Give your bouquet lush quality by indulging in a tactile mix of textures - baby berries amid frilly blooms, and lush greenery alongside delicate buds.

Give a handcrafted cake an upmarket makeover by sprinkling it with starbursts of shiny cachous and decadent flecks of gold leaf. Get your guests' tastebuds tingling by tempering the sweetness of each spoonful ith generous dollops of tangy yoghurt.

Position vintage brass vases and candlesticks at staggered intervals down the centre of a long table. Add dimension by choosing vessels of various heights and shapes.

Don't be tempted to over style the table - a high-impact setting will look all the more dramatic against a plain surface. Blonde wood and starched white cloth make great partners for golden accents.

Add a handcrafted touch to your table numbers by stretching canvas over an embroidery hoop and daubing it with a single broad stroke of metallic paint. Then, use a fine-tipped brush to inscribe the digits on top in black ink. Keep the overall look of your reception cohesive by taking the same approach with your name cards.

Turn your attention to your glassware. Freeze rosemary sprigs into ice cubes and add to refreshments with edible blooms and swizzle sticks tied with ribbon.