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How to have a Twilight style wedding

By Andrea Petrou on May 1st, 2012
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If you’re a fan of Twilight and watched the wedding scene thinking how stunning it was, then why not be daring and pick this theme for your special day.

Now we’re not talking about getting your guests to don the pale masks, we’re thinking more of the serene woodland theme, with a few Twilight touches to give a nod to the book.

The wedding scene in the film was itself is beautiful, with a foliage-heavy wedding arch complete with white wisteria in a wooded paradise. Thankfully there are a number of places that could be used for the ceremony across England.

Check out the National Heritage site to get a better idea of suitable gardens and woodland in your area. Add the arch as well as large potted plants at each pew to really get the look.

We know the most important part of any brides day, aside from the groom, is of course the dress.

And if you’re having a Twilight theme wedding then this will be even more important. As you’ll already know, Bella’s crepe satin dress with a French Chantilly lace-embellished back, was made by esteemed designer Carolina Herrera.

Although this is available in the designer’s spring collection, it is rumoured to set you back more than a couple of thousand.

Thankfully Alfred Angelo has come to the rescue buying the rights for the design and turning it into something much more affordable.

Twilight Bridal by Alfred Angelo, is available in a number of sizes, from 6-34W, and has over 100 covered buttons down the back and is made of lace and satin and retails at £549.

Other Twilight-inspired touches can include the blue and white crystal heirloom-style hairpiece Bella wears in her hair- a replica can be bought at Amazon, as well as a long cathedral style veil.

When it comes to shoes, you may however want to find a cheaper alternative to Bella’s Manolo Blahnik’s which were custom made and embellished with a sparkly crystal vine applique.

The pleasure of owning such a pair will set you back around $1295.

Check back tomorrow for a gallery of all the Twilight must haves.



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Date for your diary: Craft Central Gets Hitched handmade wedding fair, London March 22-25

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on March 5th, 2012
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If you’re in the midst of planning your wedding, but are fed up with some of the more generic wedding fairs then the Craft Central Gets Hitched wedding fair needs to go in your diary.

Following the success of Craft Central’s first wedding fair in 2011, Craft Central Gets Hitched returns for 2012 – and it’s free! Undoubtedly the ultimate shopping treat to tackle those wedding ‘to do’ lists and to add a bit of character to your wedding.

From ‘classic’ wedding essentials, to the slightly more unusual, handcrafted products on offer will include: bridal fashion; invitations; millinery; jewellery (rings in particular we’re told); Father and Mother of Bride/Groom fashion and accessories; glorious decorations and floristry; table paraphernalia and just about anything else you might want at a wedding. Phew!

In addition, Shai Hair Salon and Powder Puffs & Pin Curls will be there with professional hair and make-up demonstrations, there will be wedding cakes to try by Chop’s Cakes and Sweet Robots as well as music and pop-up photo booths.

When and where?
Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th March
33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS

Visit craftcentral.org.uk/craft-central-gets-hitched for more information and opening hours.



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How to plan a Las Vegas wedding

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on February 27th, 2012
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As one of the most unique cities in the world, Las Vegas is a popular destination for weddings. With its glamorous character matched with an atmosphere unlike any other place on earth, each year around 120,000 couples opt to tie the knot in the fabulous Nevada city.

From ‘The King’ to honeymooning, we’ve put together a ‘how to’ guide with all the essentials you need to plan your perfect Las Vegas wedding.

Hen and stag nights
Also known as Sin City, with thousands of casinos on the famous Strip and Downtown Vegas (centered around Fremont Street), this is the place to have that celebratory last night as a bachelor or bachelorette. Head to a Black Jack table to try your luck while sipping on a Vesper or take in one of the many excellent shows available, some of which are perfect for hen and stag nights. How about a burlesque show for the gentlemen and the Chippendales for the ladies?

The wedding ceremony
Whatever your taste, Las Vegas is the place to have an unforgettable wedding. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, try one of the special wedding services on offer from a Vegas wedding consultant. If an Elvis or Star Trek theme is not your cup of tea, the many luxurious hotels along the Strip have their own wedding chapels for a bit more splendour.

Iconic spots such as the drive-through altar at the Little White Wedding Chapel and the Graceland Wedding Chapel are must-sees on the Vegas map, but with more than 50 wedding chapels in town and plenty of other amazing wedding locations you will not have a problem finding a place to exchange your vows. The only thing stopping you is your imagination!

However, as there are so many weddings taking place each day, don’t expect to have a long ceremony. You are often allowed only a half-hour of chapel time, so if you’re planning to exchange vows you have written yourself, these might be best saved for the post-wedding drinks or dinner.

What do I wear to my Vegas wedding?
Las Vegas has no waiting period for getting married, so spur-of-the-moment weddings are a common occurrence which means the dress code is fairly relaxed. Most wedding chapels will have tuxes and gowns for hire, so if you don’t want to spend thousands on a dress you’ll wear for one night there is no need to. There are also plenty of other places to hire wedding dresses on short notice scattered around the city. Alternatively, invest in a pretty white dress, but remember it doesn’t need to be over the top Gypsy-wedding-style.

What is the wedding paperwork?
Even though there no requirements to be a Nevada resident, you must have a marriage licence. These can be obtained from the Marriage License Bureau and will cost you $60. You will also have to get a copy of your Nevada marriage certificate as proof of your marriage ($10) and an apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State ($20), both also from the Marriage License Bureau.

Before tying the knot, you will also have to provide proof of ID to prove your age so make sure you keep your passport on you.

The honeymoon
Honeymooning in Vegas could be a beautiful way to celebrate your first days as newlyweds. From the world-class dining, star studded shows, abundance of 24-hour casinos and vibrant nightlife you won’t be running short of ideas of things to do. Alternatively you could head to the famous Grand Canyon to escape the hustle and bustle of Sin City, or jet over to Los Angeles and the California coast for some seaside lounging.

Getting there
British Airways flies direct to Las Vegas from London while Virgin Atlantic offers direct routes from both London and Manchester. BMI also offers direct routes from Manchester.

Where can I find further information?

Marriage License Bureau
201 Clark Avenue
Las Vegas
Nevada
Tel: 00 1 702 671 0600

American Embassy
24 Grosvenor Square
London
W1A 1AE
Tel: 0207 499 9000
www.usembassy.org.uk

Las Vegas Tourism
www.visitlasvegas.com



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Most Curious Wedding Fair, February & March 2012

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on February 9th, 2012
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Following a very successful first year, the Most Curious Wedding Fair is back, with a second date and location!

First stop is Norwich this February, 11th (that’s this weekend people), before the wonderful and curious descend on East End London on the 31st March 2012.  The fair will see over 60 exhibitors gather for the biggest vintage wedding fair in the UK, to share innovative and retro-tastic ideas to make your wedding the most memorable of them all.

A must-do for the not-so-blushing bride and her parter! Just remember to gel that hair and keep reapplying lustrous red lipstick.

Tickets start from £3 (only £2 if you’re a bride-to-be). For more details visit www.vintage-wedding-fair.co.uk.

11th February 2012, 11am-4.30pm
St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich, NR3 1AU

31st March 2012, 11am-5pm
York Hall, 5-15 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PJ

Photos Courtesy of Joanna Millington Photography


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Mood board: Winter wedding wonderland

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on December 8th, 2011
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I recently wrote about the top trends for winter brides, so I thought it would be fun to put together a winter wedding wonderland mood board for inspiration to anyone who is tying the knot this magical season.

To be a real Snow Queen bride, think frosty shades of icy blue and perhaps a dash of red for a warmer touch, lots of lace, pearls and delicate jewels, and even some feathers and faux fur.

What are your winter wedding essentials?

1: Maggie Sottero, Swarovski embellished ball gown wedding dress, Nikkita

2: Lapin & Me Rabbit Snow globe, £10

3: Jenny Packham, wedding dress

4: Gisela Graham twig heart wreath (£7.95) and frosted acorn (3.95) at Selfridges

5: Victorian hanging glass tea light holder by Belle & Thistle via Notonthehighstreet.com, £4.50

6: Jane Taylor Millinery Beaded tear with birdcage veil, £350

7: Beaded cake necklace by Cat’s Whiskers Cake Design via Notonthehighstreet.com, £45

8: Snowflake wedding invite by Trendy Treasure via Etsy.com, USD$2.50

9: Christian Louboutin Fifi glitter heels, USD$625

 



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Five top trends for winter brides

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on December 2nd, 2011
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What does a beautiful winter bride make? While it may be too cold and dark to have the ceremony outside (brrrrr!), Fabienne Slater of Elian Concept Weddings & Events says winter brides should embrace the magic of the season and work with the elements to bring elegance to indoor events.

So what can brides to do brighten up and prettify their winter weddings?

Lace it up!

“Lace is such a fashion-forward theme. Look for lace details on stationery then pair with lace napkin rings, lace gloves and a Kate Middleton-style lace-trimmed dress. You can also find lace dresses for your bridesmaids on the high street.”

Wear coloured shoes
“Statement shoes work well with a winter setting. A bright colour pop of red, pink or purple will add personality to your outfit.”

Be a winter princess with some dazzling head jewellery
“You can add sparkle to your winter wedding with a jewelled headband. Perfect for long hair, set in glamorous waves.”

Stay warm and luxurious in faux fur and feather wraps
“Keep warm outdoors with faux fur or feather wraps, or angora cashmere boleros. Wonderful Wraps have some gorgeous, dramatic cover-ups and capes.”

Keep it all white as snow
“A white winter theme is classic and enduring – and also easy to match. Bouquets of white roses, crisp white table linen and snow-white chair covers will look effortlessly elegant.”



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Wedding inspiration: French elegance

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 10th, 2011
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I know we go on a lot about Italian weddings and La Dolce Vita, but what about weddings with French elegance? If you don’t know where to start to get a certain je ne sais quoi for your wedding, check out the lovely images of SGA Events’ recent Marie Antoinette inspired photo shoot.

Set in the beautiful locations of Château de Dangu in France, the bride wore a stunning Vera Wang wedding dress as she was captured in feminine and glamorous surroundings.

Credits:

Photography: Emilie Gerard, Amy Punky Photography
Wedding dress: Vera Wang, lent by Metal Flaque, Paris
Decorations: The Wedding Tea Room
Cupcakes: Synie’s Cupcakes
Model: Melissa Ladd



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Weird and wonderful wedding traditions from around the world

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on October 28th, 2011
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You’ve got the engagement ring and now it’s time to plan the wedding. But are there any traditions you ought to include? Should you let the single girls in the room kiss your groom? Do you really need to drink nine cups of sake for the ceremony to be united? And what about wearing a gold coin in your right shoe and a silver coin in your left the whole day?

Every country has its own traditions, quirks and superstitions, especially when it comes to weddings.

So whether you are getting married abroad or your betrothed is from another part of the world, check out the list below for inspiration – or simply to clear things up!

China: This one relies on the bride getting to the wedding on time which is certainly not a British tradition! However, over in China, couples are renowned for getting wed in the latter half of an hour so that their new life begins with the clock hands point upwards, which is seen to be more positive. A nice, simple idea to incorporate for some added wedding luck.

Denmark: Not such a good one to try if either of you get easily jealous or if any exes are going to be in attendance, but if you want to bring some Danish spirit into the big day, you’ll each need to disappear during the wedding reception so that the single girls in attendance can kiss the groom and the single men can kiss the bride!

India: The bride’s parents might need a little sweet talking if you want to include some Indian culture in your big day; it’s traditional for them to wash both the bride and the groom’s feet with milk and water during the marriage ceremony so that the couple are pure and prepared for their life together.

Indonesia: Celeb weddings may seem grand over here, but in Indonesia it’s perfectly normal for there to be more than 1,000 guests at a wedding reception! Even scarier, the newlyweds are expected to individually greet each guest before the party starts, so we won’t blame you if you don’t fancy taking on this tradition.

Japan: Brits have a bit of a reputation for liking a drink or two, in which case this Japanese tradition should go down well! Couples must drink nine cups of sake during the wedding ceremony before they are considered united, while families and guests have a drink too, to symbolise the unity of the two families. Just make sure someone else is covering the bar tab!

Latvia: Over in Latvia, the groom’s best man and other friends have been known to kidnap the bride at her wedding reception. The new husband then has to pay a ransom (thankfully not real money, but a round of drinks or a song) to show his love and get her back! A bit cruel perhaps, but a great opportunity for a big show of romance too!

Norway: Just like fairy tale princesses, Norwegian brides get to wear a silver crown which is covered in silver charms that jingle as she walks. The noise the charms make is said to ward off evil spirits which might otherwise cause problems for the new couple! If a crown is a bit out there, a charm bracelet can bring the same sentiment to a British wedding.

Russia: Sticking with the fairy tale theme, traditional Orthodox Russian couples take it one step further and are crowned as royalty for their big day. This involves a special carpet for the bride and groom to say their marriage vows on- but before the ceremony starts they race each other to it, with the winner becoming head of the household!

Sweden: It might be an odd choice of in-sole, but in Sweden it’s traditional for the bride’s mother to give her daughter a gold coin to wear in her right shoe, while her father gives her a silver coin for the other. It’s said that by doing this the bride will never be poor- worth a go?



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How to plan a vintage wedding

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on October 26th, 2011
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As TV shows like Mad Men and Downton Abbey bring stories of eras past to a screen near you, vintage is definitely here to stay as more and more events and stores dedicated to the fashion and lifestyle of bygone times pop up. And so the popularity of vintage-inspired weddings has only increased in the past few years, with celebrity brides like Kate Moss and Lily Allen opting for vintage looking wedding dresses.

But how do you go about planning a vintage celebration for you and your hubby to be?

First of all decide on which era you want to emulate. Are you looking to wear a 1950s tea length lace dress to your Rockabilly wedding or is the Art Deco glamour of the 1920s more your style?

Whichever decade you go for ensure that the wedding venue matches your choice. There is nothing worse than to see a vintage wedding held in a modern venue… Luckily there are so many manor houses across England that are able to host wedding ceremonies and receptions so all it takes is a bit of research, being good at bartering and starting the search well in advance of your wedding date. Once you have the setting, you can easily create the perfect atmosphere with a few well-thought of decorations.

If you’re not fortunate enough to have a wedding dress that has been passed down in your family, head to your local charity shops, second-hand shops, markets and vintage shops to rummage through the selection. You never know, the perfect dress might just be waiting for you where you least expect it.

And while you are second-hand shopping, pick up your bridesmaids outfits too.

For your sweetheart and his groomsmen a morning suit or tuxedo will do nicely. Most men will have this in their staple wardrobe, but ensure they comb their hair in the correct style. Perhaps Don Draper like? Swoon!

Nothing says vintage more than hand-written invitations, so invest in some quality paper, practice your best handwriting and start scribbling.

Planning a vintage wedding involves a lot of research – unless you live and breathe vintage already. So set aside enough time to research the elements and traditions of your chosen era, especially for the wedding menu. That said you can always opt for a more modern menu, but try your best and create a retro feast.

Are you planning a vintage-inspired wedding? Leave your tips in the comments below.

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Etsy finds: 4 unique wedding seating charts

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on September 21st, 2011
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Seating your wedding guests can be a  pain, especially the who sits next to whom: will uncle Bernard like your work colleagues and where should your dear old grandmother, who unfortunately isn’t with it all times, sit? Well, we can’t help you there. BUT – when you’ve got the seating plans sorted, how are you planning on displaying them? Sure a board with names and table numbers on it does the trick, but isn’t that just a bit boring…

Browsing through trusty Esty we found these four unique wedding seating plans that will fit with any vintage, rustic or just fun weddings! Number four particularly caught our fancy as it also takes care of the introductions without slapping a ‘hello my name is…’ sticker on your guests – and we’re a bit geeky!

Rustic Wedding Seating Chart

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Such a great idea to use a salvaged window sash to write your seating chart on – the perfect addition to your vintage or rustic wedding. A simple yet stylish solution (and if you have an old window laying around, an easy DYI project!) By Beyond White at Etsy for £71.95 or $110.00 USD.



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Dates for your diary: October UK wedding shows

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on September 13th, 2011
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Summer is definitely over and while we’re still hoping for some good weather for the end of September, it is time to start planning those weddings in the next twelve months. If you find yourself with this perhaps daunting task and are looking for a wedding show to go to for inspiration and advice, here is a round-up of the wedding shows taking place in the UK in October 2011.

2 October: Gay Wedding Show, Park House Club, Cardiff

7-9 October: The National Wedding Show, NEC Birmingham

9 October: The London Wedding Show, Hotel Russell, Russell Square, London

16 October: Gay Wedding Show, The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

16 October: Bliss Wedding Show, Crowne Plaza, Liverpool

22-23 October: The Luxury Wedding Show London, Saatchi Gallery, London

29 October: Brides of Culture, Crowne Plaza Docklands, London

29-30 October: The UK Wedding Show, Manchester Central, Manchester

30 October: Gay Wedding Show, The Grand Hotel, Brighton




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Around the world in 30 weddings: What’s your dream wedding destination? [poll]

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on June 9th, 2011
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Photo via www.metro.co.uk

For most couples organising one wedding is enough to last a lifetime. But for Alex Pelling and Lisa Gant, one simply isn’t enough to celebrate their love for each other and they are planning to “wed” in 30 times as they travel the world in search of their perfect wedding location.

The couple organised a practice wedding in Manchester before they set off yesterday to test-drive different cultures’ big days in a £50,000, two-year tour which will see them return to their favourite destination to marry for real. First stop: Toronto, Canada.

As they travel the world – spending three months in each place – and immerse themselves in the culture of the countries they visit, Alex and Lisa will blog about their experience. So whether they are cutting cake under the canvas of a Berber tent in Morocco, or having their first dance under a remote waterfall in Tahiti, you will be able to follow their wedding trip.

We’re wondering what they will do for their honeymoon…




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Wedding tech: myPantone Wedding Styleboard app

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 18th, 2011
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Putting together moodboards – or styleboards – is a favourite pastime of many, especially brides and grooms to-be as it’s important to keep those wedding ideas neatly organised.

If you’ve been pulling images from magazines and storing them in a box or gluing them onto a piece of cardboard and find this a bit time consuming, you’ll like this new iPad app from Pantone and The Dessy Group. The myPantone wedding styleboard app lets you build and share key wedding colours, outfits, wedding products and inspirational images as you plan your big day. You can choose 200 of the Pantone Wedding colours, thousands of preloaded images from invitations and flowers, to cakes and décor, or import your own images to create the perfect styleboard.  Colour co-ordination has never been so easy! OK the only downside is that you’ve got to own an iPad to enjoy this app, but then again that would be a great pre-wedding gift to yourself, wouldn’t it?

You can also let your friends and family – or the wedding planner! – take part in the wedding planning by sharing your creations by email, Facebook or Twitter.



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Kate Middleton commissions three wedding dresses ahead of wedding

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on April 14th, 2011
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With the royal wedding only two weeks away it appears that people are now just drawing names out of a hat when it comes to who will be designing The Dress. The newest name to be thrown into the mix is couturier Jasper Conran. We’re still hoping for Sarah Burton though…

Bride-to-be Kate Middleton has allegedly ordered three wedding dresses ahead of her 29th April wedding to Prince William, Daily Mail writes, as sources say that Kate has commissioned three dresses from three different designers.

We totally understand that the brunette beauty might want to have a spare in case the original design leaks out, but two more. What will Kate do with them afterwards if everything goes according to plan and she can walk down the aisle of Westminster Abbey in her first choice? Perhaps she’ll donate them to charity, or just send them around the world in an exhibition of the dresses that never were…

All we can say is well played Kate, well played. You’re definitely keeping us guessing.



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Fancy a famous wedding planner? Now you can call ex 90210 star Tori Spelling!

By Elisabeth Edvardsen on April 6th, 2011
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Former Beverly Hills 90210 actress Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott have reportedly become wedding planners.

The couple – who have been married for almost five years and have two children together, Liam, four, and two-year-old Stella – appear in a new reality TV show, ‘sTORIbook Weddings’, in which they give advice and help to couples about to tie the knot.

Tori told ‘Access Hollywood’ TV show: “People probably think a Hollywood couple planning people’s weddings – that we’re gonna just like, wave a wand and have people bring it in and do it.

“It’s totally D.I.Y. We do everything. He builds like, the trays for all the hors d’oeuvres and like big things.”

Dean says they’ve been given lots of request, with some more unusual than others.

He said: “I made a flying carpet – a bride wanted to come in a flying carpet.”

The couple have had so much fun planning the weddings it has made them consider renewing their own vows.

Tori said: “At the end of every wedding, we’re like, ‘Oh! We want to do this again.’ It’s magical.”

Dean added: “I want to do it every year now. We just renewed our vows and you know I want to do it every single year.”

Would you want Tori and Dean to make your wedding picture perfect?



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