5 things I've loved this Wedding Season

It's been a challenge for me to narrow it down to 5 things if I'm honest, every wedding that I'm involved with see's me saying "I wish I'd done this" - unfortunately it's an occupational hazard. Trends change and Brides (&Grooms) bring their own spin to the traditional stuff. I was in the mood for a rambly post so I thought I'd share the 5 things (trends, favours, colour schemes etc) that I have loved this season.

1) Hessian and Lace

Quite a few of the weddings I've been involved with this year have had a Hessian sash on their chairs and runner on the table. I've also seen table decorations made up lots of different sized jars filled with flowers - with a band of lace wrapped around the jar. It's so understated and neutral, I think it would suit the existing decor of any reception venue. If we were to ever renew our vows - this is the style that I'd go for.

2) DIY handmade favours

The wedding favours that I loved the most this year was a little pot of homemade Jam the Bride and her Mother had been busy making in the run up to the wedding. They'd even had labels made with the Bride & Groom's name and the date of the wedding. 

3) Hydrangeas

I'm not a flower person; when I was planning our wedding I told the florist that I wanted "purple flowers" and let her suprise me on the day. But I've adored the pink/lilac/blue of the Hydrangeas, they tie in really well with the Hessian and Lace theme. I'm not sure how they would hold up in a Brides bouquet but they look lovely as centrepieces.

4) Mix and Match Bridesmaid's dresses

I haven't worked in a wedding with mis matching Bridesmaid dresses, but I've seen plenty of pictures from all the wedding blogs that I follow. Whether it's the same style of dress and each Bridesmaid wears a different shade of the same colour; or one colour and fabric but each Bridesmaid wears a different style dress that suits them.

5) Photo Booths

We had a DIY version of this with at our evening reception, we used the Starlight backdrop and the photographer took really informal photo's of us with friends/ family - they fill the last page of our wedding album. But now technology has moved on and there are actual Photo Booths which print out your photo's instantly for your guests to take home as a momento, and there are some hilarious props that come as part of the package too.

So that's a round-up of the 5 things I have loved the most this wedding season. I'd love to know what are yours?