, capturing your relationship’s journey; a pair of bespoke readings, perhaps written with loved ones’ insights, or a set of unique vows that are truly your own. When it comes to your reception, you’ve a similar wealth of choice: from classic traditional toasts and speeches with a twist to multi-part performance pieces, written with the words of your most important people in the room. It’s such a special creative process, answering questions that encourage you to reflect on all that matters most, your words are then seamlessly woven together into one resonant, authentic and entirely captivating text. www.martincphotography.co.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 43
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