Throw a party that packs a punch. We're talking exotic prints, bright pops of colour and tropical touches with a retro twist
Location Hay Studio Cornwall www.haystudiocornwall.com
Photography Ben Photography
www.benphotography.co.uk
Styling, design and hire Inspire Hire
www.inspire-hire.co.uk
Cake Emily Hankins
www.emilyhankins.co.uk
Hair Elements Hair Salon www.elementshair.info
Make-up Tamsyn Siddiqui
www.ts-makeupartist.co.uk
Accessories Sarah Drew www.sarahdrew.com
GET THE LOOK
Take your guests to party paradise! Wedding stylist Elle Winsor-Grime picks out some chic and summery touches
Create a wall hanging or room divide with this stylish palm wallpaper. You might even use it for table runners as a fun alternative to fabric.
Contemporary Restyled, Palm Jungle 95/1002
Cole and Son www.cole-and-son.com
Dress your maids in red-hot tropical print frocks.
Amberry Patterned Paradise midi dress
Ted Baker www.tedbaker.com
Louryn Palm Jacquard dress
Ted Baker www.tedbaker.com
Accessorise your reception with fun ornaments and quirky decor.
Green Tropical Parrot on a Perch
Rockett St George www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk
Gold Pineapple
John Lewis www.johnlewis.com
Go for a retro vibe for your drinks area with a retro drinks trolley and seating (available to hire from Inspire Hire). Then comes the fun bit: design some tropical cocktails for your guests!
Inspire Hire
www.inspire-hire.co.uk
Source a vintage wedding dress for a real retro feel. Check out the selection at Days of Grace Vintage.
Days of Grace
www.daysofgracevintage.co.uk
Book a wedding venue with a tropical feel all year round, whether it's a biodome, orangery or seaside setting.
Eden Project
www.edenproject.com
The Orangery, Mount Edgcumbe
www.theorangerymountedgcumbe.co.uk
Lusty Glaze Beach
www.lustyglaze.co.uk
Ask your florist or stylist to incorporate tropical flowers and foliage into your scheme. We loved creating the palm leaf ceremony arch and orchid bouquets for this shoot!
Inspire Hire
www.inspire-hire.co.uk
Take the tropical vibe on honeymoon in a fresh-from-paradise swimsuit.
Zila Twilight Floral Swimsuit
Ted Baker www.tedbaker.com
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