Your Sussex Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 77)

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, our experts discuss ultra-romantic touches to bring to your big day TREE ROMANCE Julian says: With foliage styling becoming ever more popular, living trees and plants – with their structure and textures – can offer verdant backdrops to bright floral arrangements or act as stunning focal points themselves. The myrtle tree, for example, is said to be sacred to the goddess Venus and thought to inspire everlasting love. What better way to decorate your venue, adding drama and romance?. Julian Poole cloudtree.events GOING TO THE CHAPEL John says: As with every aspect of your special day, the choice of car for a Valentine’s Day wedding is huge. So what to do? Many things need to be considered when you are selecting your wedding car, including style, personality, budget and sometimes even location. You should want the car to say something about you and your partner on your big day. There’s a wide selection available, including vintage, faux vintage (new but designed to look classic), contemporary modern (Jaguar or Bentley), classic and even VW Campervans. I always suggest people opt for vintage or contemporary modern. What might look quirky today might not age well when you come to look at your wedding pictures in years to come. Don’t forget to look behind the price to see what’s included. The journey is just one aspect. A home consultation should be part and parcel, along with little touches to bring added romance to the trip, perhaps a bottle of bubbly and your choice of music. John O’Connor worthparkchauffeurs.co.uk  HOT TOPIC A WAY TO THE HEART Nicola says: A Valentine’s wedding is always going to be extra special. So, having chosen your fairytale venue it’s now the turn of the caterers to create a banquet to remember, after all, food is the language of love! Your menu should be indulgent, temptation on a plate. So whether you choose a beautifully cooked fillet of beef or a heart-warming plate of posh bangers and mash, true comfort food for the soul, it needs to be a feast for the eyes. Sharing platters help friends and family to get involved and form new friendships. A subtle introduction of an aphrodisiac into the menu could also fan a spark between your guests. Oysters, chocolate, asparagus, chilli and figs are all foods we associate with romance. Food can evoke emotions; it conjures up memories and feelings from past events. Couples often wish to introduce foods from memorable moments they have shared together, possibly a holiday or meal in a special place. Why not, give your loved ones tiny heart shaped boxes of chocolates as favours and instead of numbers, name your tables after famous romantic couples. Nicola Gauntlett championcaterers.co.uk EXPERT ADVICE 89