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A Cranberry Red Wedding in Sussex with Hollywood Curls

Lydia and Steve’s December wedding was a Wintery day filled with Cranberry tones and warm vintage colours.

On a wedding day, I deliver and style all the wedding flowers in the morning and arrive amidst a cloud of hairspray in the air and when the first champagne glasses of the day are clinking. I'm usually long gone before the ceremony begins, so getting to see how the day unfolds in photographs is always a real treat. I've selected some of the wedding photos so you can see Lydia and Steve's day too. Lydia and Steve's photos were taken by D&A Photography.

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The Top 6 Foliages I Use for Garlands

Not sure what goes into a deep green and botanical garland, or how you can choose foliage to perfectly match a dusky Mediterranean theme? I’ve explained the ideal types of foliage you can choose for garlands and also described the looks they achieve. If you’ve seen many a foliage garland on Pinterest but you want to make sure the look of the garlands match your wedding decor, I’ve selected foliage varieties and listed them below so you can confidently choose how you’d like your garlands to look. If you want to make your own garland, this blog post will help you choose from 6 types of foliage that are ideal for garland making. Take a look down the list below to help you choose the leaves for your arrangement.

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Secrets to Planning your Wedding from Real Brides

The expectation of having the perfect dream wedding day can sometimes pile the pressure on the planning process. To help you spread the fun and excitement of the wedding day across all of the preparation, below are ideas for you to help take the pressure off. Planning a huge party for nigh on 100 guests is something that most of us have never had to do in all our lives. To make sure the high of your engagement isn’t eclipsed by the feeling of impending doom (as you somehow add more to your wedding to-do list than tick off), I've collated tips from brides who've already been through it all.

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