•     I am a huge fan of chocolate, I love the taste, I love the look and I love the rich, sumptuous colours it comes in. All this chocolate got me thinking, so today I bring you a chocolate themed mood board. The browns and creams are such warm, inviting colours and would be perfect for chocolate lovers out there.       1.   Lovely bouquet with hits of dark brown […]

    Chocolate Themed Mood Board

        I am a huge fan of chocolate, I love the taste, I love the look and I love the rich, sumptuous colours it comes in. All this chocolate got me thinking, so today I bring you a chocolate themed mood board. The browns and creams are such warm, inviting colours and would be perfect for chocolate lovers out there.       1.   Lovely bouquet with hits of dark brown […]

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  • I love the vibe in Camden, its full of brightly coloured shops, interesting people and a great music scene. When Gary from Marshal Gray Photography sent me these photos I was excited to get them up. Louise and Gavin are getting married in May and if these photos are anything to go by I bet it will be a wonderful wedding!                           […]

    Louise and Gavin’s Camden Engagement Shoot

    I love the vibe in Camden, its full of brightly coloured shops, interesting people and a great music scene. When Gary from Marshal Gray Photography sent me these photos I was excited to get them up. Louise and Gavin are getting married in May and if these photos are anything to go by I bet it will be a wonderful wedding!                           […]

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  • Most ladies are partial to a cute pair of shoes, but so are most of the men I know. It might be an epic collection of sneakers or just a few pairs of boots, but I’m sure they were lovingly chosen and fit your style.   As it has been a while since I’ve done a Groom Zone post, I thought I would embrace the wonderful world of mens shoes. There is soo […]

    Shoes For The Boys

    Most ladies are partial to a cute pair of shoes, but so are most of the men I know. It might be an epic collection of sneakers or just a few pairs of boots, but I’m sure they were lovingly chosen and fit your style.   As it has been a while since I’ve done a Groom Zone post, I thought I would embrace the wonderful world of mens shoes. There is soo […]

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  • I love making things and I was pretty excited when I came across these crepe paper roses. Im going to try these out with thick patterned wall paper that I found so I’ll let you know how it goes, but normal crepe paper is fantastic too! In the US you can buy double sided crepe paper which is a bit thicker and works well.       To download the template just click […]

    DIY: Crepe Paper Roses

    I love making things and I was pretty excited when I came across these crepe paper roses. Im going to try these out with thick patterned wall paper that I found so I’ll let you know how it goes, but normal crepe paper is fantastic too! In the US you can buy double sided crepe paper which is a bit thicker and works well.       To download the template just click […]

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  • Ok, im back…sorry for the lack of posts, but WE GOT MARRIED!!! Yup I am officially the wife to them most awesome husband ever! It was a perfect day (we even had sunshine, which for a March wedding in England is pretty lucky). I’ll definitely be blogging the details in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned.   Today, however, I wanted to feature Joann and Zach’s beautiful nautical themed wedding. It has […]

    Joann and Zach’s Nautical Themed Wedding

    Ok, im back…sorry for the lack of posts, but WE GOT MARRIED!!! Yup I am officially the wife to them most awesome husband ever! It was a perfect day (we even had sunshine, which for a March wedding in England is pretty lucky). I’ll definitely be blogging the details in a couple of weeks, so stay tuned.   Today, however, I wanted to feature Joann and Zach’s beautiful nautical themed wedding. It has […]

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  • Hello and welcome to SYW’s second FEATURE post. I am a huge fan of Zoe Clark and her cakes (and cupcakes and biscuits and macaroons…).   I first find out about Zoe when I bought her book Cake Decorating at Home, which is an excellent guide for those who want to try making their own wonderful creations. Then one morning on my walk to the station I saw a new cake shop was opening […]

    FEATURE: Zoe Clark and The Cake Parlour

    Hello and welcome to SYW’s second FEATURE post. I am a huge fan of Zoe Clark and her cakes (and cupcakes and biscuits and macaroons…).   I first find out about Zoe when I bought her book Cake Decorating at Home, which is an excellent guide for those who want to try making their own wonderful creations. Then one morning on my walk to the station I saw a new cake shop was opening […]

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  • I love underwear, bright ones, black ones, silk ones, stripy ones, you name it I’m a fan, but Im a 32G so finding cute underwear can be a nightmare! On your wedding day you want to feel amazing, but there are so many things to consider, like finding that perfect dress, that you often forget about what to wear under the dress. Hopefully this will help, especially for those gorgeous ladies with curves […]

    Luxurious Lingerie by Fauve and Freya

    I love underwear, bright ones, black ones, silk ones, stripy ones, you name it I’m a fan, but Im a 32G so finding cute underwear can be a nightmare! On your wedding day you want to feel amazing, but there are so many things to consider, like finding that perfect dress, that you often forget about what to wear under the dress. Hopefully this will help, especially for those gorgeous ladies with curves […]

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  • Spring is definitely in the air and Michael and Soretha’s bright South African wedding brings all the  joy of spring to life. The reception venue is just gorgeous! I love all the pastel colours and quirky details and the fabric ceiling is so effective, it gives the room a wonderfully rustic feel. I also couldn’t not mention the bubbles instead of confetti, love it!   All the fabulous photos are by Laura Jane Photography who […]

    Michael & Soretha’s Bright South African Wedding

    Spring is definitely in the air and Michael and Soretha’s bright South African wedding brings all the  joy of spring to life. The reception venue is just gorgeous! I love all the pastel colours and quirky details and the fabric ceiling is so effective, it gives the room a wonderfully rustic feel. I also couldn’t not mention the bubbles instead of confetti, love it!   All the fabulous photos are by Laura Jane Photography who […]

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  • Prepare yourself for gorgeousness overload! I love Untamed Petals!! Amanda’s accessories are just so beautifully made and there is something for everyone.   I came across the site on my hunt for the perfect hair accessory and didn’t know where to look first. There are belts, bags, head bands, clips, flower girl hair bands and necklaces made from stunning fabrics and textures. Although the company is based in NYC they ship world wide so […]

    Untamed Petals

    Prepare yourself for gorgeousness overload! I love Untamed Petals!! Amanda’s accessories are just so beautifully made and there is something for everyone.   I came across the site on my hunt for the perfect hair accessory and didn’t know where to look first. There are belts, bags, head bands, clips, flower girl hair bands and necklaces made from stunning fabrics and textures. Although the company is based in NYC they ship world wide so […]

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  • Where would we be without our gadgets these days? I am rarely without my iphone, computer or a wifi connection. In planning our wedding we have found blogs, wedding forums, social media, building our own wedding website and online shopping invaluable and everything we need is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, finding ways to get organized or simply mounting an ipad to your wedding cake (yup check out the infographic below) […]

    Weddings and Technology: A Marriage Made in Heaven

    Where would we be without our gadgets these days? I am rarely without my iphone, computer or a wifi connection. In planning our wedding we have found blogs, wedding forums, social media, building our own wedding website and online shopping invaluable and everything we need is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, finding ways to get organized or simply mounting an ipad to your wedding cake (yup check out the infographic below) […]

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  • For most people valentines day evokes images of heart shaped chocolates and roses, but if you used colours to the describe the day it would have to be red and white…and today I have the perfect engagement shoot to share with you which totally rocks red and white details. Just look at those cute polka dot shoes.   The fabulous Nikki Meyer was the photographer behind Riana and Christoff’s colourful shoot. I asked […]

    Red and White Engagement Shoot Perfect for Valentines Day

    For most people valentines day evokes images of heart shaped chocolates and roses, but if you used colours to the describe the day it would have to be red and white…and today I have the perfect engagement shoot to share with you which totally rocks red and white details. Just look at those cute polka dot shoes.   The fabulous Nikki Meyer was the photographer behind Riana and Christoff’s colourful shoot. I asked […]

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  • Wow, check out these elephants! Yup this is truly an African adventure all rolled up in a wedding. Vivian and Jeroen are a dutch couple who spend a lot of time in South Africa and wanted their wedding to reflect their love of Africa. Their guests were treated to a wonderful sunny day with a braai dinner served under boma’s (for those non-South African’s out there a braai is a BBQ and a […]

    Jeroen & Vivian’s African Adventure Wedding

    Wow, check out these elephants! Yup this is truly an African adventure all rolled up in a wedding. Vivian and Jeroen are a dutch couple who spend a lot of time in South Africa and wanted their wedding to reflect their love of Africa. Their guests were treated to a wonderful sunny day with a braai dinner served under boma’s (for those non-South African’s out there a braai is a BBQ and a […]

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  • When you start planning your wedding, often the cost of your wish list can end up looking pretty scary. This is where Sell My Wedding comes in! I spoke to Rebecca Aspin, the lovely lady behind Sell My Wedding, who filled me in on what it’s all about.     What is Sell My Wedding ? It is an online marketplace dedicated to the buying and selling of used or pre-loved wedding items; […]

    SellMyWedding.co.uk an Online Treasure Trove

    When you start planning your wedding, often the cost of your wish list can end up looking pretty scary. This is where Sell My Wedding comes in! I spoke to Rebecca Aspin, the lovely lady behind Sell My Wedding, who filled me in on what it’s all about.     What is Sell My Wedding ? It is an online marketplace dedicated to the buying and selling of used or pre-loved wedding items; […]

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  • When I saw these beautiful photos taken by the lovely Claudia Rose Carter, I couldn’t wait to share them here. Louise and Andrea aren’t engaged yet, but are close friends of Claudia, so were lucky enough to spend a misty morning in Epping Forest with Miss Carter and her camera. What this whole shoot represents though, is the essence of marriage, being with the one you love.   I think these photo’s speak […]

    A Beautiful Misty Couple Shoot

    When I saw these beautiful photos taken by the lovely Claudia Rose Carter, I couldn’t wait to share them here. Louise and Andrea aren’t engaged yet, but are close friends of Claudia, so were lucky enough to spend a misty morning in Epping Forest with Miss Carter and her camera. What this whole shoot represents though, is the essence of marriage, being with the one you love.   I think these photo’s speak […]

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  • Léber Barbara is a range of dresses (and some lovely corsets too) from Hungarian designer Barbara Léber. I bumped into this site while looking for bridesmaid shoes… I think it’s great how you can start looking for one thing online and end up browsing for ages on something completely different.  Anyway, Barbara grew up in hungary and had an opportunity to study in Spain. After finding inspiration and new skills in during her time abroad […]

    Fabulous Léber Barbara Dresses

    Léber Barbara is a range of dresses (and some lovely corsets too) from Hungarian designer Barbara Léber. I bumped into this site while looking for bridesmaid shoes… I think it’s great how you can start looking for one thing online and end up browsing for ages on something completely different.  Anyway, Barbara grew up in hungary and had an opportunity to study in Spain. After finding inspiration and new skills in during her time abroad […]

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