Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Apr-May 2019 (Issue 73)

Create your own wedfest with the help of our experts  HOT TOPIC B IG-DAY BOHO STY L E SETTING THE SCENE I love the idea of a festival wedding and can’t wait to get creative with the décor but I’m not sure where to start. Can you give me some ideas? Pauline says: Typically this style takes place outside surrounded by nature and the sky’s the limit when it comes to your styling. You can choose simplistic flowers or colourful wild blooms worn in the hair and used in hand-tied bouquets for that rustic feel. Paper lanterns will add a pop of colour to your venue and fairylights always look stunning adorning tress and in tents and tipis. During the afternoon, guests can have fun on bouncy castles and into the evening campfires and blankets are a lovely touch. Add photo walls into your styling for that personal element and for your catering, street food served out of pop-up stalls or converted horseboxes or campervans will go down a treat. Live music will get the party started and for the ultimate festival-feel why not offer glitter tattoos and face painting? Meet the expert: Pauline’s the owner of Charmed Events. She’s proud to have helped many couples create their perfect day and loves to help create memories to cherish forever. Pauline Maxwell-King Venue stylist charmedevents.co.uk GORGEOUS GOWN We’re planning an outdoor wedding with a relaxed vibe. What sort of dress should I opt for that will give me the boho look? Sam says: If you’re planning a relaxed wedding that breaks with tradition you’re definitely a boho bride. You won’t be wearing ivory satin shoes with a kitten heel or a tiara. When it comes to the dress, think crochet, statement lace and possibly tassels. Skirts can be flowing in soft chiffon but if you’re thinking of a fitted gown, opt for relaxed with cheeky splits in the skirt. Illusion or barely-there-backs are popular and plunging necklines with embroidery appliqués complement outdoor nuptials. Willowby by Watters nails this look. Always fashion-forward and affordable, this is the go-to designer for me when looking for a relaxed vibe.  Meet the expert: Sam’s the owner of Heritage Brides. She loves giving a personal service and helping brides-to-be find the dress of their dreams. Sam Newby-Ricci Bridal boutique owner heritagebrides.co.uk 118