Summer wedding celebrations country-style!

Country wedding celebrations have become a trend of recent times and with the emphasis on Mother Nature’s flowers, greenery, and the outdoors – summer seems the perfect time to host a couple’s big day.

November in the Midlands area is one of the best times of the year to host a wedding as it is the start of summer when the weather is warm and the scenery is bright and colourful and the flowers are in full bloom.

For many couples who opt for Granny Mouse Country House & Spa as their venue of choice to host their big day, all is under control by the experienced and dedicated staff that will extend their services beyond the call to ensure smooth sailing on the day. Ane’ Du Preez who heads up the banqueting department at Granny Mouse is highly experienced at setting up exactly to the brief and works alongside a team of suppliers that are key on delivering to specific standards.

As the Banqueting Manager of Granny Mouse, Du Preez finds that the summer months are the most popular when it comes to hosting a wedding at the establishment which has been around for over three decades. Her advice to a bride hosting her wedding in the summer is to decide on the flowers first and allow the theme to follow from there.

According to theweddingwarehouse.co.za the flowers that are in bloom during the summer months must be taken into consideration when putting together one’s entire wedding theme – especially if the bride wants organic flowers as part of the décor.

For an all-white theme – the following flowers tend to be the best option in summer – iris, daisy, sweet pea, delphinium, cornflower, lilac and lily-of-the-valley.

Some brides prefer to add a bright colour to their décor – especially if their wedding is set for summer.

For a yellow and white theme, brides have the option to choose between azalea, daisy, gladiolus, iris, lily, hibiscus, marigold or frangipani,

Then for an orange and white theme, the choice is between the iris, daffodil, marigold or alstroemeria, for a mauve and white theme, lavender, sweet pea, azalea or delphinium is readily available and for a pretty blue and white theme, delphinium or the cornflower would be perfect.

However for bride’s who want a romantic summer country wedding donning pink and white, the hyacinth, delphinium, azalea, gladiolus jasmine, iris, tiger lily, cornflower, sweet pea, alstroemeria, or camellia would be the best choice in summer as they are in full bloom.

When it comes to the food, Executive Chef Shaun Christian says he tailor makes the cuisine according to the bride and groom’s preferences. “The best piece of advice I can give to any couple hosting a summer wedding is to look at having citrus included in the menu. Sorbet is also a great idea for dessert

Find our wedding packages online via our website www.grannymouse.co.za or call Ane on 033 234 4071 to discuss your budget and options. There is also a wedding budget calculator on our website to help you decide on your needs before meeting with the team.