Win Free Wedding Photography from VeVi Photography!

Kat

February 5, 2016

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, more than anything else in your wedding, you should invest as much as you can in your wedding photographs. After the cake has been eaten and the dress is relegated to the back of your wardrobe, the photos taken of your special day are all that remain (well, apart from the marriage of course!) They will sit on your parents' mantelpiece forever and when you're old and grey you'll be dragging out that photo album to show your grandkids how young and gorgeous you looked.

Bohemian Wedding at The Keeper and the Dell

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Jessica Elisze

February 5, 2016

Danielle and Darren were set up on a blind date. Their wedding was inspired by a trip to Tunisia and their love of travel in general. They were also influenced by Glastonbury and their family, friends and children.

If Wes Anderson Remade Steel Magnolias

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The Cole Collective

February 4, 2016

Amy and Ryan wanted a sweet, nostalgic and happy wedding. They were married at Star Hill Ranch in Austin, in March. "I originally wanted a ceremony at our house, but there was no way we could fit everyone, so we brought elements of our home to the venue", Amy said. "We both love mid-century ascetics, but didn't want it to be too kitschy or overdone. One guest described it as 'if Wes Anderson remade Steel Magnolias' which is a fantastic compliment if not just a really, really good idea."

Vintage-Inspired Thunder Bay Wedding

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Jamie Dawn

February 4, 2016

Prepare to get your swoon on with Karly and Geoffrey's adorable vintage influenced wedding. "Geoffrey and I had both been sent to the tiny coastal town of Prince Rupert, BC for work", Karly explained when I asked her how they met. "We were set up on a blind date in the fall of 2012 by a mutual friend. Six months later we were shopping for a house together. I was a bit of a hippie wild child and never would've seen myself ending up with a policeman, but he is just so wonderful and we fell in love so quickly and easily. We got engaged in January 2014."

How to Save Money on Your Bridesmaid Dresses

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Michelle Roller

February 3, 2016

I was a bridesmaid for the first time in November. I was actually the only one at the wedding and that, coupled with probably the most laid-back bride in existence, meant the whole experience was a breeze. Carly's only stipulation was that I wore grey. Easy. We went to one place and ordered my dress then and there.

Autumnal Wedding in Sweden

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Anders Östman

February 2, 2016

Magda and David wanted a simple autumnal wedding with lots of warm colours. Their reception was held in a restaurant with gold chandeliers and they decorated the tables with ivy and leaves. "We wanted the wedding to feel like we were just at home", the bride said. "Our dress code was 'whatever makes you feel relaxed' and we made almost everything ourselves."

Denver Dive Bar Elopement

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Harper Point

February 2, 2016

I think at some point or another throughout their wedding planning, most brides throw their hands up in the air and shout "Screw it! Let's just elope!!" Whether it's the mounting costs, your parents driving your bonkers or the fact that you're spending more time than can be considered sane panicking over DIY projects, I'm pretty sure its a common fantasy for a lot of engaged folks.

Intimate Somerset Wedding with Just 11 Guests

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Assassynation

February 1, 2016

A couple of years ago I ran a contest for one very lucky bride to not only win a bespoke wedding dress of her own design from Wendy Benstead, but also free wedding photography with Assassynation! Well the lucky winner of that competition was Gemma, who married Nathan in May! Their wedding was super small, they only had 11 guests.

Mid-Century Modern Wedding in San Diego

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Let's Frolic Together

February 1, 2016

Elvis’ Blue Hawaii mixed with a little Endless Summer and a touch of Mad Men inspired Candice and Charlie's San Diego wedding. They wanted their wedding to feel like a retro beach party and their venue, The Pearl Hotel, was the perfect setting for this.

Wes Anderson Wedding at Camp and Furnace

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Paula Gillespie

January 31, 2016

Inspired by Wes Anderson, Jennie and Fergus planned a quirky wedding at Camp and Furnace in Liverpool. "Our wedding was Wes Anderson themed in the sense that small nods ran through the venue decoration, entertainment and outfits", the groom explained. "We're both massive fans of his films and the level of set design minutiae that goes into them lent itself quite nicely to an underlying theme for a wedding."

Alternative Rooftop Wedding Shoot

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Assassynation

January 30, 2016

When I think about the most alternative wedding suppliers in the UK, I always think of Sassy of Assassynation Photography and Jo from The Couture Company. These bodacious babes are repping the alt bridal world like NOBODY ELSE! Co-founders of the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza (taking place in Birmingham next month) they wanted to do this photo shoot to showcase some of the coolest wedding stuff out there right now.

How To Keep Your Hair Happy and Healthy When You Dye it Unnatural Colours

Kat

Shell de Mar

January 29, 2016

One of the things I get asked about more than anything else is my hair and some of the most popular articles I've ever written are about it too. Maybe I should just ditch the whole wedding thing and become a hair blogger instead!? HA! Maybe not, but I got so many questions when I posted about my new pink-blue do, that I figured I'd do a quick Q&A on the blog. I hope you find this helpful and if you still have questions feel free to pop them in the comments and I'll try my best to help you too.

Summer Wedding at the UK’s Oldest Cinema

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Christine McNally

January 28, 2016

Jenny and Steve were married at The Electric Cinema, the UKs oldest cinema, in Birmingham. "We'd have loved to have a festival style wedding", said the bride. "We love going to festivals, seeing live music and I'm a big hippy at heart. However due to our budget and in the light of keeping things simple and as stress-free as possible, we had to ditch this idea."

Lady in the Lake Inspired Wedding Shoot

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A Girl and A Camera

January 28, 2016

There are so many things I love about this photo shoot. The mood, the fog, slightly gothic vibe without being over the top... I just know you're going to love it too. "Wedding after wedding this year was blush, greys, and soft whites", stylist Laura explained. "They're all very beautiful but we were ready to play around with something a little edgier for a change."

Hipster Meets Glitzy Brooklyn Celebration

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UNIQUE LAPIN

January 27, 2016

New Yorkers Jen and Drew nearly met through a friend who tried to set them up on a blind date, however Jen wasn't into the idea. However, as luck would have it, about a month later they met at a party and really hit it off. I guess that friend says"I told you so" to them a lot now!

Bike Parade Wedding in Toronto

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K Push Studios

January 27, 2016

Jessica and Eldon's wedding was small, simple and fun. Their ceremony was held at Toronto city hall and afterwards the all rode bikes to their reception!

Win Tickets to The National Wedding Show + Five Reasons Why It’s Going to be Amazing!

Kat

January 26, 2016

Unless you've been living in a hole with no WiFi for the past six months, you've probably already heard that I'm partnering with The National Wedding Show this season to create the Rock n Roll Bride collection, an alternative wedding showcase at their spring shows! Let’s be honest, there are a lot of wedding fairs to choose from. Big ones, local ones, hipster ones, vintage ones, alternative ones... you've never had so much choice. So how on earth are you supposed to know which ones to actually go to? Well, today I want to let you know five reasons why I think you should come to this one!

Ruby Bloom by Kitty and Dulcie: Wedding Dresses Under £395!

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Suzi Ovens

January 25, 2016

I have been a long-time Kitty & Dulcie fan. Stylish and quirky wedding dresses under £400 might seem too good to be true, but I promise it's not! Today sees the launch of their newest collection, Ruby Bloom, and I'm pleased as punch to be sharing them. The collection comprises of four fashionably stunning, retro-inspired dresses which can be purchased exclusively via kittyanddulcie.com.

Super Budget yet Super Cool Village Hall Wedding

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Frances Sales

January 24, 2016

Nicole and James set £5000 as the budget for their September wedding, and remarkably they actually spent less than that! Having the day at a village hall, hiring a fish n chip van for catering, and asking guests to bring along dessert, was how they saved the majority of their money. They also didn't spent a lot on fancy outfits.

How to Plan a Festival Wedding: Being Interviewed by Helen Anderson

Kat

January 23, 2016