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What is a wedding stylist?

What is a wedding stylist?

green colour theme wedding decorations and light up letters spelling mrs & mrs
Wedding venue dressed with white material swags, starlight backdrop and chair covers and sashes.
Dressed wedding reception venue with candle centrepieces and blossom trees

What does a wedding stylist actually do? And how can they help you create your dream wedding?

Planning a wedding is a hugely daunting task and I often hear from my brides and grooms saying they feel overwhelmed. My job is to help you create a beautiful place for the ceremony and reception to take place.

I’m sure you’ve wondered how to turn a wedding into one of those Pinterest-perfect dreamscapes? That’s the magic of a wedding stylist – like me!

Think of me as a fairy godparent of the wedding world, sprinkling creativity and expertise to make your big day look and feel exactly as you’ve imagined.

So how do I decorate your wedding to make it stunning and memorable?

  1. Help you find your style. A wedding stylist is like a style guru for your wedding. I can help you translate your vision into reality, advising on everything from colours and themes to decorations and overall aesthetics. It’s like having a personal stylist for the most important day of your life!
  2. Set the mood. Have you ever been to a wedding where the atmosphere felt absolutely perfect? That’s the handiwork of a wedding stylist. I curate the vibe by selecting the perfect decorations, the all-important lighting, and even the arrangement of tables and chairs. Our goal is to create ambiance and set the mood for your wedding.
  3. Details, Details, Details: From the type of centrepiece on the tables, to the napkin and chair colours, I am all about the detail. I sweat the small stuff, so you don’t have to. It’s these details that turn an ordinary venue into a personalised haven that reflects you and your partners style.
  4. I’m your creative sidekick: Imagine me as your creative partner who can bring your ideas to life. That’s exactly what I do as a wedding stylist. I’m here to collaborate with you, offering suggestions, mapping out concepts, and making sure that every element aligns with your dream wedding vision.
  5. What about on the wedding day itself? When the big day arrives, I’m there on the day to ensure that everything looks picture-perfect. I work with your venue, florist, caterers, whatever wedding suppliers you’ve selected, to work behind the scenes, making sure that the everything is in place. The lighting sets the right mood, every corner of the venue – whether you’ve chosen balloons, backdrops, stationery, table plans, light-up letters, chair and table covers, blossom trees, table-centres – is in a perfect position and a beautiful reflection of your relationship story.

In a nutshell, I am your wedding stylist, your go-to person for turning your wedding dreams into a visual masterpiece. I going to bring that creativity, expertise, and a touch of magic to ensure that your special day is as beautiful as the love you share.

So, if you want to transform your wedding into a work of art contact me today and let’s chat about everything you’d like for your wedding. I can then help select the right styles and wedding decorations for your budget to make that day come alive.

Here’s an example of a recent wedding I styled for couple, Kate and Andrew.

Here’s a quick over view of all the services I can provide:

  • Chair covers and table linen and decorations
  • Table centrepieces
  • Light-up letters and numbers
  • Create bespoke balloon artwork including hoops, garlands and arches
  • Wedding stationery including name cards, menus, table plans, favour cards, creative table numbers etc.
  • Cardy carts and donut walls
  • Starlight, fabric and shimmer backdrops
  • Flower and shimmer walls
  • Post boxes and wishing wells
  • Dance floors
  • Artificial green leaf and blossom trees
  • Always ask if there is something new or you’ve seen – I have so much more!

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Embracing the Magic: Winter Weddings in the UK

Embracing the Magic: Winter Weddings in the UK

green colour theme wedding decorations and light up letters spelling mrs & mrs
winter wedding themed venue room decorated with silver, ice an white colours
light up letters spelling love and winter trees decoration and table

Introduction

We’re coming into the winter season, we’ve put together some ideas for those selecting a winter wedding, either this year or in 2024. While summer weddings may be the traditional choice, there’s something truly enchanting about saying “I do” in the season of winter.

The UK, with its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage, provides an ideal backdrop for a magical winter wedding. In this blog, we’ll explore the unique charm and considerations that come with planning a winter wedding in the UK.

  • A Blanket of Elegance: The Winter Aesthetic

Winter paints the UK in a different palette – one of soft whites, deep greens, and muted greys. Venues like historic manors, rustic barns, and enchanting castles take on a special allure under a blanket of snow or against a backdrop of frost-covered trees. Utilise nature’s wintry beauty to enhance the genuine romantic atmosphere. Where we understand rain can play a big part, we can help make sure that you’re ready for anything the weather throws at you.

  • The Season of Intimacy

Winter weddings often lend themselves to smaller, more intimate gatherings. With the nights drawing in, there’s a natural pull towards cozy, candlelit celebrations. This does create a more intimate atmosphere immediately and your guests will feel super special to attend.

  • Warmth in Every Detail

Embrace the colder temperatures by incorporating warmth into your wedding décor. Consider offering cozy blankets, hot beverage stations like mulled wine or hot cocoa, and inviting lounge areas with plush seating and roaring fires.

  • Festive Flavours and Seasonal Delights

Winter brings with it an abundance of seasonal culinary delights. Consider a menu featuring hearty dishes like roast meats, root vegetables, and comforting, classic British desserts. Embrace traditional Christmas fare like mince pies and yule logs, or get creative with winter-inspired flavours like cinnamon, cranberry, and ginger. All of these wonderful scents can be incorporated into your table decorations and floral arrangements.

  • Dress the Part: Bridal Attire for Winter Wonder

A winter wedding allows for luxurious fabrics and accessories that might be too heavy for a summer affair. Think long-sleeved gowns, faux fur wraps, and intricate beading. Grooms can opt for rich, textured fabrics like velvet or tweed, paired with warm, woolen accessories.

  • Twinkling Lights and Candlelit Magic

With shorter days and longer nights, winter weddings offer the perfect canvas for lighting magic. Incorporate fairy lights, candles, and lanterns to create a warm and enchanting atmosphere. Consider using them to highlight architectural features, line pathways, and adorn tables for an ethereal effect.

  • Winter Blooms and Foliage

While fresh blooms may be less abundant, winter offers its own unique array of flora. Incorporate seasonal flowers like amaryllis, hellebore, and evergreen foliage into your floral arrangements. Deep, rich colours like burgundy, deep reds, and forest greens can create a striking visual contrast against the winter landscape.

 

A winter wedding in the UK is a truly magical experience, filled with romance, intimacy, and the beauty of the season. From the picturesque backdrops to the cozy atmospheres, there’s a unique charm that sets it apart. With careful planning and attention to detail, your winter wedding can be a celebration that leaves lasting memories for both you and your guests. Embrace the magic of winter and create a day that’s truly unforgettable.

Give us a call today and let’s chat about your magical winter wedding or check out some more ideas for 2024 weddings here.

 

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Wedding Centrepieces

Wedding Centrepieces

pretty votive candle centrepiece with artificial flowers and faux-diamonds for wedding
wedding venue tables dressed with artificial flowers in soft pinks and blues
Hurricane candle lantern as wedding table centrepiece

During our busy wedding season this year, we’ve been creating beautiful centrepieces for our gorgeous brides and grooms and wanted to share a few ideas for people considering table centres for their wedding.  It’s a piece of décor that can really change the look and feel of a whole room – especially rooms that might be less designed focused already.  We often discuss differing designs and styles with brides and grooms and hope this little list of our favourites will inspire you…

Wedding centrepieces should always be considered along with your personal style and theme of your wedding. Here goes with a few ideas:

  1. Floral arrangements: Fresh flowers are a classic choice for wedding centrepieces. You can create stunning displays using a variety of blooms and greenery to match your colour scheme and theme. You can go big or small, creating small, sophisticated centres with just a few stems of flowers, or go wild with tall, floral arrangements that cascade over your table
  2. Candlelight arrangements: Candles add a romantic and elegant touch to any centrepiece. You can use a combination of candle holders, votives, or lanterns to create a warm and inviting ambiance. Do consider LED or real flame candles – just be careful if you’ve got children or your venue bans naked flames. We recently designed a wedding using gorgeous brown paper bags with simple LED flame-style tea lights in the bags. Such a simple, but elegant touch.
  3. Fruits and foliage: Incorporating fruits, such as lemons or berries, along with lush foliage can create vibrant and visually striking centrepieces. This option works particularly well for rustic or outdoor-themed weddings. Make sure they’re edible however in case people pick at them! We also have a range of beautiful artificial blossom trees that make beautiful centrepieces – you can add these in other areas of the room too to continue the theme.
  4. Submerged flowers: For a unique and modern look, consider submerging flowers in water-filled vases or bowls. This creates a captivating and ethereal effect that can be complemented with floating candles or LED lights. Make sure you check with your florist though, as some flowers can disintegrate quickly in water. But many look stunning in this effect!
  5. Non-floral centrepieces: If you’re looking for alternatives to flowers, you can opt for centrepieces using elements like feathers, seashells, branches, or even books, showcasing your personal interests or wedding theme. We have wedding where couples have been on beautiful holidays and use these as themes, or children’s names if you’ve already got kids, we can help you play around with these ideas and create something really memorable.
  6. Mirrors and cut glass centrepieces: A glamorous and sophisticated look is using our beautiful candelabras, mirror bases and crystal diamonds. These are the perfect height to make sure your guests see each other for conversation, but create a room that has differing heights across the space. Making it extra special.

Remember, the best wedding centrepieces are the ones that reflect your personal style and create a beautiful and memorable atmosphere for you and your guests. So, just tell us what you’d like and we’ll come up with some beautiful suggestions.  Remember the planning is all part of the excitement!

Go on, give us a call and let’s see how special we can make your wedding. We do so much more than just decor too, check out our stationery range too!

Contact us today and start your wedding journey

 

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Designing a fun and fabulous wedding

Designing a fun and fabulous wedding

Dressed function room set for a wedding with tables, chair covers with pink sashes, a top table with starlight backdrop behind
Candy cart to hire for wedding
corridor in function rooms dressed with fake blossom trees for a wedding ceremony

I’ve just completed a wedding for a brilliant couple who wanted a traditional reception with a few twists. They started planning their wedding around a year ago and last weekend their dream day went without a hitch!

Our real strength lies in helping brides and grooms create a beautiful and exciting wedding space. Many hotels or other venues can be bland, but offer great service, location and food. So in I come to make the place look dreamy!

Kate and Andrew were looking to make a lovely, but standard function room at The Worsley Park Hotel and Golf Club, look fresh fun and a focus on spring. The events team at the hotel were fantastic and so accommodating. We used pink fabrics – on Kate’s request – blossom trees to line the hallways and brought in fun elements including a candy cart, shimmer wall for photos, starlight backdrop to accentuate the top-table and light up letters spelling ‘LOVE’.

Importantly, Kate and Andrew had set their budget and knew their limits. This is so important when planning your wedding, really consider every element and make a full breakdown of costs. You’ll keep things under control that way. Be clear with your wedding decorator that you have a budget, and you won’t deviate from it.

Kate and Andrew had several children coming to the event, so they included a lovely soft play area for kids.  I worked alongside another wedding supplier for this called ‘Sleepy Little Campers’.  I’d highly recommend this activity if you have many children attending. Another idea is to bring in a childminder to keep an eye on the children using that area.

This wedding also took one of our stationery packages, with beautiful signage boards for the table plan, the day’s full schedule and welcome messaging.  I would always advise having a clear table plan, some brides ask me if they need one, but anything to avoid stress on the day is really important. It can lead to issues when guests are selecting their own seats! Even a simple table plan and nothing else can reduce their worry and make your guests feel welcome and know what they’re doing!

Something totally different was Kate and Andrew’s choice of music! They found the most fun and lively brass band who not only played brilliantly, but were completely unique, crazy and totally immersive.  Check out FAT CAT BRASS here.

If you’d like support with your wedding decorations or help when considering decorations with the right venue, give me a call.  I’m happy to help!  Remember, you don’t always have to go with a venue’s preferred suppliers – you can always shop around and bring in the person you feel will do the best job and make your wedding fabulous!

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children's play area staged at a wedding
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Invitations, table plans, name cards, save the dates, wedding books – where do you start when choosing the right stationery for your wedding?

Invitations, table plans, name cards, save the dates, wedding books – where do you start when choosing the right stationery for your wedding?

Wedding stationery is a bit of a minefield!  Firstly, what does it consist of? Do you need all of it? Which bits are essential? Well, we’ve tried to break down the key items of stationery you might want to consider for your wedding.

 

And did we say we’re now offering this service for all our lovely brides and grooms? Or anyone who is throwing a party or event that needs fabulous stationery?

 

So what can you have?

  • Save the date cards or tags
  • Invitations and envelops and liners, RSVP cards
  • Order of service
  • Favour or confetti packets
  • Table plans, table cards, name cards, menus,
  • Photo boards
  • Thank you cards
  • Guest books
  • And just about anything you’d like that’s bespoke for your wedding.

 

Save The Date

Save the dates are really significant!  They get that all important day in your guests’ calendars and starts the excitement for the entire wedding.  You can have small or large cards with different designs, colours, sizes and prints. A cute idea could also be to send a card tag, threaded with ribbon, cord, string or natural material which could go alongside a small gift or teaser for the wedding.

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Invitations, envelopes and RSVP cards

We know that online invitations work very well, but there’s something so very, very special about receiving an invitation through the post. It builds excitement and sets the tone for your wedding.

 

You can simply have a card that you mail in a plain envelop. Or, really go for it and theme your invitation with a matching envelop/insert, information card and RSVP postcard already stamped and ready to send back.  It really is up to you! 

Wedding invitations and envelopes

Order of Service

Some people say this is a little outdated. We think they give your guests a helpful guide to what’s happening in the service and something to take home as a memento.

What’s an order of service? Just that, a document that tells your guests what the timing is, and what is expected of them. They are helpful for more religious ceremonies, especially if you’ve got non-religious people attending. It can explain why your service is so important to you – religious or otherwise!

Again, it can also bring your wedding theme into the ceremony – use your colours, themes and use beautiful print or paper to make it extra special.

 

Favours and confetti packets

This is such a wonderful touch for your wedding. Having branded paper packages for your confetti and / or favours is such a lovely item to present to your guests. It’s also something that can be prepared well in advance.

We can print lovely little paper packages that you can fill with gorgeous confetti – we love this brand of organic, eco-friendly confetti. Or, add cute favours gifts like sweeties, mini-candles, the traditional sugared almonds or macarons.

wedding confetti cones printed image of confetti packages printed

Table plans, table cards, name cards, menus

Ah, the table plan! Apparently the most stressful part of planning a wedding! Our advice here, is follow what you want to do!  But, at a minimum we’d recommend having a large printed plan at your wedding to tell people what table they’re sat on. You don’t want a complete free for all!  You may find Old Aunty Sally sat on a table with the rowdy guests!

If you want to do this properly, then you can use your wedding theme to create beautiful name cards for your guests and have fun or stylish cards to name each table.  We’ve had favourite holiday destinations, names of best friends, nightclubs and bars from where the bride and groom met, and all kinds of beautiful floral or coloured designs.  Go for it, we can help with inspiration too!

Now, menus aren’t necessary, but they make a lovely touch, especially if someone has allergies or intolerances.  You can show individuals that you’ve made that little bit of extra effort to cater for them – plus all the guests like to know what they’re going to eat!

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Photoboards and Guest Books

It’s long been a tradition to have a Guest Book for people to write messages to create a wonderful memory of your wedding. We can help create this for you so it fits with all your other stationery and wedding theme. But an alternative idea is to have a large board that has your wedding theme printed on it and lots of space for guests to write a quick message.  It’s then all ready for hanging on the walls of your home for a daily reminder of your special day.

Wedding guest book

Thank You Cards

After the big day is done and you come down from that amazing emotional ride that weddings are, it’s a really special thing to send a card to thank your guests. We can help you design a card that includes a special photo and message to your guests. Just ask us for examples!

 

Tips on budget

Stationery can be very inexpensive and still look amazing or suddenly rack up the pounds! So a few tips for you to keep the costs down, or go the other way and make this part of your wedding indulgent!

Print styles

The more intricate your print request, the more expensive. Simple digital print on standard paper weights (paper is measured in physical size e.g. A4, A5, A2 and weight e.g. 180gsm) is the least costly option.  But, if you want to have textured paper with letter press styling or with foiled print on the words, then it will cost more. But get prices for different effects!  You may be surprised – click here for quotes.

Colours

As a rule, adding more and more colours will increase the cost of your print. The most cost effective is using black and white or two colours only.

Paper type and weight

I mentioned before that paper is measured in size and weight. Well, the rule is the thicker the paper, the more expensive. But remember, anything you print in terms of invitations, you need to post!  More weight equals more expensive mail costs.

Another consideration is thinking about recycled stock and non-toxic/acid-free paper. If you’re trying to have a sustainable wedding, we’d definitely advise considering this.  Or maybe e-invitations are better for you – www.papperlesspost.com and www.greenenvelope.com are good for this.  However, be careful to get prices first, some e-invitations (once you’ve sent all of them out and then reminders and information messages) can get very expensive!  You may find printed cards are a cheaper option.

 

Give Helen a call today on 07981 892595 to get a quote for your wedding or event stationery or contact us here .

 

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