Lara Parnell Weddings

T H E. M O M E N T. A N D. T H E. P H O T O S. These toffee, caramel and neutral tones are what dreams are made of. And I love that this colour trend doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere.If this is the vibe you want at your wedding then let’s be friends. Get in touch to book a consultation where we can chat all about styling your wedding to look as stunning as this one!The amazing suppliers from this shoot were: Workshop: @encounterworkshops Photographer, Organiser and Concept: @eleanorbryantphotography Venue: @grittletonhouseevents Florals and Styling: @laraparnellweddings Make Up: @makeup_bybelle Hair: @hairbyamymarieroman BTS photography: @surefootedmediaStationary : @loveflorastudioco_Jewellery accessories: @thelucky6penceHair Bows and Veil: @rebeccaannedesigns Tableware: @theluxecollectionuk Napkins: @theknottednapkinco Models: @modelwith.bl Suit - @clementsandchurch Dress -@jesuspieroofficial @andwolfbridal

M O M E N T S. Months and sometimes years of meetings, calls, emails, zoom chats, middle of the night WhatsApp messages and everything else you can think of goes into creating your dream wedding. And it’s all worth it when I get to see moments like these. Amazing team on the day were - Venue - @tracy_park_weddings Content - @contentwithlove.uk Marquee - @abbasmarquees1 Band - @jamhotband With a special than you to @jenessahawksflorist who helped me with the epic florals and @flowervisionbristol for supplying the most perfect blooms as per! There is so much more to come from this amazing day and I can’t wait to share!

C O M E. T O. A. W E D D I N G. W I T H. M E. This reel gives me all the feels and to say that Hattie and Kate’s day was epic would be an understatement. Seeing the love and joy on their faces is honestly what makes me love my job so very much. I always plan to get lots of pics and video at weddings but more often than not I’m far too focused on perfecting things and making everything look wonderful, but this time I had help….A special thanks to the amazing @contentcreatoruk because without her graciously agreeing to join us on Saturday and capturing the footage from this wonderful day, this little reel wouldn’t have happened. For those of you that aren’t familiar with content creators and what they are all about, give this amazing lady a follow and find out. Safe to say that I’m a fan! Harbour Hotel Bristol danhodgephotography Baked by Bridgette Hotshots Entertainment Ltd - Wedding DJ and Photo Booth Hire

M A K E. A. B O U Q U E T.W I T H. M E. I LOVE making bridal bouquets. I pick out each stem individually and use only the most perfect blooms. This part of the wedding styling process is something that used to make me the most nervous. And it still does to a certain degree, but it’s also one of my favourite parts too. Yesterday’s beauty was all whites and green with lots of texture and the most wonderful smelling garden roses. Congratulations to my gorgeous couple Chloe and Matt! Wishing you both all the happiness in the world.More to come from this gorgeous wedding so watch this space!

M A K E. A. S T A T E M E N T. Let’s kick the week off with this beauty that I created at @tracypark last year.Mixing dried and fresh is so much fun and the finished look is gorgeous. It really makes the design come to life by having such a range of textures. And against the stone backdrop, this fireplace installation looked epic! You may have already worked out that I’m a big lover of a statement focal point at the end of your aisle. And my reasoning behind that is because it’s in all of your ceremony pics and frames you beautifully during your vows, so it’s always a great idea to go extra for your aisle. Especially if we find a way (which I usually do) of repurposing it for your wedding breakfast!Photographer- Daniella Marinos Photography Venue - Tracy Park

B I R T H D A Y. B O U Q U E T. The best way to say Happy Birthday is most definitely with flowers! I had the pleasure of creating this beauty for a very special birthday girl and the brief was ‘she likes bright and colourful’… pretty sure I hit the mark. 🤩💕🌸

I T S. A. W R A P. It’s a conversation I have with all of my clients who are having bouquets; what are we wrapping it with? Lace, ribbon or something different? My own bouquet was wrapped with crocheted lace made by my nana, these little touches really matter. The details count people! I’ve been playing around with fabrics recently and I’m loving printed georgette right now. It makes for a quirky and super individual finish to a bouquet and for those that want something a little different but still in keeping with their palette or theme it’s a fun way to make a bouquet unique. Fun fact… I’m learning all about fabric from my Mummy, who once upon a time did interiors and design for some seriously prestigious places in London. So she knows all the things about fabric from what and how it’s made to what fabrics work for different things and the various overall aesthetic you get from the different types. So it turns out fabric is fun and I’m looking forward to incorporating different styles and textures into next years work so watch this space! Brides to be… what are you wrapping your bouquet with?

F E S T I V E. W R E A T H. W O R K S H O P S. Come and join me at the beautiful Tracy Park for some festive fun and learn how to make a gorgeous Christmas wreath. Here’s what you need to know…. WHERE?The Manor - Tracy Park Estate WHEN?28th November - 11am, 2pm and 6pm30th November - 11am, 2pm and 6pm4th December - 12pm11th December - 12pm18th December - 12pm. WHATS INCLUDED? All the materials you need to make a gorgeous wreath along with sustenance; tea, coffee, nibbles and festive treats from CannysCakes PRICE£55.00. DM or email me to book. Thank you Daniella Marinos Photography for the gorgeous images.

W R E A T H. W O R K S H O P S. &. G I V E A W A Y I’m so excited to share that this years Christmas Wreath Workshops will be held at the gorgeous @tracypark on the following dates: 28th November - 11am, 2pm and 6pm30th November - 11am, 2pm and 6pm4th December - 12pm. Come and join me at this beautiful venue and learn to make a Christmas wreath that will be the envy of everyone in your street! Workshops are £55 and will include tea, coffee, nibbles, festive treats and bubbles. DM or email me to book. To celebrate, this luxury eco friendly autumnal wreath is up for grabs so if you want it, comment on this post and Max will pick a winner.

Guess who found the slow mo video option on her trusty old iPhone?! 🙋‍♀️ Look at those anemones and delphiniums dancing! I wanted to show you what I mean when I talk about movement in your bouquet. I often get asked if I would advise my couples have artificial bouquets so that they can be kept. And as much as I love the sentiment, the answer is NO! If you would like a bouquet made for you to keep then I’m all for it, and will happily include it in your quotation or we can revisit the idea after your big day or discuss other keepsake options. But for your wedding day, which is ONE day, you should have a bouquet that is a ONE off. And the ONLY way to have that is by going fresh and allowing me to pick the very best and most beautiful individual stems to create the most prefect bridal bouquet for you. And this ⬆️ is just one reason! I bet that there is far more thought that goes into a bouquet than you realise - hop on over to my website where you will find a free download with all the tips and info you need when considering your bouquet. Link in bio. 💐

One from my ever growing collection of props! This is my oh so versatile, vintage Ferris wheel which is such a great way to give your guests some sweet treats without doing a sweet table or hiring a sweet cart. I encourage clients to use it for their whole day and to get creative with what you use it for. A great example is stuffing the buckets with confetti for during your ceremony, and then an array of posh chocolates for after your wedding breakfast and finally old school sweets for your wedding reception later in the evening. Let’s impress your guests from the moment they arrive and have them talking about your wedding for weeks to come!

Making magic and having a blast doing it! 🤩 I love creating installations especially when I get given creative licence and the remit is to ‘be creative using whatever colours and flowers’! This feature gives me all the Midsummer Night’s Dream feels. “Though she be but little, she is fierce!” This quote is about feminine strength and determination alongside courage and kindness and resonates with me in a big way! And I have to give a shout out to my beautiful bride from last summer who said ‘ohhhh you should film yourself doing it’ - so I did - thank you Mrs Mahuika! 💕

Another one from last weekend. Whites and greens will always be on trend and one of the most popular choices because it’s always so timeless and beautiful! And if you know me and my work you know I love texture and movement and creating bouquets with personality inspired by the people they are made for. Made with love for your day of love! ♥️

Seasonal gorgeousness at @eastwoodpark today. And they smelled amazing! 😍

Blush and burgundy for my beautiful bride at @clearwellcastle Just love those colours! My bride knew exactly what she wanted (even if we had to use hand gestures in the place of flower names) but we certainly laughed a lot and it made the whole process fun and enjoyable. And that is so so important in the lead up to your wedding. This is a celebration and I most definitely want you to have fun and feel excited and inspired and full of all the good types of anticipation before your big day. No sad faces here thank you very much! ♥️😍

A little video of the beautiful bouquet I posted last week. The colours and textures were just glorious. 💗 🌸🌷

My favourite things change on a weekly basis and sometimes even more often! But right now I’m loving making a statement at weddings. And as all my clients know, I’m also a huge fan of repurposed decor features. Your guests will never know! 🤫 😉

Beautiful dreamy bouquet for my beautiful bride 👰‍♀️ 💕 finished with trailing lace that has a very special meaning to the family. These little personal touches are priceless. After the wedding day is done, the confetti has blown away and the cake has been eaten we are left with the memories and the photos, so the details and little touches that would go unnoticed by some can end up being the most meaningful.