Well 2020, what a crazy first six months you’ve been! If 2020 was the year you were supposed to be saying ‘I do’, and now your wedding has changed season or even year, let’s all agree on this:
The world has understandably and irrevocably changed in such a short time. You’ve lived through a scary and traumatic six months that has completely thrown all your plans out the window. But, once this is all over you are going to marry the love of your life, surrounded by all the people who love you most. The world around you will be brighter, and you will love and laugh that much harder, and treasure every moment of your incredible day, for everything that has happened.
It is definitely okay to feel sad for the day that you haven’t been able to have, but it is also okay to be excited again – for the celebration that lies ahead, whenever it happens. Now is an excellent time to do some regrouping. Getting married in a different season to the one you had planned doesn’t have to feel daunting.
So, if your Spring nuptials have become Autumn/Winter ones, here are our top tips on what to do when your wedding has changed season, and how you can make the very best of the situation.
Food
Our menus are designed with flavours and textures to wow, but our chefs are always on hand to offer ways to update them with seasonal touches. Whether it’s swapping tender stem for extra indulgent cauliflower cheese, or organising to chat about going back to the menu drawing board completely, we are always happy to offer our expertise to ensure you have the menu that fits best with your dream day.
Similarly, if you were hoping for a June evening BBQ and aren’t sure what to do now your wedding is taking place in December, why don’t you swap out your summer evening food for platters of hot, salty bacon butties or creamy macaroni cheese instead?
Colour Schemes
Springtime pastels can easily be converted to winter gems. Add a deeper accent colour to take your colour scheme from warm beachy day to a crisp, bright one in a flash.
– Rich burgundy and charcoal add dimension and depth to pastel pinks.
– Add gold and dark navy to lift sage green from an April to November wedding.
– Lush mustard and berry tones pair excellently with Spring/Summer blues – particularly duck egg and teal.
Flowers
Ask your florist to incorporate some seasonal offerings into your flowers for the day. Thistles and berries are striking accompaniments to buttonholes. Pops of Aster, Chrysanthemums, or Japanese Anemone’s will keep your bouquet looking fresh and seasonally appropriate.
Outfits
Add stoles or jackets to summer bridesmaid dresses. If you’re feeling really dramatic you could even go for capes in your seasonal accent colour. Ditto with your dress; what can you add to ensure you stay warm but that won’t detract from your dress? Were you worried about having your hair down on a hot July day and now don’t have to consider that? Use this extra time to think about changes that work for both of you and your new season.
DIY
Use this additional time to consider the things you didn’t think you had time to do. Did you originally fancy making your bunting but dismissed it as too time-consuming? Do you now have the time to make your secondary invites yourself?
Check out Canva for excellent templates for everything from invites to table menus and give yourself a moment to dig out the old Pinterest planning board – you may just strike DIY project gold!
Top Tip: Check in with your caterers to ask if they have seen any DIY projects that really worked well. As the suppliers who often have the most contact with your tables and decorations, they can advise on the best way to showcase those hand-stitched napkins or display homemade favours.
If you’re considering mixing up your menus now your date has changed, or are looking for caterers following a date change drop us an email at [email protected] and let’s chat!