Tag Archives: wedding personal touch

Goodnight tables

This is a great idea,and I would certainly love a little treat as I was leaving a wedding. So the idea is that at the end of the evening someone ( wedding planner) sets up a table of espresso shots, chocolates, liqueurs, sweets or just a nice note to say Read More...

Male wedding fashion

This is not usually something i get too involved with, but recently i have noticed a trend away from morning suits and hired items.This more casual look, shows the mans style and is often more practical. They can buy a suit they like, that is a bit more unusual than Read More...

Children at weddings

Personally i like seeing children at weddings, but if your numbers are tight or the occasion isn’t very child friendly then it is completely your choice. If there are going to be children at your wedding then i think it is best to provide them with a little party bag. I Read More...

Wedding traditions – lets not forget them!

This rainy May 1st, and i am searching for inspiration for a moodboard. I realised that some of the traditional ‘always there’ elements of weddings from the last 50 years are slowly becoming less popular. You can have an unusual one of a kind wedding, whilst still keeping some traditions. Here Read More...

Budget advice

Q7 – Is it cheaper to have a small ceremony and then a separate party at another time? If you choose to celebrate your wedding twice, then beware some of the costs will be repeated and others will be halved. Although it does mean that you get to celebrate Read More...

Wedding Ideas

Loads of lovely ideas for wedding day styling accessories. All courtesy of www.notonthehighstreet.co.ukThese over sized letters look great outside the church  £24 eachA beautiful box for the rings to be carried in only £7.99White or cream satin bunting is a must for drinks in the garden!These signs really set the Read More...

Winter weddings – Ice sculptures

Ice sculptures are a gorgeous way of adding interest to a table for a winter wedding. Take a look at some of the pictures below, they might give you an idea for an unusual table decoration.The table centres cost about £50 each. the larger ice sculptures from £100. Vodka luges from Read More...

Wedding Bouquet preservation

I was asked this week by a mother of one of my brides, where she could get the bouquet preserved as a surprise gift for her daughter on return from her honeymoon. So i thought it might be worth a mention/ reminder if you think you might like this Read More...

Sweet Wedding Favours

I am not usually a big fan of little gifts, that often get left or lost at weddings. But a pic’n’ mix sweet table is always popular. Guests of all ages can tuck in all day, and if you leave bags out they can fill one to take home too! There are Read More...

Good Luck

Please please please, if you are getting married this weekend take a moment off this week with your fiance. Go for a meal, or picnic tea – a moment to cherish before the wedding. This is a precious and exciting time so savour every moment if you can. Try to Read More...

Wedding Trains

If you are having a large wedding and need to transport guests, this is a lovely idea. A Wedding Train private hire.It can carry up to 420 passengers in First Class, which works out quite reasonable compared with a normal ticket. But the point about the Wedding Train is that so much Read More...

place settings

Just a quick idea, about funky, fun, individual name settings. I love the idea of having them printed in different colours and fonts. If you are really clever you could personalise them a bit, especially for children. These are from www.notonthehighstreet.com, but you can easily make them yourself. Read More...

Wedding trends 2010

Wedding trends for 2010! These ideas are chic, retro, cost effective and environmentally friendly.Book a taxi for wedding transport ( black cab is great)Don’t print order of service, use traditional hymn books for the service. They are wonderfully chabby chic, and people don’t really need to be told everything about Read More...

Wedding bouquet

A simple way to personalise your day, with your flowers. The brides bouquet can be made with 2 special flowers placed loosely into the arrangement. These 2 flowers can be taken out of the bouquet and handed to both mothers or special guests.This is a lovely surprise for the mums, Read More...

Valentines wedding

I love this kiss stamp, with red ink pad. I could get completely carried away with it – invitations, order of service, napkins. It might all be a bit girlie, but love and kisses what could be more romantic. Cox & Cox have lots more lovely romantic table decoration and favour ideas. Read More...

Wedding place settings

These fabulous mirror edged picture frames are £4 each from John Lewis, great value, glamorous and quality too!. Just select a favourite picture of each guest or a comedy pic related to their nickname, and insert in the frame. Place pics/frames on the table, it will serve as a Read More...

Weddings abroad

Whilst stranded at Luton airport last week because of the snow, I met several couples who were due to fly out to weekend weddings. It reminded me of a few tips for weddings abroad, namely make sure all key guests get out to the location on time. – consider how Read More...

The groom's suit

Many grooms now opt for getting a tailor made suit they can wear again, rather than hiring a morning suit. It allows them to  feel comfortable and natural in a style that suits the day and their personality. It also means that any attendants can relax in a suit, Read More...

Wedding car ribbon

I met a couple this week, who are so enjoying planning their wedding. They are loving all the decisions and just using us for a bit of guidance and advice along the way. We met at their venue, and the discussed options for getting guests safely from the church Read More...

Romantic wedding touch

With all the wedding preparations it is sometimes easy to forget the simplest things. Your wedding day is all about you and your fiance. Romantic touches like your partner choosing you a scent for the day, will be something you remember forever. I wore Estee Lauders ‘Beautiful’ for my Read More...