How to style your wedding with confidence

Wedding style tip one: Create an inspiration board

First things first; create an inspiration board. There are thousands of examples out there and you really don’t need to be overly artistic as the objective is to help you visualise how the different elements on the day will work together. Start by flicking through the all-important wedding magazines to gather your ideas, then spread your search online, or use our Inspiration Gallery. Get your bridesmaids together and get sticking your favourite images on a big board to give perspective on your desired theme, or even check out our Pinterest page for ideas.

Wedding style tip two: Think big

Your theme can be conveyed in many different forms; for example, dramatic focal points such as your wedding cake, pedestal arrangements or a confectionary table. Make the most of these elements, positioning them where they have the most impact and guests can appreciate them – be sure to capture your guests using and enjoying them in your wedding photographs. A quirky and big feature to your wedding day could include an ice cream van, photo booth or even a petting zoo for the children.

Wedding style tip three: Think small

As well as the large details it is the small details at your wedding which will delight guests. For example, a signature cocktail is a very on trend way to mirror your colours and theme. Nice tokens in the ladies’ toilets such as deodorant or hand cream, or a pretty ribbon wrapped around the cutlery cost little but create great impact, as they can tie your whole theme together. Often it is the smallest details that go a long way, so don’t be shy in adding these little touches to your wedding day.

Wedding style tip four: Less can be more and more can also be more!

Perhaps not the most helpful of statements but what we mean here is that using a lot of something can sometimes be very effective, such as large arrangements of flowers, however, be careful not to over decorate. A common mistake is to overfill the dinner table so that the effect becomes cluttered. An array of fairy lights or candles always look more effective when in large quantity, whereas decorations such as sweets, ornaments or photo frames may be too much when filling your reception tables.

Wedding style tip five: Add interest at different levels

Why keep your wedding decoration and detail all at one level? Often, wedding styling keeps any points of interest at eye level – on tables, pews or the dance floor. But had you thought about spreading your wedding creativity above and below your guests? Hanging bunting, pom-poms or disco balls from up above, or having trails or patterns painted on the floor will add character to your wedding style. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised to find decorations hiding above doorways, under their chairs or on the ceiling, and it will keep the children interested too.

Wedding style tip six: Obtain samples

Always obtain samples of fabric or materials, be it from your wedding dress, your wedding invitations or table linen. Keep referring back to them and ensure you are comfortable with the overall look when all pieces of the wedding jigsaw are together. In the same way, amass as many of the wedding props that you have obtained in one place so that you can start to get a feel for how everything works together. For example, candlesticks, centrepieces and table numbers. This will avoid any wedding day panics when your theme doesn’t live up to your expectations.

Wedding style tip seven: Dare to be different

Last, but by no means least, dare to be different and be true to yourself. Whatever style or theme you want then go for it and have fun. If you want an entirely different colour scheme or theme for your evening and day parties, then do just that. It will keep your wedding guests on their toes and satisfy both you and your partner’s tastes. You may have some great ideas that nobody else has thought of, so give them a go, or you might regret it – after all, you only have one wedding day. Just be sure not to aim too high and expect too much of yourself, your stress tolerance and your wedding budget.