A UK wedding blog with the aim of inspiring brides to create a day which will make them and their guests beam with delight.....whilst of course with a glass of champagne in hand.
After speaking to a friend about her upcoming nuptials in December, I got all excited about thinking of table plan ideas; an area where I believe the Americans are thrashing us with creativity and unique ideas.
Style Me Pretty, one of the largest American wedding blogs, is the source of all of these images and ideas.
I do love a good outdoor wedding and this one is pretty special. This is a day of details, many of them DIY and my personal favourite is the ‘something blue’ - it’s one of those quirks that I wish I’d thought of for our day so the best I can do is share it in case you are in need of a quirky ‘something blue’.
Perfect weather, perfect company and perfect day. A celebration planned in the private meadow of Michael’s parents was the perfect backdrop for the May wedding. So many DIY details made the day perfect ranging from the fun facts on the quaint town of Red Wing to the apple jelly that Lindsay and her mother made as favours for the guests to the doors that she made for the aisle entrance. The 9 nieces and nephews that roamed the meadow rung bells just before Lindsay walked down the aisle and as she and Michael were announced husband and wife. Their late night snack of sliders from White Castle (Michael’s favourite!) arrived in the middle of drinks and dancing and the couple ran through an array of sparklers as they left for the evening.
Hair Stylist: Taj Salon & Spa / Caterer: Affordable Elegance, Annabell’s Catering / Floral Designer: Something Blue, LLC / Musicians: Urthema Quartet / Cinema and Video: Chuck Goldman Video / Dress Store: Dessy / Equipment Rentals: Posh Wedding Rentals,Ripleys /Makeup Artist: Indigo Salon Aveda salon / Shoes: Zappos / Jewelry: The Shane Company, Premier Designs
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Men’s warehouse. / Bridesmaid Dresses: The Wedding Shoppe / Veils and headpieces: Etsy / Bakery: Rivertown Cakes, LLC
Having worked for Dior and Lacroix, it is little wonder why Peter Langner’s creations are perfectly stunning. Sold only at Browns Bride in England, trying on a Peter Langner dress would be a real ‘Hollywood’ experience.
Like most of the UK I am pulled into the charms of Downton Abbey and I am seriously excited about the release of Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby (if you haven’t seen the trailer then watch it) Gatsby, what Gatsby?
Both are the influence behind this little theme board - a Downton Abbey/Great Gatsby/1920’s wedding. Take the style and pomp of the English and the hip-swinging vibe of America and you have yourself the perfect wedding.
This is a jam-packed, colour feast for your eyes kind of wedding; with a Catholic ceremony in the morning and a Hindu one in the afternoon there is plenty to be inspired by.
One of my favourite details is the ‘wedding peg’; I want one!
Captured by Day 7 Photography, Sean tells us a bit more about the couple:
Celia, an MIT graduate, met Amit, a UT graduate, while in Boston. They had mutual friends who introduced them to each other in a group setting, and Amit played it cool. So cool that Celia thought he wasn’t interested. Despite appearing uninterested, Amit and Celia got along better than expected. Celia is now at San Antonio finishing her graduate work at UTSA, while Amit is in Dallas working for Deloitte, but their hearts are in Austin. Their wedding was at the beautiful Radisson Hotel by the Congress bridge, and there were amazing places for photography everywhere. The day was full of cultural festivities, including a Catholic ceremony in the morning and a Hindu ceremony in the afternoon.
I am firmly of the belief that a wedding shoe is not just for a day, it’s for life.
With that mantra in mind, it gave me the perfect excuse to spend a day at Bicester Village and splurge. Now, whilst I am not advocating that everyone should place their shoe choice on the same level, I do believe that you may as well choose a pair of shoes that are you.
Whether that is designer or high street, why not give yourself the enjoyment of being able to wear them again.
The best bit I think is that they don’t have to be white; in fact, the more colour the better because lets face it, anything will go with a white dress.
From left to right, here are some of my favourites:
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