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New Rock n Roll Bride sponsor Darius Sutherland, AKA State Of Mind Photography, is a Welshman living life in Brighton. He shoots weddings all over the country and prides himself on being able to deliver a range of photography styles. He likes to shoot all types of weddings, from traditional to funky which makes him perfect for a Rock n Roll couple.

“My motto is. It’s your day,” he says. “Every wedding is different, every bride and groom are looking for that something special that stands out. My strength is understanding what a bride and groom want from their day and delivering it to them.”

Darius prides himself on his unobtrusive style. He likes to blend in with the day and disappear into the background so every image he delivers has a natural feel. He tries to capture all those emotional moments during the day and create a story that depicts your day perfectly.

“Each image is different and I try to bring out it’s best and find a style that suits it most,” he continues.

Darius’ work has been published in various national and international magazines and has won several awards for some of his personal projects including the SWPP Gold Award For Fine Art Image and Silver Award Architecture Image.  In 2012 he hopes to take his business international with his many contacts in Sri Lanka.

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Lolie envelope clutch, £58

After a cute and beautiful gift for your bridesmaids that they can use during as well as after the wedding day? Or maybe just an extra treat for yourself? Well then I have the company for you.

Based in Paris, Mademoiselle Bagatelles designs are perfect for quirky, playful and feminine girlies. “We are for girls who enjoy life and daydreaming, offering them modern and stylish handbags with retro details and bold and audacious colours” they say.

vanilla lace Fifi clutch, £42

All products are designed, created and prettily packaged in their brand new Paris studio. “We believe in offering truly unique goods, handmade thoughtfully and ethically.,” they continue. “We carefully select the finest materials: cotton and silk Liberty fabrics, tie silks and vintage kimono textiles as well as vegetable-tanned leather.”

Regency Romy envelope clutch – Limited edition, £58

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To say I’m head over heels in love with the work of Christy Pepper Dawson would be an understatement of vast magnitude. Christy is a super talented illustrator from California (originally from Nova Scotia) and she’s just branched out into doing portraits for Rock n Roll couples.

I’m sure you’ll agree, these are all kinds of awesome. How cute would a custom illustration of you and your beau be for your wedding invitations or thank you cards?

She says, “I use my diverse background to create whimsically macabre works of art. I have been working as a freelance illustrator for years, making custom art ranging from children’s books to album art. But it wasn’t until I got engaged, that I completely understood the magic that is shared between a couple committed to spending the rest of their waking days together.”

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Based in Mayfair, London but selling online, Ingle & Rhode are specialists in ethical jewellery, engagement rings and wedding rings. As a company they strongly support the ethical sourcing and production of all their pieces.

They say, “We are proud to have been pioneers of ethical engagement rings. We use only ethical diamonds, ethical gemstones, fairtrade gold and ethical platinum in our engagement rings, and our ethical policies mean that all of our jewellery is conflict-free and produced in a socially and environmentally responsible way.  Not only that but it is beautiful and bespoke. In addition to fairtrade & fairmined gold and platinum, we also offer the option of having our jewellery made using 100% recycled gold and platinum.”

The Evening Standard have said of the company, “Now diamonds can be a girl’s best friend without it tainting your conscience.” Even Vogue has given them a glowing testimonial, ”Combining unlimited bespoke possibilities with all the right ethical motivations, Ingle & Rhode is one of London’s number one jewellery destinations” they say.

But what about the actual bling I hear you say? Here are some of my favourite Ingle & Rhode pieces…

All engagement rings are custom made for each client. Prices start from under £1,000, but vary depending on the diamonds and gems you choose and the market price of gold or platinum.

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Not all brides want a traditional diamond engagement ring, which is why I love to share companies like Weston Jewelry with you. Vintage or antique engagement rings are particualrly popular with my readers, as are rings with coloured stones such as ruby, emerald or sapphire engagement rings.

Weston Fine Estate Jewelry also carry a large selection of cocktail rings as well as men’s jewellery. They even offer free wordwide shipping and a full 60 day money back guarantee!

Here are some of my favourites from their vast engagement ring selection. Oooh pretties…

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