Your East Anglian Wedding - February/March 2021 (Issue 47)

❤ Opt for tall, oversized centrepieces, which make the ceiling appear lower, break up the space and create the wow factor! ❤ Consider your colour palette as white tends to make a space appear lighter and more airy while rich dark shades can make a large room seem smaller and more intimate. ❤ Many barns and stately homes have beams and tall ceilings which adds to the spacious feeling Ideas worth exploring to create an inviting space include lighting canopies, drapes, hanging paper lanterns and foliage displays suspended over the tables. ❤ Consider setting up a few bars, buffet or snack stations around the venue, so no single area gets too busy at once. Maybe have a different style of food or drinks at each one such as individual bowls of snacks, ready- packed bags of sweets or candy floss, along with ready-poured cocktails on drinks trolleys. Not only a great way of filling space, but also the perfect opportunity for guests to interact while getting their food and drink. ❤ Lounge areas with vintage seating are a popular trend. Think Persian rugs and plenty of greenery dotted around to create cosy nooks and encourage people to break away from their tables. ❤ Find ways to incorporate al-fresco elements where possible, like an outdoor ceremony, photographs and reception drinks on the lawn and an outside lounge area with fire pits for guests to mingle around in the evening. Visit www.bellesandbeausweddingstyling.co.uk www.carazagni.com www.sophiecass.com 53 WEDDING STYLING