Wedding Styling

Ideas, advice and inspiration on how to create the perfect wedding theme

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  • Mad About…Velvet Weddings

    Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

    Posted in Mad About..., Wedding Styling

    Velvet Weddings launched their online wedding store earlier this year, which is jam-packed with  gorgeous decorations and accessories. I recently received their wooden love heart and metal love birds heart, which would be perfect for a rustic or country garden theme wedding…

    Metal Love Bird Heart Mad About...Velvet Weddings (more…)

  • Vintage Wedding Entertainment – Silhouettes

    Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

    Posted in Wedding Styling

    Keeping your guests entertained is an important part of your wedding day. It’s easy to focus on the evening reception as the time when you will want entertainment, but it’s important not to forget the rest of the day.

    I was recently introduced to Alison Russell, an incredibly talented silhouette artist based in London who works her magic at wedding receptions and other social events. Silhouette cutting was a popular tradition during Victorian times, so I love the idea of incorporating Alison’s services into a vintage-themed celebration. Not only would this tie in with the wedding theme, but it would also be a highly original and sophisticated way of entertaining guests during the wedding breakfast.  

    Bridal Portrait

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  • Stylish Seating Plans

    Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

    Posted in Wedding Styling

    Unless you’re opting for a very informal atmosphere at your wedding, chances are you’ll be having a seating plan for your wedding breakfast. Your stationery designer will probably be able to create a table plan to match the rest of your wedding stationery, but there are plenty of other options that can add individuality to your reception and also reflect your wedding style or theme. So before you go down the traditional ‘plan on an easel’ route, take a look at some of my favourite seating plan ideas…

    Country window box

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  • Relationship Timeline

    Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

    Posted in Stationery, Wedding Styling

    The other week I came across this fantastic, self-designed relationship timeline over on 100 Layer Cake. I’ve never seen anything like it before, but I think it’s an excellent way of providing your guests with some extra information about you as a couple, particularly colleagues or more distant friends that might not know you both so well.

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  • Lovely Details

    Friday, August 7th, 2009

    Posted in Wedding Styling

    As a wedding planner, people often ask me what can turn a nice wedding into a stunning event that guests will remember for years to come. Now it’s true that a beautiful venue, delicious food, attentive suppliers and good organisation are all critical elements, but what really makes the difference is the thought and attention to detail that goes into the wedding design. Tiny little touches that aren’t ‘necessary’ and can even almost go unnoticed can make a wedding truly spectacular, and ensure your wedding is a true reflection of your personalities.

    Confetti jars

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  • A Wet Wedding Day

    Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

    Posted in Planning Advice, Wedding Styling

    I think it’s fair to say that almost every bride wants the sun to shine on her wedding day. What, then, if the unthinkable happens and it rains? I came across this beautiful post over on Kiss the Groom, and it totally inspired me to write about how to cope with a wet wedding day. So how can you make sure wet weather doesn’t spoil your big day?

    Bride and groom in the rain

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  • Contemporary Ring Pillows

    Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

    Posted in Wedding Styling

    Now I have to admit to not being the biggest fan of ring pillows, but I recently discovered Palomas Nest and just fell in love with their contemporary designs. They create customisable ceramic pieces, such as the Ring Bearer Bowl, that offer a stylish alternative to the traditional ring pillow. They are based in the US, but ship all over the world.

    Ring bearer bowls

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  • A Wedding Without Flowers?

    Friday, July 3rd, 2009

    Posted in Wedding Flowers, Wedding Styling

    I recently came across this gorgeous wedding over on Once Wed, which was held in the Californian desert on an old Western movie set. I am loving everything about this wedding, but the bouquet of succulents particularly caught my eye…

    Succulent Bouquet

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  • Gorgeous Weddings on the Blogosphere

    Thursday, June 11th, 2009

    Posted in Wedding Styling

    I’ve been catching up on a bit of blog reading over the last few days, and I’m loving some of the real weddings that are coming out of the States at the moment. The first one that really caught my eye was this fabulous fairground themed event featured on Once Wed. It’s so quirky and looks like it was great fun to be a part of – I particularly love the kissing booth and the bride’s totally unique fashion style!

    Fairground Wedding

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  • Mad About…Not On The High Street

    Friday, May 15th, 2009

    Posted in Mad About..., Wedding Styling

    It isn’t always easy to find unusual and personal items for styling a wedding, so I was very happy when I recently discovered Not On The High Street. Founded in 2006, this is an online market place for over 900 creative businesses, stocking thousands of practical and personal items for the home and garden, as well as gift ideas, clothing, jewellery and baby products. (more…)

  • Design Board – May Day Fete

    Friday, May 1st, 2009

    Posted in Design Concepts, Wedding Styling

    Happy May Day everyone, and what a beautiful day it is in my part of the world! Check out our new design board, which takes its inspiration from the traditional English May Day celebrations. We’ve gone for a garden fête theme, with minimal formality and lots of bright colours and fun activities – hope you like it!

    May Day Fete

  • Spring Blooms

    Thursday, April 16th, 2009

    Posted in Wedding Flowers, Wedding Styling

    Spring is definitely my favourite season for flowers. With so many different colours, textures and shapes I always find myself brimming with design ideas at this time of year – from vibrant sunshine yellow to delicate cherry blossom pink, there are so many different styles you can go for.

    I would always recommend using flowers that are in season at the time of your wedding. They’re more readily available and can often be sourced locally, meaning they’re less expensive and also more eco-friendly. Check out some of my favourite spring blooms that are just perfect for weddings… (more…)