It's been an exciting and rather hectic couple of weeks down here, and once again I must apologise for my lack of blogging. Mr Moosh and I have finally managed to move into our new home, which meant we had very patchy internet access for a while. Now everything is working again, I'll be able to get back to regular blog posts.
Showing posts with label suppliers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label suppliers. Show all posts
Monday, 25 June 2012
My Little Post on Bride2Bride
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Some Unusual Finds - Why You Should Cast A Wide Net When Shopping for Wedding Decorations
One of the traps people fall into when planning their wedding is thinking everything should be sourced from wedding-specific suppliers. This will firstly lead to spending more money than necessary - a 'love' sign from a high street shop still says love, but will be a lot cheaper than the one from an online wedding store. It will also mean you miss out on potentially finding those little quirky bits and pieces that add such a personal touch to your big day decorations.
When you pick up a wedding magazine, the first thing that will happen is a load of inserts fall out and land on your feet. These brochures will often be for companies promising a 'one stop shop' for wedding decorations and accessories - place cards, table confetti, bunting etc etc. There's nothing wrong with these companies, but the lure of getting everything from one place means you will pay a premium on the price. It also means your wedding decorations will need to fit with the ranges they have on offer - the silver range, the purple range etc. If you want a more 'eclectic' feel to your day, or simply if your colours are not available, then these decoration sets are unlikely to prove useful.
When thinking about your wedding decorations, it helps to cast a wide net and source individual pieces from a variety of places. Not only will this mean you can shop around for the best deal, but it also means you're more likely to find things meaningful to you and the look you're going for. It's also good to have an open mind on where decorations can come from. For example, you can find a huge variety of tea light holders in home furnishing shops. They might not have been designed specifically for weddings, but if they're the style you want then it doesn't matter.
Whilst doing some shopping today, I popped into Paperchase to look at the pretty displays and found they stock a range of wedding supplies, from cup cake cases to place cards to confettti: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/collections/wedding/icat/oewedding/. I also stopped off at Next, and saw that their home department had a huge variety of 'inspired by vintage' accessories that could be used to decorate a wedding.
I found this wooden 'love' sign for £5.
I also got two of these very sturdy glass tea light holders at £3 each.
As you can probably tell, there's nowhere suitable in my flat to take pictures, so I resorted to using a cushion as a backdrop! I will be using both these pieces to style my wedding, most probably as decorations for the cake table. Next is not a shop many people would consider when choosing their wedding decorations, but the selection of accessories they had proves that you can find pretty things in the most unusual of places if you're willing to look hard enough.
When you pick up a wedding magazine, the first thing that will happen is a load of inserts fall out and land on your feet. These brochures will often be for companies promising a 'one stop shop' for wedding decorations and accessories - place cards, table confetti, bunting etc etc. There's nothing wrong with these companies, but the lure of getting everything from one place means you will pay a premium on the price. It also means your wedding decorations will need to fit with the ranges they have on offer - the silver range, the purple range etc. If you want a more 'eclectic' feel to your day, or simply if your colours are not available, then these decoration sets are unlikely to prove useful.
When thinking about your wedding decorations, it helps to cast a wide net and source individual pieces from a variety of places. Not only will this mean you can shop around for the best deal, but it also means you're more likely to find things meaningful to you and the look you're going for. It's also good to have an open mind on where decorations can come from. For example, you can find a huge variety of tea light holders in home furnishing shops. They might not have been designed specifically for weddings, but if they're the style you want then it doesn't matter.
Whilst doing some shopping today, I popped into Paperchase to look at the pretty displays and found they stock a range of wedding supplies, from cup cake cases to place cards to confettti: http://www.paperchase.co.uk/collections/wedding/icat/oewedding/. I also stopped off at Next, and saw that their home department had a huge variety of 'inspired by vintage' accessories that could be used to decorate a wedding.
I found this wooden 'love' sign for £5.
I also got two of these very sturdy glass tea light holders at £3 each.
As you can probably tell, there's nowhere suitable in my flat to take pictures, so I resorted to using a cushion as a backdrop! I will be using both these pieces to style my wedding, most probably as decorations for the cake table. Next is not a shop many people would consider when choosing their wedding decorations, but the selection of accessories they had proves that you can find pretty things in the most unusual of places if you're willing to look hard enough.
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Beth Philpot Bespoke Bridal Wear
If you've read my post about the National Wedding Show, then you'll know that finding your perfect wedding dress is not always the fun and exciting experience it's made out to be. For some of us, it's a slide into increasing desperation as we realise our perfect dress doesn't exist. The recent growth of the vintage and vintage-inspired bridal wear market helps to solve this dilemma for some, but for others the best solution is to have a bespoke dress designed and made specially.
Beth Philpot is a Somerset based bespoke bridal wear specialist, who can design and make the dress you've always dreamed of. Having your dress made specially for you means you get to choose the style, fabrics and detailing, and perhaps have a period reproduction dress, or one made from Eco-friendly materials. All this without having to trawl round countless bridal shops trying to find the best compromise between what you really want and what's on offer.
Beth has a background in making costumes for film and theatre - she even worked on Pirates of the Caribbean II and King Arthur - and she has a degree in costume design. As such you are ensured to receive the highest quality workmanship and not a dress that's been made somewhere in China. She prides herself on offering a personal and friendly service where you can be involved with the design process and truly happy with the end result.
The design process begins with a free initial consultation at a time that is convenient to you (including evenings and weekends), which allows Beth to get to know you and understand what you're looking for in your dress. With this input, she can produce some designs until you're happy you've found the perfect dress. You can choose from a huge array of fabrics in a variety of colours and, once happy with the quote Beth has provided, your measurements will be taken. This ensures the dress will fit you perfectly and compliment your body shape.
Beth will arrange several fittings with you - including one to try on a toile cotton mock-up of the dress - to make sure you are happy with the dress and that it fits exactly, and details such as embroidery or embellishment will be added just before the final fitting. Prices are dependent on the type of fabric used and the style of dress, but start at £800, which is no more expensive than the vast majority of off-the-peg dresses sold in bridal shops. Having a bespoke dress made will, as I said before, ensure that you get the dress you really want, and not have to settle for something that's second best. It's also a great way to gain creative input into what you wear on your big day, and will definitely guarantee nobody will ever wear the same dress as you!
Below are some examples of Beth's previous work. I particularly love the beautiful, delicate little butterflies on the third dress! Please take a look at her website at http://www.bethphilpot.co.uk/index.htm for more information and to arrange an initial consultation.
Beth Philpot is a Somerset based bespoke bridal wear specialist, who can design and make the dress you've always dreamed of. Having your dress made specially for you means you get to choose the style, fabrics and detailing, and perhaps have a period reproduction dress, or one made from Eco-friendly materials. All this without having to trawl round countless bridal shops trying to find the best compromise between what you really want and what's on offer.
Beth has a background in making costumes for film and theatre - she even worked on Pirates of the Caribbean II and King Arthur - and she has a degree in costume design. As such you are ensured to receive the highest quality workmanship and not a dress that's been made somewhere in China. She prides herself on offering a personal and friendly service where you can be involved with the design process and truly happy with the end result.
The design process begins with a free initial consultation at a time that is convenient to you (including evenings and weekends), which allows Beth to get to know you and understand what you're looking for in your dress. With this input, she can produce some designs until you're happy you've found the perfect dress. You can choose from a huge array of fabrics in a variety of colours and, once happy with the quote Beth has provided, your measurements will be taken. This ensures the dress will fit you perfectly and compliment your body shape.
Beth will arrange several fittings with you - including one to try on a toile cotton mock-up of the dress - to make sure you are happy with the dress and that it fits exactly, and details such as embroidery or embellishment will be added just before the final fitting. Prices are dependent on the type of fabric used and the style of dress, but start at £800, which is no more expensive than the vast majority of off-the-peg dresses sold in bridal shops. Having a bespoke dress made will, as I said before, ensure that you get the dress you really want, and not have to settle for something that's second best. It's also a great way to gain creative input into what you wear on your big day, and will definitely guarantee nobody will ever wear the same dress as you!
Below are some examples of Beth's previous work. I particularly love the beautiful, delicate little butterflies on the third dress! Please take a look at her website at http://www.bethphilpot.co.uk/index.htm for more information and to arrange an initial consultation.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Bramble & Wild Floral Emporium
Flowers can be a beautiful and fun part of your wedding, and you don't even need a lot of them to make an impact. A couple of bundles of fresh blooms can transform any venue, and instantly put your guests in a positive mood. It's very important to find a florist who understands what you want, as each florist will have a certain style that they're more comfortable with. Remember, just because it's a wedding doesn't mean you have to carry a bouquet of white roses - the world, or at least the flowers in it, is your oyster!
With this in mind, I'd like to introduce the wonderful Bramble and Wild floral emporium. I met them whilst at the Top Hats and Tea Cups wedding fair in Bristol, and was immediately wowed by their eclectic display of flowers in jam jars, urns, and tea cups! Based on the quirky Catherine Hill in Frome, they specialise in rustic and vintage styled flowers, using local, English flowers where possible. Having seasonal, English flowers in your wedding is a great way to save money, as the less miles the little petals have to go, the less costs you'll need to pay. Sticking with things that are in season also means the flowers will be in the best possible condition and far less likely to wilt or droop as the day goes on.
Bramble and Wild have a friendly, personal approach to weddings. They enjoy getting to know their customers, and like to sit down with a glass of bubbly or a cup of tea to discuss all their requirements. They talk about all aspects of your wedding, to make sure their designs fit in perfectly and compliment your chosen colours and themes.
Bramble and Wild pride themselves on "natural, rustic designs inspired by nature and our wonderful countryside", and enjoy using mosses, lichen, and other materials to give your flowers that 'just picked from a hedgerow' look. They cover weddings in Somerset, Devon, and Wiltshire, but are always happy to consider requests from further afield.
Bramble and Wild are a brilliant choice if you're planning a rustic or vintage inspired wedding, and I think you'll agree that their displays look stunning! Contact them through their website at www.brambleandwild.com for further information.
With this in mind, I'd like to introduce the wonderful Bramble and Wild floral emporium. I met them whilst at the Top Hats and Tea Cups wedding fair in Bristol, and was immediately wowed by their eclectic display of flowers in jam jars, urns, and tea cups! Based on the quirky Catherine Hill in Frome, they specialise in rustic and vintage styled flowers, using local, English flowers where possible. Having seasonal, English flowers in your wedding is a great way to save money, as the less miles the little petals have to go, the less costs you'll need to pay. Sticking with things that are in season also means the flowers will be in the best possible condition and far less likely to wilt or droop as the day goes on.
Bramble and Wild have a friendly, personal approach to weddings. They enjoy getting to know their customers, and like to sit down with a glass of bubbly or a cup of tea to discuss all their requirements. They talk about all aspects of your wedding, to make sure their designs fit in perfectly and compliment your chosen colours and themes.
Bramble and Wild pride themselves on "natural, rustic designs inspired by nature and our wonderful countryside", and enjoy using mosses, lichen, and other materials to give your flowers that 'just picked from a hedgerow' look. They cover weddings in Somerset, Devon, and Wiltshire, but are always happy to consider requests from further afield.
Bramble and Wild are a brilliant choice if you're planning a rustic or vintage inspired wedding, and I think you'll agree that their displays look stunning! Contact them through their website at www.brambleandwild.com for further information.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
'Living The Cream' ice cream tricycle
It's a lovely sunny day here in Bristol (or it was just before I started typing that, how typical), and the brighter weather is putting in mind one of summer's many pleasantries - ice cream. No longer is ice cream confined to queuing at a Mr Whippy van before running back to your windbreak on a crowded beach somewhere. Ice cream can be a great addition to your wedding too!
Living the Cream is a brand new company who provide wonderful Somerset ice cream from a lovely old 'ice cream tricycle'. They also have a vintage gramophone, so your guests can mingle to the sound of a bygone era, and a seaside style peep through board, which creates a unique backdrop for those all-important photos.
Jonathan Fletcher, who runs the company, left his job of 10 years in E-commerce because he was "fed up of being behind a desk and wanted something out in the fresh air and to meet people". And there's no better way of meeting people and putting a smile on their face than giving them a cone full of delicious ice cream! Living the Cream would be a great feature in a vintage style wedding and is a brilliant alternative to those expensive canapés. Serving ice cream is also a good way to keep your guests happy and occupied whilst you and your new spouse are off with the photographer having pictures taken.
Living the Cream is initially available within a fifty mile radius of Somerton, Somerset, which includes the cities of Bristol and Bath. Jonathan will be attending a wedding fair this Sunday at The Walnut Tree, and also a vintage wedding fair in Yeovil on April 1st.
Living the Cream can be contacted through their website at www.livingthecream.co.uk
Living the Cream is a brand new company who provide wonderful Somerset ice cream from a lovely old 'ice cream tricycle'. They also have a vintage gramophone, so your guests can mingle to the sound of a bygone era, and a seaside style peep through board, which creates a unique backdrop for those all-important photos.
Jonathan Fletcher, who runs the company, left his job of 10 years in E-commerce because he was "fed up of being behind a desk and wanted something out in the fresh air and to meet people". And there's no better way of meeting people and putting a smile on their face than giving them a cone full of delicious ice cream! Living the Cream would be a great feature in a vintage style wedding and is a brilliant alternative to those expensive canapés. Serving ice cream is also a good way to keep your guests happy and occupied whilst you and your new spouse are off with the photographer having pictures taken.
Living the Cream is initially available within a fifty mile radius of Somerton, Somerset, which includes the cities of Bristol and Bath. Jonathan will be attending a wedding fair this Sunday at The Walnut Tree, and also a vintage wedding fair in Yeovil on April 1st.
Living the Cream can be contacted through their website at www.livingthecream.co.uk
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