Wednesday 7 March 2012

Wedding Flowers - Brights vs Whites

When it came to choosing my wedding flowers, I found it impossible to pick between simple white, or a riot of brights. My overall wedding colour theme was white and grey, so there was plenty of scope for making a real statement with my wedding flowers. The splash of colour would have looked fabulous against my white dress, and the white tablecloths at my wedding reception, but in the end I bottled it, and chose simple white blooms. What are you planning for your wedding flowers and wedding tablescapes? Check out these pictures for some inspirational designer flowers for your wedding, and don't miss my Pinterest page for more fabulous wedding details.


{Photo Credit} Aaron Delesie


{Photo Credit} Green Wedding Shoes


{Photo Credit} Rachel Thurston via Green Wedding Shoes


{Photo Credit} Sarah Yates at Birds of a Feather via Once Wed

And now for the white wedding flower inspiration....


{Photo Credit} My wedding by Caught the Light


{Photo Credit} This Modern Romance


{Photo Credit} We Love Pictures

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Tuesday 6 March 2012

Real Yellow & Black Brocade Themed Wedding: Jacqui & Lachlan

This is wedding is a floral triumph! Whoever came up with the idea of planting tulips topsy-turvy was a genius, and just check out the amazing table-scape. Altogether, it's an exquisite wonder of black brocade and sharp lemon, and I love it! Everything is exceptional, from the buttonholes, to the pomanders and the delicate bride's bouquet. Happy couple Jacqui and Lachlan clearly have an eye for detail - and there's buckets of steal-worthy ideas including the lemon parasols, be-ribboned stationery and black glassware. I'm also a big fan of the cute page boys! It just goes to show how remarkable an urban space can be for your own big day. Massive thanks to the team at Our Labour of Love for taking so many pics of the fabulous details.


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Before the Big Day at The In Wedding Show

With just over a month to go, I'm getting seriously excited, and more than a little nervous about The In Wedding Show. The lovely organisers have invited me to be their in-house wedding blogger, and  not only will I be blogging all the fabulous happenings at the show, I will have my own special area, where I'll be inviting you to come and visit me and my crack-team of wedding geniuses {should that be genii?}. We're brimming over with all our helpful hints, tips and ideas for this season's top trends in everything wedding, and we can't wait to share them with you! More information on how to win tickets to my Before the Big Day Inspiration Sessions coming soon, but in the meantime, make sure you buy tickets for The In Wedding Show on Sunday 22nd April at Alexandra Palace in London. They're only £3.50 and every bride who pre-buys gets a free goodie bag - now that's what I call a good deal!! Tickets can also be bought on the door for £4.


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Monday 5 March 2012

Before the Big Day Personal Trainer - Choosing Your Trainers

Alice: This is the second of my personal training blog postings for Before the Big Day. I'm here to help you get fit and toned for your wedding day. Read about me here, and check out my blog postings here. If you're new to training, or you're looking for a bit of a treat to motivate you, one of the first things you're going to need is a good pair of trainers. Did you know that if you exercise regularly you should be changing your trainers at least every six months? As soon as I meet a new client {even the famous ones}, I send them to a sports fitness specialist, because good trainers are essential to prevent injury. If you have bad knees, or aches and pains, re-consider the state of your trainers, as you don't want to be hobbling down the church aisle!




{Photo Credit} Monkey Puzzle Pictures

My favourite trainer specialist is Profeet in London, who specialise in custom-fitting shoes. You book an appointment, and they use cutting-edge technology like video gait analysis and pressure-plate foot scanning, to make sure you get the perfect fitting trainers. They might not be as glamorous as the Louboutins you've got your eye on for your wedding day, but they'll help get you looking fit and toned for your wedding day. Who knows, you might even slip them on under your wedding dress for comfort!


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Sunday 4 March 2012

Gorgeous Ring-Bearing Dishes for Your Wedding Day

When planning our wedding, it was often the smallest wedding details that I found the hardest to choose. Venue, photographer, wedding planner caterer - all those decisions were easy to make, but the agonies of indecision I had over the table plan and place markers, was something to be seen. The other decision I found impossible, was how to display our wedding rings. I knew that I wanted us to do a 'warming of the rings ceremony', where the wedding rings are passed around the congregation, so each guest can privately wish you the best, but I didn't know how to package them up. In the end, we used a silly little soft bag from Anthropologie, but I wish I'd found these incredible ring-bearing dishes from Paloma's Nest. They're made from white ceramic, and you can either buy one of their designs, or have one personalised with your own message. Described as modern heirlooms, you can see them staying in your family for years - a wonderful momento from your big day.


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Saturday 3 March 2012

Your Wedding Detox

If you're getting married this spring or summer, you've probably started thinking about getting slim and fit for your wedding. My routine consisted of two Bootcamp Pilates classes a week, plus tonnes of sushi, and Twinings Green Tea by the bushel-load. Green tea is a fantastic anti-oxidant, it helps your body get rid of toxins, and it's got just enough caffeine in it to help you off your coffee addiction! If you can't find green tea in your local shop, you can buy tea online pretty easily. It certainly worked, I felt super-lean by my wedding day, which made all the difference to my confidence as I walked up the aisle. For more information on herbal teas - check out the Twinings Facebook page.


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Friday 2 March 2012

Real Rustic Autumn Wedding: Lindsey & Hayley

Succulents, lace and pink helium balloons are the recipe for a perfect wedding. Throw in an incredible South African venue and the autumnal turning of the leaves, and I'm in wedding heaven! Lindsey and Hayley celebrated their wedding in the South African countryside, saying their vows surrounded on all four sides by nature. I'm loving Hayley's exquisite feathered dress, fun Vivienne Westwood heart shoes {cheap but oh-so chic}, and the little fur stole to keep her cosy during her vows. Other fabulous wedding details include the pink table stationery {Eat, Drink and Be Married!} and mirrored table displays. I love how they covered succulents with bell vases, and put proteas in birdcages. Each table feels like a feminine dressing table - such a romantic theme for a wedding. If you'd like a similar ceramic ring-bearing bowl, you can buy them from Paloma's Nest, a US designer who's cornered the market on heirlooms of the future. Gorgeous pictures published with thanks to the team at We Love Pictures.
















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Thursday 1 March 2012

Sparkly Wedding Dresses by Jenny Packham

Brides wanting to make a bit of an impact choose Jenny Packham wedding dresses. I'm deeply in love with her designs, and very nearly picked one for my own wedding gown, but she was slightly {okay, hugely} outside my budget. That didn't stop me going to a Jenny Packham evening dress sample sale, and looking longingly at a green sparkly number reduced to £999, and wondering if I had the guts to be a bride in green {I didn't!}. Feast your eyes on my favourites from her wedding collection, they're the perfect wedding dress inspiration, even if you can't afford the real thing. Remember Jenny Packham dresses have fabulous resale value, and you can find second-hand gowns on eBay and specialist bridal websites. Read my blog posting on Your Wedding Dress for Less for more helpful hints on buying a wedding dress on a budget.


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