HOT TOPIC Wedding worries Our experts solve your problems VINTAGE GLAMOUR We’re having a vintage-inspired wedding, and I’d love to incorporate the theme into my hair and make-up. Do you have any suggestions? A vintage-themed wedding can be anything from the glamour of the 1920s to the rock and roll energy of the 50s. A couple that chooses a particular decade usually lives a somewhat vintage lifestyle and equates that in their style. Create an inspiration board to help group your ideas. Pick the hairstyle you like the most and ask your stylist to work with you to re-create it, taking into consideration your face shape, hair thickness and texture. Your make-up should enhance your chosen style, think of smoky eyes, red lips, liners and lashes mixed with a modern-day twist. Hollywood waves or a marcel wave created with modern techniques, dressed with a Great Gatsby-inspired headpiece would look stunning. Most hair and make-up artists have done theatrical work and have trained to create looks throughout the ages so ask to see their previous work to get an idea of their capabilities. Janet White-Ashby | Hair and make-up artist www.janetwhiteashby.co.uk TREND SETTER What styling trends do you think will be popular in 2022? The popular décor and themes for 2022 promise to be bolder than ever, and what links them is nostalgia. I don’t think it’s any coincidence given the last 18 months that people are looking to the past rather than the present for inspiration. Among the trends I expect to see are: Period features – With costume dramas in high concentration we expect to see trends develop around this theme. Pretty pastels, timepieces such as gramophones and brandy bars are more popular than ever and add a nice touch to any event. Disco details – The focus on all things glitter, neon, and retro have not disappeared, and I think it’s a trend that will continue to grow throughout 2022. With many companies now offering reasonably priced bespoke neon signs, the world is your oyster. Seeking nature – We are seeing increasing numbers of people wanting to bring the outside in. Whether you hire real plants in volume or silk alternatives, it can be done sympathetically and will dramatically alter marquees and indoor spaces. Unusual table configurations – This trend has been developing for some time. Whether it’s a mixture of square, rectangular and long tables or something completely different like our S Table. It’s nice to mix and match and makes planning even more fun. There is also a move away from classic materials, and our hairpin leg tables are a welcome change from the standard trestle versions. Beth Stretton | Venue stylist www.meganandclaude.co.uk www.richandmaria.co EXPERT ADVICE 59
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