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3. Floral Chandeliers Show off your individual spirit with vibrant flowers, such as blue delphiniums or green alstroemerias hanging off dramatic chandeliers which draw the eye to the centre of your wedding hall. Fresh florals draped across the ceiling will transform the space, making it romantic and whimsical, while also leaving enough room for the more practical pieces. Make sure the chandelier works well within the venue, your wedding style and theme: for larger venues, you can afford to select large blooms such as white hydrangeas, but go for smaller petals such as freesias or anemones for more intimate surroundings.
4. Go Organic Textured foliage has been in vogue throughout all of 2017 and it’s set to retain its position as queen of the greens. Flowing seeded eucalyptus, jasmine, acacia, together with cleaner lines and plenty of leaves, give weddings a natural, woodland look, which are kinder on your pocket too. Team these organic elements with wildflowers and blooms which are in season, to create bouquets and arrangements teaming with texture. Try to select florals which are also indigenous to the islands to add a personal, homely
5. Muted Colours and Natural Tones Last year, Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Greenery, had great influence on wedding colour choices, with neutral, soft and earthy shades taking centre stage. But, this does not only apply to weddings which are of the rustic or boho variety. A return to natural tones can be seen in weddings of diverse styles and themes. And, this does not mean that a pop of colour cannot fit into this trend: pick colours with a softer hue and opt for a desaturated palette, with shots of vibrant colour.
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