Your Kent Wedding - Page number 72 - July/August 2021 (Issue 97)

www.yeti photography.co.uk LIGHT OF MY LIFE We’ve heard that lighting is a key element in styling a wedding. Can you tell us more? This is very true – never underestimate the power of lighting! It really is the best aspect to focus on. Especially with a dry hire venue that presents you with a totally blank canvas, as the right lighting will finish it off perfectly. For instance, a chandelier will create a romantic, traditional look, whereas festoon lighting is ideal for a festival-themed wedding. Fairylights strung across the ceiling can bring a starry vibe, and hanging light bulbs will work brilliantly with an industrial, modern feel. Candlelight is beautiful and works wonders when creating an intimate, romantic feel. Even if you have a guest list of 200 or more, it’ll still lend the space that cosy, welcoming ambience. Melanie Revell-Leaman | Your Story Events www.yourstoryevents.co.uk COUNTRYSIDE CLASS What floral centrepieces would best suit a rustic-themed wedding? Why not use wood slices stacked on top of each other to give the tables a rustic feel? These can then be decorated with woodland-themed flowers and foliage such as anemones, foxgloves, Solomon’s seal, narcissi, ferns and ivy. Depending on the time of year, you could even use plants and flowering blubs tucked into the display. Moss can be utilised to hide pots and soil, and by incorporating pine cones, bark pieces, decorative twigs or lichen you can create a lovely textured scene that really looks the part. Small log slices can be used on guest tables with bigger versions stacked up around the venue framing the doors or placed in a bare corner. Tanya Henton | Stem By Stem Flowers www.stembystemflowers.co.uk 72