Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 76)

SEASONAL STYLE I know the weather can be unpredictable in the autumn but I still want to look stunning in a fabulous dress. What would you suggest that’s suitable for the time of year and glamorous too? Sam says: Dresses in champagne colours work really well for autumn brides. Think subtle shades rather than bold, like our beautiful silk champagne chiffon Lyn Ashworth dress (pictured). Bride Clare teamed it with an ivory bolero with long lace sleeves for her autumn wedding and changed it up from a day-to-night look by removing the bolero and adding a belt. gyangurung.com Flower power We’re g tting marri d next October. Will there still be the range of flowers and colours available as there would be if we were getting married in the summer? Nia says: Go with the season and look outside for your inspiration. You might think autumn is all very brown and orange but these colours come in so many wonderful shades and there’s plenty of lovely yellow, green and pink tones too. Here are some of my top tips to help: ❤ Take advantage of anywhere you or your florist can forage for branches with leaves that are turning colour. These can be used in church windows with candles, in larger displays and down the centre of banquet tables. ❤ Team with berries, fruits and grasses, or even nuts and don’t forget pumpkins which also come in many colours and don’t have to look like it’s halloween. ❤ Typical autumn blooms include chrysanthemums and dahlias which come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Calla lilies, leucaspurnum, physalis and fox tail lilies are also around in abundance as well as hydrangeas, roses and orchids. ❤ As with all seasons, try and have one large display as a focal point at the reception for maximum impact, rather than dotting decorations all around. ❤ For the tables, make sure your centrepieces don’t block your guests’ view when they’re sitting down. ❤ Bare branches are great for adding height. ❤ Autumn doesn’t have to mean rustic. The use of glass and paler tones can create a city-chic look. Nia Bradley-Hobbs | Florist | luvshifting.com studiorouge.co.uk dmphotographyuk.com Nikki also wore a champagne dress and teamed it with a feather wrap in a matching shade. Made with marabou feathers it not only keeps the chills at bay, but also creates an elegant look that works really well in the photos. Sam Walsh | Bridal boutique owner | sassandgrace.co.uk Local experts on autumn-themed weddings HOT TOPIC cooper-photography.co.uk foranandsauvageconcept.com confetticoast.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 109