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New redesigned website

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

Hello readers,

Just to let you know we have finally launched our new redesigned website (www.pierrecarr.com) and I have to say I am super excited to finally be able to show all to you.

It’s been a real labour of love, but the new site has so much more.  With imagery that will inspire you and content that finally includes all the services we offer with specific pages dedicated to destination weddings, worldwide honeymoons, renewal of vows and our new UK based services.

So take a look, I hope you enjoy?

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2013 Fashion Colour Trend – Bright Red

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Last month we looked at colours for this season but this month we look ahead to next year’s trends as wedding designers showcased their new collections at New York Bridal Week in April.

As always Vera Wang stood out showing big and bright red dresses so if you don’t want to go for the traditional you now have the all clear to make a bold statement particularly if you are having a winter wedding.

Check our mood board of ways you can incorporate this striking colour for your special day.

Credits: Top L to R: Best Wedding Ideas, Tamryn Kirby, All Pretty Little Things, Brides.com

Middle L to R: Trisha Dean, Craftster, We Heart It, The Wedding Queen

Bottom L to R: Shoez, Wedding by Color, The Knot, Blue Canary Events, Rdujour.

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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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Episode 11: All that Glitters – Contemporary Jewellery

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

So back in May I talked you through the various options for finding your perfect dress, whether you were going for retail or couture. Today I want to talk to you about those little items that enhance the beauty of your dress – your bridal accessories.

Gone are the days where the veil is king as most women now look for alternatives such as tiaras and headbands as well as other items like back jewellery, bracelets and earrings to add that final wow factor.

But how do you really differentiate between all those contemporary jewellery shops?

I’m always looking for something different so in this months Butterfly Journal: An Inspiring Wedding Guide I spoke to contemporary jewellery designer Kirsten Goss from Kirsten Goss London to find out how she has managed to set herself apart from the rest.

Kirsten was keen to tell me that she set up her international business purely because there was a lack of bridge jewellery – that’s pieces that were not just disposable after use but also didn’t come with an expensive price tag like Cartier for example. So all her pieces are classic with a modern twist but has an intrinsic value which means they can remain as heirlooms.

Kirsten doesn’t specialise in traditional jewellery so if you are looking for big embellished tiaras Kirsten is not for you. Here are a few examples:

The experience you’ll receive in store is another major difference. With the option of having the designer or a senior consultant on hand to help you find the jewellery that not only matches your personal style but the dress you are wearing as well.

To hear in detail more about the type of jewellery Kirsten specialises in and the experience you will receive head to the Butterfly Journal podcast at www.pierrecarr.com/podcast.

In the meantime, do let me know about your jewellery experiences. What jewellery are you going for to enhance your dress and how you have found the whole experience of searching?

Also do let me know how you have found my blog and podcasts this year, and which topics you found useful and why so I can make 2011 even better?

This will be my last post before Xmas so I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thanks for reading and I look forward to receiving your comments.

Michelle

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Episode 11: All that Glitters – Traditional Jewellery

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

In this edition of ‘The Butterfly Journal; An Inspiring Wedding Guide’, host Michelle Pierre-Carr talks wedding rings with  jewellery designer, David Law from Your Personal Jeweller, and he shares some insight into designing your own ring, picking gemstones and current trends.

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Episode 10: Groom’s Style

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Its all about men’s style in this edition of the Butterfly Journal, an Inspiring Wedding Guide, where host Michelle Pierre-Carr is joined by Chris Easter from The Man Registry to talk suits and latest wedding accessories just for men.

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Episode 10: Groom’s Style

Monday, November 15th, 2010

With this month’s focus on the groom and his entourage, I turn my attention to men’s style and some of the fun accessories out there to help men stand out on their big day.

We all know women have a lot of choice when it comes to their dress, but deciding what to wear can be a big decision for guys too and shouldn’t really be taken lightly. That’s why in the Butterfly Journal podcast I talk to Chris Easter the co-founder of The Man Registry, which is an online resource for grooms offering hundreds of manly wedding gifts and a collection of wedding idea articles, how-to wedding guides and resources for the groom to prepare for his big day.

Asking him some questions that men are always confronted with Chris was able to give me some tips on the following,

1. Tuxedo, Morning Suit or Casual Suit?

This comes down to personal style and your personality. Consult with the bride on the type of wedding you’re having, if it’s a church or more formal setting, a tuxedo or morning suit is the way to go.

2. To rent or buy?

There’s nothing better than having your own suit. Buy something classic, and you can wear it to other weddings and formal events in the future. However if you do rent, use the pants and the jacket but personalise with your own shirt, tie and cufflinks.

3. Getting married overseas?

If you’re getting married in a warmer climate, consider a linen suit with no tie, or something casual like a white or cream linen shirt and trousers. Some men even get married in shorts, if it’s a very casual affair!

To hear in detail more tips from Chris head to the Butterfly Journal podcast at  www.pierrecarr.com/podcast.

However I would like to point out regardless of the style you go for,  your wedding attire should be comfortable, reflect your personality and compliment your bride and the day you have planned.

Until next time, Happy Planning!

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Episode 10: What about the groom?

Monday, November 1st, 2010

Getting married – the most important day in a girl’s life.

Some of you have dreamt about it for years – what you are going to look like, where you going to tie the knot and what theme you are going to have – that as soon as your boyfriend pops the question you don’t hesitate to start the journey of making your dream day come true.

But how many of you have actually asked what your partner thinks about your wedding plans? Do you think they are bothered that you have gone off on your own little tangent or do you think they are quite content to just turn up on the day without a care?

Well I thought I would set the record straight and find out from the men these answers. So in this month’s Butterfly Journal podcast I speak to a handful of willing victims who have between them covered all the major duties involved in a wedding from the usher to the best man and groom and asked them did they really feel sidelined when it came to planning their wedding and is the wedding as significant to them as it is to the bride and what expectations do they have for their best man, really?

In a testosterone filled room full of manly banter you may be surprised to find that these particular guys were actually happy to let their fiancée go off and do her thing just as long as they had the initial conversation at the start where the budget was set and their attire wasn’t compromised. However they are all aware that that isn’t the same for everyone. Even the proposal was of far more significance than the day itself, giving how long it took them to get the timing right. But don’t let me explain it, hear what the guys had to say in their own words.

Head to the Butterfly Journal podcast to listen to the full interview and enjoy.

Until next week Happy Planning!

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Tips for for what to do with your flowers after your wedding

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

1.     For all those people who helped to make your wedding day special why not give your table centrepieces away as gifts. Just check before hand the people you are thinking of don’t have allergies and they have the room in their home for large pieces.

2.     Preserve your bouquet either by air drying, silica gel or freeze drying. Freeze drying your bouquet can prove costly but if it’s something that you’d really like to do consider asking for this service as a wedding gift.

3.     Consider giving your flowers to a nursing home or hospice to brighten up someone’s day.

4.     If you are green consider making a compost heap. Just remember to take out the wire, ribbon and other items not needed.

5.     Donate to your local church – they can use them for alter decorations.  Alternatively ask if the church are holding a wedding after yours and find out if the couple would like to use your flowers.

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Episode 9: Flowers and Florists

Friday, October 15th, 2010

Last month I was in Barbados working hard as usual and I witnessed a number of weddings taking place at the local hotels. To my amazement I noticed that there were a lot of plastic/silk flowers being used for a number of couple’s wedding ceremonies.

Whilst I understand that everyone has a budget there are so many ways of making savings on your flowers these days that you really don’t have to resort to something very uninspiring and extremely fake despite what any hotel may tell you. That’s why in the second part of the Butterfly Journal podcast on flowers and florists I talk again to Karen Woolven from Karen Woolven floral design about what locally grown seasonal flowers are available in the months you wish to get married.

Karen is quick to tell us that focusing on seasonal flowers will cost you a lot less than trying to fly in exotic blooms from abroad.

Here are some examples:

Spring display of blossom, tulips, narcissi, muscarli and hyacynths

Summer display of peonies, roses, stock and guelder rose

Autumn  display of dahlias and english hydrangea

Winter display of Amarylis, Roses, Eucalyptus pods and Veronica

To hear in detail Karen’s opinions on bridal bouquet trends, floral accessories and flowers for all seasons head to the Butterfly Journal podcast  at  www.pierrecarr.com/podcast.

As always I would love to receive your comments about your experiences on finding your flowers and florist or on any of the topics we have covered so far so do drop me a line.

But until next time, Happy Planning!

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