Your Yorkshire Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 39)

Our experts solve your wedding dilemmas HOT TOPIC IN-TENTS! What factors do we need to consider when planning an outdoor wedding? Here are our top tips for planning an al fresco celebration: ❤ Suppliers . You have more flexibility with this type of wedding, so choose wisely. Always check out reviews and testimonials to help you create the ultimate dream team. ❤ Food . There are less restrictions with outdoor weddings, so you can have exactly what you want – whether that’s fish and chips, pizzas, burgers or a three-course meal. We work with some great caterers so can point you in the right direction. And don’t forget to take advantage of the tasting sessions! ❤ Decorations . A tent or tipi is a blank canvas to be styled any way you choose. If you love DIY, you’ll be in your element. If you’re not so creative, like me, then we have some amazing stylists on board who will take the stress away from you. ❤ Weather . This is one thing that’s out of our control, but I can honestly say that some of our best wedding stories and photographs involve rain! In fact, the sound of raindrops on canvas is very romantic and gives a lovely ambience. Our authentic Scandinavian tipis are made to withstand all temperatures and we have open fires and heaters to make them nice and cosy. ❤ The serious stuff . You may have found your dream setting, but you need to make sure it’s suitable. We provide a site visit to ensure it’s appropriate for your big day and to look for things you may not have thought of, such as underground cables. It’s also important to see where you would like the tipis placed to help you visualise and turn your dream into reality. ❤ Don’t forget . Not as exciting as food or decor, but possibly two of the biggest necessities are electricity and toilet facilities. Lots of venues now have these on site, but if not, we can source these for you. Samantha Robinson | Boutipi Limited | boutipi.co.uk FANTASY FLORALS What are the latest wow-factor floral trends that we can incorporate into our day? The colour trend for most of this year has been leaning heavily towards pastel tones, but recently we’ve seen couples incorporating a coordinating pop of colour to stand out. Blousy blooms in vibrant, decadent colours are a sure-fire way to leave a lasting impression on your loved ones. In terms of arrangements, bigger statement pieces that you can use throughout the day are proving popular. Think big floral arches to wed under, which can then be transported and used behind the top table, then again as a selfie backdrop in the evening. You could also consider tall table centrepieces, which are used to line the aisle first. This is a great way of getting the look you want while being economical. Emma Turner | The Petal Studio | thepetalstudio.co.uk emiliakatephotography.co.uk sallytphoto.com 92