Country wedding celebrations have become a trend of recent times and with the emphasis on Mother Nature\u2019s flowers, greenery, and the outdoors \u2013 summer seems the perfect time to host a couple\u2019s big day.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
According to theweddingwarehouse.co.za the flowers that are in bloom during the summer months must be taken into consideration when putting together one\u2019s entire wedding theme \u2013 especially if the bride wants organic flowers as part of the d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n
For an all-white theme \u2013 the following flowers tend to be the best option in summer – iris, daisy, sweet pea, delphinium, cornflower, lilac and lily-of-the-valley.<\/p>\n
Some brides prefer to add a bright colour to their d\u00e9cor \u2013 especially if their wedding is set for summer.<\/p>\n
For a yellow and white theme, brides have the option to choose between azalea, daisy, gladiolus, iris, lily, hibiscus, marigold or frangipani,<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
However for bride\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
When it comes to the food, Executive Chef Shaun Christian says he tailor makes the cuisine according to the bride and groom\u2019s preferences. \u201cThe 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<\/p>\n