Bristol Living Feb - Mar 2020

WEDDED BLISS
PLANNING YOUR NUPTIALS THIS YEAR? READ ON FOR
TOP TRENDS AND LOTS OF INSPIRATION...
Planning your wedding is a personal experience and to a
large extent the format, style and little touches are more
likely to be representations of your personalities and
tastes over any trends.
There is, however, an overwhelming body of inspiration
online which can put even the most dedicated planner
into a spin - sometimes some fresh, trend-led ideas
might be just the spark to help you plan.
PRINCESS DRESSES
Channel your inner Disney princess - the more streamlined
dresses we’ve been used to are making way for fuller skirts
and ball-gown styles. For evening, lots of brides are opting
for a second dress which is less constrictive - meaning they
can dance the night away, carefree.
PERSONAL DETAILS
The wedding will be full of details that nod to you
as a couple, but more and more brides are opting
for personalisation in their outfits too. Some with
meaningful words or dates embroidered into their veils
or others more edgy with painted or stitched leather
and denim jackets for the evening (these have the added
bonus of being an item you can wear after the day!)
SUSTAINABILITY
With a big shift toward eco-friendly choices in everyday
life, it’s natural that wedding venues and suppliers are
upping their green credentials to meet the demands of
green-thinking couples. Some considerations to make:
ethical wedding rings and outfits, even consider hiring a
dress (dresses take a lot of energy to create but are seldom
worn after the event), give guests wildflower seeds as
favours, employ caterers who only use bio-degradable
packaging, print eco-friendly invitations on recycled
paper and for flowers pick seasonal blooms grown locally
where possible.
TABLE SETTINGS
One of the biggest transformations in recent years is the
style of tables and the seating arrangements. The more
ornate chair covers with bows have made way for elegant
chiavari chairs and tables are bursting with informal
arrangements, made predominantly of foliage, picked
out by the twinkle of fairy lights and mirrored platters.
INCREDIBLE VENUES
Stately homes and castles are having a moment, making
perfect backdrops for the big day. As well as being
historic places to tie the knot, they are full of character
and have many architectural gems - perfect for capturing
those unforgettable photos.
WALL DECORATIONS
In more non-traditional venues with plainer walls or
in marquees, decor is key for setting the mood. ‘Green’
walls made from foliage and picked out with white lights
look elegant and timeless, whereas paper pom poms in
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