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The Bride Side: Finding a Photographer
Posted on 18 March, 2014 | No CommentsFinding a photographer was a super important thing for us to get right, and it is for many other couples. The lovely Hannah shares with us her experiences of finding their photographer. The Bride Side – Finding a Photographer Having studied photography to degree level myself, finding the right photographer proved a big challenge. I scoured wedding blogs, Twitter, asked friends and did many google searches for ‘editorial wedding photographer’, ‘alternative […] -
Chris and Helena’s Beautifully Detailed Swartland Wedding
Posted on 11 March, 2014 | No CommentsWe have a beautiful South African wedding for you today. Chris and Helena had the most amazing details, which I think are even more special as they were all made by friends and family. It’s wonderful to see everyone helping to bring a little something extra to make the bride and grooms day special. As you can see it made for a very personal and beautiful day. The lovely photos are by Madre […] -
Swedish Wedding Inspiration
Posted on 4 March, 2014 | 1 CommentWow, it feels like ages since I’ve been able to sit down and focus on the blog. The last few months have been all about change, a new job, a new country, and finding a new home. We now live in Stockholm, a city I have always loved and we are so lucky to have the opportunity to live here. As many of you know my husband and I both work in the […] -
The Bride Side – Save The Dates Tips and Ideas
Posted on 29 October, 2013 | No CommentsIf you want to make sure you’re guests have the date of your wedding in their diaries as soon as possible, but you don’t want to send out the invitations to early, then Save the Dates are a great solution. They also help set the tone for things to come, so it gives your guests a little peak into what to expect. Hannah has some great tips and ideas. I love the […] -
Cheerful and Elegant Yellow and Grey Mood Board
Posted on 1 October, 2013 | No CommentsYellow is such a cheerful colour, that always invokes a smile and the reminder of warm, delightful sunshine. Grey is elegant, smooth and contemporary. The combination of the two is a perfect one and they make for a really beautiful palette for your wedding. Two of our closest friends are getting married next year and they have chosen these modern and fun colours. Today’s mood board is in celebration of their day to […] -
The Bride Side – How To Find Your Perfect Wedding Venue
Posted on 26 September, 2013 | No CommentsYou have just got engaged and are keen to book your wedding venue. You might have a particular date in mind and an idea of the area that you want to get married in. I found in my search that it pays to have a set list of ‘must haves’ for your venue, but if you can it is worth being flexible with the date and even day of the week. Discounts are […] -
The Bride Side – Introducing Hannah
Posted on 19 September, 2013 | No CommentsHello SYW readers, today I’m really excited to introduce Hannah…she is going to be giving us all the details, the decisions and the day to day considerations of planning their wedding which will be held in June 2014 in the UK. I’ve been keen to add another voice to the blog and I think Hannah makes a great addition to the team!! All of Hannah’s posts will be labeled “The Bride Side”, […] -
Fleur of England Lingerie
Posted on 17 September, 2013 | No CommentsFleur of England was launched in 2000 and has been producing stunning lingerie ever since. I love the detailing and the sumptuous colours. Perfect for that something special under your wedding dress, a boudoir shoot, or just because you love nice underwear. You can buy Fleur in most high end department stores in the UK and the USA as well as through their website. The only downside, is that I cant […] -
Sharanya & Rashab’s Hindu Wedding in Balito
Posted on 27 August, 2013 | 2 CommentsYou see some weddings and just think wow! Sharanya & Rashab’s Hindu wedding at Collisheen Estate was so colourful and elegant. Its wonderful to see how different cultures celebrate such a special occasion. Im hoping that my dream of wearing a sari one day will one day happen, as they are so beautiful and so different to my regular jeans ensemble. Zara-Zoo Photography captured the gorgeous day in sunny Balito in South Africa. […] -
The Wedding Tree Company
Posted on 24 August, 2013 | No CommentsThere is always something so warm about wood. The imperfections in the grain, the honey colours and its durability. Wooden items last forever, and its it nice to have a keep sake from your wedding that will do the same. This is where The Wedding Tree Company comes in, they “…aims to inspire couples with personal keepsake items made of natural woods, that capture theirs and their guest’s hearts with bespoke wooden […] -
VWDC by Charlie Brear
Posted on 11 June, 2013 | No CommentsCharlie Brear started our as The Vintage Wedding Dress Company, but with such a demand for her own designs, the Charlie Brear brand was formed. VWDC by Charlie Brear (an abbreviation of The Vintage Wedding Dress Company) is the range of wedding dresses which take inspiration from the 1900s to the 1990s. Wonderful silks, satins, chiffon and organza are adorned with delicate beading and laces. I like the fact there are vintage inspired while […] -
Christine and Ben’s Surrey Mansion Wedding
Posted on 4 June, 2013 | 1 CommentChristine and Ben have been together since high school and tied the knot last in September last year. The wedding was held at the beautiful GreyFriars Mansion in Surrey and everyone looked like they had a wonderful day! All the black and red detailing looks fab, its a great colour scheme and fit in perfectly with the setting. Thanks to Ben from Benjamin Wetherall Photography for sharing these fabulous photos! […] -
Purple with a Hint of Silver and White Mood Board
Posted on 1 June, 2013 | No CommentsPurple seems to be one of the most popular colour palettes for weddings at the moment. The two weddings I’m attending this month have both opted for pretty purples, so I thought I’d add a little of my own purple vibes to the blog today. Im not sure the brides ill be watching walking down the aisle in a purple dress, but I am always excited to see a bride bold enough […] -
Love in London
Posted on 30 April, 2013 | No CommentsLondon is an amazing city and it’s always great to see a couple embracing the capital on their engagement shoot. Pat and Mimi rocked the beautiful south bank, and mixed it up with colourful graffiti, the London Eye and Tower Bridge. What makes this shoot even more exciting is that it was shot by the awesome Kylee from Kytography. This is a lady to watch! Kylee has a great way of catching […] -
Gina and Derik’s Green and Red Wintery Wonderland
Posted on 23 April, 2013 | No CommentsSo…how beautiful is this wedding! Red and green never looked so good. Gina and Derik had their lovely winter wedding at the end of last year at Brenaissance in Stellenbosch. Cape Town winters can be a bit wet, but luckily the sun was out to celebrate. I love how fresh and inviting the decor was and isn’t Gina’s dress and bird cage veil just stunning! This is a beautiful wedding in a beautiful […]