How to plan a small celebration Intimate romance Although the restrictions on weddings have been lifted, here at Your North West Wedding, we’ve seen a rise in the number of couples choosing to have a small wedding. To help you create the perfect celebration, we’ve rounded up some of the region’s finest suppliers and asked for their top tips on creating a fabulous wedding with a small guest list. Choosing your flowers Your big-day blooms are a great way of showing your personalities and incorporating your chosen theme or colour scheme. You can opt for a wide variety of arrangements, and by using them on a smaller scale, you’ll be able to save money. Keep in mind that some flowers are seasonal and may be difficult to source or too expensive to purchase at different times of the year. If you have your heart set on a particular flower, talk to your florist and ask if there are any alternatives or if there’s any way you can purchase artificial versions. These often look great and can be preserved as a memento of your special day. Although your wedding is small, it doesn’t mean you can’t make the space beautiful. Look for table arrangements, flower walls, bouquets, buttonholes and flower crowns. The list is endless. Skim through social media and magazines to try and find inspiration to show your chosen supplier so they have something to work with. Venue styling ideas My main piece of advice would be to focus on the smaller details. The great thing about having an intimate wedding is it allows you to be more creative. Choose a theme and keep it consistent. For example, once you have chosen your flowers, use them throughout the day. Incorporate them within your welcome drinks, table settings and on the back of your chair sashes. As you don’t have as many people to cater for, you really can go the extra mile with your décor. When it comes to your tables, think of charger plates with mixed linen. Napkins can be expensive when you have to cater for the higher end of guest numbers, however, if your wedding is more intimate, it’s a great way to give your table the wow factor. Personalised menus and favours will also give your wedding a personalised touch. Victoria Rawlins from Blossom & Bows events@blossomandbows.com | www.instagram.com/blossomandbowseventhire 63 INTIMATE WEDDING INSPIRATION
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