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Style your big day your way
It’s your big day so style it out your way! Picture: Yuliia Karpyshyn/iStock
Deciding on your wedding style can be as overwhelming as it is exciting! Almost any theme and decor can be adapted to suit your budget.
If you can’t decide on your ‘look’ or you’re searching for an expert to help bring your vision to life, the Moray Wedding Show on Sunday, October 12 is a must-visit!
You’ll be able to meet wedding specialists and exhibitors – from florists and caterers to entertainers and event planners – who can help you create your dream wedding. Register for your free show tickets at eventbride now!
Need some instant inspo? Here are some top tips…
Meet the experts
Always (always!) talk to the experts when styling your big day! They can help you with inspiration and ideas, the practicalities and logistics for the day, assist you with a planning checklist for the essentials, and all on a budget that works for you.
You’ll meet local wedding experts and suppliers at the Moray Wedding Show and with everyone under one roof, it’s a great opportunity to chat over your ideas and make appointments.
Suppliers, caterers, florists and entertainment are booked up well in advance, especially for peak season weddings, so start planning your theme several months before the date, around the same time as securing your venue.
Style it out
Consider seasonal decorations and foliage. Picture: izikMd/iStock
From timeless and classic, modern Scottish or contemporary minimalism to winter wonderland or mix-and-match, there are no rules when it comes to styling out your wedding! Here are some ideas to make your big day beautiful – IRL and on TikTok too!
Romantic and classic never go out of style. Think delicately ruffled roses and peonies, crisp white linens, sparkling silver and glassware, elegant chandeliers or candelabra.
Rustic and boho is a top trend for outdoor weddings and non-traditional venues with a less formal vibe. Ceremony seating can be decorated simply with ribbons or posies, use natural fabrics such as muslin or hessian for table runners and complete the look with seasonal foliage such as pine cones and fir in the winter. Lanterns, fairy and tealights set the scene with a romantic glow.
Statement colours are trending for 2025 and 2026 with vibrant pops of hot pink, citrusy orange and yellow, cobalt blue, lavender and rich jewel tones for flowers to cakes, fashion to venue dressing.
Be bold with your wedding cake design. Picture: Taylor May Carpenter/iStock
Blooming marvellous
From bouquets and buttonholes to dressing your ceremony and reception with floral installations, there is a lot to consider so aim to book a florist six to 12 months (or more!) ahead of your date. Also think about the time of year and consider seasonal blooms such as cherry blossom or daffodils for a spring wedding and sunflowers in the summer. For autumn and winter weddings incorporate mini pumpkins and conkers or juniper and holly sprigs in your decorations.
Bright colour pops are a top trend. Picture: Rachel Lodin/iStock
It’s not a wedding, it’s an experience
Weddings are more immersive today with couples looking to create an interactive experience for their family and friends. There are lots of ways to entertain your guests so they share in your big day rather than simply attend it. Book entertainment nine to 12 months in advance.
Lights, camera, action!
Light up your reception with sparklers and fireworks. Picture: THEPALMER/iStock
Sparklers, light installations and fireworks never fail to delight! Giant light letters make for great photos with family and friends as well as the happy couple, while sparklers and fireworks can signal your arrival at your reception – or departure – in style!
A 360-degree video booth is a fun way for your guests to create pictures and videos during your reception and share on socials.
Magicians, comedians, caricature artists, cartoonists and other roaming performers offer an interactive experience where guests can join in – if they wish! Remember, your guests can range from wee ones to very grown-ups so be sure to choose age-appropriate entertainers!
Food and drink
Hire a mixologist who will show your guests how to create cocktails with flair, book a whisky or gin-tasting masterclass, or have a live cooking station in addition to a sit-down meal or buffet where guests can see chef prepare fabulous dishes or desserts.
Dance, dance, dance!
From DJs to live bands and ceilidhs, ensure your guests can dance the night away to top tunes. Discuss a setlist that includes tracks from across the decades and genres so there is something for all ages to enjoy!
The Moray Wedding Show, Sunday, October 12, The Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health, UHI Moray, Elgin, 12pm to 3pm.
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