The Blogcademy: New Dates in London & DC and a Palm Springs Live Broadcast!

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January 16, 2014

Thursday Treats: Getting Honest with Myself

Kat

January 16, 2014

I had to give myself a bit of a talking to this week. I've been ignoring how I've been treating my body for months now. You see, I have a love/ hate relationship with it. I love making a stand against the media bullshit about weight loss, body image, body shaming (whatever size you are) and all those disgusting advertisements for unhealthy weight loss methods. But at the same time I've been lying... to myself.

Golden Gate Park Picnic Wedding with a Homemade Pink Ombre Wedding Gown: Adriene & Shannon

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Sonya Yruel

January 16, 2014

Adriene and Shannon wanted an informal wedding so they held their ceremony at Aids Memorial Grove in the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. It was followed by a picnic reception in the park. One of the most unique and awesome parts of their wedding was the bride's ombre wedding dress, which she made herself by upcycling two second-hand dresses and making them into one!

Win Free Wedding Photography from Assassynation & £1000 off a Bespoke Wedding Dress by Wendy Benstead!

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Assassynation

January 15, 2014

Oh goodness, have I got the ultimate prize for a Rock n Roll bride today. I'm pretty sure you're gonna squeal with excitement when you read about this one. What if I could get two of the big wedding expenses slashed for you and have it done by one of my all time favourite suppliers?

Bright Red Wedding in Chicago: Grayson & Gareth

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Sean Dorgan

January 15, 2014

Grayson and Gareth wanted a colourful wedding and opted for a bright red theme. The bride's dress, bouquet and nails were crimson red and there were flourishes throughout their reception décor too. The day was held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Chicago.

Shed Inbox Guilt! 8 Email Templates for Wedding Suppliers

Kat

January 14, 2014

I have long preached about the virtues of using email templates. Although I'd love to be able to reply to every email I get personally, when you get upwards of 200 of them a day like I do, it's simply not practical or possible. Email templates are a life saver. They will free you from the shackles of your inbox and enable you to reply to messages more efficiently and with less guilt. Of course not every single email you receive can be replied to with a template, but having a stock of them in your arsenal will make your email-life a whole lot easier.

Budget-Friendly Wedding in Ukraine and a Bride with Blue Hair: Annie & Evgeniy

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Max Timofeev & Alex Botsman

January 14, 2014

Annie and Evgeniy were married in October in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. They were determined not to spend a lot of money and managed to pull the whole thing off for just $2500. To do this they kept the guest list small (they only had 20 people), DIYed a lot and eliminated a lot of things that they didn't care about.

How to Plan a Wedding: The Budget

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Assassynation

January 13, 2014

Regardless of how much you have to spend, planning an amazing wedding is completely possible. If you're cleaver with your choices and make smart decisions, you'll be surprised how far you can make even the most meagre of budgets go.

Five Reasons Why You Need to Visit A Most Curious Wedding Fair

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Joanna Millington

January 13, 2014

Without a shadow of a doubt, A Most Curious Wedding Fair is one of the coolest wedding shows in the UK. No question. There are so many fairs in the UK these days that it can be really difficult to figure out which ones are worth a visit and which are going to be a pile of frou frou pants. Well, today I'm here to make it easy for you. Here are five reasons why you need to get your bootie down to A Most Curious Wedding Fair in April!

Spooky ‘Three Brides’ Wedding Editorial

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Lashmar Creative

January 12, 2014

It's not often that I feature styled wedding shoots these days, quite simply because I have so many incredible real weddings to share with you! However when photographer Gary of Marshal Gray sent over this 'three brides' editorial that he shot at Belt Craft Studios, I had to bend my rule. I love the style of this session, especially how odd and slightly creepy it all is. This is certainly not something I see very often in wedding photography.

Pop Art and Faux Taxidermy Gallery Wedding: Neil & Jesse

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Jacob LaRue Weddings

January 11, 2014

Neil and Jesse were married at 78th Street Studios in Cleveland, Ohio. The venue was once a greeting card factory and is now a collection of artist galleries. The large and open plan space was perfect for their wedding.

50 Easy Marketing Ideas for Wedding Professionals

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Emma Case

January 10, 2014

Being the very best at what you do is awesome, but if no one knows you exist then no one is going to book you! January is the busiest month of the whole year for wedding enquiries, so here are some marketing ideas that anyone can employ while more brides and grooms than ever are shopping around for their wedding suppliers.

Psychedelic 1950s Wedding: Craig & Melanie

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My Beautiful Bride

January 10, 2014

When wedding photographer Michael of My Beautiful Bride told me that Craig and Melanie were one of his most adventurous couples yet, I took it with a pinch of salt. But then I saw their wedding day portraits where they got into a bath of water - fully clothed - with their dog! Not that's something you don't see everyday. If, like Melanie, you're not bothered about keeping your wedding dress pristine, you totally need to do something like this. How fun!

Thursday Treats: Welcome Back!

Kat

January 9, 2014

Crazy-Good Alice in Wonderland Wedding: Cat & Craig

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Chris Barber

January 9, 2014

Pink haired brides always have a special place in my heart (it's not difficult to see why!) and so when wedding photographer Chris Barber submitted Cat and Craig's October wedding I didn't hesitate to say yes! The wedding took place on Sunday 20th and was held at New Hall Hotel and Spa in Birmingham.

Creative Wedding Photos from Miki Photography

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Miki

January 8, 2014

I've written about and published the work of Mick Shah of Miki Photography on numerous occasions because, quite frankly, he's awesome. He is one of those wedding photographers that I'm yet to meet in person (it's surely only a matter of time) but I really feel like I know him because we email incessantly!

Gene Simmons’ Vow Renewal!

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Trish Barker

January 8, 2014

When wedding photographer Trish Barker emailed me back in October telling me she'd just shot Gene Simmons' vow renewal and asked if would I like to feature it, well, I just about died. To say this is the ultimate Rock n Roll wedding is a massive understatement. I am ridiculously honoured to be sharing this bad ass and beautiful ceremony on Rock n Roll Bride today!

New Year, New Productivity

Kat

January 7, 2014

Time management and productivity tips are littered all over the internet. In fact it might be one of the most searched for topics, but it's still something people always ask me about. 'Getting shit done' isn't rocket science though and just like anything difficult, there's no magic bullet answer or one trick that will transform you into a productivity wizard. While getting sucked into social media, crap on the telly or Pinterest are all key factors, it is your overall mindset that really needs to change if you're going to be your most productive self.

Sunny South Farm Wedding with an Outdoor Ceremony: Natasha & Tom

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Joanna Brown

January 7, 2014

On a sunny Saturday in July, Natasha and Tom said "I do" under a the summer house at South Farm. The bride wore a stunning Jenny Packham gown and headpiece and the groom looked dashing in his Mr Start suit.

How to Plan a Wedding: The Timeline

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Claudia Rose Carter

January 6, 2014

As the weddings showcased on this blog show, there are a million different ways to say "I do". A large family gathering, a small DIY affair, or a budget friendly backyard bash - the possibilities are endless. While wedding blogs are great for showing you style inspiration when planning your own big (or small!) day, I'm yet to see one actually publish a really comprehensive guide on how to physically plan a wedding.