December 21, 2016
Back in November I was super excited to host a competition for two readers to win a £2000 shopping spree at designer outlet Bicester Village. Our lucky winners were Vicky, who brought along her mum, and Rachel who visited with her sister and her mum. I wanted to catch up with them both because I thought it would be fun to see what they bought and find out what their experience was like.Read more...
November 30, 2016
November 23, 2016
My husband and I like to play the 'what if' game on a regular basis. What if money was no object, where would we like to go on holiday/ where would we like to live/ what would be our biggest dream? It's just a bit of fun, but it also helps us realise what we really want to do with our lives. Sometimes it even helps us to kick start actually start making plans to make it happen!Read more...
November 4, 2016
If you love the idea of fabulous vintage-inspired footwear for your wedding but are struggling to find it in the usual places then I'm about to solve your dilemma! Ruby Shoo are a London-based company who offer contemporary footwear with a vintage influence. I just know you're going to love them! Juxtaposed fabrics, colours and textures, meets this classic collection that's wearable, fun and super, duper pretty.Read more...
Eleanor Hardwick
November 3, 2016
We've done a lot of wedding shows this past year and its one of my favourite things. I love getting out of the office, meeting you guys, seeing what other wedding suppliers are offering, swooning over pretty dresses... I mean it's exhausting, sure, but what's not to love about all that? Which is why I am thrilled to let you all know that Rock n Roll Bride and Crown and Glory (we come as a package deal now it would seem!) will be taking part in the London A Most Curious Wedding Fair next Spring!Read more...
November 2, 2016
September 28, 2016
Toasters, pots and pans, a new vacuum cleaner... all are very nice wedding gifts, but what if your friends already have all the essentials or you want to buy them a much more fun or personalised wedding gift? Then look no further than uncommongoods.com - my new go-to for presents that are out of the ordinary.Read more...
Made U Look
September 19, 2016
If you're getting married in the next year and you like the idea of an adventure for your honeymoon then read on, because today I'm giving away a surprise European honeymoon with Surprise Trips! Over the summer Gareth and I were lucky enough to go on a surprise weekend trip to Vienna. If you read that post then you'll already know the drill - but just to remind you, Surprise Trips is a revolutionary new concept in vacationing!Read more...
September 14, 2016
September 7, 2016
When it comes to deciding on your wedding band, booking the right one is super important. The right music and/or entertainment will kick your reception off with a bang and set the mood for the rest of the night, whereas even the most amazing wedding can fall flat if the DJ is dodgy or the band are terrible!Read more...
August 24, 2016
Rose gold has definitely become the metal of 2016. It's been all over the high street (from shoes to handbags and everything in between), being used on tech products such as phones and laptops and of course cropping up in more and more costume jewellery too. I can totally see why, it's warmer than white gold or silver, cheaper than platinum and a bit more youthful than yellow gold. It’s somehow wearable yet super luxurious with just a hint of cool all at the same time.Read more...
August 17, 2016
A quick Google search for 'alternative bouquet ideas' gives you a plethora of non-floral options of everything from brooches and buttons, paper roses, felt and even candy! There are so many ideas out there for brides that want something different for their bouquet other than flowers. But what if you still want something unique, but you still like flowers? Well fret not, I am here to help!Read more...
August 10, 2016
I was walking around Brighton with my sister a few months ago when we spotted two oversized deckchairs that had been set up to promote an event. We decided to stop, hop on and take a quick photo and let me tell you we weren't the only ones! There was a queue round the block of people waiting to do exactly the same thing. Who knew they'd be such a photo op hit? Well the guys at The Prop Factory clearly do because they've just launched giantdeckchairs.com, specifically for weddings!Read more...
Made U Look
July 29, 2016
July 27, 2016
July 22, 2016
Organising hen and stag parties is getting harder and harder. Is it just me or do they all seemed to be way bigger and more complicated than they used to be? When I got hitched we just went for a night out in London, these days most hen dos seem to span over an entire weekend with multiple activities planned, and so many stag dos involve hopping on a plane!Read more...
July 15, 2016
July 12, 2016
When you decide to book a holiday, what's the first thing you do? You probably figure out if you want to go lie on a beach, explore a new city or throw yourselves wholeheartedly into some kind of action/ adventure sports trip. Next, you might want to know how the weather is at the time of year you plan to travel. Then you'll probably look up what the local food is like, research the must-sees and investigate all the popular sites to see if they sound like something you'd enjoy...Read more...
July 7, 2016
July 1, 2016