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Local experts share 2023 venue styling trends to help create wow-factor weddings

Planning the venue styling for your wedding day is a fun experience where you can think outside the box to create your dream style – there are no rules! By incorporating your colour scheme and theme to tie the whole day together, you can make the perfect touches that will get guests talking for years to come. To help inspire, we’ve selected some of the top experts to share upcoming trends to transform venues – enjoy! https://redpeacockphotography.co.uk www.suzyelizabethphotography.co.uk www.suzyelizabethphotography.co.uk

Shane Maple at Maples Flowers

Every year there are new colours and trends –2023 is no exception!

Here at Maples Flowers, we’re already seeing many great ideas that people are moving forward with as they plan their special day. The colour dusty blue appears to be very popular for our 2023 couples. Blue is not usually a colour you'd associate with a wedding unless used correctly. Dusty blue is complemented very well by classic greens, whites and ivory shades. As a general rule, it's essential not to use too much of any colour.

We're also seeing a trend towards more loose and relaxed styling with flower arrangements; this helps create a relaxed and informal atmosphere and works well with classic manor house venues. Many couples are opting for more foliage in their arrangements to create a more classic countryside style.

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Samantha Burke at Samsa May's

Based on the Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire border, we specialise in wedding styling, coordination and prop hire – so we've seen some growing trends for 2023.

There's an increasing demand for beautiful barn weddings with rustic character, historical features and stunning grounds. The colour schemes for 2023 weddings will reflect this demand with a mixture of sage green, blush pink, autumnal orange, deep burgundy and ivory tones. Pair these beautiful colours and theme with pampas grass, macramé or even Disney-inspired touches. Think a delicate rose placed in a dome with green foliage. This style even works well with rainbow colours for a captivating may day-inspired wedding.

Shimmering golds, coppers, whites and wooden styles will create a romantic, warm and elegant feel to your wedding day while bringing out the best of the venue. Add the all-important finishing touches with subtle votives, taper candle holders, jam jars or bud vases in gold, silver or brass. These can be placed on reception tables, in the welcome area or around the grounds.

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Gemma Lander at The White Emporium

After the last couple of turbulent years, 2023 shows a resurgence in maximalism interior trends. For weddings, this will mean selecting key areas to throw the budget at for the ultimate wow factor.

We will see uplifting and bright colour palettes with many tonal variations of the same colour. For example, purple in every shade. We will see light to dark shades across various blooms, but seasonality and locally sourced produce will feature highly on couples’ priorities.

Gold has dominated the décor and interior scene for a while, but this year we're see more silver and metallic highlights being used with disco balls, fringing, foils and silver wedding dresses.

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Drapes and fringing will become more expressive and limitless as the initial wow factor of a room becomes key. Fabrics, colours, textures and lighting will clash and dance together in an artistic statement.

Finally, in contrast to the loudness of the above trends, we will see wicker as a texture become more popular – less '70s nostalgia and more modern. With a relaxed yet undeniably chic feel, it’s the perfect accompaniment for the natural earthy shades such as paprika and terracotta that will be emerging.

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Tanya Davies at Apple Blossom Flowers

There has been an increasing number of couples focusing on an all-white colour palette with additions of foliage for a timeless, classic and elegant look – it’s easy to see why this trend will continue into 2023. However, also expect to see an explosion of colour at many weddings with bright and pastel floral arrangements for a real celebration of life and love.

Large-scale installations are a floral trend on the rise in 2023 and are more effective than many smaller arrangements, creating incredible photo opportunities. Grand ceremony florals such as organic meadow-style arrangements, statement arches, moon gates or floral columns are fantastic ways to add the wow factor. These can often be repurposed elsewhere after the ceremony, either behind the top table or as a photo backdrop. Many couples are opting for banqueting-style tables rather than traditional round tables, and sharing platters are becoming popular. Adding elevated floral displays to long trestle tables are a great way to add drama while ensuring there's enough room for food and drink.

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