Your East Anglian Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 35)

RUSTIC ROMANCE Bruisyard Hall offers a stunning barn venue in the heart of the Suffolk countryside; perfect for a country-themed wedding. Owners Robert and Teresa Rous give their top styling tips to complement a rustic backdrop... COLOURS ❤ For natural elegance a neutral colour palette works well with bursts of pastel shades such as mint, cornflower blue, pale grey, soft yellow, lavender and sage. ❤ Bold burgundy, gold, magenta, orange red, teal and navy are ideal for autumn barn weddings. DECORATIVE DETAILS ❤ Think candelabra with taper candles, twinkling fairylights, branches, distressed wood or displays of English garden flowers in milk jugs as centrepieces. ❤ Vintage lace backdrops add a soft, delicate touch. ❤ Bring the outside in to make the venue blend with the surroundings. Dot arrangements about in key places where the photos are taken, with garlands and flowers hanging from the rafters and beams. ❤ Add rustic-style signage written in calligraphy style. ❤ Wooden chairs, natural linen and antique-style lanterns create a warm feel. ❤ An old wooden ladder is the perfect prop to display the table plan SWEET OR SAVOURY ❤ Create an alternative to the traditional sweet tiers with a showstopping cheese tower presented on a rustic log slice. ❤ A naked wedding cake looks great for a country wedding decorated with tea lights around the base, small flower heads and a floral topper. ❤ A chocolate cake decorated with berries also makes a drool-worthy centrepiece. FLOWER POWER ❤ Use low centrepieces as the focal point, with flowers in jam jars or jugs. ❤ Over-sized arrangements of greenery and country flowers in natural planters or milk churns are great as a statement piece. ❤ Gypsophila, thistle, eucalyptus, sunflowers, wildflowers, hydrangeas, daisies and fern are great choices for a country wedding. ❤ Complete the bridal look with bouquets of English flowers hand-tied with twine and boho-style flower crowns. shellsperling.co.uk amber-rosephotography.com jacksonandcophotography.com natashahurley.com natashahurley.com 68