I love this Bridesmaid infographic! While most of us think we already know what to do, this is a fantastic list to keep us on our toes.
Featured image by the amazing, Ky Lu of B Captured.
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http://ift.tt/1N7iebFAs many of you know I have a ‘thing’, a dream if you will to own as many corsets as I can – so far, I have two. I know, miserable right? Not a great start really but in my world, that of school runs, dirty clothes and sweating over my Mac, they’re not really appropriate. Insert dream of a different, elaborate lifestyle where corsets are a must!! – And to be honest, there aren’t a lot of designers out there that I’ve found that I absolutely love when it comes to corsetry work. But guess what?! Today, I’ve got a new one to show you. I’m totally smitten with her work and her corsets and wedding dresses are just ‘blow your mind feminine’. They ooze sensuality, sexuality and if Anne Summers were to design like this we’d be at the store every pay day and Hubby-to-be would be in his ultimate dreamland!
I would throw one of these on with a pair of jeans and a blazer if I were brave enough. And that’s the ultimate beauty that I love about a corset, no matter what size or shape you are, you look sexy, gorgeous, beautiful and feel all of the above.
Todays designer is the fabulous Juliana from Moscow – check out her site at Juliana.ru for more of her stunning designs.
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http://ift.tt/1EsmoczGuest Post by Sara Gomez
Your wedding is one of the most special, unforgettable days of your life. For a lot of brides, that means spending an extravagant amount of money on a huge reception—and a lot of waste to go with it. But these days, a lot of brides are shunning convention and tradition, and turning to eco-friendly alternatives. Here are 10 ideas for planning your wedding which will keep it both budget-friendly and environmentally friendly.
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There was a time when invitations were written on handcrafted paper. These days, they are generally mass-produced. But do you even need paper invites? These days you can save money and trees by going paperless and inviting your guests through email. That doesn’t stop you from choosing fun custom designs or sending special personalized messages—in fact it makes it easier. Plus, it’s fast and convenient for your guests, who can RSVP instantly with the click of a mouse. Along with your invite, you can send a map to your ceremony, a link to your gift registry, and more.
If you want to stick with paper invites, use recycled materials. Nowadays you can get recycled paper in any color, size, or texture you choose. Seeded paper is very popular for invitations.
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Flowers only last for a few days and then they wilt and die. Spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on flowers which aren’t ecologically harvested is a waste both to your wallet and the planet. Still, they are undeniably beautiful and help to create a festive atmosphere. Here are a few options which can help you stay eco-friendly without abandoning wedding flowers:
All of these ideas will save money and help you protect the planet while beautifying your ceremony and reception.
Image Credit: BridalGuide.com
Image Credit: BridalGuide.com
First, look for a caterer who believes in your passion and vision to go green. The best eco-friendly caterer will serve organic food and beverages and will source local and seasonal ingredients where possible.
For seafood, stick with species that are not endangered and stay away from caviar and Chilean sea bass. Make sure that the fish have been humanely harvested in a sustainable way.
For beverages, look for organic wines and champagnes you can serve at your reception. Organic juices make a great non-alcoholic beverage option, and are very trendy these days. You can also make iced tea using local, fresh ingredients.
What about your wedding cake? Ask your baker to make use of local organic flour, milk, and eggs. For dishware, stay away from disposable plates and cutlery. Use real plates and bowls and glasses and silverware that you can wash and re-use. Use ecologically friendly detergents in the kitchen.
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How can you go green with wedding rings? Go to a jeweler that uses recycled gold and fair labor gemstones. Stay away from “blood diamonds” or “conflict diamonds,” and never buy a diamond if the jeweler cannot provide you with its full history.
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If you feel strongly about advocating a greener world, what better way to show it than by wearing a recycled wedding gown? While it used to be traditional for mothers and grandmothers to pass down their wedding gowns, many brides these days buy brand-new dresses and wear them only once. After that, they just go to waste.
Buy a used wedding gown, or let a friend or relative pass theirs down to you. If you need to, you can always take it to a local tailor to have it altered the way you need so that it fits your size and your style (a great way to provide business to a local artisan). After you wear your dress, pass it on to someone else!
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You can also be eco-friendly in your choice of venue. Pick a spot that showcases the beauty of your environment. A romantic garden wedding or a wedding with a natural backdrop like a sea cliff or a forest makes a great option. The most picturesque backgrounds are ready-made by nature. All you have to do to find them is look. Be sure to leave the venue as you found it. Do not litter or pollute. Leave only footprints!
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Stick with local products for your food, beverages, linens, and other supplies wherever possible. Doing so reduces the costs associated with transportation and pollution, and helps you to support your community. One exception is cut flowers! Oftentimes, local flowers are not the most ecological choice. Flowers imported from Ecuador and other warm countries are often better, because those locations provide the right environment to grow roses and other traditional wedding blooms year-round. That means there is fewer carbon emissions associated with production.
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Use a digital camera instead of an analogue camera to capture your wedding memories. That way you do not have to deal with rolls of film and chemicals. It’s also a lot more convenient. You don’t need to have the photos developed. And you get to choose the shots you want and edit them the way you wish. Print only what you really want to, and keep the rest of your shots as digital memories.
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What will you hand out as party favors? Plant seeds or potted plants make wonderful green gifts. They add to your décor at the reception, and at the end of the day, cleaning up is easy! Just hand them around. These are unique gifts which keep giving year round as they bloom and grow.
Image Credit: BridalGuide.com
Image Credit: BridalGuide.com
This is one of the best ways to show off your ingenuity when it comes to going green. Make Mason jar lanterns or create handmade soy candles to light up your centerpieces. Use chalkboard paint to create table placards, signs at your venue, and more. There are hundreds of ways to recycle and up-cycle. DIY projects allow you to make use of the materials around you to beautify your ceremony and reception instead of letting them go to waste. Doing it yourself is fun and environmentally friendly, and will give your wedding a unique, personalized look and feel!
As you can see, there are many ways to go green on your wedding day—or any other big event you have to plan. Make a conscious effort to be gentle to the environment and avoid products and processes which damage it. Life is precious, and a wedding should be a celebration of that fact.
Contributed by Flower Explosion: Flower Explosion is a florist that provides high-quality, fresh-cut flowers — including done-for-you wedding flower packages at DIY prices.
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http://ift.tt/1MPasESBeautifully styled and romantically shot, this vintage wedding shoot shot by Julia Mills captures the essence of the old with the beauty of the new. Stunning dresses, exquisite accessories – what is not to love with this gorgeous wedding shoot. Julia also plays with some really interesting photographic techniques to enhance the vintage feel. Gorgeous!!
The initial inspiration for our vintage bridal themed shoot came from one of the make up artists, Julie West. Her vision was to create a bridal look that, as with all her bridal looks she creates, would be romantic and beautiful, but on this occasion had a vintage twist. As the photographer on the shoot I chose to incorporate a photographic technique known as light painting as well as traditional studio flash to create lighting that would enhance the vintage feel.
The clothing and accessories were loaned to us by a retired wedding boutique owner and although not perhaps stereotypically fashionable for contemporary brides, harked back to an era of romantic beauty and lent themselves well to our vintage theme.During the search for a location Julie mentioned that she’s been really inspired by a restaurant/pub that she’d found in Winchester called The Green Man. Its seductively beautiful interior and classic surroundings gave us the perfect backdrop for our shoot and worked really well with our photographic light painting technique too.
Photographer: Julia Mills
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http://ift.tt/1OhbCG1Goodbye boring old numbers, hello exotic memories and favourite things! Table names, it’s more than a number these days so what do you call them? Do you give them a name or number at all? Traditionally tables were identified by numbers but theses days it’s all about pizazz and personality and adding that personal touch by giving your guests a glimpse into your world. So you’ve got your guest list, you know how many tables your going to have and now you want some inspiration… today I’m here for you babes so grab yourself a cuppa and sit back and browse through some of these ideas.
Firstly think about the things that reflect who you are as a couple; where have you been, what holidays did you both absolutely love, where did you meet, do you both share any interests? Maybe it’s your personalities that can best tell your story; have you both got an awesome sense of humour? For me it would have to be on titles. Music is my lifeline and both me and hubby adore it (I dabble at singing (and bravely do it outside the shower on rare occasions) and he is my dream Lead Guitarist) so our table names would have to be something that resonated with this.
Another very slushy example, my amazing bestie named her tables after sweets when she married her gorgeous man in 2006. Names like ‘Shrimps’, ‘Flumps’, ‘Flying Saucer’ and ‘Fruit Salad’. Why? Grab your tissues girls.., because her and her man are childhood sweethearts…oh so romantic! That so appeals to my squidgy side.
My top favourite table names:
More choices:
Photo by Sarah Culver Photography
Photo by Paper Baker here in the UK
The are so many things you could do but the best table names are those that have personal meaning to you. Table names will be a talking point for your guests so it’s a great way to strike up conversation between them and help them get to know a little about you both.
And most of all, enjoy the entire experience of sharing and creating the names together. It can be
a great laugh!
Zarn
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http://ift.tt/1FNeQjiI’m kinda backward on this infographic thing. While I liked them when they first came out, I think there was suddenly such an overflow of them that I got fed up. Oh how times change – now I really kinda like them. Seriously though, what’s not to like – they’re like posh bullet points right?! All the information without having to trawl through garble and it all looks so pretty. And this one is really super for all you Grooms out there. Want to be the best Groom ever?! Well, its super easy. Here’s how…!
Thanks to Melissa Rae photography for this one!
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http://ift.tt/1AncmYjAre you looking for an exquisite, romantic wedding venue that is infused with fairy tale details and set within an extraordinarily beautiful setting? Then I’ve found your Ever After. Set amongst the lush Dartmoor backdrop Ever After wedding venue is spectacularly beautiful and it’s one I wish I’d found years ago.
With its contemporary barn style structures sitting either side of the beautiful tented roof lit up with elegant chandeliers this venue can be decorated to your own unique style; from rustic, to fairy tale. I adore the quality of this venue, everything is in the detail and the more you look, the more beautiful it is. I’d like to get lost here, with a bottle of wine and and a really good book!
To find out more visit the Ever After website and check out the video on their home page. If you’re looking for a spectacular venue – this is it!
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