A COME TRUE theme The latest styling trends If you’ve booked your venue, then the next thing you’ll be thinking about is how to style it. With so many options available, this can seem like a daunting task, but the most important thing to remember is that any space can be transformed with even the most simplist of details. To help give you some inspiration, we’ve put together some top tips and showcased images from some of our favourite real weddings and styled shoots. “Tropical shades can look amazing, and if you’re going to use them in your flowers, then you will need to use greenery to allow the colours to pop. I love using natural elements which are brightly coloured to give a little element of surprise whilst keeping the flowers authentic. This is a great palette if you’re going for contemporary flowers. Use far fewer focal blooms and go big on the leaves. Remember, the glossier the leaves, the better!” – Rhian from Wild and Fabulous Flowers. Make the most of the unused space in your venue. Try decorating beams with tropical flowers, creating a grand staircase design or hanging colourful chandeliers from the ceiling. www.lovellpictures.com and www.wildandfabulousflowers.com www.lovellpictures.com and www.wildandfabulousflowers.com Getty Images www.thestorytelleruk.com www.owenhowells.com www.claireroigephotography.co.uk “Deciding on which colour palette to choose for your wedding can seem overwhelming. Take the time to look through some images and start collating a little album of your favourites. Leave it for a few weeks, then go back and look again! Flowers look so much better if they’re in season, as they are fresher, bouncier and have more personality.” – Rhian Rees from Wild and Fabulous Flowers (www.wildandfabulousflowers.com) If you want to make a statement with your big-day blooms, why not opt for a flower arch? This can be used for the ceremony and then moved behind the top table for the reception or used as a backdrop for a photo booth. Incorporate your colour scheme into your table displays. This can be done through your flowers, place names, cutlery and candles. Tropical fiesta www.megan-sianphotography.com www.chrisandrewsphotography.co.uk VENUE STYLING 71
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