Sunday 25 April 2010

Real Wedding: Ella & Sam

It's difficult to define romance, but for me, this gorgeous Greenwich wedding gets right to the heart of the matter. Ella and Sam celebrated their big day at Rangers House in the park, followed by a lovely dinner at Davy's Wine Vaults. Both of them looked totally fabulous, but I've falled head over heels for Sam's floral shirt and bow-tie. Super-original and lovely to see a groom looking fashionable - boys, be inspired! Violets and Velvet were responsible for the florals, and I'm loving the pink roses and eucalyptus in Ella's bouquet. Other stealworthy ideas have to be the bridesmaids' amazing sequinned jackets and patterned tights, plus the double-decker bus. Note sure why, but I've always had a soft spot for the Routemaster. Stunning pictures thanks to the lovely Chloe Browne from Caught the Light.


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Saturday 24 April 2010

Do You Like Butter?

Sometimes something, or someone catches your eye, and you lose all rationale, and have to have it. That's exactly how I feel about this little buttercup ring. I want it, I have to have it, and I'm going to race you all to Kathi Roussel's online shop to buy it. Ready, steady.....go!

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Friday 23 April 2010

That Friday Feeling ♥ 1

It's a brand new regular Friday feature! Each week, I'll share my favourite web spots of the week, so you can enjoy them too. What can I say? I'm a very generous person.....


♥ {In the pic} My new branding thanks to Jill Hamilton & fabulous bespoke wedding postmarks
♥ Gorgeous last-minute wedding with a pregnant bride from Snippet & Ink
♥ Cutesy, moi? I love pugs, especially on a wedding day
♥ Super-cool Hawaii wedding from 100 Layer Cake for surfer-dudes and dudettes
♥ Amazing Beatles inspired engagement session from Rock n' Roll Bride
A heart necklace that every boy should buy for his girl
♥ Would I look silly if I wore this flower headband from Rock n' Rose on my wedding day?
♥ Did you miss this Before the Big Day feature on gorgeous printables?

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♥ Real Weddings ♥

Newly engaged? Feeling the wedding fear? Not sure where to turn for ideas? There's nothing more inspiring than other couples' weddings, and that's why we feature hundreds here on Before the Big Day. Click here to see a list of them all, and pick and mix ideas. If you really love the pictures, take a note of the photographer, because the next wedding they work could be yours!

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Thursday 22 April 2010

Real Wedding: Vicki & Leo

If you're looking to create a glamorous countryside wedding, prepare to be inspired by this gorgeous Sussex affair. Vicki and Leo picked royal blue and delicate lilac as their signature colours, and their florist did them proud, with extravagant table displays and stunning bouquets. Hate tents? Check out the unusual glass marquee which meant their guests could make the most of the beautiful weather, and star-gaze once the sun went down. Vicki looked fabulous on her big day, steal her boho style by choosing a necklace you love, and then wearing it as a circlet around your forehead. Don't miss the ushers' matching waistcoats and ties, which were all designed by Vicki's bespoke men's tailoring business, Ad Hominem. Gorgeous photographs as ever from the lovely Ken Buist.

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Tuesday 20 April 2010

Real Wedding: Jackie & Aaron

Jackie and Aaron's wedding was a riot of colour, with rich purples jostling alongside vibrant red, pink, turquoise and orange. The decadent-luxe theme continued with grand candelabra and drapes, plus Indian inspired drapes and incredible florals. The happy couple celebrated their big day in New York, but with that much detailing, they could have been anywhere in the world. Perfect inspiration for couples looking to create an international theme to their back-yard big day. Huge thanks to Karen Wise for her gorgeous pictures.


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Thursday 15 April 2010

DIY: Japanese Tape

Washi Tape is here! This fantastic Japanese decorative masking tape is the perfect tool for quick and easy crafting projects, and thanks to several US suppliers, you can now buy it outside Tokyo. Much cheaper than the airfare. Originally designed to prettify presents, it's now being used every which way you can imagine, and thanks to all the different styles and shades, there'll be at least one that fits in with your theme. Use it to decorate vases, edge your stationery, tie your bridesmaids' bouquets and upgrade white candles. Don't miss the fab DIY ideas from To Be Charmed in the centre of the picture, and try Pretty Tape for your tape purchases.

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Wowowowow!

Wow! Yet more incredible invitation creativity for you this Sunday. Check these out! Amazing American designer Anna Bond  from Rifle Paper Co embroidered this fabulous stationery set by hand to create the design and then added hand painted lettering before scanning the art for printing. Fabulous, no?

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