FLOWERS Helen Sheard, of Helen Sheard Floral Designs, shares current trends that are set to continue for another year with the rollover of weddings from 2021... ♥ Loose open-style bouquets in sage green and white; venues decorated with garlands of grey/green eucalyptus and foliages interspersed with flowers in bud vases on trestle tables. ♥ Bridal bouquets of fresh flowers and foliage with dried grasses and bunny tails (lagurus ovatus) adding texture, in a relaxed and open style. New trends emerging for 2022... ♥ A warmer and brighter palette of colours (for example apricots and peaches) compared to the last few years of blush, adding a warm glow to floral designs. ♥ More focus on the environment, for example using British-grown flowers (where available) to reduce carbon footprint, and replacing plastic-based floral foam (such as ‘oasis’, which is non-compostable) with more sustainable approaches and materials for floral designs. ♥ Having a feature design to create the wow factor at the ceremony or reception, a talking point remembered by the guests. Hanging installations in the form of chandeliers and flower clouds are becoming more popular, along with deconstructed arch ways, flower columns or large-scale urns. All stunning backdrops for photo opportunities! Check out: www.helensheardfloraldesigns.co.uk FAIRYTALE LIGHTING How you light your indoor and outdoor spaces sets the tone and mood for the entire evening. It’s no surprise that ‘fairytale lighting’ is a widely searched term for next year’s weddings. Think: dreamy, statement lighting installations. Create a magical, movie-worthy vibe with exposed bulbs, festoon and string lighting, mix-and-match vintage chandeliers and the classic fairylights will never date. LOCAL CONTACTS All About Balloons, www.allaboutballoons.co.uk | Amazing Events Company, www.facebook.com/amazingeventscompany Anthology Vintage Hire, www.anthologyvintagehire.com | Beautiful Things Event Hire, www.facebook.com/beautifulthingseventhire Big Event Drapery, www.bigeventdrapery.com | Hullabaloo Events, www.hullabalooevents.co.uk | Love Lilly Ltd, https://lovelilly.uk May Violet Events, www.mayvioletevents.co.uk | Sugar Lump Lane, www.facebook.com/Sugarlumplane The Balloon Squad Events, www.facebook.com/theballoonsquadevents | Your Love Rocks, https://yourloverocks.com 91 VENUE STYLING
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