Edgy and Elegant Phoenix Hotel Wedding: Evan & Catherine

Kat

Encarnacion

December 9, 2013

Evan and Catherine were married at the iconic Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco and their reception was at the super cool Chambers Eat + Drink. They wanted a wedding that was edgy yet elegant - just like them! The venues they chose really helped to set that mood. "After a long search for wedding venues, we were feeling uninspired", Catherine began. "Pricey and cookie cutter was the theme for most of the spaces we looked at. We needed to find a place that inspired not only us but our guests."

Cosy Alternative Restaurant Wedding: Sandra & Kristijonas

Kat

Balti Rėmelia

December 8, 2013

Sandra and Kristijonas were married in Lithuania, at Jalta, an alternative restaurant in Vilnius. From the outside it looks like a wooden house, they serve food made from locally sourced ingredients and they have a DJ in a greenhouse (which is actually where they had their ceremony!) The tree-lined terrace garden was the perfect setting for their laid back and cosy reception.

The Blogcademy Down Under: Auckland

Kat

Jel

December 7, 2013

You might think that teaching three workshops in three weeks would be enough, but not for The Blogcademy! In between our two Melbourne classes, Gala, Shauna and I flew to New Zealand for our final location of the year. Our venue was Generator, a super rad event space in downtown Auckland.

You Are Good Enough

Kat

Joanna Brown

December 6, 2013

Etsy Christmas Gift Guide: Winter Warmers

Kat

December 6, 2013

Snugly winter goodies make perfect Christmas gifts. There's nothing I love more than finding something soft and warm under the tree that I can wear immediately (and probably not take off until April). The chunkier the better.

Thursday Treats: Photo Booths, Karaoke and Monster Hangovers

Kat

December 5, 2013

Greetings from hangover HQ! Last night I was in Brighton on my first Christmas party of the year with the Photography Farm crew. There was a photo booth, karaoke and wine... oh so much wine. It was an utter blast but of course I'm suffering for it today. In fact all I'm really capable of is lounging on the sofa and indulging in some lovely internet procrastination - won't you join me?

Elegant Red, White and Blue Wedding: Cameron & Lizzy

Kat

Caro Hutchings

December 5, 2013

Cameron and Lizzy chose a red, white and blue colour palette for their August wedding. Starting with the bride's stunning bespoke gown and the groom's three-piece suit, it then filtering though to the hydrangeas and rose arrangements, and finally the attendant's clothes.

Should You Wear a Short Dress on your Wedding Day?

Kat

December 4, 2013

Ten Ways To Get Over Blogger’s Block

Kat

COREY SLEAP

December 3, 2013

I probably get the dreaded blogger's block at least once a month. I sit there, staring at my screen, hoping a brilliant idea will just magically hit me. It rarely does of course, but I do have a number of things I do which help me to wriggle through it.

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Port Douglas & Executive Retreats

Kat

Janneke Storm

December 3, 2013

DIY Tutorial: Festive Mirrorball Necklace

Kat

Laura Power

December 2, 2013

It's unavoidable. Christmas is well and truly around the corner. Soon enough we'll be knee deep in baubles, festive jumpers and mistletoe and wine. And as the party invites start to come in, the usual panic starts to set in: "Oh my God, what am I gonna wear?" If a brand new sparkly outfit is out of the question, how about adding some much needed shimmer with this easy as (mince) pie mirrorball necklace DIY. It's so simple, even I could do it!

Music Themed Wedding with Red Touches: Melanie & Josh

Kat

Sugar Bee Bee

December 2, 2013

Melanie and Josh's October wedding was held at Maitland Civic Center in Orlando. Melanie's dress was from David's Bridal and she wore it with a red ModCloth sweater and a petticoat from Unique Vintage. Their wedding had a concert theme to reflect their mutual love of music.

Wild and Overgrown Bridal Editorial

Kat

Morgan Wade

December 1, 2013

Wedding photographer Morgan Wade had been dreaming of a bridal shoot in an overgrown forest for ages. Eventually she plucked up the courage to just go out and shoot it, and she brought an amazing team along with her. "My initial goal was to create a sort of anti-editorial; something that would appeal to a wilder kind of woman", she wrote. "A bride who wanted to sidestep all the pretty stuff and just go for raw. I knew it wouldn't be for everyone, and that's okay. Somewhere out there are women who have to hold back the urge to howl at the moon; those are my brides."

The Blogcademy Down Under: Melbourne

Kat

Corey Sleap

November 30, 2013

When we launched our 2013 Blogcademy world tour last March, we were blown away by how quickly the tickets started to sell, but no city was as fast as Melbourne. Within only a few days the class had sold out and so we made the executive decision to extend our trip down under and add a second date to the mix - and I'm so glad we did, Melbourne was one of my favourite cities to teach in all year!

Business Bites: Do You Take a Break Over the Holidays?

Kat

November 29, 2013

Etsy Christmas Gift Guide: All That Glitters…

Kat

November 29, 2013

Thursday Treats: My Delirium

Kat

November 28, 2013

One of the coolest shops I visited during my time in Australia was My Delirium in Melbourne. A visual onslaught in its OTT décor, it is a treasure trove of vintage sequins, fur and psychedelic prints laid across two sprawling floors. Clearly I was in heaven as soon as I walked through the door. Although I left empty handed it was certainly worth a visit just to gawp alone. If you're in Melbourne any time soon you definitely have to check it out!

Eco and Natural Forest Wedding: Abigail & Lisa

Kat

Emma Case

November 28, 2013

Abigail and Lisa's wedding was eco, natural and laid back. Held at Wise Wedding Venue in Kent they did the majority of the décor themselves, or at the very least put their own personal spin on everything. Both girls opted for non-traditional wedding day outfits, and wore two suits each throughout the celebrations. To fit with the natural and eco wedding idea they had wooden rings made from paddock wood by Simply Wood Rings based in Chicago.

Having a Festival Or Concert Wedding? Check out Wedfest Stationery!

Kat

November 27, 2013

Festival weddings were big in 2012, huge in fact. Then 2013 rolled around and the idea exploded with more tents, tipis and rock concert weddings filling my inbox than ever before. And from the comments and emails that I still get from you guys on a daily basis, I think it's safe for me to say that this idea really isn't going anywhere for 2014 brides and grooms. It seems that more of you than ever are channelling your inner festival-goer and planning a wedding to reflect that.

Vintage Village Hall Wedding: Ian & Jacqui

Kat

James Grist

November 27, 2013

Ian and Jacqui were married in a 150 year old chapel called The Chantry, located between the south downs and High Weald in East Sussex. Right from the start of their planning they knew they wanted a village hall for their reception and chose Alciston and Selmeston Village Hall. They wanted a blank canvas that they could put their own stamp on.