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dreamyThe latest styling trends

With everything that’s been going on in the last year, you may have found it difficult to keep up with the latest styling trends, so to help you plan the perfect celebration, we’ve asked local suppliers to send in some of their top tips and trend predictions.

“Backdrops for your cake, ceremony and selfie stations add another layer of texture and interest, making your photos and memories pop off the screen! It’s one sure way to ensure your personalities shines on the day.” – Claire McGeer from Hookedin Cotton.

www.hookedincotton.co.uk “Take a deep breath and mix it all up! Throw in a touch of classic and a spoonful of playful to capture every bit of you. Close your eyes and add colour to the mix, and you are sure to come up with an incredible styling plan. Do not forget about fairylights – they are a must.” – Claire from Hookedin Cotton.

www.hookedincotton.co.uk “Natural backdrops with sustainable dried floral installations make a strong statement and appeal to many free-spirited modern brides. Think about incorporating macrame into your table runners, napkin rings, seating plan, tipis, swings, chair backs and favours. With many local macrame designers available, you’re sure to have beautiful styling.” – Claire from Hookedin Cotton.

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“Perhaps the biggest trend for 2022, partly due to everyone being cooped up during the pandemic, is the great outdoors. We are seeing couples get more adventurous with their locations and wanting to be free of walls and surrounded by nature.” – Beth Stretton from Megan & Claude.

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“Fun is definitely on everyone’s post-pandemic agenda, and both adults and children can enjoy giant garden games during a wedding. It’s something we see returned to again and again during the day.” – Beth from Megan & Claude.

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www.misselthwaiteflowersltd.co.uk “Covid has meant couples have had to rearrange everything and, as a florist, I was worried that flowers were going to be one of the first things to be stripped down but couples have been using the last year as an excuse to go all out, and who can blame them? My brides, in particular, are so excited to be planning again, waving goodbye to the likes of flower walls and hello to big statement pieces like climbing stair garlands and outdoor arrangements.” – Hayley Rees from Misselthwaite Flowers Ltd.

“With so many shapes, sizes, and builds of frames to choose from – you will only be limited by your imagination. Do not forget to make full use of them and move them around on your day. Consider double-sided use or adding a magnificent quote on a fabric banner on the back. Work with a macrame artist to create a frame design that looks just as good from the back as it does from the front! With sustainable dyeing processes, you can add colour in so many ways, and the range now available in recycled, sustainable cotton cords and ropes is just inspiring!” – Claire from Hookedin Cotton.

“Couples have waited for what seems like a lifetime for their big day, and they are choosing romantic colours for the ultimate fairytale wedding. Flowers such as peonies, roses and hydrangeas are proving popular for this trend, as their fluffy textures and deep range of colours ooze a utopian wedding.” – Hayley from Misselthwaite Flowers Ltd.

www.misselthwaiteflowersltd.co.uk “When viewing your venue, look up too! Could you add statement lanterns and ambient lighting for when your magical day turns darker and more romantic? Macrame lanterns come in all shapes and sizes and add a little lux boho to your day. Adding colour to gorgeous fibres, textures, and intricate knots will make everyone look at your wedding arch differently!” – Claire from Hookedin Cotton.

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“On the other end is a cleaner, more minimalistic table. This sees a return of the crisp white tablecloth and greenery in brighter and finer form than the eucalyptus of the past few years. This look is often paired with glass cylinders and floating candles.” – Beth from Megan & Claude.

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“There have been some great events recently which have brought nature to their tables, and I see this trend continuing into 2022. One highlight was a recent event where everything was themed with lemons and limes. It worked brilliantly, gave a Mediterranean feel to a summer wedding and made the day brighter for everyone. We are working on a wedding in winter 2022, at which woodland animals feature heavily – forming table décor and the table plan itself.” – Beth from Megan & Claude.

“Greenery! And lots of it! Couples are looking for a more natural look to complement their picturesque barn or outdoor settings, and this trend ticks all the floral styling boxes! Eucalyptus in all shapes and sizes, ruscus, asparagus fern and olive branches lend themselves perfectly to this trend and can be made into garlands and wreaths to adorn your rustic wedding.” – Hayley from Misselthwaite Flowers Ltd.

“I think the recent trend towards copper and rose-gold has arisen due to the current colour fashions. It fits with warm colours like yellows, burnt oranges and peaches. Paired with rich cream linen and a copper cutlery set is wonderfully classy.” – Beth from Megan & Claude. “Disco is going to be big! Disco music, disco balls and disco themes. Our silver ball ceilings are becoming a regular feature that adds something to a marquee or blank canvas barn.” – Beth from Megan & Claude.

“This classic dress from High Society Bridal Boutique styled with a modern industrial copper frame by Oh So Curious, and custom colour balloons from House Of Events work so well against the khaki backdrop. Of course, the macrame styling in the venue had to tie in with the bridal bouquet too. Similarly, the lace dress complements the balloon and macrame arch – but wow, how well does this all go with the statement denim jacket from Best Day Ever? Just pure attitude and personality!” – Claire from Hookedin Cotton.

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“Biggest trend for me will be modular backdrops! You can create macrame backdrops or chairbacks and convert them into the most perfect gift for your moms and bride tribe, so they have beautiful wall-hangings in their homes to look at and remind them of your perfect day!” – Claire from Hookedin Cotton.

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www.misselthwaiteflowersltd.co.uk “Geometric shapes are the name of the game here, tall rectangular centrepieces, dripping in champagne and coffee coloured flowers, complemented by aspidistra leaves sprayed in glittering golds or sparkling silvers. Greenery seems to be popular with this trend also, with muted cream and peach roses teamed with champagne coloured bridesmaids’ dresses, this trend is a winner!” – Hayley from Misselthwaite Flowers Ltd.

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www.ellarichardsonphotography.co.uk and www.meganandclaude.co.uk “The grazing table was just becoming a big deal when the pandemic hit. Since then, weddings have not been able to indulge the trend because sharing food was very much off the menu. In a postpandemic world, we see this making a big return, and so we have developed our table toppers to allow everyone to tuck in!” – Beth from Megan & Claude.

CONTACT THE EXPERTS

Hookedin Cotton | www.hookedincotton.co.uk Megan & Claude | www.meganandclaude.co.uk Misselthwaite Flowers Ltd | www.misselthwaiteflowersltd.co.uk