Your West Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 66)

VENUE STYLING 69 FOOD INTERACTION Part of planning the wedding reception scene will be incorporating self-service areas which can be decorated to fit the theme of the wedding. “We are all very aware that the world has gone gin crazy and I have joined in (of course),” shares Martina Paul. “Couples do like to create their signature cocktails for the big day, try new flavour gins, and let their guests really appreciate a good quality drink or two – couples have become very beverage savvy. 2020 bars will be quality over quantity!” Wine expert Sam Tyson of Winebuyers.com says, “More and more couples are choosing to create self-service bars, beer taps and ’70s-style cocktail bars at their weddings which I anticipate to only rise in 2020.” IDEAS • An artfully created wall-mounted dispenser • Donut walls are giving way to more interactive culinary moments such as conveyor belts – it’s all about the presentation • Decorative ways to display drinks such as beer barrows are still proving very popular • Seating areas with quirky furntiture • Horsebox bars for rustic themes MAXIMALISM It’s hard to deny Instagram’s enduring influence on wedding day décor, and 2020 is all about maximalism: the rise of fuller, fussier overall styling. To create the overall vibe, the devil is in the detail, patterns clashing and mixing materials, decorativeness and chintz are key; from the colour of the cutlery to the texture of the tablecloth. Aesthetically pleasing tablescapes are the biggest trend and complement the previously mentioned long trestle table trend: ornamental and OTT styles are being celebrated! A FINAL THOUGHT FROM MARTINA PAUL... “Balloon styling for weddings and events has become massively popular. They bring fun, colour, and a twist to each event. Balloon walls, arches, and backdrops can be all enhanced with various floral displays. We have seen them around in 2019 but they are going to be super popular in 2020! “Simply elegant and minimalistic looks will be very much in trend in 2020. Pairing of dark and light colours and textures, dark furniture with crisp white linen or white furniture with black linen. We will also see black and white bridal bouquets especially in spring and autumn. I think there is nothing like a big white wedding with a smart touch of black colour. “Couples like to really show their personality and the overall theme of the upcoming wedding in their stationery. There are so many superb designers who can create personalised logos out of the couple’s initials or their favourite item (tree, a dog, leaf, etc) and then use them across the stationery selection. “Minimalistic, elegant, various textures and calligraphy are very much on point for 2020.” countryfoxes.co.uk , daffodilwaves.co.uk definitiveweddingseventz.com , facebook.com/mollygeorgiaphoto definitiveweddingseventz.com, facebook.com/mollygeorgiaphoto countryfoxes.co.uk, dearestlove.co.uk countryfoxes.co.uk