- I started this blog as a way of showing my friends and family all the wonderful and amazing weddings and ideas that I have come across in the process of planning our wedding. It's been such a fun and exciting journey and I hope you (not forgetting those Grooms out there) find some inspiration from the posts here on SYW.
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Budget Tips and a Cool Infographic
Posted on 10 July, 2012 | No CommentsThe excitement of tying the knot can sometimes mean you get a little carried away when spending. With statistics saying the average UK wedding costs anywhere between £18,000 and £20,000, this is definitely one of the most, if not the most, expensive party you will ever throw. Check out this infographic which gives you a good indication of how the usual budget is broken down. Here are 5 simple […] -
DIY: 5 Easy Updo Hair Tutorials
Posted on 6 July, 2012 | No CommentsIm a big fan of trying out different hair styles and colours and when it comes to weddings I think its important that your hair, like your dress, makeup and accessories represents you. I found five great hair tutorials that you can do yourself which will work well for the bride or bridesmaids. 1. Braided Updo 2. Messy Updo – Taylor Swift Style 3. Super Simple […] -
Ernan and Kristine’s Pastel Perfect Wedding
Posted on 29 June, 2012 | No CommentsI’m pretty lucky that I get to meet amazing new people and hear about such a special time in their lives. When I spoke to Kristine and Ernan about their wedding day they seemed like such wonderful people and as you can see they had a pretty wonderful day. I didn’t expect anything less after their amazing John and Yoko inspired engagement shoot which we featured a few weeks ago. The details […] -
Ten Cool Quirky and Fun Cufflinks
Posted on 22 June, 2012 | 2 CommentsCufflinks are awesome! They are a great way to add a splash of colour to a plain shirt, show your personality in a subtle way or be a reminder of a special day. Here are 10 cufflinks that all have a little something special about them. 1. Gear Cufflinks The detail in this pair from Tateossian is amazing and they look so cool too! 2. Copper Beautifully crafted copper […] -
Katyakatya Shehurina Dresses
Posted on 19 June, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s wonderful that you can find a wedding dress that perfectly suits your personality and your style. katyakatya shehurina have a range of beautiful, soft and feminine dresses which have a bit of edge. Nothing generic here! Originally from Latvia, Katya Shehurina studied at the prestigious design school in France, the ESMOD and started her own brand in 2007. Im so glad she did as her dresses with lace detailing and soft […] -
Marisa and Wynand’s colourful Garden Route Wedding
Posted on 12 June, 2012 | No CommentsThe colours in this wedding are gorgeous! Often people go for pastel tones, but Marisa and Wynand show just how effective bold pinks, turquoise, purples and greens can create an elegant and beautiful wedding. Marisa’s bouquet is stunning and the idea of having the contrast of simple lavender bunches for her bridesmaids was a wonderful idea. The fantastic pink car looks like it just came off the set of Grease and works […] -
Love Umbrellas!
Posted on 8 June, 2012 | No CommentsWe all know how unpredictable an english summer can be, so if you are planning a wedding it’s not a bad idea to have a few umbrellas with you. Although, you can even use umbrellas in the sunshine, especially if they are as cute as the ones from Love Umbrellas. Detailed Umbrellas Mt favourite has to be the one with all the buttons , soo cute! […] -
Polka Dot Mood Board
Posted on 30 May, 2012 | No CommentsPolka dots always make me think of spring time and cheery days in the sunshine, so I thought it was perfect timing for a little polka dot mood board action. 1. Gorgeous white polka dot dress from Honey Pie Boutique 2. I love these dotty straws which you can buy online at Pipii in the UK and Etsy 3. How cute is this yellow tie, photo by Anne Robert Photography […] -
Figgie Shoes: Personalised & Painted Shoes
Posted on 18 May, 2012 | 7 CommentsThere are no words to describe these amazing shoes, well not so much the shoes, but the incredible painted designs that adorn them. Deborah, whose nickname is Figgie, is the artist behind these gorgeous creations. I am a HUGE fan of Deborah and her company Figgie Shoes and she was kind enough to chat with me about her wonderful shoe filled world. How did you end up becoming a […] -
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Themed Engagement shoot
Posted on 15 May, 2012 | 2 CommentsAs I work in the music industry (yup the day job), Im always interested to see how you can mix up music and all things wedding. Engagement shoots are a great way to do this, as you can bring the love of a band or music style to the fore and end up great shots that can rival any rock stars 🙂 Ernan and Kristine have the perfect music themed engagement shoot […] -
Cutture: Stunning Laser Cut Stationary
Posted on 11 May, 2012 | 1 CommentIm a little bit addicted to stationary, especially pretty stationary, and you cant get much prettier than Cutture’s laser cut creations. The detail and design that goes into the stationary is exceptional and you will definitely have your guests wowed from the start. I also love the perspex options, a unique idea that looks fantastic. 2012 Collection These are some of the designs from the 2012 collection. Gorgeous right! […] -
Edelgard and Orlando’s Sunny Beachside Wedding
Posted on 8 May, 2012 | No CommentsThe weather is pretty miserable here in the UK at the moment, so Im pleased to be sharing a bit of sunshine today. Edelgard and Orlando got married in Cape Town overlooking the sea. What also caught my eye when I saw Nikki Meyer’s beautiful photos was the brides and bridesmaids stunning dresses! I love the dusty colours, gorgeous fabrics and the individuality of each piece. How would […] -
Bayly + Moore Stop Motion Cinematography
Posted on 27 April, 2012 | 1 CommentOk…brace yourselves…this post is full of awesomeness! Forget your average wedding film, this is cinematography turned up to 11. Sophia Bayly and Simon Moore are the couple behind bayly+moore who are behind the amazing these photos and stop motion films. I managed to get them to give us a little insight into their world. How did you both end up becoming uber video and photographer geniuses? We both played around with photography […] -
Aoui & Olivers Glamorous Wedding in the Philippines
Posted on 24 April, 2012 | 2 CommentsI bumped into Paul Vincent Photography‘s website on one of my pretty picture searches and loved all the colourful and beautifully shot weddings and engagement shoots from the Philippines. Today I have the fabulous wedding of Aoui and Oliver which was shot by Paul at the end of 2011. I’m pretty excited about sharing these photos and words from the couple as it has to be one of the most glamourous wedding […]