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Author: Paula Brown
Say It With Flowers…
Flowers, right now, are so on trend that they have become much more than just your wedding bouquet. Dramatic installations such as wedding arches, wild entwined frames and abundant forest garlands have taken over from more traditional décor options and its all about the wow factor when it comes to flowers.
Flower Crowns
Not so very long ago Flower Crowns were everywhere. Bold, Blousy, Coachella inspired creations that seemed to be getting bigger by the second. This season the trend is for much more natural, subtle styles that are more about delicate fragrance than head height. A crown should frame your natural beauty rather than take over, so less is definitely more.
Featured: Delicate Flower Crown Wedding Halo Circuit – ‘Corneila’ from www.debbiecarlisle.com
Floral Invites
A perfect way to introduce your floral theme, simple, handmade invites tied with dry, silk or even fresh flowers can look stunning and are so instagrammable!
Choose natural materials and keep them within your colour theme and you will be able to give guests a gorgeous sneak peek of what they can expect on the big day.
Floral Wedding Cake
Flowers have long since been used as decoration on cakes but a new generation of cake designers have taken this trend to the next level. Decorating and in some case baking your cake with gorgeous edible plants and petals not only looks stunning it can also be quite cost effective when compared with traditional sugar craft.
Take note though, everyday florist blooms are generally not suitable so make sure you or your cake artist only buy 100% organic products that have been grown in fresh soils with no pesticides.
Our featured cake is by Bee’s Bakery www.beesbakery.co.uk
Floral Installations
From wild entrance arches and moon-gates to elegant chandeliers and flower walls, high impact, statement floral instalments are dominating the wedding scene.
Our go-to floral expert Angela Adllard from Flourish Flowers said,
‘High impact floral design is no longer exclusively for the rich and famous and doesn’t have to cost the earth. It seems no wedding is complete these days without it! It has become more and more obtainable for those wishing to create an unforgettable ‘experience’ for their guests on their big day, and provide that memorable breath-taking backdrop for those all-important photographs. The natural ambiance flowers and foliage can create within a room is phenomenal. We can create installations to suit every budget and with closely with our brides to ensure we get the perfect look and feel they are looking for.’
Floral Frocks
Florals? For? Shocking! We know this trend is a bit ‘out there’ but it’s definitely a grower for 2019. Think bold, 3D appliqué, hand-cut and placed embroideries, brocades, bold use of colour and gorgeous delicate lace finishes.
Dare to be different. This trend is not just about subtle pastels and cautiously placed embellishments; the 2019 floral dresses are bright, bold and super-dramatic and we absolutely love them.
Our featured gown is the stunning ‘Celestina’ by Ronald Joyce.
Floral Confetti
Personalise your confetti and give your guests a cute cone filled with your favourite dried blooms. The dried flowers are readily available online and you can create the cones easily using paper that matches the theme or even some sheet music of your favourite tune.
Floral Welcome Drinks
Add a touch of floral glamour to your welcome drinks and treat guest to a French inspired lavender fizz cocktail. Perfect for you DIY brides, the lavender syrup is so easy to make look adorable when served with a sprig of lavender.
METHOD
Step 1
To make syrup, place lavender and sugar in a saucepan with 1/2 cup (125ml) water and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Simmer for 2 minutes then set aside for 30 minutes to infuse. Strain and cool
Step 3
To make the cocktail, combine 3 tsp cooled syrup, gin and lemon juice in a jug then divide among 4 serving glasses. Top up with Champagne or sparkling wine and garnish with lavender sprigs, if desired, to serve.
5 Venues That Are So ‘Liver-cool’…
From dancing the night away in a hidden courtyard to admiring our City’s iconic views from a rooftop terrace, Liverpool is definitely putting the cool back into city centre weddings and couples can’t get enough of it. With couples abandoning more traditional spaces in their droves, we check out five of the hippest hotspots in town for your big day…
Siren
A cool, contemporary space in the heart of the City’s Baltic Triangle, Jenni, Natalie and the team have created a sublime space which is just perfect for intimate weddings filled with personal touches. The main event space is flooded with light, with floor to ceiling windows by day and gorgeous festoon lighting and twinkling candles by night.
The 4th floor terrace provides stunning views of the City and its iconic cathedrals whilst the urban walled garden can accommodate an extra 50 guests on fine days, providing the perfect blank canvas to create a very personal celebration.
Food is a big thing here and Siren is famed for its delicious homemade food which celebrated the best of fresh, local produce. Couples can choose from an eclectic range of relaxed menus in the knowledge that their guests will be fed, watered and ready to party the night away in style.
Oh Me Oh My
Opposite the City’s iconic Three Graces, Oh Me Oh My is one of Liverpool’s loveliest ‘hidden spaces’. Housed in the grand surroundings of the former Bank of West Africa their hugely instagrammable spaces can accommodate everything from small and intimate gatherings to much larger festivities.
The flexible spaces, along with their famous ‘Goodness Gracious Roof Garden’ is the perfect location to gather family and friends and the simple yet stunning décor provides the ideal backdrop to create the day of your dreams. Miles of fairy lights and glittering candles help create a dreamy atmosphere whilst the super-experienced team (the founders of Leaf in Bold Street) can help you plan an epic day that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.
Camp & Furnace
Liverpool’s original industrial event space mecca, Camp & Furnace is still banging out top class events from its Baltic Triangle bases.
Over 9000 square feet of warehouse chic, this is the perfect industrial venue for creative couples who want an extraordinary wedding day.
Numbers are no object here and with cool food options from full scale roasts to tasty tapas you can blend trends and traditions seamlessly.
A complete blank canvas the challenge is to flood the space with your own personality and create a really unique celebration that is very ‘you’. The team are super-experienced and have access to a host of ‘boss suppliers’ who can help turn your edgy ideas into super-cool reality.
Hinterlands
Based at the iconic Cains Brewery site this new breed of event space offers total flexibility in the heart of the City’s cultural hub. A true celebration of innovation and creativity the design here celebrates the building’s industrial past with awe inspiring vaulted ceilings and exposed steel at every turn. It’s warren of interlinked spaces means you can host pretty much any size of celebration; from the majestic event hall to the spacious mezzanine and quirky Eclipse Theatre zone – there will be an area that is sure to fit your brief.
Working with some of the region’s coolest caterers, the food here is every bit as eclectic as the space – think street food, food slams and full on feasts.
Surrounded by some top photo locations (think factory rather than floral) this place is the ultimate location for couples who know what they want and aren’t afraid to go and get it!
Constellations
Hinterlands’ sister venue, this homage to DIY chic is just about as lovely as it gets.
Hands-down the most instagrammable venue in town it blends festoon loveliness with a gorgeous hint of ‘grimey’ glamour that is totally unique.
From its iconic garden to the awesome Observatory – it’s ‘outside the box’ loveliness is a true blank canvas that is bursting with character.
With some of Liverpool’s most instagrammable hotspots and street art on the doorstep it also delivers the most inspiring wedding snaps – think what the grandkids will say when they see you with a giant set of angel wings. It’s got to be done!
The Ultimate £10K Wedding
So you can get married with up to 120 guests in a gorgeous bespoke marquee in a magical countryside setting all for £10k? Interested? Then read on…
In an era when the average UK wedding cost has topped the £25k mark it’s almost unbelievable that we have discovered a local team of wedding experts offering the whole caboodle for just £10,000 English pounds!
The incredible Wirral based Signature Events are turning the wedding market on its head with their amazing, once in a lifetime wedding package…but you’d better move fast – it’s not going to be around forever.
Signature is owned and operated by Cheeky Chilli Events Owner Kim Maher and her business partner Lee Dunbar. The company specialises in all aspects of marquee and event equipment and with over twenty five years’ experience in the industry you can expect lots of exciting thing to come from the team.
A ‘Do’ With A View
Through their amazing network of contacts, Signature have secured exclusive use of the stunning Festival Fields in Parkgate. With panoramic views of the Welsh Hills, Festival Fields is the perfect blank canvas to create your own elegant marquee celebration or festival themed day.
As part of the deal you get to hold your reception in the team’s glorious new marquee. 100% flexible with clear sides and an open top option for super-sunny days this state-of-the art marquee provides the perfect backdrop for your big day.
The £10k package also includes a full wedding breakfast for up to 80 guests in the day and 120 revellers at the night time shindig.
Food Glorious Food
As well as the stunning location and marvellous marquee the food for your celebration will be nothing less than spectacular! Delivered by the multi-award winning Cheeky Chilli expect a selection of divine daytime menus and cool evening nibbles to choose from. All freshly cooked by their talented team of chefs using the finest local ingredients this will be a feast your guests will remember forever.
With a fully functioning cash bar, dance floor, table settings and a super-talented team to deliver your special day what more could you want from Wirral’s most experienced wedding experts.
And if all that wasn’t enough, owner Kim and her team can provide help and guidance on all other aspects of the day from flowers and favours to fireworks and photography they are a one-stop wedding crew that really know their stuff.
With limited dates still available for 2019 and 2020 you need to get your skates on as slots are being grabbed daily so contact the team today and start turning your £10k wedding dreams into reality…
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Runaway Bride
Oh Darling…Let’s Just Elope!
Couples choosing to elope is on the up. If you love the idea of sacking off all the planning and jetting off somewhere fabulous, just the two of you, you still need to give your runaway wedding some thought.
Making your big day just about the two of you might be the most romantic of ideas but you still need to make your day memorable and handle the fall-out from your decision as sensitively as possible.
With all that in mind here’s our mini-guide on what to consider if you are planning on ‘disappearing’ to tie the knot…
Make Sure It’s the Right Decision For You
So it’s a great story to tell the grandkids but is it the right decision for you? There can be a lot of guilt associated with an elopement so you need to give your decision a lot of thought and make sure you are 100% committed.
Saving money, avoiding unnecessary fuss or family drama are all valid reasons for choosing elopement but make sure it is something you BOTH want.
Be Ready To Reveal All
Naturally some of your family and friends will be disappointed that you have chosen to elope but once the initial shock has passed you will probably find they are still really delighted for you. That said it might be an idea to plan a celebration party for when you get back or if you would prefer to announce the news quietly as least make sure your nearest and dearest hear the news from you rather than on the grapevine or even worse via social media!
Don’t Dismiss A Bit of Planning
The idea of throwing your basics into a case and running off may sound like it’s straight from a Hollywood movie but you still need to put some thought into your day – after all you still want a memorable wedding day. If you are planning to jet off it’s a good idea to appoint a planner in the location to help with suppliers and make sure you get the day you want. And of course, you still need to look fabulous so make sure you have given your outfits some serious thought. You might want to go for something really individual but you still need to rock the alternative look on your big day.
Capture The Moment
For couples who elope its more important than ever to capture the big day. Friends and family will want to see every detail and because they are not there to share it with you its vital you get some special shots to document the event. OK, so its all about the tow of you – but you don’t want to be left with a pile of sub-standard selfies to showcase your day.
Make It Memorable
So you don’t have to think about beef or chicken for the main course or whether Aunty Nelly would prefer white or red but you still need to make your day memorable. Book into an amazing restaurant or arrange a sunset picnic on the beach; go scuba diving or climb a mountain – the absolute best thing about eloping is that you can do whatever you both want to make the day as memorable and special as possible.
Don’t Forget The Legals
Don’t do a ‘Mick Jagger’ and run off to a Balinese beach, marry a supermodel then find out 20 years later that is wasn’t legally binding. Make sure you find out how many days before you need to register the wedding and fill out any relevant paperwork – and do not forget to pick up your marriage certificate before you head home!
Joining the John Lewis Wedding List bandwagon is just not an option here. Choosing elopement means you forfeit some of the added value elements of getting married. Sure, your family may want to treat you when you back – but don’t bank on that new Nexpresso machine as it might not happen!