Emma Lappin is a Hampshire based floral designer specialising in elegant and stylish flower arrangements for weddings and special events. Call us on 01256 473839 for more information.
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After hanging my Christmas wreath on my front door, I stood back to see how it completely transformed the entrance to the house. I really love it! Not only does it have a visual impact but as you come closer to the door to walk through, you get a lovely aromatic waft of pine cones and eucalyptus. The scent instantly makes you feel Christmasy.
My door wreath took very little time to make - too busy making them for everyone else! But whilst I stood admiring the door I pledged to myself that I should make more door wreaths throughout the year to work with the seasons. Heartwreaths for Valentines, painted eggs nestled into blossom for Easter, ribbons and tulips for May Day, not sure about summer yet - perhaps roses and butterflies, but most definitely dried hydrangea heads for autumn.
When you book your Christmas wedding, you would normally only dream of having a snow carpet leading to the church but for all the brides today it is a dream come true. The pictures will be absolutely stunning. However if you are planning a Christmas wedding for next year with no guarantee of snow how do you make your venue look fabulous without it looking like another Christmas party?
Well it obviously depends on the venue and your chosen colour scheme but I think the key is not to overdo the red, white and green. Perhaps choose one colour rather than combining them.
With metallic and sparkly dresses making a major statement on the High Street, they are more than likely to appear in abundance in the bridalwear collections for next year. So why not use this as a theme and spray paint birch sticks with a fabulous glitter paint and hang test tubes of flowers from the sticks, you could even hang your table lists from the branches, which would be a lovely twist on the traditional table plan.
Other colours can look fabulous during the winter months. A deep purple looks rich and sensual, pale blues look great for an ice theme and turquoises and whites work well for a winter wonderland feel. Opt for plenty of candles and things that sparkle and you will be creating a magical Christmas wedding scheme - even if there isn't snow on the ground, this time next year.