Style guide

Want your wedding guests to ‘oooh’ and ‘aaah’ when they arrive at your big day? These venue stylists will make that happen

MEET: Willow & Vine

LOCATION: Cramlington

WHAT WE DO: “Our business takes care of as much of your wedding as you wish,” says Willow & Vine’s Margaret Curry. “We are experienced florists, venue dressers, prop-hire suppliers and recently added personalised invitations and signage to our services. We offer totally no obligation, private consultations either in our showroom or virtually. This allows you to see examples of work, different designs, sizes, and the chance to draw out what the fusion of your perfect wedding day would be. Our feedback tells us this is one of the things couples like most – being able to explore ideas, try on buttonholes or hold a range of bouquets and enjoy the start of their wedding experience.”

CONTACT: www.instagram.com/willowandvineuk

MEET: Loved by Lucy Designs

LOCATION: Whitley Bay

WHAT WE DO: “We ensure you have the perfect handwritten wedding signage for your special day,” says Loved By Lucy Designs’ Rachael Lucy. “With a large range of styles available; from wooden boards with wax seal detailing, painted black acrylic and chalkboard designs, there really is a bespoke wedding sign package for every couple. We chat through your wedding décor, visions, colours, give advice and guidance, before coming together to create a design that’s perfect for you. From welcome signs, table plans, name card and table numbers, to unplugged signs, signature drinks, orders of the day and much more, nothing is too much trouble. We’re here to eliminate stress and bring you the most joyous wedding signage you could wish for.”

CONTACT: www.lovedbylucydesigns.co.uk

MEET: Made 2 Matter

LOCATION: South Shields

WHAT WE DO: “We provide a hire and set up service, including items you might have bought or made yourselves,” says Made 2 Matter’s Jozene McKinnon. “We also provide expert advice on how to design your own unique look. We have a variety of stock holdings and will source any item you desire. We also constantly refresh our collections to keep ahead of trends! We specialise in centre pieces, top table designs, stationery, signage and seating plans, backdrops and floristry, helping you as much as we can under one roof, relieving all stress leaving you to enjoy your planning process and big day.”

CONTACT: www.facebook.com/made2matter

MEET: Made Simply Perfect

LOCATION: Amble

WHAT WE DO: “We’re a multi award-winning wedding venue stylist and florist,” says Made Simply Perfect’s Glynis Hewitt and Susan Heslop. “We provide everything you need to style the most perfect décor for your wedding, considering the venue and yourselves as a couple. With hundreds of prop options within our hire range, to full event floristry, we offer bespoke styling options that bring out the personality of our couples. We guide, we help and we deliver, making the planning enjoyable for couples, relieving any stress and uncertainty they might face.

Our attention to detail shows in every wedding we style, taking the time to provide products we lovingly create. Overall, we absolutely love what we do, and that shows in the décor we deliver. We create a seamless day from start to finish.”

CONTACT: www.madesimplyperfect.co.uk

MEET: Neatly Seated

LOCATION: Durham

WHAT WE DO: “We supply bespoke quotes to our clients for a large amount of different and varied venue decorations, from centrepieces to arches, backdrops and neon signs and a wide range of sashes,” says Neatly Seated’s Diane Nicholson. “We also provide Chiavari chairs and large letters. A family run business that’s been established since 2009, we’ve been steadily growing our business and building up our portfolio across numerous beautiful venues throughout the North East. We work closely with all our clients from start to finish, bringing their vision to life. If you’re searching for an experienced and hands-on wedding styling service then don’t hesitate to book a consultation, in person or over the phone, to discuss your requirements.”

CONTACT: https://neatlyseated.co.uk

MEET: Nevaeh Events

LOCATION: Blyth

WHAT WE DO: “We pride ourselves on offering exceptional customer service and will work with you both to bring the wedding of your dreams to life,” says Nevaeh Events’ Rachel Long.

“Providing everything to style your ceremony, reception and evening celebrations, we offer full venue styling packages as well as DIY prop hire, which includes a wide range of items from linens to showstopping backdrops and everything in-between. In particular we are seeing a major trend in greenery. Weddings and flowers are a classic combination, but adding more foliage filled décor adds texture, interest and depth that can’t always be achieved with flowers alone.”

CONTACT: www.facebook.com/nevaehevent www.angelawaitesphotography.co.uk

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