Summer of Love: Veronica & Craig at The Photography Farm

Kat

Devlin Photos

July 27, 2013

Veronica and Craig are pretty much obsessed with their camper van, so when wedding photographer Lisa Devlin asked them if they'd like to model for her upcoming Photography Farm, a 3-day residential photography workshop in the heart of Sussex, they asked if it could get in on the action too! From there an idea started to form for the shoot and Lisa, alongside florist and stylist extraordinaire Hannah of The Tea Set, came up with the concept of a Summer of Love theme.

Business Bites: Ryan Gosling & New Blogger Business Advice

Kat

July 26, 2013

This week has been busy but delightful. I signed off on my two big projects (one of them will be hitting the blog on Monday - watch this very excited space!) and spent an evening with Gareth at a spa (yes, it was just as wonderful as it sounds). Then yesterday I hotfooted it to London to speak at the fabulous Papergirls Paperfest conference followed by one to many cocktails with Debs, Lucy and Abbey. Despite speaking to them all pretty much every day I haven't seen them in forever and it was just beyond magnificent to catch up in person.

Eco-Friendly Brighton Wedding : Matt & Brig

Kat

Moments Captured

July 26, 2013

Matt and Brig wanted their Brighton wedding to have a real community feel. It was also super important to them that it was eco-friendly and they used local suppliers as much as possible. "We met 15 years ago but at the time we were both with other partners", Brig explained. "Matt was the carpenter on an eco self build house that I was about to live in. Our kids were the same ages. We lost contact for about 10 years and then bumped into each other at Patchfest and we hung out for a while...4 years later we were married. Matt proposed on the Brighton Wheel on November 5th 2012."

Thursday Treats: I’m Rubbish at Keeping Secrets

Kat

July 25, 2013

I'm not a blabber mouth or in anyway malicious about it, but I'm not really the best girl to call up if you have a piece of seriously juicy gossip that can't go any further. I literally can't keep those kinds of things myself...! So as you can imagine, it's been really bloody difficult to keep this latest project a secret from you all. I have been literally bursting to tell you what I've been up to.

Palm Springs DIY Desert Wedding: Rob & Diana

Kat

Sweet Little Photographs

July 25, 2013

Ron and Diana chose the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs to host their wedding back in March. Their day was simple and elegant but with an added dash of sparkle! "Our wedding had a desert chic theme!" wrote the bride. "The otherworldly modern feel of the natural desert offset by a palette of mixed metallics. We did a lot of DIY. I had a serious staff of dedicated friends – we crafted every weekend for four months! I even flew my future mother-in-law out from New York to help - she had great handwriting for all the personalized gift bags from her days teaching kindergarten. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know exactly what its going to look like when you are done, if you can dream it do it!"

5 Things You Must Do To Ensure Your Wedding Goes Off Without a Hitch

Kat

Assassynation

July 24, 2013

It's not something we ever want to think about, but the likelihood is that everything won't go perfectly to plan on your wedding day. A couple of weeks ago I actually asked via my Facebook page if anyone had anything go wrong and I was blown away by the response. I even had people emailing me separately to tell me their stories of woe! While I was at first a little nervous that all those comments would be scaring the bejebus out of you brides-to-be, I think it is important to realise that while things may not always go to plan, it will all be OK in the end. Whatever happens your wedding will still be awesome. Pinky swear.

Homemade Red and White 1950s Wedding: Maud & Robert

Kat

Susan Noelle

July 24, 2013

Maud and Robert's wedding was full on Rock n Roll! This Dutch couple went for a classic combo of red and white with a few touches of orange. Most of their guests even showed up wearing same colours! "For over a year I browsed Rock n Roll Bride for inspiration and was SO inspired by the lovely 50s and vintage and pin-up weddings", Maud explained. "All our friends and family expected something different for our wedding. They just knew it wouldn't be traditional or 'ordinary'. A typical Dutch wedding means a strapless long dress, a humongous sports car, doves, natural make up, a huge white cake... I don't like any of that, I never have. I like things to be a lot more vibrant and colourful! It's just us. It's who we are. In 'real life' my husband also rocks the pompadour hairstyle (even to work as a financial analyst!) and I wear pencil skirts and red lipstick every day. Our wedding showed exactly who we are."

Is it Ever OK to Work for Free?

Kat

Alexa Loy

July 23, 2013

When it comes to valuing your worth, something which I am a fierce advocate of, it's not just cold hard cash that can be the deciding factor. While the thought of working for free might initially seem like something that no-one in their right mind would want to do, on the contrary, doing some pro bono work can actually be a really good investment in your business. If you chose your projects and collaborations wisely and correctly use that work as part of a larger campaign or as a stepping stone to something else, it can be a hugely beneficial exercise.

Fun South African Farm Wedding: Lauren & Mike

Kat

Knot Just Pics

July 22, 2013

Szerdi and Andy's South African wedding was held on a farm. The day had a rustic and whimsical vibe, but overall they just wanted everyone to have fun. "We wanted to keep the wedding simple, but with attention to detail", the bride explained. "We wanted everything to be personal, especially the ceremony.

Love on a Steam Train: Sarah & Gareth

Kat

Emma Case

July 22, 2013

It's not everyday you get to see a wedding on a steam train so I'm super excited to share Sarah and Gareth's fun wedding with you today. "Our wedding was randomly retro, vaguely vintage and a bit of a mish-mash adventure!" began the bride. "I grew up going on steam trains as a treat as my Grandpa was a big fan! So I was straight on the blower to The Great Central Railway as soon as we got engaged. We were lucky enough to be able to hire a fancypants Pullman rake, which is a bit 'Orient Express' - my Grandpa would be proud!"

The Blogcademy: Big in Britain!

Kat

July 21, 2013

I don't mean to brag but when it comes to The Blogcademy, London is where it's at! Not only did we do two sold out classes when we were here in January, but due to overwhelming demand for a weekday workshop this time round (I'm looking at you wedding industry peeps and freelancers who couldn't get the weekend off) we've decided to add another class when we're in town in September!

Quirky Shoreditch House Wedding: Arran & Heidi

Kat

David McNeil

July 20, 2013

Arran and Heidi had two weddings. The first, a non-traditional and very 'them' wedding in Shoreditch complete with a bowling alley reception party, and the second a more traditional celebration for their families.

Business Bites: Contagion and Controversy

Kat

July 19, 2013

Oh hello there friend, how the devil are you? As usual I've been a busy bee this week. Apart from the obvious admin and writing that comes with this lil job of mine, I've been furiously putting very nearly final touches to two big projects that I've been working on for the past 6 months or so.

Colourful Wedding in Henley-on Thames: Neil & Joanne

Kat

Samuel Docker

July 19, 2013

Neil and Joanne were married in the picturesque Henley-on-Thames in May. They spent just £7,000 on the wedding, managing to keep costs low by avoiding traditional wedding 'stuff' as much as possible! The bride bought her Monsoon Bridal dress for £45 from eBay and did her own hair and make up. The venues were also pretty affordable. The ceremony took place at Henley town hall and the reception at Hambleden Village Hall. The groom's mother made the cake, they designed and printed their own stationery and they drove their own car.

Thursday Treats: Hot, Hot, Hot!

Kat

July 18, 2013

I've spent most of this week working in my underwear... one of the many perks of working from home! I hate when people moan that it's too hot, yes we're all sweaty and gross but it sure as hell beats the soggy or chilly alternative. Bring on the sunshine I say!

Organic and Natural Scottish Wedding: Rachel & Steven

Kat

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?

Kat

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

Kat

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…

Kat

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

Kat

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.