Rustic Paper Lanterns add Whimsical Details to a Country Wedding

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A traditional pole tent set in a country garden adorned with colourful flowers and paper hanging lantern decorations will always be a popular choice for English brides wishing to celebrate in a relaxed yet elegant style.

To reflect mother nature and natural beauty you need to find a balance between rustic elements such as chiavari chairs and hessian table runners brought to life with bursts of fresh colour using pink and violet wild meadow flowers in an array of unique and quirky pots, vases and jars.  Suspend small, medium and large paper lanterns above your guests heads at varying heights to complete the look.

Extra tall centre pieces with bursting foliage replicate the surrounding trees and add layers of texture between the table decorations and the vast space overhead. The tall sloping roof of Oakleaf Marquee’s tent is an elegant feature in itself so to enhance the shape your round hanging lanterns look best draped in multiple lines dispersing from the vertical poles. Compliment the colours seen at eye level by teaming cream and latte hanging lanterns to create the base of the look, then add plenty of bright violet paper lanterns to bring life to the party… finally dot in a handful of our 12” gold paper lanterns to add a luxurious and glistening touch.

Your guests will adore the spring freshness and all the little details!

Thank you to Oakleaf Marquees for sharing this beautiful image.