Designs featuring eucalyptus, pastel petals and whimsical gypsophila will add romance to your summer bridal style.

One of the trendiest tipples around this year, gather several types of gin to serve in a variety of cocktails… the quirkier, the better! Gin goes really well with fruit. 

Why not ask your male or female guests to each wear something co-ordinated? Perhaps you’d like everyone to include a splash of blue, for the gentlemen to go jacketless, or for the ladies to choose a sweet floral accessory…

From croquet and giant jenga to space hoppers and sack races, how wild will your garden games be? 

Perfect for a rustic wedding venue that has gardens or grounds, create a simple seating area to chill out in – some hay bales with blankets and Pimm’s on offer is sure to attract guests. 

Not limited to just Kilner dispensers, we think it’s time to make his-and-hers cocktails the star of the show. Add a selection of fresh fruit garnishes, edible flower petal ice cubes and colourfully striped straws to turn these drinks into a centrepiece.

Team it with a vintage bathtub of ice and your guests will have a self-service bar to get stuck into! Make sure your photographer snaps some photos before they disappear.

Make ice creams both delicious and decorative at your summer wedding by hiring a vintage ice cream bicycle cart.

Whichever side of the cream and jam debate you sit, there’s no denying that sweet strawberry conserve, indulgent clotted cream and freshly made scones epitomise the taste of summer…

Create a festival vibe by choosing a live band in place of a DJ for the evening entertainment. You could also swap a string quartet for an acoustic guitarist to create a laid-back ambiance for the ceremony.