Your West Midlands Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 62)

Styling heaven Every year stylists and designers across the fashion, home and wedding industries look to Pantone Colour of the Year for inspiration. The Living Coral of 2019 was a breath of fresh air for colour palettes and styling for nuptials, as couples move away from the conventional whites and creams; reds, pinks and even oranges are set to take a starring role in everything from floral arrangements to bridesmaid dresses. Embrace bright colours and a bold aesthetic in wedding décor in particular with colour block combinations. You can’t watch the news or read an online blog without an ‘eco-friendly story’ popping up, and this is transferring down into wedding planning too. Couples are looking for venues that have carbon footprint-reducing services, and switching from the likes of plastic straws to paper and glass alternatives – luckily they look prettier than the plastic version! Expect a rise in  eco-friendly weddings  in 2019, featuring flowers that can be replanted, organic menus and minimal plastic. Layering and textures , two key words to bear in mind when styling your day. A great way of doing this is with material, in particular velvet! Its rich, plush texture can be perfectly teamed with silk for contrast and it comes in every colour possible. It can work for the bridal party outfits, the table décor and even velvet-embossed stationery is oh-so stylish. Setting the scene at any venue is easily done with candles, creating the perfect, romantic ambience. Unique lighting fixtures, such has hanging installations, really set the mood and create a focal point in the room. Top tip: mixed pendants, exposed bulbs, fringed masterpieces and mini lampshades are modern ways to illuminate your space. As well as oversized blooms and displays being on trend, as highlighted by our local experts, a stripped back floral trend; is one bloom . Yes, one flower used en masse can look super-chic! From bouquets, to centrepieces, to hair accessories. Finally, ceremonies used to be styled quite minimalistic with the main focus being on the reception venue décor however, couples are seeing the all-important vows as the main event and are creating fitting striking ceremony backdrops. gingerray.co.uk sudhaphotography.co.uk 96