Wedding venue dressing and decoration can help transform your venue into a dream wow-factor romantic setting. Expert venue stylists will work with you to turn your dreams into reality be it for the ceremony, wedding breakfast or evening reception.
There are so many wedding venue and decorative hire ideas that are far too numerous to mention whether for themed weddings, outdoor receptions that may include charming chair covers and centrepieces, tipis, light-up letters, flowers walls and so much more.
Here’s some great wedding venue stylists with whom you can discuss your wedding dressing ideas based in Sussex from places like Brighton, Eastbourne, Bognor Regis, Horsham, Crawley and Hastings, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Sussex Wedding magazine when contacting a venue stylist or decorative hire specialist.
The best UK cities for a hen do
With Google search volume data revealing a 402% search increase for 'hen party ideas' since December and 2023 wedding season in touching distance, organising a pre-wedding celebration is already on the bridal party to-do list. Getting all of your nearest and dearest pals together for a hen party can be challenging - whether it's catering to availability, budget, activity preferences or dietary requirements. Hen party decoration supplier, Ginger Ray, has done a little digging to find the top 19 UK cities to host your pre-wedding celebrations.
Posted: 10 March 2023
Weddings don't need to cost the earth
With nearlyweds looking to opt for more sustainable choices when planning their nuptials, Talking Tables' new wedding rental scheme ensures this special occasion will look beautiful, without costing the earth. Would be spouses can choose from its best-selling tall glass candle holders in a variety of colours to suit every theme, both clear and brightly coloured bud vases, and handmade silver stainless steel plates and bowls. Tables can be exquisitely dressed for a fraction of the cost to buy and be happy knowing the items will bring more joy to others rather than sitting in the back of your cupboard - a sustainable solution!
Posted: 27 February 2023
The most eye-catching wedding decor revealed
A new study, conducted by the wedding financial experts at money.co.uk, involved surveying 1,000 future newlyweds and asking them to estimate how much they will spend on 70 wedding items. Images of these 70 items were then used in an eye-tracking study to reveal the specific elements that people spend the most time gazing at. Fairylights came out on top, with guests staring at them for 5.53 seconds which is impressive considering they are the decorations that those planning a wedding expect to pay the least for (£106.25). So, if you're looking to impress your guests without splurging then try draping your venue in tiny, twinkling fairylights.
Posted: 30 January 2023
The most popular wedding foliage 2022 revealed
Wow, 2022 was quite the year for weddings with a bumper amount taking place. Looking back at what was trending last year, perhaps inspiration for those tying the knot in 2023, wedding insurance specialists Protectivity have researched the most popular wedding flowers, based on UK Google Search Volume. The most popular wedding bouquet foliage was Eucalyptus, with 585,000 searches! Followed by, Ivy 495,000, Jasmine 458,200, Rosemary 374,600, Ferns 351,200, Monstera 319,500, Silver Birch 219,600, Philodendrons 219,400, Olive branches 143,000 and Myrtle 133,300.
Posted: 4 January 2023
Emily at Weddings by Emily Charlotte shares her venue styling wisdom
Emily is the proud owner and lead planner at Weddings by Emily Charlotte. For seven years she has been planning bespoke weddings in England, Spain and Italy, with each one tailored to the style preferences of her lovely couples. She's been lucky enough to work with couples from all over the world and through this she gets to experience many different cultures and traditions. Together with her couples she incorporates these styles into their wedding days, whether it's a distinct theme or subtle touch. Emily says, "Being a wedding planner is a job I asbsolutely adore, it's not all glamour (a large proportion of my time is actually spent in the office working on logistics and admin), but an element I truly love, and which often gets everyone excited when it comes to weddings, is the styling and decor." So let's talk more about that!
Posted: 22 December 2022
Winter weddings: how to create the perfect tablescape
Creating the perfect tablescape to bring that wow factor is an important part of your wedding. But how does winter change things? Here, Suzanne Pearce from the interior experts Casa Bella offers some tips. Planning the aesthetic and decoration for your wedding is an exciting task, but it can be tricky to know how to adapt to the seasons when you are having a winter wedding, as so many classic wedding tablescapes are inspired by floral summer designs. But there's still plenty that you can do to incorporate the seasons and make your wedding table look as beautiful and atmospheric as you like. The added drama of seasonal foliage and scenery can add a whole new level to your winter wedding, and can make for some truly memorable photos. Here, we'll show you how you can create a beautiful winter wedding tablescape that's personal to you and your partner.
Posted: 22 November 2022
As the trend for table scaping grows - a trend we love here at CWM HQ - your wedding day is the perfect time to create stunning table displays for dining in style! Whichever trend your wedding table décor follows, iconic British cutlery brand, Viners®, has cutlery in an array of styles, shapes and finishes to complete your look. Steeped in British heritage, the much-loved brand's elegant and durable cutlery is made from the finest materials, with a guarantee of excellence across all products.
Posted: 19 October 2022
Sky's the limit - reader offer
The team at Boutique Balloon Studio will bring your big day to life with bespoke balloon decorations. You can receive a no obligation quote free of charge, and the personal design service consultation with a NABAS-accredited balloon stylist will help you decide what's right for your vision. From a single personalised balloon to complete wedding styling with showstopping features, sure to be the talk of the day, the team are on hand to help.
What's more, Boutique Balloon Studio is offering Your Sussex Wedding readers a 10 per cent discount until 1st May 2022 when you use code YOURSUSWED10 through the contact form at http://boutiqueballoonstudio.com
Posted: 31 March 2022
Up, up and away: Modern ways to incorporate balloons into venue styling
We posed Jamie Ashby from Boutique Balloon Studio the following question...
I'm loving the balloon arches I'm seeing at wedding fairs and would love to know more about modern ways to incorporate balloons into my venue styling. What do you recommend?
Jamie says: Balloons have always been a great way to incorporate colour and drama into any wedding's styling, their versatility is second to none. They have the ability to bring cohesion within the space, whether used indoors or outdoors, in small or large displays, they can lead the way.
Posted: 15 March 2022
How to wow with your venue styling
When faced with the initial blank canvas that is your venue you may view it in one of two ways: with total panic or giddy excitement. In which case, you'll either be in need of inspiration or focus so we chatted to Annabel from Butterflies & Bows who was kind enough to share her expertise on the matter particularly when it comes to making the most of your wedding flowers. Check out her top tips for creating a veritable wedding wonderland with wow factor.
Posted: 7 December 2021