Your Kent Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 94)

www.jeffoliver.co.uk for Chic Weddings www.bizzylizzyflowers.co.uk www.olegssamsonovsphotography.com for Chic Weddings www.funkypixel.co.uk fo r Chic Weddings www.olegssamsonovsphotography.com for Chic Weddings STYLING HEAVEN What we love most about outdoor weddings is the blank canvas, literally, they offer. The sky’s the limit when it comes to creativity, but whether you’re hosting your whole day al fresco or just the ceremony, there’s one thing stylists agree on: an au naturel look is the way forward. Laurie Edwards from Chic Weds explains: “From woodlands to gardens there’s something so romantic about getting married outside with natural elements creating a perfect backdrop for you to enhance with additional décor and finishing touches. “For woodland weddings opt for natural décor such as a moongate adorned with foliage and decorated at the base with moss and lanterns. If your venue has a gazebo or pergola to get married under, add a flower arch to create a gorgeous backdrop for photographs. “Even if you’re not hosting your entire day in the great outdoors, don’t forget to decorate an outside space too – it makes for a great photo opportunity with foliage and fairylights bringing that twinkly magic. “With the great British weather being a little unpredictable at times, make sure you discuss styling options with your florist or venue stylist that can be easily transferred inside at the last minute. Most florists will make large arrangements and arches when they arrive at your venue, so they should be able to move displays inside if needed.” If your chosen cover for the day is a traditional marquee or a quirky tipi, bringing the outside in is a stunning and fitting styling choice. Elizabeth Morgan of Bizzy Lizzy Flowers says: “Add details such as foliage, a flower or some herbs to place settings, complementing tableware and fabrics. Work with your surroundings and utilise any outdoor features such as a gazebo, tree canopy, plantings and backdrop. Go bold in your colour palette or textures, from greenery to dried grasses, which are so effective in the sunlight and in a gentle breeze. Think also about fragrance: petals and herbs. You could even take cuttings from family and friends’ gardens to incorporate and personalise the space. “Consider also the season you make your vows. Your florist can advise you as to what’s in bloom and utilise local growers to combine florals and foliage to work in your outdoor space. You can even highlight displays with greenery, branches or common planting matched to your setting and time of year.” With such a vast space to fill, you’ll undoubtedly want to come up with ways to make the most of your budget, Elizabeth has some suggestions: “Group florals in multiple vases, perhaps even hang florals and trailing foliage. You could also hire your vases, as a cost-effective way to create a look and colour scheme for your tables. Add fabrics and some string lighting to candles for a warm and welcoming feel. “Before you do anything though, start by creating a visual plan with your florist. Give them the fullest picture of how you want your seating to look and allow for plenty of creativity, fun and quirky ways to make the overall look uniquely yours.” www.funkypixel.co.uk fo r Chic Weddings 70