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Styled To Perfection
| Q | We've just got engaged and are considering different options for our wedding; what should we keep in mind when it comes to venue styling? |
| A | Gemma Lander says: Small details can make a big difference if you opt for an intimate wedding; think about elements that matter to you and your partner. As you work with a smaller guestlist, your budget can stretch further when planning your décor. Create a feeling of luxe intimacy by layering your tablescapes with beautiful tablecloths, charger plates and textured napkins. Finish with lots of candlelight for warmth and a softening of the atmosphere. Smaller guest numbers can often get lost in spacious venues, so consider making rooms seem smaller and cosier by adding drapes and ceiling installations. Beautiful hand-lettered place names and menus can be bespoke to each person, which will increase the guest experience. Work with the existing elements and surroundings where the wedding will take place. Create lounge areas under statement trees and use the branches as a base for flowers or drapes. Think about the lighting and use this as a feature; string festoon lights over guests' heads to create a wedding zone and encourage them not to wander too far. Avoid naked flames and keep candles contained to stop them from blowing out. Outdoor ceremonies are magical and unique; I suggest creating a focal point with which to stand in front to frame you as a couple and differentiate you from the background in your photos. Create focal points and installations for a grand wedding. Think about ceiling installations and enhanced table plans to create wow moments as guests enter a room. Grand weddings often occur within large rooms or structures, and a ceiling installation can make a room seem more intimate and separate the space into dining, lounging and dancing. Upspecing the tablecloths and napkins can be a cost-effective way to have an impactful injection of colour and make the setting feel more luxe. Consider adding height to the tables to make the most of the vertical space; this could be through a mix of high and low florals or tapered candles in candlesticks |
Gemma Lander, The White Emporium
Rustic romance
| Q | My hubby-to-be and I are having a rustic-themed wedding and would love to incorporate the style into our décor. Do you have any ideas? |
| A | Samantha Burke says: It's essential to start with your colour scheme to help us bring rustic elements to your day. We can incorporate the shades into the ceremony through the styling and décor elements. A wooden statement piece like an arbour will be the perfect backdrop to the vows, and we can move this piece to the top table for the reception. Incorporate wooden log slices with cylinder vases, candles, bud vases, personal touches and chair sashes to the aisle to add those all-important details. Incorporate your colour palette to your top table during the reception, as this is a statement location where you'll have many photos taken. Continue the rustic touches with log slices, wooden table numbers and a personalised wooden box filled with beautiful flowers to highlight your colour scheme. We can incorporate these rustic touches to the guest tables if you'd like a continuous style or combine the theme with something different on each table. A table plan and rustic signage made from reclaimed wood will create the perfect finishing touches. The key to a memorable wedding is attention to detail. Alongside your venue stylist, who should be friendly and supportive, you should be able to make your dreams a reality. |
Samantha Burke, Samsa May’s
