Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 20)

VENUE STYLING 59 Virginias Vintage Hire Ltd provides hire items for weddings throughout Devon and Cornwall, and the rest of the UK, from a collection of vintage and rustic treasures, helping couples to design a personal, tailor-made wedding day. Hire themes include vintage circus, midsummer meadow, and colour fusion. “Scatter coloured and patterned cushions outdoors,” suggests Katie, “they are a great way to add pops of colour and also provide a relaxed, comfy seating option for guests, especially around a coffee table.” Katie also recommends using barrels as drinks tables for guests. “They look so effective at rustic-inspired weddings and can even be used as a decorative cake table.” “An old-fashioned trough looks effective filled with drinks for guests to serve themselves.” Katie Twine, Event Stylist at Virginias Vintage Hire Ltd, suggests vintage scooters as props for weddings. “They look fantastic in photographs, as well as styled with flowers as a feature at the entrance to the venue.” “Vintage screens and shutters also look pretty decorated with large blooms.” “Shutters make a beautiful backdrop for big-day photographs or as a prop, especially when draped with fairylights,” suggests Katie. Mini terracotta pots make a great feature when filled with herbs and lavender and dotted on trestle tables – they’re a great way of adding a Mediterranean feel.” Virginias Vintage Hire Ltd, 01404 861 742, virginiasvintagehire.co.uk @virginiasvintagehire “On the subject of coffee tables, they look great positioned on the grass” Katie suggests. “Just add some blankets either side for guests to sit on.” Katie suggests bringing beautiful vintage chairs and pieces of furniture outside to create a chill-out area for guests. gettyimages.co.uk gettyimages.co.uk helenwarner.co.uk clarekinchinphotography.co.uk allybyrom.com bowtieandbellephotography.co.uk evokepictures.com helenwarner.co.uk libertypearlphotography.com libertypearlphotography.com meganwelker.com