Think the all-white wedding is outdated? Think again. This monochromatic scheme still has much to offer the modern bride and groom as contemporary tablescaping can bring this age-old look up to date.
Still not convinced? Just wait til you scroll through the frames of Georgina Harrison as she captures the magic of minimalist styling in this winter wedding shoot.
Marking E.A.S.T Workshop’s very first editorial (co-ordinated by photographers Georgina Harrison & Natalie Pluck), planner Abigail of AR Weddings set the scene for romance to reign with a monochromatic palette, natural textures and elegant embellishments.
Here the UK wedding planner walks us through all of the details and offers handy tips for contemporary tablescaping.
We speak to…AR Weddings
What was your inspiration for the styling of this winter wedding shoot?
“The underlying inspiration behind this wedding design came from the large mirror ball that hangs in the reception of Hutton Wandesley Stables. We wanted to focus on natural materials that offered an opportunity for capturing its iridescent and reflective qualities. This included glass, water, silverware, silks and crystals.”
“It’s a design that is a constant play between opaque and translucent materials; shade and reflection; light and dark.”
Abigail, AR Weddings
How do you create depth in a monochromatic scheme?
“Creating depth and interest in a monochromatic scheme means that you need to focus on creating layers of different textural elements. Here, this has been achieved using materials such as the heavy linens juxtaposed with soft silk napkins, alongside delicate textured stationery and stoneware plates. The florals are also key in creating natural texture and depth.”
What is your top tip for contemporary tablescaping?
“My absolute best advice for tablescaping is to start by choosing a venue with good furniture (particularly really lovely dining chairs). Or, if the venue you love doesn’t have the dining chairs you are after, consider adding this as one of the main priorities to your styling budget. It’s one of the first things I look for when I visit a venue for the first time. So often this gets overlooked by couples, but it is always better to opt for the standard classic crockery, cutlery, glassware and linens that your venue or caterer provides IF your styling budget will only allow for the addition of hired in chairs. Making furniture a priority will instantly elevate your table design.”
Can you tell us more about the use of florals in the tablescape design?
“Delicate florals from florist Annie Jowett were arranged ikebana style within clear trays that line the length of the table. This featured lunaria, white butterfly ranunculus, burgandy hellebores, white sweet peas and dried statice, all of which complement the iridescent theme.”
And the rest of the flowers?
“The bouquet includes white roses, white ranunculus, burgundy hellebores, white sweetpeas, spirea and alemanchier.”
“The flower meadows that sit at the foot of the table are alemanchier, dried statice flower, spirea, burgundy hellebores, white butterfly ranunculus, white ranunculus and honesty (lunaria). The arch and meadows were all built on sustainable, floral foam free bases.”
The details…
Photographer Georgina Harrison | Design & Styling AR Weddings | Venue Hutton Wandesley Stables | Florals Annie Jowett | Workshop E.A.S.T Workshop | Bridalwear Kindling Bridal | Shoes & Clutch Freya Rose London | Accessories Keishi Jewellery | Hair Emily Hawkes Hair | MUA Amy George Make-Up | Model Alannah & Victor
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