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Beautifully Boho

We’re having a boho-style wedding; how can we incorporate this theme throughout our day?

Boho-themed weddings have an effortless, whimsical and romantic feel about them. Nothing screams bohemian more than a floaty dress full of lace with stunning long sleeves and a low back.

A tipi can create the perfect set-up for your bohemian style while bringing in many earthy tones within the flowers, like bunny tails and pampas grass. These colours work well with many tones like pale peaches, greens and even autumnal colours.

Adding vintage Turkish rugs, peacock chairs, vintagelooking sofas and throws can set off that free-spirited vibe when decorating your venue. Dream catchers and macramé also ooze that bohemian vibe and will work well within the tipi set-up. You could even use macramé for table runners.

The choices are endless when choosing this theme; even a woodland would work perfectly and has a whimsical feel.

Chloe Kettle | Daffodil Event Planning www.daffodileventplanning.co.uk

All In The Detail

We’ve just started wedding planning; what are the latest venue styling trends?

Styling themes centred around the already popular colours of sage, forest and emerald greens, as well as dusky pink are always great options. These colour schemes combined with candles, foliage and neutral flowers complemented by touches of gold are very on-trend and will be around for a while.

We’re also experiencing a growing trend for a relaxed and bohemian theme with chic touches. Think natural elements meet elegance with dried grasses, pampas and other dried flowers with earthy peaches and pale pink tones.

Table décor will be set out in a more deconstructed, informal and versatile way to create many interesting features for your guests with various rustic gold candlesticks and glass bud vases with matching sprigs of flowers for that truly vintage feel.

Bright colours and fun elements are starting to appear in venue styling and décor, with pops of orange, bright pinks, reds and yellows.

My favourite trend is the return of glam disco balls, where the light bounces around the room and gets your guests into a party mood. We’re expecting this to be a big trend going into 2024.

Jackie Aimson | Dreamdecor www.facebook.com/dreamdecoreventhire

Tiers Of Joy

We’re having a summer wedding and would love to incorporate the season into our cake. Do you have any ideas?

When I think of summer, I think of bright colours, flowers, fruity flavours and cocktails. It’s important to note that hot weather and cakes, particularly when it comes to buttercream, don’t mix well. Your cake designer will use their expertise to advise and incorporate this vibrant season into your wedding cake. Make a bold statement with summery shades. I love using colour to create a real showpiece that reflects your personality and excitement; this could be all over your cake, just one tier or even an ombré effect – there are many possibilities. If you prefer something more muted, add colour through your flowers and include these on your cake. Don’t worry if your favourite flower isn’t in season or readily available in your preferred colour, as sugar flowers can be created. Inside your cake, the season can continue with refreshing flavours such as lemon and elderflower, strawberry and prosecco or even your favourite cocktail-inspired flavour with pina colada or passion fruit martini!

Zoe Critchley | The Cake Queen, Lincoln | www.thecakequeenlincoln.com

Moments That Matter

What advice can you share when it comes to booking a wedding photographer?

When deciding on a wedding photographer, ask yourself what kind of experience you want. On average, your photographer will spend around eight hours with you on the big day. When selecting a company, you should pay attention to their vibe as they should feel like one of your friends.

When looking back at photographs, you’ll be reminded of your experience with your photographer and the emotions from the day. A good company will help you relive the feelings by recreating your story and capturing those allimportant moments.

At Frank Photography, I aim to give you a personal and bespoke experience by working with you to bring any vision to life.

Suzie Smith | Frank Photography www.frankphotography.co.uk

BIG-DAY TREATS

We’re looking for the perfect wedding favours for our special day; what would you suggest?

You can’t beat a sweet treat as a wedding favour! Bespoke macarons are becoming a hot wedding favourite as they are beautiful and delicious with hundreds of flavours to pick from. The favours can match any colour scheme and works well with different themes.

The slightly crispy almond shells have chewy centres, each filled with a luscious ganache. These naturally vegetarian and gluten-free treats can stay fresh for quite a few hours without a fridge, so your guests can take them home to savour later or enjoy during the evening reception.

Everything has to be perfect on your special day. There’s so much to do and organise, so why not let someone take care of your wedding favours?

Anastasia Sarycheva | Perfect Peaks Patisserie www.instagram.com/perfect_peaks_patisserie www.berryfieldsweddings.co.uk

If you are planning your wedding and looking for a blank canvas to style your day, then Berryfields could be perfect for you.

This secluded wedding venue hidden away in the Nene Valley boasts countryside views overlooking a private lake. With so much space Berryfields is truly a beautiful place to relax and enjoy your wedding day celebrations.

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