Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - Page number 51 - July/August 2021 (Issue 58)

51 VENUE STYLING  W hen faced with the initial blank canvas that is your venue you may view it in one of two ways: with total panic or giddy excitement. In which case, you’ll either be in need of inspiration or focus. So, by way of support, we’ve gathered together our top venue-styling tips and trends. Style your wedding venue with flair FINDING WONDERLAND ▲ Flower power doesn’t have to be limited to your bouquet and the centrepieces. Floral displays can often be moved from the ceremony area and utilised later in your reception space. Moon gates, arches and hanging installations are all becoming styling must-haves thanks to their versatility. Think about how you can make use of your venue’s empty corners and fill them with something your guests will go wild for. We love the idea of treat stations, as well as dessert, cake and memory tables. The clever use of lighting creates the perfect ambience for your day and can even change it from mellow and elegant during the day to celebratory in the evening. Use festoon lighting to enhance a festival or rustic vibe, and coloured uplighters in your wedding’s colour palette for a party atmosphere. ▼ Consider how you’ll use the space available to you. Both layout and flow will affect the atmosphere of your big day. Are you going for a formal and traditional celebration with a three- course wedding breakfast at round tables? Or is relaxed family-style dining with banqueting tables more your vibe? Perhaps you’d prefer to ditch the table plan completely and opt for a barbecue buffet where guests can mingle. ▲ ▲