Your West Midlands Wedding- February / March 2021 (Issue 72)

How to decorate your wedding venue Styled to perfection ECO-LUXE Sustainably embracing nature. “Reduce your food waste. Did you know that a 10 th of all wedding food gets thrown away? If you’re worried about waste, why not consider fake tiers on your cake or giving your guests some to take home in a care package?” – Becky from Foxglove & Black. “Rethink your confetti. It may not be something you’d think about, but throwing paper isn’t environmentally friendly. Instead, why not consider more biodegradable options such as lavender, rose petals or a mix of micro flowers? It’s much better for the planet and gives a stunning mixture of colours in your photos.” – Becky from Foxglove & Black. “Consider the season you’re getting married in when trying to reduce your impact. Bring the outdoors in by using seasonal foliage in your table settings – keeping it simple with fresh blooms and candles that are both sustainable and affordable. Potted plants also make great favours and a lovely keepsake for years to come.” – Amy from Shiny People Events. “If you’d like a modern theme, use a lot of one element to create a simple but dramatic look. Nature can stimulate multiple senses, think about creating an atmosphere that does just that. Sight, sound, smell, touch and even taste should all be considered when choosing your styling. Being eco-conscious doesn’t mean compromising on décor. A strongly scented flower could be the thing that reminds people of your day.” – Amy from Shiny People Events. “Forget plastic glasses and instead opt for rented crockery and glassware. Anything that’s single-use isn’t good for the environment and doesn’t look particularly stylish either. This goes for your linens too. With so much choice available from velvet tablecloths and sequinned napkins, you can ditch the paper variety and opt for something more environmentally friendly instead.” – Becky from Foxglove & Black. www.shinypeopleevents.com www.shinypeopleevents.com W hen it comes to decorating your wedding venue, the options are endless. Whether you want to incorporate your favourite colour, a particular theme or showcase your personalities, there’s a lot you need to take into consideration. To help, we’ve put together a feature focusing on three on-trend themes. 57 VENUE STYLING