Country elegance

We asked our experts for some inspiration on creating a wedding day steeped in romance...

Mariella says: If you’re getting married in a barn venue, we suggest making use of the beams by adding romantic drapes, twinkling fairylights or festoons of fresh foliage.
The benches that line your ceremony room can be used for hanging wooden hearts or posies of flowers from, while the aisle can be scattered with rose petals. Another nice addition to ceremony room décor is a beautiful bespoke floral arch, which could incorporate traditional red or pink roses.

If you’ve always dreamed of getting married outside, don’t be put off by the weather in February – a clear and crisp winter’s day can provide a stunning backdrop. If your venue offers a year-round outdoor space in which to get wed, they should offer rugs, blankets, patio heaters and the like – as we do here at Southend Barns – to ensure guests are kept cosy throughout the service.

To continue the romantic theme, why not treat guests to heart-inspired wedding favours and go for a red velvet cake? You could even fill your venue with flowers or dress it with coloured paper lanterns and oversized helium balloons in shades of red, pink and white. If you’re after a magical effect, a fairylight canopy cascading from overhead looks breathtaking and perfect for the most romantic day of the year.

Mariella Fleming, www.southendbarns.co.uk

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