A Touch of Greenery in a Bright and Elegant Space - Linnea & Ben’s Wedding at Paintworks, Bristol

We had the absolute pleasure of styling Linnea & Ben's wedding on 16th September 2023 at the stunning Paintworks Event Space in Bristol. They wanted to add some living plants to their vibrant emerald and gold colour scheme, and this venue's bright and open space was the perfect setting. Golden-orange cheesecloth runners brought warmth to the table - and our job was to tie it all together with the perfect selection of plants.

We worked together with Linnea and Ben on a Pinterest board, ensuring our plant suggestions were on the same page as their wedding's aesthetic. From this close discussion, we finalised the perfect plant and pot selection for their theme and to suit the bright, open space at Paintworks.

🌿 Wedding Theme: Elegant with emerald green and gold accents

📍 Venue: Paintworks, Bristol

📅 Date: 16th September 2023

🎨 Colour Palette: Emerald green and gold, with orange cheesecloths for a vibrant, yet elegant, atmosphere.

Plant Styling for the Event Space

Our aim was to fill this bright, open space with greenery and natural beauty. We focused on using herbs and foliage that complemented the couple’s elegant colour scheme while filling the space with a natural, organic feel.

🌿 Herb Garden on the Tables

Each reception table became its own herb garden, enveloping guests in a relaxed and fragrant atmosphere. This sensory experience was capped off with the natural green of the rosemary, thyme and basil leaves, complementing the golden and orange accents in the table decoration and terracotta pots.

🌿 Medium-Sized Plants

To frame the table decoration, we added some slightly larger plants at the joins and ends of the tables. Fitting in seamlessly in their terracotta pots were Boston ferns, grasses, ivy and parlour palms. Each individual was chosen to add visual interest, with vertical structure and lush foliage surrounding each place setting with an intimate, calm atmosphere - without losing the openness this venue provides. Particular stars were the drop tongue plants whose stunning heart-shaped leaves brought vibrancy and elegance to the tables.

🌿 Ceremony Styling

For the ceremony area, we placed large structural palms, surrounded by smaller ferns, grasses and foliage plants. This backdrop of greenery was the perfect aesthetic for Linnea and Ben, and the structure and height of the palms surrounded by the softer foliage added dimension to the overall styling.

🌿 Decorating the Welcome Area and Cake Table

To welcome guests, we decorated the area around the welcome sign with extra greenery, creating a natural, inviting entrance. We also adorned the cake table with complementing plants to tie the look together for a cohesive aesthetic of lush foliage.

Linnea & Ben’s wedding was a beautiful celebration of elegance, warmth, and natural beauty. The greenery we added to their bright and airy venue complemented the vibrant colour palette and gave the space a fresh, organic feel.

If you’re looking to incorporate living greenery into your wedding, whether it’s herbs on the tables, statement plants by the ceremony, or decorative foliage for your welcome area or cake table, we’re here to help bring your plant-filled vision to life.

📩 Get in touch to chat about your wedding plans, or explore our wedding plant hire options to see how we can bring a touch of green to your big day.