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RECEPTION Flaming Love 13186 views
Tealights and candles are perfect for creating that flickering romantic atmosphere. Why not deck the tables at your wedding reception with our great 'candlelight' finds?
FAIRYTALE GARDENFor minimalist chic, we love these Lace Candles (£3.99 each) from Homebase (0845 0778888 homebase.co.uk).
FLORAL DETAILFor candlelight with an oriental touch, these fabric covered Mandalay Candles (£18 for 3) add pretty detail; available from Virgin Vie at Home (virginvieathome.com).
SEASIDE CHIC Couples planning a wedding by the sea or with a seaside theme will love Woolworth's (woolworths.co.uk) Pebble Candles (£3.99 for box of 15) - just like pebbles on the beach!
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RECEPTION Cocktail Hour 15109 views
Serving guests coctails as they arrive at your wedding reception is a hot new trend. Why not save the Champagne for the toasts and enjoy some cocktail fun to get the celebrations underway.
Perfect PuddingAt Pearl Bar (pearl-restaurant.com, 020 7829 7000), cocktails are not only the new toast of the season, but are so good they are doubling up as desserts. Why not finish the wedding breakfast with a flourish and drink to the health of the bride and groom with a favourite British pudding in a glass. The British Dessert Cocktail Menu at Pearl includes Bramley Apple Pie, Strawberries & Cream and Sherry Trifle (£11.50 each).
Just You Two Cocktail lounge experts K-Events (thekenilworth.co.uk, 01926 779473) work with a top team of mixologists and suggest creating a bespoke cocktail for the big day. A 'Mr & Mrs Special' is a good way of making your day really individual and is a great talking point amongst the guests!
So Bubbly For summer weddings, Champagne cocktails are a popular choice, such as Bellini and Kir Royale. Or pick a Cava or sparkling wine and make it a bit different by serving it with a raspberry or strawberry on the side. For drivers and non-drinkers, serve pink lemonade!
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RECEPTION Have Your Cake 12858 views
Making favours and decorations for your wedding adds a real personal touch and can be a great saving! Sugarcraft specialists, Squires Kitchens have just launched shopping online with lots of ideas for favours, cakes and cookies.
At squires-shop.com, it is an 'Aladdin's Den' of wedding decor essentials from pillars and tiers for cakes to edible sparkle dusts, gold leaf and cute packaging ideas for favours. You'll be impressed by the prices, quick delivery times and the sheer choice of normally hard-to-get food decorations.
Bridal BlingEdible diamonds (£14.99 for 168) are a great addition to any glittering occasion. Transform a plain white iced cake with hundreds of diamonds to create a 'studded' effect. Carry on the theme into the wedding favours by decorating plain cookies with icing, ribbons and diamonds.
Sweet RoseReady made chocolate roses (£1.50 each) in pink and red add a pretty touch to a wedding cake, traditionally iced or finished in chocolate. Single roses can also be used to decorate individual gift cakes to give to guests or even on top of cupcakes for simple but stunning wedding favours.
Love HeartsFinally, check out some of the romantic heart ideas... How about baking some mini heart-shaped cakes as favours, using the Mini Heart Pan (£32.50). Simply turn out the cakes when baked and decorate with icing and sugar hearts using the All Hearts Jewel Mould (£9.99).
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RECEPTION Ice Cool 11131 views
Everybody loves icecream! Perfect for a summer wedding, why not hire an icecream bar for the reception? It'll be a real talking point amongst your guests and it will keep the children well-entertained - just watch out for sticky fingers!
The Incredible Icecream Company is the travelling circus of the 'gelato' world. It takes 45 minutes to assemble the brightly coloured bar, complete with freezer department, sprinkles dispensers and sauce pumps. An attendant remains on site to assist, but guests are left to help themselves to their favourite flavour, pulling down a lever to fill a crunchy cornet. Next the sprinkles and the sauces...et voila! Your bespoke icecream cornet.As wedding day hosts, all you need to do is make sure there is a 13amp power source. The costs? In and around the M25 you can expect to pay from £700 for the hire of the bar, inlcuding delivery and collection, and around £2 per icecream. Yum, yum!
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RECEPTION Beautiful Bouquet 12772 views
Flowers can be the most important decoration on your wedding day – and so getting them right is crucial. Winner of last year's Teleflorist UK Florist of the Year competition, Helen Jamieson shares some top tips for choosing a bouquet.
• When choosing a florist, ask to see examples not just photos. Look at the level of attention to detail. What is the finish like? Look at the underneath of a bouquet - can you see any glue? Is the bouquet comfortable to carry? The level of care doesn’t cost more but can make all the difference. • Let your florist know your budget from the start, that way they can select the flowers to fit into it.
• As well as giving your florist your colour theme, give them an idea of your personality and preferably a photograph of the dresses. That way the florist can create flowers that are truly unique to you.
• Always request a ‘trial run’ of your flowers a few weeks before the wedding so you know exactly what you are getting - it’s simple but it is one less thing to worry about. Florists should always offer this service.
• On the day of the wedding, keep the flowers somewhere cool until they are needed to keep them fresh and wilt-free.
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