Dates for your diary
Dates for your diary, Gowns
By AbiSilvester on July 15th, 2009
If you admired Denise Van Outen’s glam hippie look or fell in love with Jodi Albert’s fairytale gown, you might want to get planing for a weekend in Wales, as High Society Bridal in the Vale of Glamorgan are hosting an exclusive Jenny Packham Designer Day, which should prove a godsend for brides who are sure they want to be wearing Jenny on their big day.
All the popular styles including the Rosalind and Anixi styles beloved of celebs are being ordered in, so if you’ve been having difficulty finding the dresses you shouldn’t come away from this event disappointed. You’ll also find the stunning Acacia II headpiece worn by Albert. But be warned: spaces are limited, so be sure to give the shop a call on 01446 771775 to book an appointment.
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Dates for your diary, Rings & Jewellery
By AbiSilvester on May 27th, 2009
Diamonds may be forever, but couple them up with a platinum band and you’ve got a match made in heaven that will certainly outlast anything you and your partner might get up to on earth! Platinum is a great choice if you like the ‘whiteness’ of silver, but want something more hard-wearing and less prone to flaws, so if you’ve decided this is the metal for you, you might want to check out a new exhibition showcasing platinum bands from some of the world’s top jewellery designers, fashion designers and even architects.
Eternal Platinum will run throughout Coutts London Jewellery Week, 8th – 12th June. from at I.N.C Space, Covent Garden.
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Dates for your diary
By AbiSilvester on April 28th, 2009
Want to get a closer look at the absolute latest in bridal fashion? If so, you might want to try and nab yourself a place at the forthcoming catwalk show by Suzanne Neville, the name behind such envy-inspiring creations as the short Antoinette dress and the romantic ‘Mustique’ gown. She’s holding an extra special event at the Tower of London on Monday 18th May to preview her 09/10 collection, and wants to ensure there are plenty of real brides in attendance!
I’ll be there with my bridalwave hat on, and can’t wait to check out the new styles! The show starts at 5pm, and there are only a limited number of places, so if you want to come along, call 01483 533209 or or go online here (click ‘events’).
Tags: catwalk bridal, new wedding dresses, shiny media, suzanne neville, tower of london
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Dates for your diary
By AbiSilvester on March 31st, 2009
Being an office of Twitter addicts, we love spontaneous internet phenomena around here, so we were amused to see that today seems to have become ‘wear your wedding dress at home day’. It all started when Amber, who by coincidence is writing her last post for our sister site Shoewawa today, decided to slip into her wedding dress to celebrate her second anniversary.
Amber’s initial tweet read: ‘Just put on my wedding dress and swished around for a few minutes. Still fits. Had to remove before Asda arrive, though…’ This idea was promptly seized upon by former brides wishing to re-live their happy days, and thus ‘#wearweddingdressathome’ was born. In Amber’s case, it’s easy to see why playing dressup with this wonderful Vera Wang frock would appeal – she looks absolutely stunning.
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Dates for your diary
By AbiSilvester on March 18th, 2009
If you were too young in the ’80s to fully appreciate the wonders of shoulder pads and poodle perms (but somehow wish you’d been there!) a unique event this weekend could get your closer to that world than you’d ever imagined.
Eccentric theatre company Gideon Reeling are staging an 80′s wedding at a secret location in Central London – and you’re invited to attend the reception! The company, which has put on all kinds of period pieces from a 1950s tea party (pictured) in East London to a psychic performance by an oracle in the back of a van in Reading is known for a staggering level of attention to detail and has already been taking audiences through a time-travel trip with its Great British Road Trip series commissioned by Vauxhall. The wedding reception will take place on Sat 21 March at 7.30.
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Dates for your diary, Wedding Planning
By Hannah Kane on February 18th, 2009
Don’t forget! It’s the National Wedding Show at Olympia starting this Friday and finishing Sunday. It really is the best place to see absolutely everything you think you’ll need (and loads of stuff that hadn’t even occurred to you!) under one vast roof.
Three hundred or so top exhibitors from big name brands to quality independents cover planning and invitations, fashion, hair and beauty, the ceremony, flowers, the reception; photography, food and drink, gifts, honeymoons and more. There’s four catwalk shows a day, a Designer and Boutique Area dedicated to fashion for all members of the wedding party. The ‘How to Look Good team hosted by TV fashion expert Caryn Franklin, with help from to Look Good Naked,’ and ‘Ten Years Younger,’ TV fashion producer Jane Galpin; award winning hairdresser Errol Douglas, M.B.E. and make-up artist to the stars, Ariane Poole will perform three makeover shows a day on a real member of the audience! Their fantastic tricks and tips will make sure you shine on the big day.
Remember, if everything gets too much you can always hit the champers in the Celebrations bar!
Click here to book your tickets.
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Dates for your diary
By admin on January 26th, 2009
Fancy a look at some historical wedding objects? The Coutauld Gallery in London will have two wedding cassoni from Renaissance Italy on display from 12th February to 17th May. The cassoni – or chests – were elaborate pieces of furniture designed to celebrate marriages between powerful families. These particular chests were ordered by Florentine Lorenzo Morelli to celebrate his marriage with Vaggia Nerli in 1472 and are the best surviving pair in existence.
There is more info on the website here.
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Dates for your diary, Venues
By admin on January 22nd, 2009
Boutique hotel Bingham has something special in store if you fancy a Valentines Day wedding. Looking over the Thames, this award-winning location is offering an all-inclusive ‘Pink’ wedding package on Saturday, 14th February for up to 70 guests.
They’ve got every detail covered from the invitations, place cards and table plan to the entertainment, flowers and wedding cupcakes with a London white cab laid on to transport the couple from any London address to the venue for a civil wedding with a harpist playing in the background. Canapes will be served for a cocktail reception followed by a three course meal and pink Champagne before the couple can escape to the honeymoon suite, all for £14,000.
If you can’t save up quite that quickly, why not drop by on Sunday, 22nd February between 11am-4pm to see the Bingham styled for a wedding. You’ll also meet suppliers including bridalwear designer Angelina Colaruso and Cakes for Fun and the events team whilst being served champagne and canapes. Places need to be booked in advance by calling 020 8940 0902.
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Dates for your diary, Green/ Organic/ Eco Weddings
By AbiSilvester on January 14th, 2009
If you’re planning a green wedding, or simply hoping to make a few decisions in planning your event that will help to make it more earth-friendly, you’re probably already looking forward to the inaugural Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show in March. And being a hippy at heart, I was delighted to speak Kate Haines, who co-founded the event along with Katie Fewings and Michelle Berhardi-Toner.
I started by asking Kate why she thought a wedding show for environmentally conscious couples would be so popular right now – particularly at a time when keeping costs down is also a priority for most people.
Read on after the jump for her answers.
Related: Date for your diaries: the Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show
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Dates for your diary, Gowns
By admin on December 15th, 2008
It’s goodbye to 16 out of 18 bridal salons at Saks Fifth Avenue with this month being the last in which they will take orders. However leading locations at the New York flagship and the Beverly Hills store will remain open. The decision has been made in order to make room for ‘higher-growth businesses’ which we can only assume means the bridal salons weren’t making enough dosh [via WWD].
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Dates for your diary, Green/ Organic/ Eco Weddings
By AbiSilvester on December 11th, 2008
If you’re one of a growing number of brides-to-be taking the eco route for your upcoming event, the Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show is one to get inked into your 2009 diary now!
Taking place on the 8th March in the beautiful surroundings of the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, the event will let you discover all you need for your ethical event, from dresses and occasionwear to green gift lists, recycled stationery, fairtrade favours and seasonal flowers. Check out the event’s website for more details.
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