Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 77)

FLOWER POWER Want to be on-trend with your big-day blooms but aren’t quite sure where to begin? Tracey Ricci of Floribundi has the latest. “Strong colours such as coral and cobalt are very 2019, from soft shades of peach through to striking oranges and pastel blues to zingy electric shades,” says Tracey. “Colours like these look fantastic throughout a wedding. Mix either of these colours with silvers or golds to add opulence to your table displays. “The most commonly used flowers, such as roses, gypsophila and freesias, are available all year and in colours that complement the seasons. Ivory is always a classic choice, while pinks and soft pastels are still popular for spring, summer and autumn, with fantastic pops of richer brown and burgundy tones coming through for winter. “Eucalyptus has been a popular foliage for the past few years, giving that lovely warm blue/grey tone, and comes with a large variety of leaf shapes. In the more natural-looking organic hand- tied bouquet, which are especially on-trend, eucalyptus is perfect to get that casual wild look and also great in large displays flanking entrances. As your guests arrive, they will get that sweet smell of nature.” Call 07960 947 107 or visit floribundi.co.uk to find out more. A PIECE OF CAKE Sarah Jones of Sweet Indulgent Cakes has highlighted a new trend in wedding cakes that could take the stress out of planning for the big day if you’re short on time: sample boxes. “Cake sample boxes can be sent by next-day delivery,” says Sarah. “Cake tasting is one of the most enjoyable experiences of wedding planning, so why miss out?” To find out more about the company’s services, call or visit sweetindulgentcakes.co.uk. For more on the latest in big-day bakes, turn to our special feature on page 75. And if that’s not enough, check out our fantastic offer from Sarah on page 13! 25 years of dream dresses The longest-trading bridalwear business in Milton Keynes, Lesley Cutler Bridal Wear, recently celebrated its first quarter-century. “I’m incredibly proud of the journey we’ve been on,” says Lesley, who started her professional life working with Elizabeth Emanuel and Jenny Packham. The wedding dress designer now makes bespoke garments for brides, bridesmaids and mothers-of-the-bride and -groom, and everything is made in-house, from the veils to the jewellery and tiaras. Call 01908 690 899 or visit lesleycutlerbridalwear.co.uk to find out more or to book an appointment. 10