GET THE LOOK: Patchwork Wedding Theme

So last in bed, its was hot and I slept under my throw, which is kind of patchwork, that gave me a great idea for a rustic, cosy, vintage cottage styled themed wedding!

Here is my take on how that would look...

thedandyproject.com

francis-dee.co.uk

 patchworkpalace.wordpress.com

sacbride.com

onceuponateatime.blogspot.com

mywedding.com

etsy.com

cakecentral.com

bridefinds.com

generalknot.com

Alternative Wedding Cake - Doughnuts

If you brides to be hadn't noticed lately I've taken up a passion for doughnuts... here is an alternative to the traditional wedding cake.. the doughnut tower (once featured on BBC 3's Don't Tell the Bride)!!

Easy, pretty cheap (can be done on a budget)... and who doesn't love a doughnut?  The prefect wedding cake!

bridalwave.tv

asubtlerevelry.com

luckettstoreblog.blogspot.com

bendobson.co.uk

weddingsatwork.com

boards.weddingbee.com

Highs and Lows... Wedding Dresses

Since I have become OBSESSED with shopping on ASOS, I thought instead of spending money, today I will look at high end and low end online shopping for wedding dresses..

Low End High Street Budget Wedding Dresses @ASOS

Coast £145

ASOS Summer Maxi £30, now £15

Aqua Chuck Keyhole Maxi Dress £110

ASOS Drop Back £95

High End Designer Wedding Dresses @Netaporter

Valentino £5865

Jason Wu £4565

Valentino £2975

Michael Kors £1260

GET THE LOOK - Herb Themed Wedding

Herbs, because they smell good and look good - simple, elegant - easy to do, cheap, home made wedding theme!

http://www.winerose.com/ - Herb head dress

http://www.gingerdesigns.com.au/

http://www.bridalcookie.com/

http://www.bloomsforbusiness.com/ - Herb button holes

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/ - Herb Favours

Second Hand Wedding Dresses

Vintage wedding dresses are the dress of choices right now, lovingly restored vintage pieces, then resold at market prices (plus a bit more since they are all the range)!!

Here's a couple of DIY vintage dresses... as always a cheap option.

Laura Ashley - size 14 from Oxfam online £34.99

Jasper Conran - size 14 Oxfam online £200.00 - if this was smaller I would have bought this!!  What a bargain?

Vintage Wedding Dress - size s Oxfam online £45.00

Handmade Wedding Dress - size s Oxfam online £70.00

Ebay also has LOADS of second hand wedding dresses, modern and vintage - and you can get a great deal for under £150.00!!

There are several websites dedicated to second hand wedding dresses... you are only going to wear it once, yes its nice to keep but why not help someone else out with the gift of a wedding dress they can't afford!!

http://www.barnardos.org.uk/shop/shops/brides_by_appointment.htm

http://www.sellmyweddingdress.co.uk/

http://www.almostnewweddingdresses.co.uk/

http://www.dreamsecondhandweddingdress.co.uk/

http://www.savvycinderella.co.uk/bridalblog/?p=1317

GET THE LOOK - BBQ Wedding

The oh so popular BBQ Theme...

We'll not sure where you are, but here in London (UK) it is defintely BBQ weather...tummy rubbles!  So what is a cheap and easy way to feed your guests at a wedding - a BBQ, and you could go that extra step and make it a BBQ themed wedding.  Hot dog bridesmaids anyone? : )

http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/

http://www.table4weddings.com/

http://www.abcatering.com.au/

http://www.theslightlyobsessivebride.blogspot.com/

http://www.gasbbqgrills.org/

http://www.alwaysayanna.blogspot.com/

http://www.blog.beautifulweddinginvitations.com/

http://www.jennmarieb.blogspot.com/

http://www.weddings.banquetevent.com/

GET THE LOOK - Ikea Wedding

Ikea seems to be the place for DIY 'cheap' alternative wedding decorations... here are the top style suggestions!

http://www.ikeahackers.net/

http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/

http://www.urbanbride.wordpress.com/

SHOP online at Ikea: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/allproducts/

Wedding Cakes - Cup Cake Special

So planning your big day, and stuck on what type of cake to go for... chocolate, vanilla sponge, cheese cake, cheese platter and the traditional fruit cake!?

Try something a little different, how about a cup cake tower... mini, regular or large!

How about saving a few pennies and making your own at home; try theses useful cup cake receipe books and cup cake makers ; p

Bake Me I'm Yours: Cup Cake: Over 100 Excuses to Indulge (Bake Me, I'm Yours...)

Proteam Ho1931 Cup Cake Stand

Giant Cupcake Mould / Big Top Cupcake Bake Set / Baking

12 Cup Silicon / Silicone Muffin Tray Cupcake Cake Cases, moulds. Available in pink, blue or red.

Cath Kidston Cup Cake Kit