Your Yorkshire Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 46)

Our experts help you navigate the new normal HOT TOPIC DELICIOUS DISHES Q Our wedding is now much smaller than we originally planned. How do we create an intimate feel for our wedding breakfast? All is not lost! The great thing about having a small wedding for a reduced number of guests is that you can really go to town and spoil those closest to you who are able to attend. Our grazing tablescapes present two or three courses at the table, all at the same time. This creates a really relaxed and intimate eating experience with minimal interruption from waiting staff. The grazing options look divine, and make for fabulous table displays. They can be made for any number of guests to share, so they’re very versatile if restrictions change. Alice Falkingham | Homegrown Hospitality | www.homegrownhospitality.co.uk FLOWERS FOREVER Q We’ve had to postpone our wedding to winter from August. The trouble is, I wanted summery flowers for my bouquet. What are my options? Postponed weddings are a reality right now, with couples having to adapt their guest list and venue – but to change the theme is hard as its such a personal choice. Bouquets are a big part of the colour scheme and vibe of the day, so it can be heartbreaking if you can’t have what you want because you’ve had to change your date. Faux flowers are the perfect solution, and handmade, eco-friendly faux flowers are even better! Ecoblooms is a small business that crafts flowers from donated recycled plastic bottles. They never wilt or die, so can be bought years in advance (yes, some couples are that organised). Most importantly, they are not affected by the seasons. If you want sunflowers, peonies or daisies in December, you’ve got them! I’ve supported so many couples over the past year who are dealing with this new normal – rearranging flowers to accommodate different venues or orders changing as party numbers reduce – but what they don’t have to worry about is their flowers. It’s an honour to be asked to create something for such an important moment in people’s lives, and I’m here to bring your ideas to life no matter what obstacles are thrown in the way. Sylvia Pearson | Ecoblooms | www.ecoblooms.net h ttps://jenn ymilnerphotography.co.uk https://jenn ymilnerphotography.co.uk  ASK THE EXPERTS 75