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50 (not so) first dates
Wedding planning is exciting, overwhelming and can be time consuming but let's take a moment to remember why you are doing this, you're in love! And you need to prioritise your future wife/husband in the planning process as much as anything else. Make sure that you...
Minimalist style with soft and neutral colours for a beautiful Dorset barn wedding
I am so excited for this!! Back in October, I headed down to Dorset for a shoot at the amazing Symondsbury Estate with Annaleisa of Meraki and, despite the typical English weather, we had the best time and I loved how everything came together. When Annaleisa sent...
Announcing your engagement – do’s & don’ts
It's that time of year - engagement season! I am such a sucker for an engagement story and I've already heard some beauties this year, I can't wait to hear more! I thought I would quickly jump on and run through some do's and don'ts of announcing what is one of the...
How to use moss in wedding decor
You might be looking for exactly this or you might be wondering why the heck I've decided to write a whole blog based on moss, but by the end of this I hope you'll see why! Whether you're having an outdoor wedding, enchanted forest, beautiful barn or woodland or...
Bridesmaids Gifts. Ideas for something special to give your bridesmaids on your wedding day.
You've picked your bridesmaids, they've helped you on your way and been part of an epic hen party (or bachelorette party for our American friends!) and now they are getting ready to stand by your side on one of the biggest and best days of your life. Your...
Getting ready for make-up
Having a professional make-up artist is not something we are all used to on a daily basis so the wonderful Jenny Ojo has taken some time to let us know what to expect and what to know when looking for and speaking to your make-up artist. I'm excited for the next...
What’s in a number? Ways to make your table numbers a little bit more fun!
Table numbers can be underrated, serving as a purely functional aspect of the day, but don't overlook them! They can be such a integral part of your decor, and a fun way to take away from what could be very boring! I've put together three mood boards to show how...
Last minute wedding planning relief in a DOC
With wedding season well underway, I thought I would jump on and talk a bit about Day of Coordinators (DOC) and why you might want to think about hiring one for your big day this year! If you're getting married this year, whether in two weeks, a month, two months...
The Wonders of a Wedding Cake!
We've got a treat today as Fen from MonAnnie Cakes is talking all things wedding cakes. Wedding cakes and desserts are such a fun part of your day so I asked Fen a few questions about how to make your wedding cake more 'you', what to expect and what to ask you the...
Mirror Mirror on the wall, or the table, or the floor…
I love a good mirror. Not in a vain way, in that respect I avoid mirrors! But I love how a mirror can completely change a space, creating more light, different views, how it feels and so on. In events sometimes they have the ability to look tacky, I know you're...
Why would you book a wedding planner six weeks from your wedding?!
Hiring someone for a six weeks out package (or partial planning) means that after you've done all your dreaming, planning, sourcing, tasting and the freaking out, you can hand it over and enjoy your day! At the six weeks out mark you’ll meet your planner (normally...
10 things to consider for your wedding reception
Let’s be honest, it’s the bit you’ve probably thought about most – the party! Here’s a quick checklist of 10 things to consider for your reception. Prepare yourself for the onslaught of questions, I've broken them down in to smaller questions to give you more...
Green wedding decor that isn’t too green
Okay, I'll admit I am slightly obsessed with greenery, especially in weddings. But that obsession has now gone beyond greenery and in to well, just green! I love the colour green in decor, so therefore I love it even more so in wedding decor! I've had a few...
Woodland Wedding Inspiration
I've got some pretty pictures to share with you today! Back in November we headed out to the beautiful English countryside to create these images for you as inspiration, or a little help, on what a woodland wedding would look like. And yes, it was a freezing cold...
Do I need a wedding planner?
Why would you hire a wedding planner? I mean weddings already cost so much without adding in the cost of hiring someone to do what you can do yourself right? Well, I’m here to let you know why I think every couple deserves a wedding planner, and how you don’t have...
