Wes Anderson Inspired Brewery Wedding: Jessica & David

Kat

Shannon Collins

November 17, 2013

The submission I received for Jessica and David's wedding began "If Wes Anderson was a wedding planner..." so instantly my interest was sparked. The Philadelphia wedding was a quirky Southern BBQ with retro touches. "I never knew what to say when people asked what the theme was", explained the bride. "I'd reply with 'It's a wedding... isn't that the theme?' I guess it was more about the color and the mood we wanted to create. I love retro fashion and I also love all those farm/ garden weddings all over wedding blogs. I also had our budget in mind and keeping in the budget helped make a lot of decisions about said theme... so maybe we can call it a budget retro summer garden party!"

Business Bites: What Goal Would You Set Yourself If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?

Kat

November 15, 2013

With my adventures down under soon drawing to a close, this week I've really started to think about my goals and plans for 2014. While, yes, it may be a little intimating to ponder a whole new set of tasks and things that need to be achieved, it is one of my favourite things to do. Someone in our Auckland workshop this week asked me why it was important to set yourself goals and commented that she was scared to do so in case she didn't achieve them. I told her what I'm telling you now.

Marriage Mantras: Time Apart

Kat

Made U Look

November 15, 2013

I've been away from Gareth for three weeks today - the longest time we've had apart since I was at University. I'm not going to lie, it's been really, really difficult. As a couple that spend 99% of our time together when we're in the same country (!) I've missed him terribly. Although I've been busy working and having an awesome time with my girls, every night I've been going to bed wishing he was beside me.

Sneaker Themed Wedding in The Philippines: JQ & Barbie

Kat

We Do it For Love

November 15, 2013

I've got a really fun and unique wedding for you today and I'm pretty sure you're going to love it. In all my years of wedding blogging I'v certainly never seen a sneaker themed wedding!

Thursday Treats: Melbourne to Auckland to Wellington and Back Again!

Kat

November 14, 2013

Since we last spoke I've been in three different cities, two countries and taught over 90 people... Not what you would call a low key week then! After saying goodbye to our Melbourne digs at 5am last Friday we hopped on an early flight to Auckland. Our time in this city was short - literally only two and a half days, and with the majority of it spent teaching there wasn't too much time to take in the sights.

Hot-Rods and Hula Hoops – A Bristol Paintworks Wedding: Abbie & Daniel

Kat

Lashmar Creative

November 14, 2013

Abbie and Daniel were married at The Paintworks in Bristol, a converted industrial building in the city's creative quarter. They didn't set out to have a theme but the bride's outfit was quite 50s, they served fish n chips and had an ice cream tricycle for desert, and they had a DJ who played only 90s music - so I guess you could say the wedding was all the things they liked!

Patchwork, A Truly Alternative Gift Registry

Kat

November 13, 2013

I've written about many amazing alternative gift list services before, but I'm yet to find one that allows you to register for literally anything you want... until now. When Gareth and I were engaged we went with the surprisingly traditional option of a department store registry. While we had a lot of fun running around pretending we were on Supermarket Sweep, I do wish we'd know about some more alternative options. I guess they just weren't around in 2007!

Wild West and Steampunk Wedding: Sadie & Kyle

Kat

Rhema Images

November 13, 2013

I always have a bit of a soft spot for Steampunk weddings. Although they're not my personal style, I love how much effort the couples that plan them put in. The attention to detail is always incredible! Sadie and Kyle's wedding at Fiddle Lake Farm in Thompson, Pennsylvania was no different.

How Often Should I Be Blogging?

Kat

Eliza Claire

November 12, 2013

Well firstly, congratulations. It's going to be a super exciting time for you. If you want to keep blogging you're going to need to have a plan because I imagine you're going to have your hands full! A blog is like a baby in itself. It needs regular love and attention or it won't continue to grow. So, yes, if you want to keep the blog going in some capacity, you need to be posting regularly. The most important thing is to find schedule that works for you.

Handmade Budget Savvy Yurt Wedding: Naomi & Glen

Kat

Lydia Stamps

November 12, 2013

Naomi and Glen spent just £4000 on their amazing boho wedding in a yurt in September. They saved money everywhere - from the bride having her dress made by a friend, the food being made by friend and family, DIY stationery, the flowers being arranged by Glen's mum and the cake being made by Naomi's sister in law!

Victorian Steampunk Wedding at The Eden Project: Cas & Geoff

Kat

Jo Bartholomew

November 11, 2013

Cas and Geoff may have picked The Eden Project in Cornwall, a very modern looking venue, for their September wedding, but there theme was old fashioned and quirky. Victorian Steampunk is a style that they both love and so it made complete sense that it be the inspiration for their amazing day.

Tree House and Picnic Party Wedding: Kirsty & James

Kat

Camera Hannah

November 11, 2013

They met online and with a mutual love of all things nerdy (their first date was eating cheese toasties and watching Dark Crystal) they connected instantly. They were married in August at Sole Street House in Kent. "Our theme evolved into a relaxed, geeky garden party", wrote Kirsty. "Vintage touches and having the full day to relax into the venue meant that it felt very natural and laid-back. We picked a colour theme of teal and asked all of our guests to wear something to match. As time went on, it became green and blue in all of the shades but it meant that we could relax about a 'theme' and still have everything come together."

Yellow, Teal and Silver Themed Backyard Wedding: Jess & Rob

Kat

Melissa Batchelder

November 10, 2013

Yellow, teal and silver were the colours of Jess and Rob's June wedding. The event was held in their own home, mostly in their back garden, in Connecticut. The wedding was kept casual, with no bridal party or speeches and with the main aim being that everyone had a really great time.

Business Bites: On The Road Again

Kat

November 8, 2013

Hello from Auckland! Our alarms went off at 5am this morning and we were back on the road, heading to New Zealand for our third class on this Antipodean adventure. Although Gala, Shauna and I have been having an absolutely fantastic time down under, it really has been all go go go. We've been pretty un-Rock n Roll and spent most of our down time in our PJs, laying about in whatever hotel or apartment we happen to be hauled up in.

Marriage Mantras: Housework, DIY & Everything in Between

Kat

Assassynation

November 8, 2013

It's not a very sexy topic (the important things rarely are!) but working out how the two of you will run your home together is crucial. Of course the likelihood is that most of you probably already live together before you get married but that doesn't mean that this isn't something you should still discuss before walking down the aisle.

Bohemian Reggae Wedding in a Gas Station: Chelsea & Evan

Kat

Heather Elizabeth

November 8, 2013

Chelsea and Evan hosted their reggae themed wedding at a gas station turned country bar in Woodland, CA. Their day was laid back, unique and most of all fun for everyone who was there!

Thursday Treats: Hello Melbourne & ABC News!

Kat

November 7, 2013

This week has been slap bang back to work all round! After one last quick splash in the ocean we said goodbye to Port Douglas and hopped on a plane to Brisbane to teach our first class.. The babes that came along to Bleeding Heart Gallery last weekend were of course as wonderful as we could have hoped for, in fact I don't think Gala, Shauna and I have laughed as much during a class before!

Baltimore Museum Wedding: Kike & Christie

Kat

Bombs over Betty

November 7, 2013

Kike and Christie's wedding was held at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The groom is a tattoo artist and the couple met when Christie's sister got inked by him and insisted she go and meet him!

Travel Themed Wedding in a Train Station: Evelynne & Evan

Kat

Claudia Carter

November 6, 2013

Evelynne and Evan were married in Kings Cross St Pancras station. A weird place for a ceremony you might think, but it meant a lot to them as a couple. "With me being from Brazil and Evan being from America, travel is very much a recurring theme in our lives", wrote Evelynne . "We decided to get married at St Pancras Station as it is just a stunning building and we wanted the place to speak for itself without too many props."

Intimate Elopement Inspiration

Kat

Joel Bedford Weddings

November 6, 2013

Are any of you planning to elope? If so, I hope this gorgeous shoot might inspire you. " I really wanted to showcase a different way to do a wedding", wrote wedding photographer and the driving force behind this session, Joel Bedford. "I pictured this lovely couple driving out into the middle of nowhere to recite their vows. The idea seemed so romantic to me: a red vintage sportscar, a ballerina skirt and a couple in love."