BOHEMIAN DREAM

REGIONAL SHOOT BOHEMIAN dream

The relaxed styling, neutral florals and fluffy pampas grass in this styled shoot has us dreaming of summer Images courtesy of Markuza Photography

Set against a backdrop of the historic Little Easton Manor, a creative team of local suppliers who share a passion for outdoor weddings, pampas grass and macramé got together to create this bohemian dream. Shoot organiser Samantha of The Vintage Iron Company, a prop and decor hire specialist, wanted to evoke a sense of free-spirited romance.

“When creating a pampas arch, layers are key for a full and fluffy look,” Samantha says. “We used peacock chairs and dressed them with neutral florals for a vintage feel. The flowing, off-the-shoulder dress was perfect for a hot summer’s day.” All captured in Markuza Photography’s signature style, we absolutely adore this whole vibe…

CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SHOOT

Venue | www.littleeastonmanor.co.uk Photography | www.markuzaphoto.com Arch, decor and coordination | www.instagram.com/thevintageironcompany Bridalwear | www.enchantedbridalboutique.co.uk Hair and make-up | www.ievagenovesi.com Menswear | www.facebook.com/harrisonsformalwear Models | www.instagram.com/asweetrohmance | www.instagram.com/dallas_kidman

HOT TOPIC

Our experts help you plan your dream day

SNAP HAPPY

Q: We’re both nervous in front of the camera. How can we relax on the day? My couples always tell me how much they hate being in front of the lens. However, I can honestly say that once we get into the groove, all we do is laugh and have fun! My advice for couples who are nervous is to build a relationship with your photographer; keep in touch throughout the planning and you may even become friends.

If your photographer offers a pre-wedding shoot, do it. They’re an amazing way to get used to the camera and each other, get some awesome photos and maybe even realise that you’ve mastered the blue steel and have a budding modelling career ahead of you!

On the day, just be with each other and don’t worry too much about the camera. Have fun and remember that your photographer is only human and (hopefully!) won’t bite.

Emma Gosling | Emma Gosling Photography www.instagram.com/emmagoslingphotography

DREAM THEME

Q: There are so many different wedding styles out there – how do we narrow it down and find what’s right for us? The first rule of thumb is to find your venue. This is always a good first step towards choosing the feel of your day as well as your palette. For example, if your reception room has a prominent colour, you’ll need to work with it rather than against it.

Tones for yourself and the bridal party are next. Once you have chosen your outfit and your bridesmaids’ dresses, you will find that these will guide you into a colour theme. From there, the flowers and decor will fall into place. These simple steps will lead you to a perfectly styled day.

IN-TENTS!

Q: We’d love a marquee or tipi wedding but it seems like there’s a lot of planning involved. What do we need to consider? While it can seem daunting, tipi and marquee weddings are exciting because they give you a totally blank canvas. Many marquee suppliers will be able to help with the big elements of your day, starting with guest numbers, which will determine the size of your structure, and what vibe you want. Then, look at fundamentals such as electricity supply, toilet hire and bar services.

Next, plan what areas you would like in your marquee or tipi. Perhaps you want a chill-out space, tables for guests to have a sit down, then the dancefloor and bar area. Once you have these nailed, along with your guest numbers, it’s fairly easy to create a floor plan.

Remember, with more modern structures, like tipis and sailcloth tents, a lot of the atmosphere is created by the structure itself, so don’t feel under pressure to add lots of decor – unless you want to!

You’ll also need to consider the location, and you’ll need access to it for at least two to three days as big marquees take most of that to put up and down. Most suppliers can help source the location or have preferred venue partners, or you can find your own space and connect the dots afterwards.

Bryony Chinnery | Hullabaloo Events www.hullabalooevents.co.uk

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IN THE SUMMERTIME

Q: We’re having a colourful summer wedding. What florals do you recommend for this? Summer is the best time to embrace bright and beautiful flowers. You could consider a tropical design filled with anthurium, ginger flowers, orchids and protea all finished with palm leaves and monstera. This would create a vibrant palette of hot pink, coral, peach and white.

For the more rustic couples, it has to be sunflowers – the bigger, the brighter, the better! A cluster of these yellow giants softened with gypsophila and gorgeous grey-silver eucalyptus is all you need. For late-summer weddings, it has to be the quirky dahlia. With so many colours and styles, they give the ultimate wow factor all by themselves.

The colour trend for 2022 is orange and peach, and I can’t wait to get stuck in. So summer couples, be brave, be daring and add a splash of colour to your day!