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Summer has offically arrived in full bloom, which has got me ruminating on my favourite topic – wedding flowers. I must confess, I adore fresh flowers, none more so than our British spring and summer varieties, so I do hope you’ll indulge me for a short while as I wax lyrical!
The perfect wedding blooms effortlessly fill an empty venue with romance, fragrance and colour, creating the ultimate ambience; and with the right florist on your side, they can speak volumes about the two of you and the vision for your big day. What’s more, they’re efficient. Pedestals, aisle meadow arrangements, ceremony arches and much more can all be moved into your reception space after the “I dos” and seamlessly transform into centrepieces and top table backdrop. You get the most from your budget, your theme carries through and you keep waste to a minimum.
Your wedding day is all about the two of you, so why not have a think about how you can tailor your flowers to further tell your love story? The language of flowers combines tradition with sentimentality and conveys a meaning that perhaps only the two of you will understand, but as you’re the two most important that’s all that matters. For example, gypsophila is a wedding staple but perhaps its meaning, everlasting love, has been lost over the years. Some of my other favourites include: cornflowers symbolising prosperity and friendship; hydrangeas meaning gratitude and understanding; peonies speaking of romance, prosperity, good luck and a happy life; and roses, in particular pink, which symbolise admiration. So, you see, you can write an entire love letter to your new spouse through your bouquet – how romantic.
I do hope some of this has whet your appetite for more wedspiration; if so, don’t miss our venue styling feature where florals never fail to impress. We’ve also been in touch with the region’s bridal boutiques to take a look into how to dress according to your vibe. Plus, this issue’s Hot Topic experts are discussing intimate weddings.
So, as ever, enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Spotlight on... Bristol |
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery has some extraordinary spaces for your wedding day. The venue offers civil ceremonies in its grand halls or stunning galleries followed by a wedding celebration of your choice. What’s more, the incredible Edwardian Baroque architecture means the setting could not be more striking with glass vaulted ceilings, romantic balconies and sweeping staircases all steeped in history sure to give your big day the wow factor it deserves. Why not treat loved ones to a private viewing of one of the venue’s many galleries to make your event truly unique?
If you choose to have your ceremony at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery it will begin at 6pm, with guests arriving from 5.40pm. A civil ceremony will last approximately 25 to 30 minutes depending on your choice of readings and the style of service you envision. For this part of the day you can opt for the Winterstoke Hall, the largest of the ceremony spaces with room for 224 guests. It boasts a grand staircase, double-height ceiling with first floor balcony surrounding from above.
Alternatively, for more intimate “I dos” you may choose the French Art Gallery, which can accommodate 64 nearest and dearest. This dark blue gallery is filled with beautiful, white decorative statues and located at the head of the room is a bridge with double staircases behind it. This is perfect to use as an altar and grand entrance.
Finally, The Old Masters Gallery can host 102 guests, while the Enlightenment Art Gallery is an option for 100 loved ones.
The venue’s team of experienced staff will be on hand every step of the way to ensure your wedding day gives you and your guests happy memories to treasure forever.
Visit: www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery
Check out more local venues on page 12 of the current issue available now: www.yourbristolsomerset.wedding/free-download |
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| Personalisation is IN for 2024 |
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Crafty Brewing and Lola and Luna's collaboration reveals how personalisation is being brought to the forefront of 2024 weddings. The concept of personalisation is holding a key part in redefining 'tradition' and incorporating new captivating trends in every aspect of your magical event. Aimee, a wedding expert from a wedding planning and styling company says that "Over the past few years, weddings have increasingly started steering away from the same old conventions, and opting for bespoke options more frequently." From table plans set on where the couple first met, to embroidered napkins there are so many opportunities to add a personal touch on your big day.
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| This Is Her! UNCHAINED - fragrance and fashion merge for Zadig & Voltaire |
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With THIS IS HER! UNCHAINED, the new limited-edition of THIS IS HER!, fashion and fragrance merge.
This new fragrance holds a scent intimate as a silk camisole, urging wearers to break free from the chains that hold one back. Bold metallic chains elegantly enhance not just the bags in their collection, but now, the bottle and box of this new fragrance. This new expression pays homage to authenticity and independence, giving the consumers inspiration to embrace their personal style. With THIS IS HER! UNCHAINED, the Zadig &Voltaire woman knows no limits. You could perhaps use this scent to enhance your beauty on the morning of your big day!
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| Viva España! |
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Kelly Andrews experiences the finer side of life at Hostal de La Gavina in Spain's Costa Brava which she wouldn't hesitate to recommend to honeymooners
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
21 Jul 2024 - 'The Big Love' Bristol Wedding Show
Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, BS3 2EJ
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk
28 Jul 2024 - Love Actually 'The Grand Atlantic' Wedding Fayre
Beach Rd, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BA
www.loveactuallyweddings.co.uk
2-3 Aug 2024 - Wedding & Celebrations Open Day Bailbrook House Hotel
Eveleigh Avenue, London Road West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7JD
www.handpickedhotels.co.uk
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| Read the latest issue of Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Bristol and Somerset Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of Bristol and Somerset? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
Happy planning! |
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