Your Yorkshire Wedding - July/August 2019 (Issue 37)

facebook.com/happilyevercaptured GREEN FINGERS We’re trying to keep our big day as eco-friendly as possible. Where should we look for our flowers? British flowers have around 10% of the carbon footprint of imported flowers. At Nodding Violets, I handpick all of our flowers so there’s no packaging, no plastic used and all the blooms are grown without pesticides five minutes from my front door. We also have beehives next to the cutting patch, with bees busily working the nectar-filled blooms and butterflies in abundance. The plot is fed with manure from my neighbour’s stables and my homemade compost. The key to our healthy soil is being pesticide-free. I’m sure any British grower will follow a similar regime. It makes sense from an environmental point of view, and also logistically, to keep everything local. The result is our beautiful old-fashioned, gloriously scented blooms. For your big day, I’d check out small, local growers or ask your florist to buy in British flowers. As well as being eco-friendly, you’ll enjoy timeless, wonderfully scented meadow-style florals. Meryl Clarke | Nodding Violets noddingviolets.co.uk SCENT-SATIONAL We’ve opted for a bohemian theme for our wedding but we’re struggling with how to create a cosy, personal vibe. Help! Adding candles to your décor can change your venue from a blank canvas to a place that really invokes feeling. Scent is strongly associated with recollection and has a powerful impact on emotions, feelings and memories – so it’s the perfect way to create a welcoming ambience. Incorporate burning candles as table centrepieces and dot them around the room for a long-lasting scent-sation. Not only will the enticing flickering flames bring a romantic atmosphere, but also the scent will give life- long memories. For a boho-chic look, opt for amber-coloured glass jars instead of clear. Keep the fire burning by gifting your guests with the same candles as favours. For an extra special touch, why not take advantage of our personalised label service. Sadie Baldwin | Unchained Bride unchainedbride.wedding EXPERT ADVICE 93