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The return to a natural look ties in with the desire for a more intimate affair. It gives the event a relaxed vibe that guests can enjoy and allows couples to more freely express their personalities. Rather than traditions of the past, wedding days now look to invoke more of what the couple are about and what they stand for. Carly Martin of Clementine Studio explained, “wedding invitations and even websites are sort of like an extension of their social media personalities, so couples are having fun with colloquial wording and playful designs versus more traditional styles.” a or braced

There is a push away from formality, with informal table plans, wooden benches or hale bales as seats chosen over separate chairs. Macramé and crochet is a huge trend this season, shown as table runners or used as wall hanging and chair coverings.

From stationery that is not filled with loopy calligraphy to minimal table designs, there appears to be a trend coming through to take a less-is-more approach to weddings. And people are willing to spend that little bit extra to make sure that their beliefs are adhered to.

“Couples will invest in a few more magical things, rather than multiple, less special things,” predicts Jove Meyer Events. The could be the drama from holding your wedding inside a teepee or perhaps at a cliffs edge on the north coast of the island. The most spectacular feature you can utilise at Jersey weddings is the view, which comes free of charge. Now more than ever, the rule book on weddings is being thrown in the fire, with couples pushing to create personal and modern traditions for themselves. Simple needn’t mean your wedding can’t be impactful, as more people look to push the envelope on being creative and making use of what’s on their doorstep. Vegan, eco-conscious, or on a budget, having your wedding day set in natural surroundings is the best way to embrace all these considerations. With Jersey uniquely placed to deliver some astounding ceremonies in breathtaking locations, be braced to see the island intimately reflected at weddings this year.  hat gold embossed invite has landed on your door mat. Yes, wedding season has finally arrived. We all love a good wedding, but it can still be a nerve-wracking affair. So much planning and preparation - not to mention expense - goes into a wedding day. You want to be the graceful guest, you don’t want to be the guest who hits the Pimm’s hard and starts arguing with the mother of the bride. It can be a minefield when it comes to wedding guest etiquette. How should you behave?

Rsvp

When you receive that lovely invite, you are expected to RSVP and promptly too.

DON’T BRING A PLUS 1 UNLESS IT SAYS YOU CAN

An unannounced guest at a wedding is not a welcome one. Also, do not ring up the bride or groom and ask if you can bring along a friend. This is not a jolly down the local pub, it’s a wedding and we can’t be inviting all and sundry. If you are the only one invited, then put your big heels on and enjoy it!

Do Buy A Gift

Do buy a gift but stick strictly to the wedding gift list. That list is there for a reason. Use it.

DON'T DRESS LIKE YOU'RE GOING TO THE PUB

This is a wedding and as such there will be a dress code, follow it. Jeans are not acceptable.

Do Turn Up

If you have said that you are attending, then go and arrive on time. We don’t want you kicking open the church doors just as the Vicar asks “does anyone know of any lawful reason why these two can’t be joined…” We all know that sometimes things happen, someone gets poorly, the cat is run over, but it is only common courtesy to let the wedding family know if you can’t attend.

Do Turn Your Phone Off

The bride doesn’t want to be making her way down the aisle just as your phone starts ringing, especially when your phone ring tone is the Jaws theme tune. That walk is scary enough without throwing a shark into the mix.