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Decked out!

From linens and candles to centrepieces and chair covers, where does a bride begin? Bonnie Events and Ambience Venue Styling have more than a few suggestions—and all the supplies.

In September of 2009, Shaikha Anderson changed the name of her company from Bonnie Balloons to Bonnie Events and is now a one-stop-decorative-shop housed in a new showroom opened earlier this year. Anderson’s savvy suggestions for 2010 involve towering centrepieces with delicate ostrich feathers, brooch-accented chair covers and shabby-chic rose pinks. “There’s almost a vintage vibe to a lot of weddings this year, sort of like a 1920’s look about them,” she says. Other popular choices include vibrant purple or teal colour schemes, giant candelabras and mammoth martini glass-centrepieces filled with LED lights or floating butterflies. And Anderson’s super budget-conscious biz means brides needn’t fret about being unable to afford her style.

At Ambience, a UK-wide stylist network, they tout access to a huge range of table runners, star curtains and even ....