Dotty Magazine Issue Two Dec 2013 | Page 6

INSPIRATION Flowers: WINTER WEDDING STYLING I love white flowers, with an accent of soft pinks, taupes and greens. If you love vintage brooches or button bouquets, this season compliments the extra sparkle perfectly. Written by Kate of Lavender and Linen www.lavenderandlinen.co.uk Stationery: Laser cut stationery has a beautiful snowflake delicacy to it and works well with Art Deco designs in particular. Decor: Mercuried glass, plenty of tealights and silver votives; large antique silvered candelabra decorated with flowers; sparkling crystal and glassware; string fairylights and use ice sculptures outside marking the entrance to your venue or ceremony. Frosted Winter Wedding This colour palette takes all the soft summery pinks and greens, and sprinkles them with a bit of frosty magic, perfect for a winter wedding. A bit of sparkle deserves a grand setting and would work fabulously at an opulent country house, complete with bold architecture and antique furnishings. Favours: Bridal wear: Don’t compromise on your dream dress just because you’re having a winter wedding. Instead, it is an opportunity to embrace accessories. A fur trimmed cape and floral muff will look stunning for outdoor photographs, then you can show off your dress inside, where it’s more cosy! Go for a dress with plenty of sparkle and shoes to match. A vintage bauble would make for a lovely gift for your guests, something they can treasure each Christmas. Simply finish with their place name.You could even ask guests to bring a bauble in return, as a fabulous memento of your winter wedding. Cake: A striking white cake compliments the whole look, and these DIY candy trees are perfect for a bit of extra décor. WIN A PERSONALISED WEDDING COLOUR PALETTE * Lavender & Linen are offering one lucky couple the chance to win a personalised wedding colour palette. After your free telephone consultation, you’ll able to approve your colour palette online, before receiving a beautifully gift wrapped palette in the post, made just for you to assist with your wedding plans! Email laura@ dottyvintageweddings.co.uk with the code “LLPALETTE” to enter! Credits: Floral muff: Rebecca Dawn Flower Design via GreenWeddingShoes.com. Candy trees: DIY from TheCakeBlog.com. Dress: Jenny Packham via ChicVintageBrides.com. Baubles: Thebridallounge.ie. Bouquet: Vintage Magpie via LoveMyDress.net. Ice Lanterns: Dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.co.uk. Stationery: Cecinewyork.com. *Terms and conditions apply www.dottyvintageweddings.co.uk 6 Issue 2