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RECEPTION Pick of the Bunch 14974 views
Your wedding bouquet is the finishing touch to your big day outfit whether you choose a trailing design for a romantic look or a smaller wired bouquet to suit a petite figure. Ferry Lane Florist has come up with three stunning designs we know you'll love!
ARM IN ARM
What it's like: over the arm bouquet of calla lilies with aspidistra leaves, finished with black and silver organza ribbon and pearl studs.
Perfect for: brides wearing an elegant, simple dress.
Expect to pay: from £45.
TRAILING IVY
What it's like: this bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids and white roses is finished with trailing ivy and pearls.
Perfect for: more traditional weddings with a modern flavour.
Expect to pay: from £85.
PETITE BRIDE
What it's like:a wired bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids with greenery and grasses.
Perfect for: a smaller ceremony in an intimate setting, or a petite figure.
Expect to pay: from £55.For more ideas on your wedding day flowers visit the new wedding gallery at The Flowers & Plants Association at flowers.org.uk.
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RECEPTION Steel Favours 15229 views
Wedding favours are little keepsakes for guests to remember your special day. Sugared almonds in little bags are the traditional fayre, but for something more contemporary we have checked out the stainless steel range from Tie the Knot.
Tie the Knot (tie-the-knot.co.uk), based in Cambridge, have come up with an award-winning, credit card sized range of wedding favours. Forged from solid stainless-steel, the drop-dead gorgeous collection appeals to the girls with sleek, contemporary lines while the guys go for that cool '007' functionality. 'Just for Him' favours include bottle opener designs and funky fold-out cufflinks. For something more girly, stainless-steel mirrors are embellished with stylish etched motifs. Or take a look at the cleverly designed magnetic photo frame.
Credit Card Sized Favours are £3.95 each with a bespoke service available at an additional fee. Why not have your favours etched with your initials, your personal signatures or even your finger printes - or how about your own private hallmark! For those on a budget, Compact Favours are from £2.25 each, including a pair of stylish wine id tags that twist out from an oval steel plate and clip to the stem of your wine glass. 
To match the favour collection, Tie the Knot have a stationery range in three designs, aimed at different budgets: Icon, Ingot and Inca. And as a real talking point at the wedding, the collection is made complete with a stunning Mirror Table Plan (£300). The polished stainless-steel oval is etched with guests' names and can be mounted on a glass framed, designed to be a lasting keepsake of the big day. 
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RECEPTION Flaming Love 13019 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 14952 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 12637 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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