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Thinking outside the traditional wedding colour box

Monday, August 20th, 2012

So last year we saw how traditional colours can be changed in the way they are used with an all white affair at Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Vera Wang introducing (or reintroducing depending on how you look at it) the black wedding dress.

At a recent British wedding we worked on I noticed a similar change but this time it was seen in the use of their flowers. Gone was the traditional white bouquet – this was given to the bridesmaids.

With the bride incorporating the purple dress of her bridesmaids into her bouquet instead.

And to top it off gone were the traditional white shoes to these.

And I have to say I loved it! Not just because I’m mad about using colour in a bold way. But realistically you can be as bold or as subtle with colour as you like, in whatever way you choose. You don’t have to have a traditional white bouquet if you don’t want to. So don’t be afraid to think outside of the box and if you like a certain colour go for it.

My thanks to Peachey Photography for the use of these images and congratulations to Mr & Mrs Archer x.

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Spring 2012 – Pantone Tangerine Tango

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

The daffodils are out so spring has now truly sprung and with all this colour around us there is no surprise that on the catwalk fashion designers have used it to their full advantage in their Spring Collections.

But forget the pale pastels many have looked towards vivacious and appealing reddish orange for inspiration.

Why? ‘Because it’s a colour that is sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive’, says Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman from the Pantone Color Institute®.

But don’t just take her word for it check our mood board for ways you can incorporate this exotic and friendly colour into your special day.

Credits: Top L to R: Cake Events By Sarah, Viva La Wedding, Aphrodite Weddings

Middle L to R: Minihafilharaicasar, The Little Daisy, Toronto Wedding Society, Red Letter Event Planning

Bottom L to R: Chic Wedding Favors, Wedding Blog box, Poppyseed Designs, One Wed

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The Gift of Spring – Renewal of Vows

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Well this month sees the start of Spring and more importantly Mothering Sunday. So what shall we get the most important person in our lives?

Well for the gentlemen out there why not make the day special and give the gift of renewal.

With divorces going up year on year (according to the Office of Statistics) a couple managing to stay together through thick and thin deserves a celebration, so consider these tips to take the plunge;

1. There are far less dos and don’ts about vow renewal, it can be as simple as just the couple or a large affair with hundreds of guests.

2. To be honest you don’t have to wait for a major milestone to renew your vows you can be any age and be married for any length of time to carry out this special event.

3. As the ceremony has no legal effect all you’ll need is a copy of the original marriage certificate when booking the ceremonial venue.

4. As vow renewal is not a legally binding ceremony you can have whoever you want to officiate – a clergyman, a close friend,  a relative or even your children.

5. The basic premise is to exchange vows, so if you didn’t write your own personal vows the first time round you can really take centre stage here.

6. After you exchange vows you exchange rings – so you can either engrave your original ones or purchase new ones (and I’m sure your partner will love the latter).

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Tips for Leap Year Marriage Proposals

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

February is the month of love and whilst most people hate the cheesyness Valentine’s can bring it is also a a leap year – which means ladies you can now take control and show how romantic you can be with a capital R when you propose to your man on February 29th.

According to folk lore its said that Lady luck bestows special favour on any venture, business or personal if its initiated on this day. So what are you waiting for?  Here are some more tips to add to those earlier this month for you consider.

1. Choose a place that he will love rather than what you’d like. Consider attending a football game to get him in the mood.

2. However don’t bring it up if his football team has just lost, timing is everything. Wait until later in the day when you have a glass of bubbly in your hand and he’s enjoyed the experience you’ve had together.

3. If your not sure about getting down on bended knee why not give him a card with the question inside to see his reaction?

4. Think of an alternative gesture to a ring  if he’s not into jewellery.

5. The traditional penalty if a man refuses your proposal on the 29th is that he has to pay. So remind him of that very expensive pair of shoes you are after if his reaction is a little slow.

Good Luck

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Reasons for a destination Wedding

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

If you are still unsure about taking the decision to marry abroad let our mood board below move you. Its not just about the sun and sand (that obviously helps) but its a great opportunity to move the boundaries. If you want sofas outside why not, your options and colours are endless.



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Happy New Year!

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

We just wanted to wish you a very happy New Year, full of dreams fulfilled and inspiration.

Click on this link for our New Year Card

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To keep or not to keep that Wedding Dress?

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

With the year quickly drawing to a close we raise a topic that is prevalent with a lot of brides who have now got married – what do I do with my wedding dress?

With thoughts of starting a family or even saving up to buy a house, the year of planning is now over and with gorgeous photos, videos and happy memories to keep forever – the dress that took ages to find now tugs at the heart for a very different reason.

This dilemma is right at the top of one former bride and our final guest blogger for the year, Jayne Denneny, Sales Manager at catering company Payne & Gunter. Jayne got married two years ago and is now in a real quandary about what to do, so its only fitting for her to take centre stage and put her case to you to see if you can help her. Over to you Jayne.

‘Finding the right dress!

Most brides spend what seems like an eternity on this one element of their big day and then in 24 hours the moment has past, the dress has been worn, and its foreseeable resting place is locked away in a cupboard.

The dilemma now is, is that where it will stay or should I sell the dress to put towards our ‘future fund’ i.e. ‘babies and things’.  For a realistic bride this may be a no brainer however there is something that keeps holding me back from loading it onto a reputable site to help me sell it.

Essentially I LOVE my dress and as most brides believe, I looked my best in it. Memories of my celebration are locked into it and once it’s sold I’ll never be able to open up the wardrobe and look at it and let all the memories flood back. 

The other part of me thinks however – stop being so sentimental, it’s just a dress!

I’m torn. If I decide to keep the dress I love the thought that I may use it to make a christening gown for my first born or maybe it is purely the fact that it was the best day of my life and I want the memory to remain ‘hung in my wardrobe.’

On the other side I really believe that someone else would really like my Maggie Sottero, Adelaide dress. So why not give them the chance to have the perfect day in it just as I did.

So what do I do? I’m completely torn knowing that if I take the plunge I could regret it forever.

Jayne Denneny, Payne & Gunter

What do you think Jayne should do? We would love to hear your suggestions as you may provide the answer Jayne has been looking for.

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Tips for a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

1. Most definitely your wedding rehearsal dinner should have a different style and menu to your wedding.

2. It’s not a necessity to send out invitations, but if you have time it’s a good idea.

3. You can always invite other family members and out of town guests who are not part of the ceremony to join you, as it will be a great opportunity for you to spend time with them which you might not have on the day.

4. This is the ideal time to give gifts to your wedding party and thank them for their contribution in the wedding.

5. The wedding party can use this opportunity to show video clips of the couple when they were young. Some take baby pictures and enlarge them, but in all these make great ice breakers and are certainly lots of fun.

6. This is an great time to go over last minute details with relevant family members and the wedding party before the big day.

7. Finally, don’t drink a lot at the dinner and go home early so that you have lots of rest and look your best on your big day.

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Consider St Lucia

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

I’m not sure if you have watched the romantic, reality show The Bachelor before but I’m currently hooked on the UK version on Channel 5 with Gavin Henson, the Welsh international rugby player whose embarking on his quest to find the woman of his dreams.

As an old romantic I love to watch how he goes about wooing the girls who compete for his affections in order to ultimately become his girlfriend. However I was more excited to find that some of the episodes were shot in the Caribbean on the gorgeous island of St Lucia.

Now as a lover of all things Caribbean I won’t hesitate to tell you that St Lucia as a wedding or honeymoon destination oozes romance with a capital R, thanks to its natural landscape of waterfalls, rainforest and majestic Piton Mountains. But more importantly the tourist industry has only begun to flock there in recent years so it’s not  become oversaturated and its become increasingly important to preserve the natural charm of the island and its people, which Gavin definitely appreciated, just listen to what he had to say.

So if you are looking for an unspoilt island – St Lucia is definitely one to consider and with five direct flights a week from London it’s very easy to get to. But don’t take my word for it – just take a look at what you could be enjoying.

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Pierre Carr teams up with Elegant Resorts

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

It’s not like us to blow our own trumpet but hey on this occasion we thought why not, as we can happily say we have now partnered with award winning tour operator Elegant Resorts.

Renowned for their exemplary travel service and attention to detail, what this means is that we can now offer clients the complete wedding destination service. With first class travel, an exclusive address book of worldwide destinations for honeymoons as well as our bespoke event management service, you will definitely be in safe hands.

Take a look at our  honeymoon and renewal of vows pages for more details.

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