Your Sussex Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 78)

FINISHING TOUCHES 75 A ALL IN THE Check out our A-Z guide to discover how finishing touches can bring every part of your wedding day into perfect harmony detail IS FOR ALTERATIONS You want to feel a million bucks on your big day, and having a dress that fits you like a glove is a surefire way to achieve it. Perhaps you want to make a small design tweak to make it truly you or even add your own sentimental touch such as a swatch of lace from your mother’s wedding gown. You’ll need an experienced seamstress, so check out bleupearce.com B IS FOR BACKDROPS Whether it be a flower wall, fairylit drapes or a boho macramé hanging, backdrops are a great highlight for the top table or a fun focal point for guests to pose in front of for the wedding paparazzi like celebs on the red carpet. See ashdownevents.co.uk C IS FOR CENTREPIECES Centrepieces are one of the key elements of venue styling. They present the opportunity to pull your theme together and bring your reception space to life. Use log slices and flower-filled jam jars for a rustic feel or tall martini glasses on mirrored plates for a glamorous approach. Your theme, your way! Have a look at butterfliesandbows.co.uk D IS FOR DRAPING Transform your venue from the everyday to the incredible with some strategic draping. Stylish swags of silk, voile, velour or organza with some subtle mood lighting can create the setting of your dreams. It can also have a practical purpose to separate your ceremony and reception spaces. Chat to the experts in draping at fabricate-decor.co.uk E IS FOR ELEGANCE Venue styling sounds like a daunting prospect, but it can be anything from simple yet effective touches to a full- scale bold and adventurous theme. Don’t be afraid to seek professional help! Talk to the experts at To Have and To Hire, tohaveandtohireweddings.com realsimplephotography.net IS FOR FLOWER ARCH Whether you view the ceremonial arch as a representation of the home you’ll make together or simply a great focal point for the vows, arches and backdrops are starting to grow in popularity in the UK. Personalise them to represent you as couple and fit any theme. Speak to the experts at arabellafloral.com about creating your own. F IS FOR GAMES Garden games – the stalwart of a summer wedding. They provide hours of fun for children and adults alike without breaking the bank adding a chic vintage twist to your nuptials. Have a look at the fab range available at hireyourday.co.uk H IS FOR HARP What could be more relaxing than the sound of a harp? The beautiful tones of this instrument complement a wedding day perfectly, creating a wonderful atmosphere – whether it be during the ceremony or the reception drinks. Head over to harpmusic.co.uk to find out what Margaret can bring to your nuptials.