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Purple, Dinosaurs & Peacocks: Lauren & Matt

Kat

November 27, 2012

Purple. Dinosaurs. Peacocks... These were the things that inspired Lauren & Matt's October wedding. Although the theme wasn't really intentional, by incorporating the things they just really liked it totally worked! "Our ethos for our wedding was that we were going to what we wanted and not what people expected", wrote Lauren. "We picked and chose aspects of tradition that we liked and binned those we didn't. We had a humanist ceremony which isn't like a registry wedding - it's a lot more personal. We tied a Celtic knot which we practiced loads before hand! My friend did the reading of 'A Lovely Love Story' by Edward Monkton, which is about dinosaurs and dinosaurs are awesome! One of our other close friends gave us the book as an engagement present and we thought it was apt as a reading. We also had a dinosaur cake topper!"

Modern, & Colourful Art Gallery Wedding: Manny & Rachel

Kat

November 26, 2012

Manny & Rachel were married in an art gallery in California. Describing themselves as an artsy couple, they knew that they wanted their wedding to be different, quirky and to have some personality. The Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana was the perfect place.

Comic Book & Superhero Wedding: Holly & Anthony

Kat

November 26, 2012

Happy Monday you lovely little critters - have I got a wedding to start this week off with a bang or what!? Unusually I was actually submitted this wedding by the groom and via twitter because his gorgeous bride, Holly, was nervous about doing so. Er, girl, are you KIDDING me?! I'm dying over your wedding. The comic book, superhero and geek chic radness is just too good. This is one of those weddings that I genuinely wish I'd been invited to!

A Sunday Kind of Love: Making a List, Checking it Twice…

Kat

November 25, 2012

I don't wish to alarm you, but Christmas is one month today!! Argh! And nope, I haven't started my shopping yet either. So today, I thought I'd share with you some of the things on my Christmas list this year, as well as some other gift ideas that I've fallen in love with during my self-indulgent internet searches...

The Underwoods

Kat

November 24, 2012

My Mum hates having her photo taken, so for Christmas last year I did what any loving daughter would and bought her a photo shoot with Lisa! Although I know she was grateful for the gesture I also know she was ridiculously nervous about the whole thing... which is probably why, after much persuasion and coercion from yours truly, they only just got around to booking it.

Retro Kitsch British Wedding: Lynne & Stevie

Kat

November 23, 2012

We may be well on our way towards the depths of winter (waah!) but I thought I'd just cling onto those hazy Summer days for just a little while longer by sharing Lynne & Stevie's June wedding. The quintessentially British vibe perfectly accompanied by vintage and retro touches was just too good to pass up.

Business Bites: Gratitude, Email & Education

Kat

November 23, 2012

I wanted to introduce a links post in the same vein as Thursday Treats the Green Room, and so after umming & ahhing over the perfect name, I thought to hell with it, I'll just keep it simple, cheesy and memorable. So behold Business Bites!

Ghostly Penitentiary Bridal Shoot

Kat

November 23, 2012

Happy Black Friday to my American readers! Well in lieu of actually having a shopping discount to share with you, I instead thought I'd share a bridal shoot with a slightly macabre edge (black - macabre .. see my tenuous link?) OK forget it... but either way, this shoot is friggin' ace and I'm thrilled to have it on my blog today.

Thursday Treats: Decorating & Deliberating

Kat

November 22, 2012

Happy Thursday you gorgeous creatures. I hope your week has been as fabulous as possible. I've spent most of my time indoors. It's oh so glamorous being a blogger don't you know! For the most part Gala, Shauna and I have been ferociously emailing back and forth about all things Blogcademy. There's lots of excitement flying around and so much to organise before January (and beyond!) but it's all just really awesome. As you know, the first date sold out in 24 hours and already more than a third of the tickets to the second event have been snapped up, so if you're deliberating joining us... in the nicest possible way - hurry up!

A 1940s & Vegan Wedding in Canada: Sarah & Carol

Kat

November 22, 2012

Sarah & Carol had a destination wedding in Canada. With Sarah originally from Canada the pair, who now live in Brighton, wanted to fly back for the wedding. "We decided to be married in Sarnia because Carol is incredibly attached to her hometown and the beaches and water of Lake Huron (can you blame her?)", wrote newlywed Carol. "At the time we booked the venue we thought we would both be living in Canada, so it seemed a natural choice. We chose Sarnia Riding Club as our venue so we could be right next to the water. We knew that whatever continent we decided to do the wedding on, a lot of people who wouldn't be able to attend, we're so pleased that so many people made it – and we've promised to dance with those who didn't make it very soon."

WIN £500 Worth of Goodies from SimplyBe

Kat

November 20, 2012

Now don't get me wrong, I love the British high street and I'm certainly not immune to the odd rummage through the rails... in fact it's a pretty regular occurrence. But I do have a bit of a gripe. Being the owner of a rather ample bosom and far from the size 8/10 that most stores seem to now label as medium (seriously?) it can be tough to find age-appropriate outfits that fit me really well. Which is why I whooped with joy when the lovely guys at SimplyBe got in contact asking if I'd like to run a competition to give one of my readers £500 worth of stuff. "Why yes, yes I would!" I replied with vigour! SimplyBe are a leading high-street fashion retailer, based in the UK, that specialise in fashionable and flattering clothing for sizes 14-32. Each piece is designed with these sizes in mind - they're not created as a size 6/8 and then scaled up - oh no if you're a size 18 then a size 18 dress will be designed and cut to flatter your figure. I AM ECSTATIC.

8 Skills You Need When Running Your Own Business

Kat

November 20, 2012

It's no secret that running your own business is hard work. When those heady first few weeks of excitement and anticipation are a distant memory, getting to - and staying at the top of your game can be a constant battle. So if you're near the start of your self-employment journey, what are the key skills you might need to give yourself a head start?

Chicago Boat Wedding: Sonia & Balthazar

Kat

November 20, 2012

Sonia & Balthazar's wedding was anything but typical. This casual couple turned up late, got ready in minutes, sailed off on a boat for the ceremony and had a meal at a Russian restaurant for their reception. "My husband and I are in love with the sea - the smell, the mystery and the expansiveness", began the bride. "We feel most comfortable near large bodies of water, so the idea of getting married on a boat seemed like the most appropriate. We had sailed on the Red Witch in 2009 with Balthazar's aunt and uncle in Port Washington during a tall ship festival. We overheard the Captain saying that they host parties and weddings and looked at each other simultaneously, with the same thought in mind: this is our vessel of love."

Surprise Pool Party Wedding Recreation

Kat

November 19, 2012

Oh I love a surprise wedding! And a surprise wedding + pool party!? EPIC! But this wasn't actually a real wedding (sad face) although it was set up as a recreation of the actual wedding of some friends of the photographer who were married 30 years ago. Jessie & Kenny had this actual wedding, in this exact same spot in 1982 (some of their wedding photos are at the end of the gallery - how amazing are they?!) So to celebrate, and to have an their anniversary party with a difference, they decided to relive the whole thing. This is a styled shoot with a difference and, yes, they really had the big party afterwards!

Rustic Lumber Yard Wedding: Marcus & Whitney

Kat

November 19, 2012

An eclectic mix of rustic, shabby chic and DIY, Marcus & Whitney's wedding was held in a lumber yard in Huntsville, AL. "We just wanted everything to reflect our personalities", wrote the bride. "We both rock to the beat of our own drum and knew we didn't want a super traditional stuffy wedding because that is far from anything we'd ever enjoy."

A Sunday Kind of Love: “We Were Able to Suck the Juice Out of Their Brains”

Kat

November 18, 2012

"Jeez, is she still banging on about The Blogcademy?" I hear you wail... Well yes actually because I. am. excited! It is by far one of the biggest and most rewarding projects I've been involved in and I just can't stop smiling about the whole thing! And of course I don't want you to miss it!

Deer Forest Engagement Shoot: Meggi & Josh

Kat

November 17, 2012

Meggi & Josh's engagement shoot may not be the most extravagant shoot I've ever featured but it's certainly one of the most beautiful. Have you ever seen deer so tame?! What gorgeous photographs to remember this special time in their lives.

We’re SO Excited! The Blogcademy London – Second Date!

Kat

November 16, 2012

Oh my goodness. We're so EXCITED! Yes, that's right, The Blogcademy in London sold out in just 24 hours and we couldn't be more thrilled! In fact we're so over the moon that we've decided to add a second London date! Waaaaah!

Vegan Vintage Sideshow Wedding: Andi & Brian

Kat

November 16, 2012

After four years of dating, Andi & Brian were engaged while on a trip to Australia. Brian proposed while they were visiting Luna Park in Sydney, which is affectionately referred to as the 'Coney Island of Australia'. So when it came to planning their wedding this was their starting point. "We really wanted to have a wedding that was very fun and non-traditional, so we kept with a vintage Coney Island/sideshow theme", explained the bride. "It was perfect for us. Having the right décor was key in making the vintage-y, Coney Island feel that we were hoping to accomplish. We were so lucky to work with great vendors who were excited to help, especially Obnoxious Antiques who we rented the vintage carnival and sideshow pieces from. They also provided the sideshow banners that were hanged throughout the venue. A friend even painted a custom sideshow banner of Brian, me and our dogs!"

Thursday Treats: Blogcademy Dreams & Writing Online

Kat

November 15, 2012

Waaah! Yesterday was insane! I spent most of the day plonked in front of my computer, staring at my screen in disbelief as tickets for The Blogcademy in London sold over and over again. It was so thrilling to see that you guys are just as enthusiastic about this little baby of ours as we are! Unbelievably we are sold out already! In less than a day!!! Gala, Shauna & I feel so incredibly blessed to have such a strong and supportive team of readers and fans around us so thank you thank you thank you for believing in our dream and coming along for the ride. We can't bloody wait!

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