Your Sussex Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 88)

73 VENUE STYLING www.ann amariestepney.co.uk for Luna and the Lane BARN-STORMING BRILLIANCE When it comes to styling a barn venue, “the sky’s the limit,” says Sally. “Barns are great for rustic and bohemian styles, but you can have lots of fun giving it luxe elements too,” she continues. Sara comments, “If your barn venue as a vaulted or beamed ceiling, then you’re in luck! This is the perfect opportunity to decorate it with something eye-catching to suit your theme. Draping is a firm favourite, but floral chandeliers and foliage are a definite trend that’s here to stay. Barn doors are also a fabulous space to add some personalisation – hang floral decorations, large initials or welcome sign for a grand entrance.” As barns are usually spacious and just one room, Natalie advises you divide and conquer: “It helps to split the space up into areas and ensure that none of them get overlooked. So often, the guest book gets missed, or the favours are forgotten. To avoid these issues, I suggest using props to give each spot the wow-factor, drawing the eye in through interest, depth and height.” On the subject of open space, Sally tells us, “Low centrepieces and floral runners will get lost in a vast room with tall ceilings like a barn. It may be a good idea to add some height to your table décor using floral arrangements in tall vases or plinths.” By nature, barns can be pretty dark, but that doesn’t mean they need to be dingy. Work with colour to bring your venue to life. “I love contrast, such as chandeliers, metallics and bursts of colour,” says Sally. “Working with a blank canvas means that you can go wild with your palette, there’s very little that can go wrong,” she explains. The Elysian Styling Company www.katierogersphotography.com To Have and To Hire www.jess icalilyphotography.com for To Have and To Hire To Have and To Hire CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Charlotte Bolwell, CLB Weddings & Events , www.clbweddingsandevents.co.uk Natalie Morson, The Elysian Styling Company , www.theelysianstylingcompany.co.uk Sara Ellis, To Have and To Hire Events , www.tohaveandtohireevents.com Sally Gallis, Luna and the Lane , www.lunaandthelane.co.uk www.ann amariestepney.co.uk for Luna and the Lane www.kati erogersphotography.com for The E lysian Styling Company