Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 59 - July/August 2021 (Issue 87)

All the latest on wedding décor Styl tatio W hen it comes to the venue styling it’s easy to get lost in a whirlpool of colour swatches, fabrics, ribbons and trimmings and lose sight of the end vision – not to mention the budget! Everything looks so irresistible; it takes a strong will not to get overwhelmed and impulse buy. To avoid unnecessary spending or ending up with a look that’s confused or over-busy, it’s wise to get organised from the get-go. Even if you’re not a lis t-maker – you know it makes sense! Before embarking on the wed-shop decide on the overall look and feel you want for your day and try to stick to it. Do your research first, save pictures and links to all your favourite things and you’ll soon seen a theme or colour combo emerging. Not only great for creating a coordinated look, it can cut down on costly mistakes too. We’re here to help with a regular lifeline of inspiration and there’s an army of talented suppliers in the region. Read on for just some of their top tips and trend alerts … Images: www.mareksikora.com Cakes: www.giftedheartcakes.co.uk/ Stationery: www.hiphiphooray.com/ Flowers: www.floribundarose.com/ WATCH THE SPENDS “The first thing you should do is sit down with your partner and work out your overall budget including how much you want to spend on each individual element. Decide whether there’s anything that you can do yourself in order to save money and see if any friends or family would like to contribute.” – Alexandria Schiefner www.alexandriaevents.co.uk RETRO CHIC Not just for grannies – dried flowers are coming out of the cupboard and being reinvented as a naturally stunning and sustainable option for the big-day décor. Dorset-based Catherine Nix of My Scented Home says, “Dried flowers lend themselves to being reused afterwards. A hand-tied bridal bouquet can be kept in a vase as a decorative addition to the home and will last for years. The same goes for beautiful willow hearts and garlands made with dried flowers.” She also suggests: ❤ Potted flowers look great on the tables or dotted around the venue and can be planted in your garden afterwards or given to guests as a lasting reminder of your day. Lavender is always gorgeous and smells great too. Visit www.myscentedhome.co.uk 59 VENUE STYLING