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
Although the weather is much to be desired at the moment, it is not quite yet at the stage of sub-zero degrees, which would make it perfectly acceptable to wander around in thick knitted jumpers, heavy coats, knee high boots, scarves and gloves - so something has to give! My perfect solution is the sleeveless trench from Rare London, which pairs perfectly with the roll neck jumper and knee highs - or the snug fitting ankle boot if you'd prefer! The sleeveless trench is also perfectly acceptable to wear to work, which is always a bit chilly, and not look like you're ready to run out the door!
My particular one is linked, and now on sale!
Until next time,
Kelly
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Rare London
Although the weather is much to be desired at the moment, it is not quite yet at the stage of sub-zero degrees, which would make it perfectly acceptable to wander around in thick knitted jumpers, heavy coats, knee high boots, scarves and gloves - so something has to give! My perfect solution is the sleeveless trench from Rare London, which pairs perfectly with the roll neck jumper and knee highs - or the snug fitting ankle boot if you'd prefer! The sleeveless trench is also perfectly acceptable to wear to work, which is always a bit chilly, and not look like you're ready to run out the door!
My particular one is linked, and now on sale!
Until next time,
Kelly
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So a bit of a different post today - a collaboration with Jelly Belly, and a game that is not for the faint-hearted, or the sober one. Bean Boozled is a game that requires you to spin a wheel, and eat the flavour that it lands on. All sounds easy I know, but with two flavours that look and smell the same, you don't know whether you will be met by Tutti Frutti, or Smelly Socks, Buttered Popcorn or Rotten Egg, or Coconut or Baby Wipes and the list goes on. So at the office, we all gave the wheel a spin, and were all met with the not so nice flavour, queue having the taste of dog food in my mouth for a far too lengthy period of time. And when they say it tastes like dog food, it really does!
You wouldn't notice the difference, right?
Definitely not a game to be played sober, but many laughs to be had.
Until next time,
Kelly x
Jelly Belly
So a bit of a different post today - a collaboration with Jelly Belly, and a game that is not for the faint-hearted, or the sober one. Bean Boozled is a game that requires you to spin a wheel, and eat the flavour that it lands on. All sounds easy I know, but with two flavours that look and smell the same, you don't know whether you will be met by Tutti Frutti, or Smelly Socks, Buttered Popcorn or Rotten Egg, or Coconut or Baby Wipes and the list goes on. So at the office, we all gave the wheel a spin, and were all met with the not so nice flavour, queue having the taste of dog food in my mouth for a far too lengthy period of time. And when they say it tastes like dog food, it really does!
You wouldn't notice the difference, right?
Definitely not a game to be played sober, but many laughs to be had.
Until next time,
Kelly x
I'm sure you've all seen Sekonda Watches all over the TV, and no wonder - they're absolutely beautiful. I was lucky enough to be sent this lovely watch (that also works as a bracelet) from the lovelies House of Watches via eTail PR. This particular model is part of the Crystalla Wrist Wear collection.
The bracelet is fully adjustable, and the watch itself has a round stone set case, a white mother-of-pearl dial, with clear and navy crystals. And it is less then £40 - bonus! House of Watches have a wide range of watches from various brands, all for absolutely amazing prices, and free delivery, so make sure you check them out!
Until next time,
Kelly
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Sekonda and House of Watches
I'm sure you've all seen Sekonda Watches all over the TV, and no wonder - they're absolutely beautiful. I was lucky enough to be sent this lovely watch (that also works as a bracelet) from the lovelies House of Watches via eTail PR. This particular model is part of the Crystalla Wrist Wear collection.
The bracelet is fully adjustable, and the watch itself has a round stone set case, a white mother-of-pearl dial, with clear and navy crystals. And it is less then £40 - bonus! House of Watches have a wide range of watches from various brands, all for absolutely amazing prices, and free delivery, so make sure you check them out!
Until next time,
Kelly
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