Organic and Natural Scottish Wedding: Rachel & Steven

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Caro Weiss

July 18, 2013

Rachel and Steven wanted a relaxed vibe for their Glaswegian wedding. This red-headed couple held their celebration at Pollokshields Burgh Hall and used dried wheat, carthamus and rhodantha throughout to give the space an organic and natural look. "We didn't have a theme, we just wanted everyone to relax and have a great day, and for the place to be natural, light and beautiful", Rachel began. "The hall is gorgeous on its own anyway so I chose items, colours, flowers accordingly and everything came together amazingly. My bridesmaids and I carried wheat bouquets and we used a lot of charity shop finds. My girls also chose their own dresses. I just wanted them to wear a dress that made them feel amazing."

Looking for Quirky, Cool & Fashion-Led Wedding Photography?

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Jacob & Pauline

July 17, 2013

Looking for the right wedding photographer to capture your big day can often feel like a full time job. There are so many styles, prices and packages around that it can often feel like you're lost in a sea of jargon, pound signs and confusion. But, if at the top of that very long list of yours you've written something along the lines of 'quirky, cool, fashion-led photography', then I may well have just found the photographers for you. Praise the Lord!

Homemade Farm Wedding: Nree & Adrian

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Tantari

July 17, 2013

Nree and Adrian were married on a Friday afternoon in February. Their farm venue set the tone and theme for the day, which they accessorised with homemade yellow details. "Our wedding was summery, relaxed, vintage and handmade", wrote the bride. "Our main objective was to keep the cost down! So styling and hand making everything was a top priority (also something that I LOVED doing). We wanted to be super relaxed and for our guest feeling relaxed on our special day, so having the wedding at Gum Gully was perfect. The sun was shining, the birds were signing and all we could smell was that sweet country air."

When All You Want To Do Is Quit…

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Vladimir Martí

July 16, 2013

How do you deal with those moments/ days/ weeks when all you want to do is give up? In the past month, so much stuff has happened that it's been incredibly stressful and at times totally overwhelming. Some of it has been to do with my business. I won't go into details but it's had to involve lawyers. I'm actually really loving what I'm learning about the law, but the emotional side of things, and having to construct my own case, has been pretty stressful.

Secret Garden Party in a Swimming Pool: Lynsey & Greg

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James Melia

July 16, 2013

I find it so interesting to see how different the same venue can look depending on the wedding. I've featured a wedding at the amazing Victoria Baths in Manchester before, but apart from the obvious similarities (like the big empty swimming pool!) it could be a totally different venue. Lynsey and Greg added lots of greenery and overgrown foliage to the mix, creating a completely different vibe from the cute, quirky and colourful wedding I've shared from here before.

Lake Life and New Adventures for The Blogcademy, Minneapolis

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Gene Oh

July 15, 2013

When you're visiting a new city and the first thing your hosts do is invite you to hang out on their pontoon on Lake Minnetonka, you kinda know you're in for a bit of an adventure. I had no preconceptions about Minneapolis before I visited it last month, well actually less than none - I knew absolutely nothing about this mid-western city. I had a rough idea of where it was in the country (after checking a map) but that was pretty much it. I was oblivious to it's lively hip hop scene, it's lake culture and all the deep friend delicacies that are served in almost every restaurant (deep fried pickles and cheese curds are both much more delicious than they sound and cream cheese wontons are definitely oh so wrong but oh so right...)that was pretty much it. I was oblivious to it's lively hip hop scene, it's lake culture and all the deep friend delicacies that is served in almost every restaurant (deep fried pickles and cheese curds are both much more delicious than they sound and cream cheese wontons are definitely oh so wrong but oh so right...)

Cheap and Cheerful Farm Wedding: Lynne & Danielle

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Emma Lucy

July 15, 2013

Lynne and Danielle were married in a marquee on Hengest Farm in Surrey. The wedding took place in May but as we all know, the British weather is anything but predicable and they had hailstones! Although they had to make some last minute changes, it didn't put too much of a dampener on the day, they still threw an almighty party and had the best time ever.

Lunchtime Cocktails + Photo Booth Madness = Very Happy Bloggers

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June Cochran

July 13, 2013

Without a doubt, one of the most amazing and satisfying things about running The Blogcademy is meeting so many enthusiastic babes marching to the beat of their own drum and wanting to tell the world about it! Before starting this journey I couldn't have ever imagined just how life-altering this event would be for so many of the girls who attend and just how strong the bonds they form during that weekend really are.

Business Bites: Powering Through

Kat

July 12, 2013

It's been one of those treadmill weeks. I feel like I've been pounding one for 8 hours a day, just trying to keep up. If only my story was more literal than metaphorical, I'd be fit as a fiddle! Weeks like this one can feel like they're sent to test us, but really, it's just all part of the ebb and flow of running your own business. Sometimes it's fun and frolics for days, and other times it's all about getting your head down, powering through and doing the very best you can.

Romanian Wedding with a Wedding Cake Calamity: Anne & Ionut

Kat

Be Light

July 12, 2013

Anne and Ionut were married in Bucharest, Romania. Their ceremony was at Visarion Church and the reception, Domenii Plaza Hotel. "Our wedding was based on us", wrote the bride, "classic, funny, yummy, happy, not ordinary nor extraordinary... We didn't follow what we 'should do' instead we followed our hearts. We wanted to have fun at our wedding, so this was the only theme really!"

Thursday Treats: Glitter, Gems & Giant Rainbow Flowers

Kat

July 11, 2013

It's finally caught up with me. After a few weeks of non-stop madness, racking up those airmiles and lack of sleep, I've caught the plague - and when the weather is so glorious too! Unfortunately I've not been able to wallow in my pit and feel sorry for myself, I've had a busy old week, the culmination of it being a massive photo shoot tomorrow in London. It's the final stage of a massively exciting project that I've been working on over the last few months. I CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU ALL. I'll be letting the proverbial cat out of my giant bag of secrets super duper soon and I have a funny feeling you're going to be just as excited as I am when you hear what I've been up to (hint: it involves glitter, gems and giant rainbow flowers..!)

Colourful Rustic Farm Wedding: Hannah & Kristie

Kat

Love + Perry

July 11, 2013

Hannah and Kristie were married at Quonquont Farm in Whately, MA. Their laid back May celebration was one that perfectly reflected them as a couple. "Kristie's from Virginia and I'm a New England girl through-and-through", explained Hannah, "so we wanted to find a happy balance that would allow all our friends and family to feel comfortable and have a good time. Elegant, rustic, authentic, quirky, and comfortable were all words we threw around during the planning process."

Elaborate 1940s Vintage Castle Wedding: Christina & Richard

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Devlin Photos

July 10, 2013

It's not often I get to feature such grand weddings, but that doesn't mean my heart didn't skip a beat when I laid eyes on Christina and Richard's epic Eastnor Castle celebration. Three wedding dresses, a custom Choccywoccydoodah cake, elaborate vintage styling and an impressive fireworks display really made this a wedding to remember!

Fancy Dress Fusion Wedding: Kiran & Josh

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The Picture Foundry

July 10, 2013

Kiran and Josh had a two-day wedding on the 3rd and 4th of May. Their main aim was to throw a celebration that felt very 'them' and for everyone to have a great time. Big weddings can often cost a lot, but even with their two day event, this savvy couple only spent £8500! They called in favours, DIYed a LOT and made some clever and unusual choices in order to save money. Everything from the flowers, the cake, the DJ and the stationery were either DIYed by the couple or donated by friends.

How To Get Shit Done When You Have No Time At All

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June Cochran

July 9, 2013

As most of you will probably know, I got back from a two week trip to The States late last Wednesday. While I love nothing more than getting away from the humdrumality (is that even a word?!) of everyday life and work, there is pretty much nothing more stressful than coming home to a to do list as long as my arm and an inbox fit to bursting. I joked on Twitter that I should write a post entitled "How to get shit done when you have no time at all" to which many of you responded saying you'd love to know the secret too. While I can't claim to be some kind of productivity wizard, as I powered through everything I had to do in the latter part of last week, I wrote down just how I did it. I hope you find it helpful and if you have any other tips I'd love to hear about them in the comments too!

Wedding Planning Just Got a Whole Lot Easier…

Kat

July 9, 2013

We live in a time where there's an app for pretty much everything, so why should wedding planning be any different? But Appy Couple aren't like the other, cheesy wedding apps and 'wedsites' that you might have seen. The interfaces are clean, fresh and design-led. The system is intuitive and simple to use. They offer something more than just a website to help you plan your wedding, it's something you'll be proud to share with your friends, family and wedding guests, and a tool that they'll really want to use too.

Vintage Furniture, 35°C Heat & Brand New Blogging BFFs

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June Cochran

July 8, 2013

I've been throwing the word ‘whirlwind’ around a lot lately, but goodness these past few weeks have really been one! I've strolled around the streets of Manhattan, danced with a disco ball, made custom lipsticks, got a crazy Japanese glitter manicure, found my perfect wrist candy, had a coughing fit live on the internet, hosted a lunch date with our past students, eaten a tub of popcorn larger than my head, posed on velvet couches on city block corners and got locked on a rooftop... and that was just in the first few days! We did two Blogcademy classes on this trip and I'll be blogging all about the Minneapolis adventures soon, but today it's all about my favourite city in the whole wide world - New Yaaawk!

Multi-Coloured Farm Wedding: James & Sally

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Mia

July 8, 2013

James and Sally spent just £6000 on their multi-coloured farm wedding in May. It was a wedding full of love, laugher and a damn good time. Their official ceremony took place at Southampton Registry Office but they had a humanist blessing at Green Pastures Farm in Hampshire where they also hosted their reception later that day.

Business Bites: Working Like a Machine…

Kat

July 5, 2013

My feet have not touched the ground since I got home on Wednesday night... I literally feel like an old machine cranking back up to full speed... I'll get there but it might take me a few days! I'm not going to lie though, I'm feeling quite overwhelmed and a little stressed out about everything I have on right now, but it's all good, I'm just taking each day hour at a time! Sheesh maybe I need to write a blog post titled 'How to get shit done in no time at all...'

A DIY Devon Wedding: Beckie & Nick

Kat

Assassynation

July 5, 2013

Beckie and Nick were married in Devon and wanted a day that focused on the things they loved the most. They had a limited budget but made sure they prioritised the things that mattered while putting their own stamp on everything. The bride's mother made her dress and they handcrafted the majority of the decorations.