A Pastel-Themed Spring Barn Wedding with a Baking Theme (Part 2)

There's nothing I like more than a wedding with a surprise! Claire and James invited their guests to take part in a great British Bake Off, which means their big day was a cake extravaganza. Don't miss the picture of all the entries at the end of this blog post. I still don't know who won!!! You'll find plenty of other stealworthy ideas in these gorgeous images. I'm super-keen on the idea of edible favours - Claire and James handmade cake-pops. It reduces cost, and means they're less likely to get left behind on the table. The flowers by China Rose were stunning - I love the large avalanche roses, and how well the buttonholes tied in with the ushers' buttonholes. Don't miss all the DIY details - from the pretty lace-wrapped jam-jars, to the blackboard seating plan. Lovely pictures by the very talented Christy Blanch.

Beautiful Barn Wedding with Fairy Lights, Cake Pops & Chalk Boards

This morning is a good one! I can't wait to share this stunning spring wedding with you. It's a beautiful barn big day, hosted by Claire and James at Ashley Wood Farm near Salisbury. It's such a pretty wedding venue - I love all climbing roses and the powder blue of the woodwork. They themed their day around the natural beauty of the venue, keeping the details relaxed, rustic and sparkly {thanks to lots of fairy lights}. I love the dusty pink and light grey colour palette, and Claire's flattering True Bride gown and cosy fluffy shrug. Also rather impressed by the BHS bridesmaid gowns - definitely a shop worth checking out. Gorgeous photographs here published with thanks to Christy Blanch - don't miss the reception pictures in my second blog post later today.

Decadent Festival Wedding Shoot

Regular readers of this blog will know there's nothing I like more than a good wedding theme! Particularly when it's teamed with tonnes of wedding ideas, and some truly fabulous photography. Take a look at this genius wedding shoot inspired by the mighty Glastonbury Festival {my favourite weekend away!}. The brainchild of Lesley from The Vintage Hire Company, and Jo from The Gloucestershire Wedding Company, the shoot was the perfect opportunity for local wedding vendors to showcase their talents. A mix of rustic and edgy, the atmosphere is 'anything goes', and I love the mix of colours. Ideas to steal include the bell tents for lounging, the giant balloon wedding decorations, the 'Access all Areas' wedding stationery, and camper van photo prop. And for sheer originality - arranging the wedding flowers in old boots!!  Huge thanks to Christy of Christy Blanch Photography for sending this shoot through to me - all the details of the other vendors below!

Real Vintage Rustic Yurt Wedding Shoot - Part 2

Would you consider a yurt wedding? With marquees fast becoming the reception venue of choice for budget-conscious brides, and back-garden weddings popular with DIY-minded couples, wedding vendors are getting in on the act with a fantastic range of unusual tents. Medieval-style, striped pavilion tents and giant top hat tents are some of my favourites, along with cosy yurts like the one by Yurt Viva featured in this wedding shoot. Isn't it lovely? Add in vintage crockery and accessories by The Vintage Hire, rustic woven tools, a delicious Sweetie Favour Buffet by The Gloucestershire Wedding Company and a beautiful wedding cake and cupcakes by The Chocolate Strawberry, and it all starts to look rather perfect. I'm loving the mismatched wild flowers, the succulent planters and the seed wedding favours. Other pretty wedding-details-to-steal include the vintage music bunting {so easy to DIY}, the medieval-style chandeliers, and retro-striped sweetie bags {buy yours here}. Huge thanks to Christy Blanch Photography for these lovely pictures!

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Real Vintage Rustic Yurt Wedding Shoot

It's time for a wedding treat! Feast your eyes on the pretty wedding details in this gorgeous shoot by Christy Blanch Photography, showcasing talented wedding suppliers in Gloucestershire. The vintage theme fits in perfectly with all the rustic garden details, including the eccentric grandfather clock and cute powder-blue potting shed. With pretty mismatched vintage crockery and accessories by The Vintage Hire, and stunning wild-flower bouquets, it's a DIY bride's dream wedding. If you're planning your own backgarden wedding, gather your wedding flowers from the countryside on the morning of your big day, and collect old watering cans and bottles for rustic vessels. Add rosemary for a sweet scent, and serve Pimm's, cucumber sandwiches and cupcakes for a quintessential English wedding. More fabulous pictures from this wedding shoot coming in Part 2, including a yurt marquee - oh yes! Huge thanks once again to Christy Blanch Photography for these lovely pictures!

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Shoot the Wedding Dress Post-Wedding Pictures

It's pretty hard to get great wedding pictures of the bride and groom. Most portraits are taken during the cocktail reception, just after the ceremony, which is exactly the point when you {as bride} and your new husband {woohoo!} will want to chat to your guests. You might even be feeling a little bit stressed - after all you're hosting the most expensive party of your lives, you want it to go well and you're the centre of attention. That's why your wedding photographer has to be truly talented. Somehow, they've got to get you feeling comfortable and looking your best, plus all sorts of other photographer-things sorted, like light and lenses. So there are two alternative options. One is to have a first look, like in this wedding, where the bride and groom see each other before walking down the aisle, and have their portraits before the wedding. The other is to have a Shoot the Dress sessions after your big day. The great thing about Option 2 is that it gives you the chance to wear your wedding dress again {yippee!}, and you can have a lovely long shoot with no pressure or great-aunts-who-just-want-a-quick-word-with-the-bride. Take inspiration from these fabulous pictures from Christy Blanch Photography.

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