Monday 14 May 2012

Fun Musical Themed Hen Party Idea

In a couple of weeks, I've got the hen party for one of my friends who's getting married this summer. I can't wait for a fun get-together with my girlfriends, although the maid of honour is keeping our activities a secret! All we know is that it's going to be in London, which means it could be virtually anything, although at least that means there's no chance of anything outdoorsy or cold. My worst nightmare would be some sort of camping hen weekend, where we all have to be hale and hearty. Even the addition of roasting marshmallows on an open fire wouldn't bring me round. On one of my favourite hen parties last year, when we went en masse to Chicago musical London, and all dressed up in character, which made for a hilarious evening. We all wore fishnet tights, and Twenties' style flapper dresses with long strings of pearls. Even the feather boas looked classy! You could do the same for most West End musicals, from Grease {Pink Ladies} to Matilda {Roald Dahl outfits}, or even the Wizard of Oz. Loving the idea of a bride dressed up as Dorothy in sparkly red shoes, particularly if they happened to be Louboutins like these {any excuse to buy Louboutins!}.


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Rain On Your Wedding Day

After one sunny day, we're back to rain again. So although I wish for you to have sunshine on your wedding day, it's probably best if you plan for a wet day, just in case. That way, you won't be sad if you get a spot of drizzle. To cheer you along, here's some fabulous rainy wedding inspiration, collected via Pinterest. There's some great ideas for rainy wedding day portrait pictures, and some fabulous wellington boots! Click here for the Pinterest board for tonnes more gorgeous images.

{Photo Credit} Caitlin Thomas Photography


{Photo Credits} BDG Photography & Fotopastele

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Sunday 13 May 2012

Brilliant Bubble Wand Bridesmaid Present

One of the reasons why I like weddings so much is because they're a magical moment out of the ordinary. Done right, they can create an almost childlike excitement in your guests - the fairy-tale feel of Happy Ever After. A moment when we can all suspend our disbelief. Continue the feeling of fun with these fantastic bubble wand necklaces for your bridesmaids. Created by Parliament of Two, they're designed as a tribute to our supersize childish memories. Just add bubble mixture.



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Saturday 12 May 2012

Amazing Vintage Tea-Party Wedding Shoot

Vintage brides are going to love this feature! The lovely ladies at Rosebud Vintage Tea invited Dominic Whiten to one of their recent wedding to take pictures of their vintage wedding props and delicious cakes. As soon as I glimpsed the pictures {Facebook-stalker alert}, I knew they'd be the perfect wedding inspiration for any bride considering a vintage tea-party for their wedding. There's tonnes of wedding inspiration, from the fantastic fancy-dress box, to the colourful bunting, handmade jamjar votives and ribbon-tied cutlery. Other stealworthy wedding ideas include the vintage typewriter guest book, the old-fashioned striped straws and the lovely children's activity corner - such a good idea to keep nippers occupied. Huge thanks to Dominic for his gorgeous pictures, and Rosebud Vintage Tea for making me hungry!























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Friday 11 May 2012

Real Urban Pink-Themed Wedding: Kelly & Brian

Pink peonies and feathers, don't you just love them? This gorgeous, super-glam wedding features so many of my favourite details, that I've fallen for it hook, line and sinker. Kelly & Brian picked an urban location for their wedding, but prettied it up with stunning pink florals, draped table cloths and chair covers, and my fav, twinkly fairy lights. I'm also loving Kelly's feathered birdcage veil, her zinging pink shoes, and her slightly crazy bridesmaids! Don't they look like they're having the best time? Huge kudos for the cool vintage going-away car, complete with Just Married sign. Many thanks to the team at Our Labour of Love for their fab tongue-in-cheek shots - some great ideas for portrait pictures on your wedding day.


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Seriously Cool Modern Cake Toppers

Got something to say? These seriously cool cake toppers will add a dollop of Danish chic to your cupcakes and canapés. Whatsmore, they'all double up as fabulous photo-props for your guests - particularly the moustaches, which come in several styles and sizes, from Mexican to Bearded. Designed by crafter Sarah Goldschadt from her home-studio in Copenhagen, you can buy them from her Etsy shop, Goldylocks, or pick up the DIY templates from her website.  

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Thursday 10 May 2012

Wedding Lace Theme & DIY Doilies

Doilies! They're back! Yes, the must-have item of the seventies has made a return, but with a 21st century twist. It's amazing, add a touch or colour, or a few more swirls, and all of a sudden you've got a classic-gone-modern. Add them to your wedding day in every which way - tie them to jam-jars like the pic below, make them into bunting, use them to line the inside of hurricane lanterns, or add one to each table setting. Alternatively, you could always just use them the old fashioned way, to pretty up plates. Throw in a couple of the lace accessories below, and you've got a match made in heaven. Big love to Papermash, where you can find all the products below.


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Real Elegant White Wedding: Katie & Conor

It's a well-known fact that we do weddings with a certain amount of aplomb here in the UK. When Richard Curtis' film, Four Weddings, topped the charts across the world, the British style of wedding became something of a craze. That's why it's always lovely when the pictures of a beautiful traditional British wedding appear in my inbox. Katie and Conor celebrated their big day at the gorgeous Wroxall Abbey Estate in Warwickshire. They chose Just Bespoke Wedding Consultancy as their wedding planners, and Lisa helped them create a gorgeous, elegant day, filled with pretty wedding ideas. I'm loving the midnight blue theme colour and how it holds all the wedding details together, from the bridesmaids' Dessy dresses through to the ushers' ties and the wedding cake. Florist Chantal Flores created a stunning, but reasonable church display with massive white hydrangeas, clustered around chunky candles. Katie's elegant dress was designed by Spanish designer Rosa Clara, and I'm loving her modern take on the wedding tiara. Huge thanks to Yvonne Lishman Photography for these gorgeous pictures. Don't miss the list of the others suppliers below the pictures. And if you're craving a bit of Four Weddings nostalgia, click here {it made me cry with laughter}!













Extra Vendors
Groom’s Suit: Jeff Banks for Debenhams
Furniture: Velvet Living
Lighting & Production: Velvet Entertainment

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