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If you’ve booked your venue, then the next thing you’ll be thinking about is how to style it. With so many options available, this can seem like a daunting task, but the most important thing to remember is that any space can be transformed with even the simplest of details. To help give you some inspiration, we’ve asked local suppliers for their top tips on how to create three on-trend looks.

Rustic

“If you’re after a rustic feel, consider hiring wooden tables instead of using linen, which can make it feel more traditional. Chairs are a big deal nowadays, and for a rustic theme, the wooden cross-back chairs are a must, couple this with foliage laid on the tables and beautiful wild, meadow-style flowers to complete the look.” – Kristie McCullough from Sorella Florist & Event Stylist.

This theme is all about creating a laid back and effortless atmosphere. Try and avoid peonies or flowers that sit neatly in your bouquet, instead go for options such as roses, pampas, hydrangeas and lots of trailing foliage. To finish the look, place your blooms in milk churns, barrels and rustic-looking vases.

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Those of you who are opting for an outdoor ceremony, look for bench seating or haybales, this is a great way of making the day feel more relaxed and rustic.

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String lights are a must. These are extremely versatile and can be hung from trees, beams, the exterior of your venue or around the tables. Lanterns are also a must-have detail that can be used to decorate almost anything.

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Colours such as terracotta or burgundy work really well when planning a rustic wedding. These can be incorporated into flowers, stationery, the cake and outfits.

“What will your wedding look like? Most couples have no idea of their theme or colour scheme when they first book their venue. But rest assured you can take inspiration from almost anywhere. For example, one of my couples who got married at Foxtail Barns took inspiration from their dog, Cosmo. They themed their wedding with subtle midnight blue and used stars as place settings. The theme were subtle, but when it all came together, it was out of this world!” – Kristie from Sorella Florist & Event Stylist.

“If you’re opting for a darker tone, use pops of bright purple and electric blue against black to recreate the colours of the galaxy. Keep the theme flowing in your table styling, stationery, florals and cake –remember consistency is key! Finish the look with metallics such as gold and silver to add some sparkle.” – Becky from Foxglove & Black.

“A celestial theme is a popular choice when it comes to weddings and it’s not hard to see why! From the sparkle of all the lights to the beautiful colour palette, this is a theme which is both magical and timeless. If you’re thinking of this for your dream day, use candles and lots of them! Candles and fairylights will give the appearance of stars sparkling in the night’s sky. Items such as crystals can really complement this theme, think of using them in your décor or even agate slices instead of name place cards to add more interest.” – Becky from Foxglove & Black.

Your theme doesn’t have to stop with your décor, there are lots of menswear options available with celestial elements. From galaxyinspired suit lining to buttonholes and cufflinks, there are lots of fun ways to incorporate your theme into your outfit.

An area that is often overlooked when planning your big day is the stationery. From the initial save-the-dates to the table plan and thank-you cards, there’s a lot to take into consideration. This is a great way to incorporate your chosen theme and will give your guests an idea of what to expect before the big day. Why not incorporate stars, Zodiac signs, the moon and dark hues? Your invitations set the scene for your big day so make sure they stand out. Create a moodboard to show your stationer so they can get an idea of what colours and themes you like.

Name your tables after constellations and add table numbers in your chosen colour scheme shaped like stars or moons. You could also do this for your place names to tie everything together. www.emma-janephotography.co.uk and www.foxgloveandblack.co.uk and www.foxgloveandblack.co.uk