Your Sussex Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 82)

VENUE STYLING 79 We consult the experts on the best ways to inject some colour into your venue styling V enue styling is a brave new world to most of us but an exciting one at that. You’ve chosen a theme or palette – now to bring it to life. But beware! It’s all too easy to go overboard. It’s wonderful to convey your personalities and create a magical environment for you and your guests, but if you get swept away in the moment and your beautiful reception space starts to take on the appearance of an explosion in a paint factory, it’s difficult to turn back. On that note, we decided to consult Sussex’s venue styling professionals to find out how they turn venues into veritable wonderlands using masterful strokes of controlled colour. Get the look “Pick a venue that complements your preferred décor style and colour scheme.” – Charlotte Bolwell, clbweddingsandevents.co.uk mulberry-events.co.uk “Your colour palette doesn’t have to be over complicated. Simple colours and designs work well and look stunning in a large venue.” – Rachel Leach, thelitte-details.co.uk “Choose a recognised colour harmony. My favourites are monochromatic, using lighter and darker shades from one hue.” – Steph Willoughby, chirpee.net “If you have a strong colour, use just a hint combined with ivory.” – Annabel Grange, butterfliesandbows.co.uk urbanbridesmaid.com for thelittle-details.co.uk butterfliesandbows.co.uk Over the rainbow monaaliphtography.com for tohaveandtohireweddings.com clbweddingsandevents.co.uk velvetstorm.co.uk for tohaveandtohireweddings.com fionamillsart.com for tohaveandtohireweddings.com velvetstorm.co.uk for tohaveandtohireweddings.com