We’ve looked at all sorts of styles, themes and ideas over the past few months, so I thought I’d do a summary of what we have covered, in the hope that it’s inspired you with the designing and planning of your own Wedding Day.
Exquisite Aisle at Horsley Lodge
Styling your wedding chairs
Trying hard not to repeat myself is hard when it comes to what to do to the chairs for your wedding, as it really is a matter of working with what your Venue provides… or hiring in chairs that are more in keeping with your styling ideas.
Completely covering the chairs, leaving them bare or dressing them with sashes or drapes in colours to compliment your palette comes down to the chair style, to begin with, and your budget.
Elegant ceremony dressing at Shottle Hall
Your Wedding Cake
From magnificent, sugar flower encrusted towers or Semi Naked, fresh flower decorated sponge displays to totally unique, personality and passion driven sugar creations, there is no end of ways the cake of your dreams can be decorated to reflect your ‘youness’, the venue’s decorative style or the theme you want to run through the entire day and styling. The world really is your oyster
Caught by the Photographer taking a Wedding Cake shot at Shottle Hall
Table Decorations
I’ll admit it… I ADORE fresh flowers! There’s just something about them that makes my heart smile (but not the really smelly ones of course!)
Tall clear glass vases adorned with a mass of gorgeous blooms gives such an opulent feel to a traditional wedding, while the same flower balls on top of the recently popular flower towers are the epitome of contemporary elegance.
Rustic table centres are more free flowing, wild and countryside inspired. Bringing the outside in is very on trend, especially with Marquee & Tipi style wedding venues.
Hayfever and allergies play a bigger role now when it comes to floral selection for some couples, so the use of silk flowers is becoming more popular for couples wanting to avoid anything but ‘happy tears’.
But… always be aware of quality with faux flowers. As with everything, cheap isn’t always good, & good isn’t always cheap.
Crystal Candelabra with fresh flowers & Waterfall chair dressings at Shottle Hall
Your Top Table
One of my biggest tips is never ignore the importance of your Top Table. It’s the focal point of the biggest parts of your day, so make sure that there’s something at the centre of the table at least, to frame the happy couple during speeches & toasts.
Even if you decided to go against convention and have a round ‘Main’ table instead of a long Top table, ask your Florist or Stylist to create one centrepiece bigger or styled in a different way, to ensure the most important table in the room stands out from the rest.
Feature ‘Main’ Table at Shottle Hall
Additional Decorations
I love arriving at a venue on the morning of a wedding to find that the couple have gone to the trouble of having bespoke signs created.
On display at the main entrance, they’re a lovely way to welcome your guests to your wedding day and make a fabulous keepsake too.
Talk to your stylist about their ideas for dealing with dark or overlooked spaces in your venue. If they’re a regular at your venue, they’ll have a wealth of knowledge on how to create a photo stop or or little pockets of happy in spaces that need to be covered or dressed up a touch.
Mirror Table Plan at Shottle Hall
The Style Series
Read about Rustic Style here >>> http://www.icedandspliced.com/styleseriesrustictheme/
Read about Traditional Style here >>> http://www.icedandspliced.com/styleseriestraditionaltheme/
Read about Contemporary Style here >>> http://www.icedandspliced.com/contemporary/
Read about mixing Fil, Characters and Boho Style here >>> http://www.icedandspliced.com/filmcharacterboho/
A final word from me
I really hope this series has helped you with ideas and tips on how to achieve the look you want, maybe suggesting things you’ve not even considered, and has inspired you to look closely at the finer details that run through your entire wedding day.
We developed the #icedaandsplicedexperience with exactly that in mind.
One company providing multiple services
One person helping you plan the best day of your lives, ensuring colours and themes match through every transition of the celebrations.
One person to email to ask for advice, recommendations or to run ideas past.
Most importantly with one person to deal with, there’s less stress and worry, as that one person will ensure that everything is designed and executed exactly as you’ve wished for it to be.
If you’ve enjoyed this series and would like to find out more about booking a consultation to explore how Iced and Spliced by Cakey Wakey can help you bring your vision to life, then please contact me to arrange a meeting.
I’d love to chat about your day over a lovely cuppa in our Showroom.
I do love to hear new visitors ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ when they step over the threshold & discover the space beyond the door. It’s another heart smile moment for sure.
Thank you for taking the time to read the Styling Series. What a wonderful way to round it all up and finish the year on a high!
See you in 2020 with a new blog.
Now, what to write about in the New Year?
Hmmm…. Stay tuned to find out
