Your Kent Wedding -November/December 2020 (Issue 93)

FESTIVE FLORALS We’re dreaming of a fabulous winter wedding. What can you suggest for our flowers? For me, winter weddings come at such an enchanting time of year. The season conjures up images of warmth, with jewel-toned hues, rich textures and luxurious fabrics. Rich, opulent, deep red roses and amaryllis flowers really evoke images of winter for me. I’d team these with icy colours and frosted foliage. Eucalyptus, succulents, hypernicum berries and ranunculi are beautiful at this time of year too. Textures can be brought into play through your tablescapes. Think feasting tables laden with flowers mixed with furs, velvets and luxurious fabrics. Pheasant feathers bring a touch of the countryside rustic look to the heart of Kent. Add a touch of copper, red and green for a real wintry-warm vibe. Candles add a touch of warmth and light when it’s cold outside, and dark afternoons at venues with a roaring log fire mean you can cosy up with those closest to you. I love incorporating seasonality into wedding themes, by looking at the natural beauty surrounding us. Think pinecones and moss to add a natural element to your day, bringing the outside in. Hannah Withington, www.patinapetal.co.uk CHRISTMAS WISHES What are the latest trends in winter wedding styling? For couples choosing to host an intimate Christmas wedding, customising every detail is becoming particularly important. Couples are showing those able to attend, just how important they are with some festive extravagance, creating a fantastic over-the-top visual feature. This year we’re seeing greens and silver paired with natural touches to punctuate sleek décor. Or, in stark contrast, there’s a return to the more traditional combinations of classic dark greens, deep cranberry reds and winter white. With fewer guests present, couples are pushing out the boat and splashing out to perfect a handful of fundamental features. Their décor includes dressing mantelpieces in Christmas finery, adding fabulous festive touches by swaging staircases, and adding garlands to entrances. What’s more, wreaths aren’t only for doors, but are perfect on tables, especially for the top or sweetheart table. Many are elevating them to centre-stage position turning tables into chic, glamorous showstoppers. Marcus and Daniel Kyte-Collings, www.kcweddingsandevents.co.uk Our experts offer stellar wedmin advice HOT TOPIC  EXPERT ADVICE 85