The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza is the Best Alternative Wedding Show in The UK, Here’s Why…

Kat

Jay Mountford

October 9, 2013

Call me cynical, but these days, I can't seem to move for a new 'alternative' wedding fair. They're cropping up all over the place this year, but there was just one that started it all... In early 2012, Sassy of Assassynation Photography, Jo of The Couture Company and Rawhide Corsets and Vikki of Liliia had a dream. They dreamt of a wedding fair that was truly alternative and one that showcased only the best of the best alt wedding suppliers. They wanted to have a place to host the kinds of suppliers they saw ignored by other, mainstream and vintage, wedding events.

David’s Bridal Lands in the UK

Kat

October 2, 2013

Over the past few years I've heard hundreds of stories from brides about searching for their dream wedding dress. Some have been fantastic experiences, others not so, but the resounding overall message was that finally finding 'the one' was an amazing feeling. One of the names that seems to pop up again and again with the American brides that I interview is David's Bridal... and today I have some good news - they're coming to the UK!

Awesome Wedding Stationery Guaranteed

Kat

September 25, 2013

One Love: An Inspirational Wedding Show for Gay & Lesbian Couples

Kat

Robbins Photographic

September 18, 2013

Although times they are a-changing, gay and lesbian couples have been long overlooked in the wedding industry. While there are many amazing wedding suppliers that cater for and love to work with same-sex couples, there has yet to be a really cool, all inclusive wedding event that all engaged couples - no matter their preferences - can go to and feel comfortable and accepted. Sure, there have been a few magazines and events dedicated to gay weddings, but (and I hate to say it) but most of the ones I've seen have been slightly cheesy and erring on the side of tacky.

Design and Win Your Dream Shoes With Upper Street!

Kat

September 16, 2013

I have been a big fan of Upper Street shoes for a long time. I mean, who wouldn't want to play shoe designer once in a while? So when they got in touch to tell me all about their new personal inscription service, and to ask me if I'd like to give it a go, there was no way I was going to say no to an offer like that!

Win Free (yes free!) Wedding Photography from Dale Weeks

Kat

September 11, 2013

New kid on the block Dale Weeks is a force to be reckoned with. What he lacks in experience (starting his career as a music photographer, he's been shooting weddings professionally for a little under a year) he totally makes up for in incredible talent and the utmost enthusiasm!

The Vintage & Alternative Wedding Fair

Kat

Kerrie Mitchell

August 28, 2013

Vintage has become a bit of a dirty word in the wedding world. It's been overdone more than any trend' I've ever known... and in many cases pretty badly. But vintage weddings as a concept are beautiful and some of the most creative and beautiful weddings that I've featured have fallen under that 'vintage' banner. In fact vintage weddings are not limited to pearls, lace and mismatched crockery - they can be so much more than that, the only limit is your imagination.can be so much more than that, the only limit is your imagination.

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.

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!

Wedding Planning Just Got a Whole Lot Easier…

Kat

July 9, 2013

We live in a time where there's an app for pretty much everything, so why should wedding planning be any different? But Appy Couple aren't like the other, cheesy wedding apps and 'wedsites' that you might have seen. The interfaces are clean, fresh and design-led. The system is intuitive and simple to use. They offer something more than just a website to help you plan your wedding, it's something you'll be proud to share with your friends, family and wedding guests, and a tool that they'll really want to use too.

Mama Wolf Makes Non-Shiny & Non-Cruddy Wedding Accessories for Dudes

Kat

May 28, 2013

Sometimes I read wedding blogs and wonder if there are even grooms involved in some of the weddings. I'm all for the girly stuff but I also really love to see a wedding where the couple have clearly worked together to plan the day. I mean, there's really nothing manly about pink peonies or soft tulle or teeny tiny little cupcakes... I know that I can be just as bad as the rest (I am a girl after all!) but I am also totally thrilled when I get the chance to talk about stuff for the dudes. So don't go forgetting your man when it comes to planning all things wedding, he's a big part of this day too remember and definitely needs to also look his super stylish best.

I’ve Found Your Wedding DJ…

Kat

May 22, 2013

For most Rock n Roll brides, finding the perfect entertainment for their wedding is top of the list of importance. Being a die hard music lover, but still wanting to keep the all your guests happy is no mean feat which I why I was thrilled to meet Paddy of Disco Wed when I was at the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza in March. He's not only genuinely one of the nicest people I've met in this industry (and he's just as obsessed with his cat and I am with mine!) I think I might have actually just uncovered the answer to all your musical prayers.

Win Your Wedding Photography with Rutko Photographers

Kat

May 7, 2013

It is my life mission to save couples from terrible wedding photography. But picking the right wedding photographer is a big decision and I know one that a lot of my readers struggle with. For some of you especially, this is even more stressful as it's compounded with worries about the cost of it all. While I'm a firm believer that you should allocate a sizeable chunk of your wedding budget into the images that you'll keep forever, I'm not totally blind to the fact that for some of you, any investment at all just isn't possible.

Destination Wedding Planning Help with Weddings Abroad Experts

Kat

Shell de Mar

April 16, 2013

Bespoke Illustrated Wedding Stationery from Story House

Kat

April 9, 2013

I loved art at school, and while it was clear from an early age that I had very little obvious talent myself, an appreciation for it - in whatever medium - certainly didn't pass me by. In fact used to lie on my bed as a lovestruck teenager, desperately attempting to create sketches and renderings of my celebrity crushes (don't ask), hanging them on my bedroom wall with such pride, despite their lack of accuracy. I experimented with drawing, painting, charcoals, cross stitch (again, don't ask!) and finally photography. As I said, I was never really very good at any of them, but the desire to tell stories in my own haphazard way was something that I always felt I needed to do. Thank God I discovered writing later in life or I might still be plaguing the world with my sketches of Christian Slater...

IF Ladies Wedding Shoe Design Contest: Favourites & Winner!

Kat

March 14, 2013

Well you guys are a creative lot aren't you? Over the past month I've been literally inundated with amazing entries for the design your own wedding shoe contest that I ran in association with IF Ladies. In fact so difficult was it to pick just one final winner that I asked the IF Ladies very nicely if I could pick a top ten and award some runners up prizes too... and luckily they said yes! Each of the lovely ladies below will be emailed a secret promo code for a massive discount on an order of any size through the IF Ladies website (pro tip: check out the S/S 13 tank tops - love love love!) How killer is that?!

Guarantee That Your Wedding Rocks with Alive Network

Kat

March 12, 2013

Surely, no Rock n Roll wedding is complete without an awesome party band, a kickin' DJ or something so weird and wonderfully entertaining that your guests won't know what's hit them. The entertainment you choose can undoubtedly make or break your party, so I'm thrilled to introduce Alive Network to you today.

It’s Not a Wedding Fair it’s an Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza!

Kat

March 6, 2013

Dear internet, there are a lot of wedding fairs in 2013. A LOT. There's also a rather disproportionate amount of them claiming to be of the 'alternative' persuasion. In fact I don't think I've ever heard a word over-used so much to describe something wedding-related since the dreaded 'vintage' invasion of 2011. Whether this is a good or bad thing is still very much up for debate, but here on this little alternative wedding blog (ahem) I pride myself in only showcasing the very best and most exciting wedding fairs in all the land.

Ethical & Fairtrade Wedding Rings from CRED Jewellery

Kat

March 5, 2013

I get a huge number of emails from brides (& grooms!) to be asking my advice on alternative and ethical wedding ring sources. I know a couple of great wedding ring designers, but up until now I've always replied with a bumbling response about etsy and hoped they might find their perfect ring with a hardy search. Until today that is.

Stress-Free Wedding Planning with Appy Couple

Kat

February 26, 2013

Wedding apps are a funny breed. We waited for years for someone to create a decent one, while small (and usually slightly buggy) ones hit the app stores in drips and drabs. But they all seemed to result in the same thing - system crashes and loud sighs of disappointment. Surely, having a space on your phone to plan your wedding, save your inspiration, keep tabs on your guest list and track your expenses couldn't be that hard to create, right!? Oh and we'd like it to be intuitive to use and to be gorgeously designed too please.