Happy Engagement Day!

So finally after over 7 years together my brother proposed to his long suffering girlfriend... (23 Sep 12)

How it went down: They were away for the weekend, had spent the day at the zoo... then as Leila sadly went for a shower after expecting the proposal to come during the day Ben showed her a video he'd made - with the proposal included : ))

So very cute, I want to see the video so much - maybe they'll let me add it to the blog?  The ring is vintage, bought earlier in the year... pictures to come in a few weeks.

Just under a carat diamond, with platinum flowers and a thin gold band!!

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GET THE LOOK: Ferrero Themed Wedding

Who doesn't love Ferrero Rocher chocolates... and gold is a lovely colour for a wedding.  Orange, brown, red, and gold are all you need to bring this theme together and of course lots of chocolates.  Also another benefits is it's a cheap at home DIY wedding if you want it to be :)

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weddingmarket.co.uk

weddingo.co.uk

miracle-reborn.blogspot.com

GET THE LOOK: Indiana Jones Themed Wedding

One for the boys... or those how love Indiana Jones!  Here area  few visuals to help you create your theme for the big day!

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fanboywife.blogspot.com

etsy.com

weddinggawker.com

sashandsatin.com

weddingsatthehawthornehotel.blogspot.com

technabob.com Find bespoke jewellery at http://www.thejewelexpert.com/

disneyweddingsblog.com

style.mtv.com

Back from globe trotting!

Hello lovely brides and grooms to be!  I am back from my travels and have some lovely new blog post ideas to share with you all...

Great wedding themes, and some fantastic locations!  Keep an eye out...

Hoping the 2012 wedding season is moving along nice, as we are well into the swing of it!

Get Your Sexy On!

I know most of you like me wont be able to afford these, but they are good for inspiration... not just on your wedding night but on the led up things can be stressy!  Remember why you are getting married, and remember (if you aren't waiting until your wedding night) to be the excited - you should want to be jumping each others bones right now ; )

ROSAMOSARIO £280

JENNY PACKHAM £295

LA PERLA £450 + £340

JENNY PACKHAM £495

LA PERLA £810

ROSAMOSARIO £990

LA PERLA £1080

GET THE LOOK: Red and Purple Themed Wedding

A rich, romantic traditional classic theme for a wedding...

Plus I hear themed wedding are the 'new' trend, similar to nail art (which we all know I also LOVE).  Pretty pretty things make me happy : )

Any how back to the matter at hand... red and purpler weddings!

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prettylittleweddings.com

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primadonnabride.co.za

boards.weddingbee.com

weddingaces.com

GET THE LOOK - Green and Gold Themed Wedding

I got this idea from a viewer suggestion!!  Green and gold themed wedding... very spicy, great for summer, autumn and winter:)  I think this theme is better with fresh green, or a darker bluesy green and a rich dark gold colour... but you can take the idea and add your own inspiration for it to fit your personalities.

Bridesmaid - green and gold freshlysewn.tumblr.com 

Wedding invitations/save the date cards onewed.com 

Wedding cake - perfect-wedding-day.com 

groomsoldseparately.com  

mass-wedding.com 

All about the Groom... finishing details!

I've been feeling lately I've maybe not given enough posts to the Grooms... us ladies tend to get swept up in the whole wedding excitement and forget about the man in our life, they too want to feel part of the big day and if they don't enjoy planning the main points giving them small parts can bring you both together!

So today I am covering of the man accessories...

Tie, cravat or Dickie bow
Handkerchief
Cummerbund
Waistcoat
Hats
Cane
Socks
Cuff links

There are lots to be considered here as each of the above items breaks into more detailed...

Ties... what kind of knot, skinny/fat, vintage/modern, coloured or not?
Cravat - hmm, well this is a yes or a no.
Dickie Bow - I love these, in all there forms, smart (James Bond/ red carpet style) or vintage/ East London esq
Handkerchief... should usually match the colour of other accessories, but not necessary, don't over kill.  As Coco Channel once said remove the last item you put on!
Cummerbund... classic or retro, great for adding colour if you are in a simple suit
Waistcoat - again classic or retro... depending on how you style it, a simple colour to match the theme of the day, or a wacky out there one for more of a relaxed casual day

Hats... top hat, bowler, gangster... this is not an accessory I would push for a groom or grooms men.  Depends on the theme of your big day?  This is the same for canes.

Socks - us gals like to add a dash of colour to our beautiful wedding dress with a coloured shoe, you can add some colour and define the grooms men with a patterned sock... always good for photos and bring a smile to faces.

Cuff links - not always a must have, depends on the shirt type, can be simple, a wedding gift from your soon to be wife, a romantic gesture to your future wife with your names and date?

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weddingshandmade.blogspot.com

weddingbee.com

For the boys - Cigar Bar

I'll admit it, for my sins I am an occasional smoker... and it seems to be tradition for the boys to get out a cigar at weddings or births!  So why not include this into your wedding with a stylish cigar bar?

You can hire a professional... or do it yourself... pick up some cigars, arrange them how you like (similar to a sweet bar), leave some matches on the table - keep this area separate, preferably outside away from children and those who aren't keen.

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Grooms - suited and booted on a budget

Are you and your H2B on a tight budget... you don't need to spend hundreds on suits, if H2B isn't keen on hiring a suit as he wants to make this suit special (we wouldn't hire a wedding dress... well 95% of brides wouldn't), then try the high street.

Below are a few top finds from (under £250):

Topman - BLACK TEXTURED SKINNY SUIT £120.00

Topman - BLACK NADAL SKINNY FIT TUXEDO £145.00

Topman - NAVY TONIC DEBUT SKINNY SUIT £170.00

Topman - THREE PIECE GREY HERRINGBONE SKINNY SUIT £205.00

*Buy any of these items from Topman as separates they are even cheaper!

ASOS Slim Fit Blue Jacket & Trousers - £90.00

ASOS Skinny Fit Black Jacket & Trousers - £110.00

*ASOS do all there's are separates... great for mix & match

House of Fraser - Peter Werth Single Breasted Plain Peak Suit £249.00

House of Fraser - Simon Carter Single breasted peak collar basic suit £250.00