Valentines Day is just around the corner, so it's that time to start thinking about gifts again - Christmas just seemed like yesterday, right? Although I don't necessarily think that Valentines is all about the gifts, it's still nice to get a little something! Josh doesn't like to tell me the Valentines plans, so I just have to wait for the day to find out what it is that we're up to! Last year we spent the day at Horsey Gap beach visiting the seals, followed by afternoon tea, then dinner out in the evening. Who knows what i'll be doing this year.
So for now I've devised a wishlist of some perfect gifts for her.
Beauty Gifts
Clinique is one of my favourite beauty brands, and I 100% believe in their skincare routines. It has done wonders for my skin, especially the sonic brush!
So for now I've devised a wishlist of some perfect gifts for her.
Beauty Gifts
Clinique is one of my favourite beauty brands, and I 100% believe in their skincare routines. It has done wonders for my skin, especially the sonic brush!
Make-up Gifts
Buying your girl make-up might be risky business because it is a pretty personal & specific thing for girls. But there are so many products that we do love, for example Benefit make-up and the Urban Decay Naked palettes are a definite staple that you can't go wrong with.
Perfume
Perfume is the perfect staple gift that you can't really go wrong with. My personal favourites are Gucci Gorgeous Gardinia and Chanel No. 5. But I also love the range of scents from Jo Malone and the White Company.
Handbags
A girl can dream, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to wake up on Valentines to be treated to a Chloe, YSL or Mulberry bag? The YSL cardholder is super popular at the moment, and would make the perfect gift.
Lingerie
Beautiful lingerie always makes the nicest of gifts - girls love getting new underwear. I love the ASOS lingerie collection at the moment, and especially the Valentine's red underwear. Even the cute pyjamas make the perfect gift if she's like me and love to spend Sundays in pjs!
Kelly
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Valentines Gifts for Her
Valentines Day is just around the corner, so it's that time to start thinking about gifts again - Christmas just seemed like yesterday, right? Although I don't necessarily think that Valentines is all about the gifts, it's still nice to get a little something! Josh doesn't like to tell me the Valentines plans, so I just have to wait for the day to find out what it is that we're up to! Last year we spent the day at Horsey Gap beach visiting the seals, followed by afternoon tea, then dinner out in the evening. Who knows what i'll be doing this year.
So for now I've devised a wishlist of some perfect gifts for her.
Beauty Gifts
Clinique is one of my favourite beauty brands, and I 100% believe in their skincare routines. It has done wonders for my skin, especially the sonic brush!
So for now I've devised a wishlist of some perfect gifts for her.
Beauty Gifts
Clinique is one of my favourite beauty brands, and I 100% believe in their skincare routines. It has done wonders for my skin, especially the sonic brush!
Make-up Gifts
Buying your girl make-up might be risky business because it is a pretty personal & specific thing for girls. But there are so many products that we do love, for example Benefit make-up and the Urban Decay Naked palettes are a definite staple that you can't go wrong with.
Perfume
Perfume is the perfect staple gift that you can't really go wrong with. My personal favourites are Gucci Gorgeous Gardinia and Chanel No. 5. But I also love the range of scents from Jo Malone and the White Company.
Handbags
A girl can dream, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to wake up on Valentines to be treated to a Chloe, YSL or Mulberry bag? The YSL cardholder is super popular at the moment, and would make the perfect gift.
Lingerie
Beautiful lingerie always makes the nicest of gifts - girls love getting new underwear. I love the ASOS lingerie collection at the moment, and especially the Valentine's red underwear. Even the cute pyjamas make the perfect gift if she's like me and love to spend Sundays in pjs!
Kelly
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Aside from your venue, registrar and date, the next thing is to definitely meet and decide on your wedding photographer. If you're going to all this effort planning your wedding, you definitely need someone who you trust to capture it properly! So for me, my photographer is one of the most important parts of my wedding planning, because I don't want poor quality images to ruin my memory of my day.
Yes, I booked my photographer 19 months before my wedding (you often come across checklists for weddings that allows a much shorter time to find photographers) - but seriously, they do get booked up that far in advance, so make sure you start looking for your photographer as soon as you've picked your venue.
I spent a long, long time researching photographers - looking at all their images, including ones on their blog, as well as the wedding albums on their websites. I also check out their social media pages to try and get a feel for them. Josh and I are quite awkward in front of the camera, so it was really important for us to find the right person, who doesn't do awkward posed photos etc., and even more importantly, someone that we got on with. The key is to find a photographer that you trust, and you get on well with; someone who doesn't make you feel uncomfortable.
I spent a long, long time researching photographers - looking at all their images, including ones on their blog, as well as the wedding albums on their websites. I also check out their social media pages to try and get a feel for them. Josh and I are quite awkward in front of the camera, so it was really important for us to find the right person, who doesn't do awkward posed photos etc., and even more importantly, someone that we got on with. The key is to find a photographer that you trust, and you get on well with; someone who doesn't make you feel uncomfortable.
Our chosen photographer is Luis Holden, based in Norfolk - as it happens just a couple of miles from the venue. We love that his shots are so natural, and have total confidence that we will love our wedding pictures. A few weeks before the wedding we will have a meeting, suggest shots that we want, and a couple of days before he will go to Oxnead and make a storyboard of our shots, meaning that minimal time will be wasted on the day.
Kelly
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Kelly
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Choosing Your Photographer
Aside from your venue, registrar and date, the next thing is to definitely meet and decide on your wedding photographer. If you're going to all this effort planning your wedding, you definitely need someone who you trust to capture it properly! So for me, my photographer is one of the most important parts of my wedding planning, because I don't want poor quality images to ruin my memory of my day.
Yes, I booked my photographer 19 months before my wedding (you often come across checklists for weddings that allows a much shorter time to find photographers) - but seriously, they do get booked up that far in advance, so make sure you start looking for your photographer as soon as you've picked your venue.
I spent a long, long time researching photographers - looking at all their images, including ones on their blog, as well as the wedding albums on their websites. I also check out their social media pages to try and get a feel for them. Josh and I are quite awkward in front of the camera, so it was really important for us to find the right person, who doesn't do awkward posed photos etc., and even more importantly, someone that we got on with. The key is to find a photographer that you trust, and you get on well with; someone who doesn't make you feel uncomfortable.
I spent a long, long time researching photographers - looking at all their images, including ones on their blog, as well as the wedding albums on their websites. I also check out their social media pages to try and get a feel for them. Josh and I are quite awkward in front of the camera, so it was really important for us to find the right person, who doesn't do awkward posed photos etc., and even more importantly, someone that we got on with. The key is to find a photographer that you trust, and you get on well with; someone who doesn't make you feel uncomfortable.
Our chosen photographer is Luis Holden, based in Norfolk - as it happens just a couple of miles from the venue. We love that his shots are so natural, and have total confidence that we will love our wedding pictures. A few weeks before the wedding we will have a meeting, suggest shots that we want, and a couple of days before he will go to Oxnead and make a storyboard of our shots, meaning that minimal time will be wasted on the day.
Kelly
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Kelly
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There are some serious romantic destinations right on our doorstep...yes that's right - Europe! You've been so busy saving for and planning your wedding, you definitely need a break, and a little time away together after you've tied the knot! While everyone thinks that the most luxury of honeymoons are found further afield, there are plenty of options right here in Europe. So, I've composed a list of my favourite European honeymoon destinations.
1. Santorini, Greece
Santorini offers newly-weds breathtaking scenery, picturesque buildings and blue skies & sea.
What to do: Santorini's volcanic activity plays a part in activities on the island - head to Kamari Breach or Amoudi bay - completely unique beaches due to the volcanic activity. Why not hire jet skis for some extra fun? There are various historical sites and museums to visit, alongside the beautiful town of Oia.
2. Venice, Italy
Venice is a magical and enchanting place. You can take a romantic ride on a gondola, through the city's many waterways (and gondola drivers have been known to sing romantic songs in the moment - yes, that's a movie moment right there). If you wanted to take the romantic city by foot, narrow passageways twist throughout the city, creating a perfect novel moment.
Things to do: visit the basilica and take a tour on the grand canal.
3. Paris, France
Of course Paris had to make the list - it's on of the most romantic places on earth, right? Paris is full of luxurious hotels, and spas - but if you're not sold on it as a honeymoon destination, why not go there as a stop off on the way to somewhere else.
Things to do: visit the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame & Louvre Museum - you won't be disappointed.
4. Sicily, Italy
Looking for something a little more beachy? Sicily is the perfect option for that luxury, hot, romantic getaway, surrounded by warm, Mediterranean seas. You'll experience delicious wine, seafood & pasta whilst on your honeymoon here.
Things to do: make sure you visit Mount Etna
5. Tuscany, Italy
Wine lovers? Then Tuscany is the place for you. Set in the Italian countryside, Tuscany is place for couples to escape the mayhem of city life, and enjoy some quality time away from everything.
Things to do: visit Florence and Siena whilst you're there, and drink plenty of wine of course.
Kelly
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Your Honeymoon: Top European Destinations
There are some serious romantic destinations right on our doorstep...yes that's right - Europe! You've been so busy saving for and planning your wedding, you definitely need a break, and a little time away together after you've tied the knot! While everyone thinks that the most luxury of honeymoons are found further afield, there are plenty of options right here in Europe. So, I've composed a list of my favourite European honeymoon destinations.
1. Santorini, Greece
Santorini offers newly-weds breathtaking scenery, picturesque buildings and blue skies & sea.
What to do: Santorini's volcanic activity plays a part in activities on the island - head to Kamari Breach or Amoudi bay - completely unique beaches due to the volcanic activity. Why not hire jet skis for some extra fun? There are various historical sites and museums to visit, alongside the beautiful town of Oia.
2. Venice, Italy
Venice is a magical and enchanting place. You can take a romantic ride on a gondola, through the city's many waterways (and gondola drivers have been known to sing romantic songs in the moment - yes, that's a movie moment right there). If you wanted to take the romantic city by foot, narrow passageways twist throughout the city, creating a perfect novel moment.
Things to do: visit the basilica and take a tour on the grand canal.
3. Paris, France
Of course Paris had to make the list - it's on of the most romantic places on earth, right? Paris is full of luxurious hotels, and spas - but if you're not sold on it as a honeymoon destination, why not go there as a stop off on the way to somewhere else.
Things to do: visit the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame & Louvre Museum - you won't be disappointed.
4. Sicily, Italy
Looking for something a little more beachy? Sicily is the perfect option for that luxury, hot, romantic getaway, surrounded by warm, Mediterranean seas. You'll experience delicious wine, seafood & pasta whilst on your honeymoon here.
Things to do: make sure you visit Mount Etna
5. Tuscany, Italy
Wine lovers? Then Tuscany is the place for you. Set in the Italian countryside, Tuscany is place for couples to escape the mayhem of city life, and enjoy some quality time away from everything.
Things to do: visit Florence and Siena whilst you're there, and drink plenty of wine of course.
Kelly
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How you are going to have your hair on your wedding day is probably one of the biggest decisions you're going to have to make. As well as the style itself, you have to decide whether you're going to add accessories, and if you are - whether it's a veil, tiara, or floral accessories.
Why veils may seem a little old-fashioned, to me they are definitely a timeless piece, that won't age. Veils can also look beautiful with the hair up or down, whereas hair clips and accessories can place limits on hairstyles.
1. The Classic Bun
2. The Timeless Veil
3. The Bridal Braid
Some of my must-have bridal hair accessories include:
1. The Classic Bun
2. The Timeless Veil
3. The Bridal Braid
4. The Floral Crown
Some of my must-have bridal hair accessories include:
Lots of love,
Kelly
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4 Beautiful Bridal Hairstyles
How you are going to have your hair on your wedding day is probably one of the biggest decisions you're going to have to make. As well as the style itself, you have to decide whether you're going to add accessories, and if you are - whether it's a veil, tiara, or floral accessories.
Why veils may seem a little old-fashioned, to me they are definitely a timeless piece, that won't age. Veils can also look beautiful with the hair up or down, whereas hair clips and accessories can place limits on hairstyles.
1. The Classic Bun
2. The Timeless Veil
3. The Bridal Braid
Some of my must-have bridal hair accessories include:
1. The Classic Bun
2. The Timeless Veil
3. The Bridal Braid
4. The Floral Crown
Some of my must-have bridal hair accessories include:
Lots of love,
Kelly
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Getting engaged was literally one of the most exciting things that happened to me, but it can send you a little crazy! So I've composed a little list of things that are okay when you have just got engaged!
1. Spend way too long thinking of the perfect way to announce the news on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook. You want as many likes as you can get, right? There's so many options - a cute selfie (hand on show, obvs!),or just holding your hand out in a complete non-subtle-look at my ring type of way.
1 i) It's also totally okay to check for your new likes every 2 seconds or so - it may be the most you ever get.
2. Treating yourself to a cute manicure before announcing the engagement, and thereafter so every time someone asks to see your ring, your nails are completely on point.
3. Taking the same photo of your ring time and time again, just in different locations.
4. Buy literally every wedding magazine that comes in your path, and then spend hours dreaming about your perfect venue, flowers and dress - in fact you have the whole wedding planned, despite the fact you and hubby-to-be haven't even set a date yet.
5. Calling your hubby-to-be your 'hubby-to-be' and fiancée at every single given opportunity - you just want to be sure that everyone knows that you have recently got engaged, including him!
I've linked some similar rings to mine, as well as some other gorgeous ones for all you wanting to give him a little hint.
I've linked some similar rings to mine, as well as some other gorgeous ones for all you wanting to give him a little hint.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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5 things that are totally allowed when you get engaged
Getting engaged was literally one of the most exciting things that happened to me, but it can send you a little crazy! So I've composed a little list of things that are okay when you have just got engaged!
1. Spend way too long thinking of the perfect way to announce the news on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook. You want as many likes as you can get, right? There's so many options - a cute selfie (hand on show, obvs!),or just holding your hand out in a complete non-subtle-look at my ring type of way.
1 i) It's also totally okay to check for your new likes every 2 seconds or so - it may be the most you ever get.
2. Treating yourself to a cute manicure before announcing the engagement, and thereafter so every time someone asks to see your ring, your nails are completely on point.
3. Taking the same photo of your ring time and time again, just in different locations.
4. Buy literally every wedding magazine that comes in your path, and then spend hours dreaming about your perfect venue, flowers and dress - in fact you have the whole wedding planned, despite the fact you and hubby-to-be haven't even set a date yet.
5. Calling your hubby-to-be your 'hubby-to-be' and fiancée at every single given opportunity - you just want to be sure that everyone knows that you have recently got engaged, including him!
I've linked some similar rings to mine, as well as some other gorgeous ones for all you wanting to give him a little hint.
I've linked some similar rings to mine, as well as some other gorgeous ones for all you wanting to give him a little hint.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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There's so much to think about when deciding on what favours you're going to have at your wedding for your guests. Do you want something edible - if so, will it be chocolatey, something sweet or a macaroon maybe? And if you don't want to do something sweet, then what? There's so many options: scratch cards, personalised seeds and key rings all being contenders. Then there's favours for children, and gifts for the mother of the bride, mother of the groom, your hubby-to-be (who even knew that you had to get him a gift?); the list is endless. Then there's the personalised labels which are on a whole different level.
*images are linked - click to shop wedding favours
If you don't have a big budget, especially to put towards favours, then a sweet table is always a winner, with a cute candy bags placed on everyone's place setting. You could even easily make your own edible favours, including fudge or wrapped sweets.
*images are linked - click to shop wedding favours
I've still not decided on what favours I'm going to have, but I'm definitely leaning towards something edible - perhaps maracroons. My personal favourite go to for favour inspiration is definitely notonthehighstreet.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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Inspiration: Wedding favours
There's so much to think about when deciding on what favours you're going to have at your wedding for your guests. Do you want something edible - if so, will it be chocolatey, something sweet or a macaroon maybe? And if you don't want to do something sweet, then what? There's so many options: scratch cards, personalised seeds and key rings all being contenders. Then there's favours for children, and gifts for the mother of the bride, mother of the groom, your hubby-to-be (who even knew that you had to get him a gift?); the list is endless. Then there's the personalised labels which are on a whole different level.
*images are linked - click to shop wedding favours
If you don't have a big budget, especially to put towards favours, then a sweet table is always a winner, with a cute candy bags placed on everyone's place setting. You could even easily make your own edible favours, including fudge or wrapped sweets.
*images are linked - click to shop wedding favours
I've still not decided on what favours I'm going to have, but I'm definitely leaning towards something edible - perhaps maracroons. My personal favourite go to for favour inspiration is definitely notonthehighstreet.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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Choosing the right venue for you and your other half is the most important thing that you can do. If you're not 100% happy, or in love with your venue, you're going to stressing so much before the day even arrives, let alone on the day itself.
I am so in love with my venue. Personally, I never really got over the childhood dream of getting married in a big castle in the country, with beautiful gardens and the sun shining. A castle wasn't really viable, but I'd stumbled across this gorgeous hall before I was even engaged, and instantly fell in love with it. It has the most beautiful gardens, set on a lake, and in the country with no one else around. I am quite a private person, and with the serenity and eloquence of Oxnead Hall, this meant that I had to get married here. So when I got engaged, a wedding show was being held there; I took my mum and she fell in love with it too - and Josh the next time. The grounds are gardens are absolutely beautiful, and I'm already so excited for our wedding photos around the grounds.
What makes it even more perfect for Josh and I, is the fact that we can hire the whole hall (not just the function rooms), including 9 bedrooms a kitchen, dining and living space in the main house, and two 3-bedroom cottages. Mine and Josh's closest family will all spend the evening together the night before our wedding, and celebrate with a big family meal in the main house. Because after all, getting married is about becoming family. We are also staying the night of the wedding.
For the wedding itself, we were torn between the on-site church, and this gorgeous room called the 'Orangery', which has windows all around, tonnes of natural light, stone floors, and overlooks the beautiful grounds. With our numbers for the ceremony itself (around 40), the church would look empty, so we've chosen the more intimate option of the Orangery.
For our wedding breakfast, we were torn between the Great Barn, and another room similar to the Orangery, named the Long Room. Also because of Breakfast numbers, we opted to fill the Long Room with long tables, rather than rounded, for a more intimate feel, and then have our evening party in the Great Barn, when the party will nearly triple in size. We have exclusive use of the whole site and grounds from Friday-Sunday, and I can't think of a more perfect place to get married.
*picture sources www.luisholden.com
Lots of love,
Kelly
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For the wedding itself, we were torn between the on-site church, and this gorgeous room called the 'Orangery', which has windows all around, tonnes of natural light, stone floors, and overlooks the beautiful grounds. With our numbers for the ceremony itself (around 40), the church would look empty, so we've chosen the more intimate option of the Orangery.
For our wedding breakfast, we were torn between the Great Barn, and another room similar to the Orangery, named the Long Room. Also because of Breakfast numbers, we opted to fill the Long Room with long tables, rather than rounded, for a more intimate feel, and then have our evening party in the Great Barn, when the party will nearly triple in size. We have exclusive use of the whole site and grounds from Friday-Sunday, and I can't think of a more perfect place to get married.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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My Wedding: My Venue
Choosing the right venue for you and your other half is the most important thing that you can do. If you're not 100% happy, or in love with your venue, you're going to stressing so much before the day even arrives, let alone on the day itself.
I am so in love with my venue. Personally, I never really got over the childhood dream of getting married in a big castle in the country, with beautiful gardens and the sun shining. A castle wasn't really viable, but I'd stumbled across this gorgeous hall before I was even engaged, and instantly fell in love with it. It has the most beautiful gardens, set on a lake, and in the country with no one else around. I am quite a private person, and with the serenity and eloquence of Oxnead Hall, this meant that I had to get married here. So when I got engaged, a wedding show was being held there; I took my mum and she fell in love with it too - and Josh the next time. The grounds are gardens are absolutely beautiful, and I'm already so excited for our wedding photos around the grounds.
What makes it even more perfect for Josh and I, is the fact that we can hire the whole hall (not just the function rooms), including 9 bedrooms a kitchen, dining and living space in the main house, and two 3-bedroom cottages. Mine and Josh's closest family will all spend the evening together the night before our wedding, and celebrate with a big family meal in the main house. Because after all, getting married is about becoming family. We are also staying the night of the wedding.
For the wedding itself, we were torn between the on-site church, and this gorgeous room called the 'Orangery', which has windows all around, tonnes of natural light, stone floors, and overlooks the beautiful grounds. With our numbers for the ceremony itself (around 40), the church would look empty, so we've chosen the more intimate option of the Orangery.
For our wedding breakfast, we were torn between the Great Barn, and another room similar to the Orangery, named the Long Room. Also because of Breakfast numbers, we opted to fill the Long Room with long tables, rather than rounded, for a more intimate feel, and then have our evening party in the Great Barn, when the party will nearly triple in size. We have exclusive use of the whole site and grounds from Friday-Sunday, and I can't think of a more perfect place to get married.
*picture sources www.luisholden.com
Lots of love,
Kelly
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For the wedding itself, we were torn between the on-site church, and this gorgeous room called the 'Orangery', which has windows all around, tonnes of natural light, stone floors, and overlooks the beautiful grounds. With our numbers for the ceremony itself (around 40), the church would look empty, so we've chosen the more intimate option of the Orangery.
For our wedding breakfast, we were torn between the Great Barn, and another room similar to the Orangery, named the Long Room. Also because of Breakfast numbers, we opted to fill the Long Room with long tables, rather than rounded, for a more intimate feel, and then have our evening party in the Great Barn, when the party will nearly triple in size. We have exclusive use of the whole site and grounds from Friday-Sunday, and I can't think of a more perfect place to get married.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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Before you even start thinking about venues, themes, what colour your bridesmaid dresses are going to be and so on and so forth, the most important thing you should do is create a 'wedding board' on Pinterest. Believe me, you have no idea what you really want, or what is available until you take some time to look through Pinterest.
Personally, I will be printing out my favourite images from Pinterest, and combining them with images from magazine etc. and creating a big visual mood board in my home office, so I can really see everything together in one place!
You can view my wedding board here.
Personally, I will be printing out my favourite images from Pinterest, and combining them with images from magazine etc. and creating a big visual mood board in my home office, so I can really see everything together in one place!
You can view my wedding board here.
My favourite things to browse are cakes (I literally have no idea what sort of cake I want - two tiers, three, one??), flowers and bridesmaid dresses. However, you will also pick up ideas of things you would never have thought of. I'm only allowed natural confetti at my venue, so I absolutely adore the idea of this floral confetti basket for my guests. I also find countless beautiful dresses, that I never knew that I would love.
I would love to see your wedding boards, so make sure you send me your links!
Lots of love,
Kelly
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Wedding Planning: The Importance of Pinterest
Before you even start thinking about venues, themes, what colour your bridesmaid dresses are going to be and so on and so forth, the most important thing you should do is create a 'wedding board' on Pinterest. Believe me, you have no idea what you really want, or what is available until you take some time to look through Pinterest.
Personally, I will be printing out my favourite images from Pinterest, and combining them with images from magazine etc. and creating a big visual mood board in my home office, so I can really see everything together in one place!
You can view my wedding board here.
Personally, I will be printing out my favourite images from Pinterest, and combining them with images from magazine etc. and creating a big visual mood board in my home office, so I can really see everything together in one place!
You can view my wedding board here.
My favourite things to browse are cakes (I literally have no idea what sort of cake I want - two tiers, three, one??), flowers and bridesmaid dresses. However, you will also pick up ideas of things you would never have thought of. I'm only allowed natural confetti at my venue, so I absolutely adore the idea of this floral confetti basket for my guests. I also find countless beautiful dresses, that I never knew that I would love.
I would love to see your wedding boards, so make sure you send me your links!
Lots of love,
Kelly
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So, choosing your bridesmaid's dresses is kind of a big deal. There are so many things to consider when choosing a style or a colour of bridesmaid dress. Do they go with the theme? Do the colours match your flowers, and your hubby-to-be's cravat? Do you want each bridesmaid to have their own style dress, or do you all want to be wearing the exact dress? But with different shoes? Same shoes? The list seems to be endless. And to top it off, bridesmaid dresses can be pretty pricey when brought from a bridal shop.
ASOS have so many different styles available, so you won't even be short of choice. Personally, I love the longer dresses. What are your bridesmaids going to wear?
Lots of love,
Kelly
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ASOS Bridesmaid Dresses
So, choosing your bridesmaid's dresses is kind of a big deal. There are so many things to consider when choosing a style or a colour of bridesmaid dress. Do they go with the theme? Do the colours match your flowers, and your hubby-to-be's cravat? Do you want each bridesmaid to have their own style dress, or do you all want to be wearing the exact dress? But with different shoes? Same shoes? The list seems to be endless. And to top it off, bridesmaid dresses can be pretty pricey when brought from a bridal shop.
ASOS have so many different styles available, so you won't even be short of choice. Personally, I love the longer dresses. What are your bridesmaids going to wear?
Lots of love,
Kelly
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Ok - so you're engaged, and it is completely daunting as to where to start, right? There is literally so much to think about, and it is hard to prioritise what is most important.
The first three steps that you should take are the most important, and you have to be completely sure because if it's not right - you're not going to have a good day. It is up to you which or the three steps to prioritise, dependent on whether your heart is set on a date, or a location.
1. The Date
There are so many things to consider when choosing your wedding date. Do you want a winter wedding? A summer wedding? If there's no date that you have your heart set on as a couple, then choosing your wedding day can be intimidating. The day of the week is another thing to consider - Wednesday and Saturdays being the most popular. Venues often offer lower rates for midweek weddings if you're on a budget!
2. The Venue
To me, the venue was the most important thing to consider, rather than the date - we were more than happy to fill an available Saturday slot around May/June time. There are so many different types of venue available to consider. Firstly do you want to get married in a church? Your venue? Or even outside? there are so many options for all types of wedding, and I will be doing posts on each type of venue for those of you struggling.
Things to consider when looking for your venue are the rough numbers of people you want to attend (numbers might not be viable for your chosen venue) the ceremony and the breakfast, and your wedding's theme (you wouldn't want your chosen theme to not fit in with the venue).
3. Book your Registrar
Trust me - if you envisioned getting married at 1pm on your chosen Saturday - book your registrar ASAP! Even if you're thinking, 'I'm not getting married until 2018', 'I'll book it next week - it'll be fine'! Well, it's not! They will get booked up, but you've already booked your beloved venue, and heart set on a date, and you'll end up struggling to decide whether the 12pm ceremony will give you enough time to get ready, or whether the 2pm one will be too long to wait for your hubby-to-be to become your hubby. Trust me - I know! So contact your local registrar - their details are found easily via a quick Google search!
It costs £100 to secure your chosen date and time, with the balance to be paid 6 weeks before your wedding date. There is also a £35 notice of marriage fee per person to be paid.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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Your Wedding: The First Three Steps
Ok - so you're engaged, and it is completely daunting as to where to start, right? There is literally so much to think about, and it is hard to prioritise what is most important.
The first three steps that you should take are the most important, and you have to be completely sure because if it's not right - you're not going to have a good day. It is up to you which or the three steps to prioritise, dependent on whether your heart is set on a date, or a location.
1. The Date
There are so many things to consider when choosing your wedding date. Do you want a winter wedding? A summer wedding? If there's no date that you have your heart set on as a couple, then choosing your wedding day can be intimidating. The day of the week is another thing to consider - Wednesday and Saturdays being the most popular. Venues often offer lower rates for midweek weddings if you're on a budget!
2. The Venue
To me, the venue was the most important thing to consider, rather than the date - we were more than happy to fill an available Saturday slot around May/June time. There are so many different types of venue available to consider. Firstly do you want to get married in a church? Your venue? Or even outside? there are so many options for all types of wedding, and I will be doing posts on each type of venue for those of you struggling.
Things to consider when looking for your venue are the rough numbers of people you want to attend (numbers might not be viable for your chosen venue) the ceremony and the breakfast, and your wedding's theme (you wouldn't want your chosen theme to not fit in with the venue).
3. Book your Registrar
Trust me - if you envisioned getting married at 1pm on your chosen Saturday - book your registrar ASAP! Even if you're thinking, 'I'm not getting married until 2018', 'I'll book it next week - it'll be fine'! Well, it's not! They will get booked up, but you've already booked your beloved venue, and heart set on a date, and you'll end up struggling to decide whether the 12pm ceremony will give you enough time to get ready, or whether the 2pm one will be too long to wait for your hubby-to-be to become your hubby. Trust me - I know! So contact your local registrar - their details are found easily via a quick Google search!
It costs £100 to secure your chosen date and time, with the balance to be paid 6 weeks before your wedding date. There is also a £35 notice of marriage fee per person to be paid.
Lots of love,
Kelly
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So it's a new year, and for me I hope a new direction. If you follow me on Instagram, you may already know that in September (14th to be precise), I got engaged to the absolute love of my life in Rome. Now, yes I know it may sound cliche, but I have always dreamt of planning my wedding - and now that I finally can, I want to share all that I have learnt so far, and all my ideas and inspirations with you.
So, Josh proposed to me in Rome, in the Giardino delgi Aranci, overlooking all the beautiful sites that Rome has to offer, at sunset. Cliche? Yes! But was it what I wanted? Yes! Josh knows me inside out, and planned this down to the precise detail, including a candid photographer to capture the moment for us to share with our families. Afterwards we also had a little engagement shoot, which for me was super cheesy and embarrassing, but something I would definitely recommend doing.
And yes...I did shed a tear!
I love these photos so much, as they tell our perfect story,
So, I claimed the whole time that I knew Josh was going to propose (I did!), but I've constructed 6 little, but obvious tell-tale signs that he's proposing to you on your trip.
So, I claimed the whole time that I knew Josh was going to propose (I did!), but I've constructed 6 little, but obvious tell-tale signs that he's proposing to you on your trip.
1. He won't let you hold his bag at the airport (or even anywhere near the bag)
2. He won't tell you the password to the safe, after taking the initiative to set the safe up himself
3. He's made the evening (or daytime) plans himself, without any help!
4. He's having a mental breakdown when you can't choose your outfit, and need to leave 5 minutes ago so you 'don't miss the sunset'
5. He's having his second breakdown when he can't find the location he has chosen to propose, and leaves it to you to ask the locals, because he can't really function at this point
6. You see a photographer pointing their camera at you
6. You see a photographer pointing their camera at you
Lots of love,
Kelly x
My Engagement
So it's a new year, and for me I hope a new direction. If you follow me on Instagram, you may already know that in September (14th to be precise), I got engaged to the absolute love of my life in Rome. Now, yes I know it may sound cliche, but I have always dreamt of planning my wedding - and now that I finally can, I want to share all that I have learnt so far, and all my ideas and inspirations with you.
So, Josh proposed to me in Rome, in the Giardino delgi Aranci, overlooking all the beautiful sites that Rome has to offer, at sunset. Cliche? Yes! But was it what I wanted? Yes! Josh knows me inside out, and planned this down to the precise detail, including a candid photographer to capture the moment for us to share with our families. Afterwards we also had a little engagement shoot, which for me was super cheesy and embarrassing, but something I would definitely recommend doing.
And yes...I did shed a tear!
I love these photos so much, as they tell our perfect story,
So, I claimed the whole time that I knew Josh was going to propose (I did!), but I've constructed 6 little, but obvious tell-tale signs that he's proposing to you on your trip.
So, I claimed the whole time that I knew Josh was going to propose (I did!), but I've constructed 6 little, but obvious tell-tale signs that he's proposing to you on your trip.
1. He won't let you hold his bag at the airport (or even anywhere near the bag)
2. He won't tell you the password to the safe, after taking the initiative to set the safe up himself
3. He's made the evening (or daytime) plans himself, without any help!
4. He's having a mental breakdown when you can't choose your outfit, and need to leave 5 minutes ago so you 'don't miss the sunset'
5. He's having his second breakdown when he can't find the location he has chosen to propose, and leaves it to you to ask the locals, because he can't really function at this point
6. You see a photographer pointing their camera at you
6. You see a photographer pointing their camera at you
Lots of love,
Kelly x
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