Perspective & Dealing with Mid-Season Burn Out

Kat

Jessica Withey

August 19, 2014

It's the height of summer and wedding season is in full swing. Everywhere I look my wedding industry friends are lamenting about how busy they are, how tired they feel, and just how much they're really looking forward to winter... and a well deserved lie in! Whatever industry you're in, there are likely to be particular times of year that are much busier than others. So how do you survive, no thrive, when you feel in completely over your head?

The Oscars Meets a Midsummer Night’s Dream: Sam & Hattie

Kat

Green Antlers

August 19, 2014

Sam and Hattie were married at the bride's parents home, in a tipi set up in their extensive garden. But this wasn't the usual laid back backyard affair. The wedding was strictly black tie and super duper glamorous. Their guests were invited to wear their most decadent outfits, the bride wore a stunning handmade black couture gown, and her bridesmaid's were in incredibly sparkly custom made dresses.

Vintage Travel Inspired Wedding: Emily & Adam

Kat

Sharon Cooper

August 18, 2014

Emily and Adam were married in May in Hitchin. Their wedding had a vintage travel theme and was full of DIY details. The bride made her own dress from Nottingham lace and Indian silk which she wore with a DIY birdcage veil. Her bouquet was also made from around 50 antique fine bone china flower brooches, collected from various charity shops and car boot sales throughout the engagement.

Are Brides Who Wear Glasses Any Less Beautiful?

Kat

August 18, 2014

Watch any teen movie from the past ten years and you'll recognise this cliché. In order to get the guy, the heroine, who starts off an ugly duckling, first needs to be transformed into a beautiful swan. Whatever the premise of the film might be, the classic movie makeover formula is tried, tested and invariable. Her hair is tamed, 'sexy' clothes are donned, make up applied, glasses removed... How exactly she's going to see the man of her dreams without that vital accessory never seems to be a concern.

30 Unique Wedding Dresses You Won’t Believe Are Under £500

Kat

August 17, 2014

One of the questions I get asked a lot by readers is where to find alternative and/ or affordable wedding dresses. While I'm always thrilled to recommend my favourite independent designers, I'm also aware than splashing upwards of £1000 on a gown is out of the questions for many of you.

Fancy Dress Cowboy Wedding: Leanne & Kristian

Kat

Marianne Chua

August 16, 2014

After a holiday to Nashville, Leanne and Kristian decided that a cowboy themed wedding would be right up their street. Their families weren't convinced at first but on the day everyone really got in the spirit and eEvery guest wore fancy dress! This was a truly DIY wedding with the couple doing practically everything themselves. The bride made her own dress (at the cost of just £80!), all the flowers were bought from a supermarket and the cupcakes were baked by the bride's sister.

Rainbow Wedding at the London Wetlands: Rosie & Robin

Kat

: Simon Dewey

August 15, 2014

If there's one thing guaranteed to make me smile it's a wedding featuring all the colours of the rainbow. It's nearly impossible for me to turn them down, hence why I share so many of them on this blog! Rosie and Robin's big day is no different. Held at the London Wetland Centre, a nature reserve in Richmond upon Thames, it boasts all the colours, amazing homemade decorations and a wedding dress made by the father of the groom!

Surprise Austin Wedding: Steve & Katherine

Kat

Katherine O'Brien

August 15, 2014

I bet you've never heard a wedding story quite like this one! The groom, Steve, decided to surprise his British girlfriend by asking her to marry him while on a road trip from Nashville to New Orleans. He proposed on the banks of the The Angelina River and they were married in Austin four days later. The bride knew nothing about what was going to happen on the day. With the help of wedding photographer Katherine O'Brien, Steve planned the entire wedding himself, his bride just had to show up!

Thursday Treats: Coming Soon…

Kat

August 14, 2014

Guess what?! On Sunday it's the lookbook photo shoot for my brand new collection with Crown and Glory! OH YES! I think that those of you that loved our first two releases are going to be pretty excited by what we have in store. I can't wait to share it with you all.

Gothic California Winery Wedding: Sarah and Brandin

Kat

Blair Nicole

August 14, 2014

Sarah and Brandin were married at South Coast Winery in California. They both love black, the dramatic and romantic gothic style in their everyday lives, so having this as the theme of their wedding was a no brainer.

Unplugged Weddings, Wedding Hashtags & Feeling Like a Digital Leper

Kat

Camera Hannah

August 13, 2014

For a while now there seems to have been a bit of a backlash against this hyper digitalised age in which we live. Especially when it comes to weddings. It is no longer unusual for a bride and groom to request that their guests don't spend the entire wedding snapping photos on their phones, or glued to the instantaneous Facebook updates. Asking your guests to not share any photos online is no longer weird, or rude, it's just a personal choice.

Colourful Pop Icon Themed Wedding: Katy & Matthew

Kat

Jack Hoyle

August 13, 2014

A colourful affair paying homage to some of their all time favourite pop icons was the theme of Katy and Matthew's London wedding. This quirky wedding had fun, DIY touches and a heavy dose of vintage inspiration to boot.

On Overcommitting and Why I Haven’t Written My Book Yet

Kat

August 12, 2014

I thought that if I said it out loud, it would force me to actually go through with it. I started this year with one big goal: to write a book. A massive undertaking at the best of times, but with a schedule like mine? Madness. Yet I reasoned that I could definitely get it done. I thrive on being busy.

Intimate and Relaxed Wedding With Just 12 Guests: Ben & Siobhain

Kat

Dale Weeks

August 12, 2014

Siobhain and Ben wanted a fuss-free and relaxed wedding that they'd really enjoy. So they invited just 12 guests and planned the whole thing in only two months! "Planning a wedding in just two months was stressful at times", explained the bride. "Our guest count was only 14 people including Ben and I but it was perfect, I always liked the idea of having a small intimate wedding, it felt so much more personal, everyone was a part of it."

Pretty Pastel Homemade Wedding: Stacey & Rob

Kat

TenTwentyone

August 11, 2014

Stacey and Rob's gorgeous wedding was full of fun touches. From the lighting to the reception décor, and the flowers to the homemade hessian bunting, everything was planning with meticulous attention to detail.

Nature and Geometry Inspired Wedding at the Eden Project: Bethan & Rob

Kat

Claudia Rose Carter

August 11, 2014

Bethan and Rob's wedding was held at The Eden Project in Cornwall. They took their inspiration from the domes themselves and the plants inside, creating a natural themed wedding with geometric accents. "The ceremony and reception were both inside the Mediterranean Biome in the Eden Project", wrote the bride. "Thematically we had nature, geometry (taking inspiration from both the biome’s hexagonal roof structure and plant life) and fun, with a hint of the mystical. We wanted to tap into our friends’ creative talents as much as possible to make it really personal."

60 Astonishing Coloured Wedding Dresses

Kat

August 10, 2014

Not every bride wants to wear white on her wedding day. If you're one of them, then get rid of any distractions because I've got a BUMPER inspiration post for you today. Seriously, you're going to love this! Click the links below each image to view the full wedding and all it's glorious details.

An Unplugged Wedding in Belize: Sharon & Matt

Kat

Efrain Gomez

August 9, 2014

Sharon and Matt's small Belize wedding at Honey Camp Ranch cost them just $5000. They avoided the usual trappings of a traditional wedding, instead choosing to do things their way. That meant everything was either borrowed, donated or homemade. The bride wore a custom wedding dress, made for her by her mother, and no shoes! She made the stationery herself and the flowers and reception decorations were collected from the local area.

A Wedding Film in Paris

Kat

Philip White Weddings

August 8, 2014

It's unusual that I'd just share a video, without the wedding pictures or story alongside it. Yet when film maker Philip White showed me his latest offering - a cinematic take on the wedding film - I couldn't help but want to post it immediately.

Homegrown and Locally Sourced Bohemian Wedding: Lindsey & Jason

Kat

Ayres

August 8, 2014

Lindsey and Jason were married at The Red House in Cassadaga, in upstate New York. The venue really set the tone for their casual, DIY day. "Our wedding theme was laid back, bohemian, vibrant and eclectic", explained the bride. "Which truly reflected Jason and I. We really didn't stick to the traditional formalities when planning our wedding but instead we choose to personalize our day in a way that we felt most comfortable with."