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

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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!

Kat

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

Kat

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

Kat

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.

Tipi Wedding With A Rainbow Unicorn Wedding Cake: Abbie & Chris

Kat

Gasp

January 6, 2014

Abbie and Chris were married at The Stables in Brinkburn Briory, a unique venue that really helped to set the tone of their day. "I think the venue for us was probably one of the most unique parts of our wedding", Abbie told me. "There hadn't been many weddings before ours there and the derelict building next to the priory has featured on the TV show 'Most Haunted'. It was a beautiful place for pictures."

Intimate Garden Wedding with Only Nine Guests: Becca & Chris

Kat

Kimberley Ann

January 5, 2014

Becca and Chris were married at Larmer Tree Gardens on the Dorset/ Wiltshire border. They wanted their day to be small and stress-free so they only had nine guests. "We didn't have a theme for our wedding, we just picked things we loved, without thinking too carefully about whether they would match," began the bride. "That's why I wore an art deco dress, the car was from the 1950s and our entertainment was a Mariachi band mash-up! The main thing was that we wanted our love of travel to come across, so we had a lot of map bunting, colour, and a global influence to our food and music."

Jewish Forest Wedding: Mor & Amnon

Kat

Liron Erel

January 4, 2014

Mor and Amnon were married at a nature reserve between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The location helped to set their theme of 'concrete and nature'. "We didn't want to decorate the place too much because the forest around is was everything," began Mor. "We wanted people to come and enjoy nature, but to have the concrete floor too dance on too!"

High School Prom Wedding: Elizabeth & Juan

Kat

2 and 3

January 3, 2014

Elizabeth and Juan wanted their December wedding to be just like a High School Prom. "Our wedding theme helped everyone get in to the Prom spirit, attendees dressed in prom attire, and we went absolutely crazy with balloons", began the bride. "Our wedding party was such a mixed, motley crowd. We wanted everyone to have fun and use their own style for their outfits. We wanted to run screaming from the traditional thing and my's dream came true with my perfect pink dress. Our officiant even wore a purple prom dress!"

The Ultimate Beauty Product Guide For Brides-to-Be (and Me)

Kat

January 3, 2014

A few months before our big day, I started hunting for the very best beauty products to get me wedding day perfect... and when I say 'hunting' what I really mean is completely obsessing over. I had to find the most budge resistant lipstick, the moisturiser that would make me look dewy and glowy but not at all shiny and the hair products to make sure my tresses were in tip top condition.