Wedding Inspiration - DIY Bride x

Hi Fairy Bugs! Hope all is well with our Brides to be :)

I had a lovely little invite to a store opening today. Home Sense has now opened in Manchester Arndale and is a super spacious store full of perfect pieces for our DIY brides. You'll find the store on the ground floor, inside the Arndale next to TKmaxx. If your going this weekend make sure it's on your must visit list.

All shiny and new :)

I really wanted to visit the store to find items perfect for our DIY brides who want to perfect their day themselves and are trying to stick to a budget! There really are some perfect pieces at great prices which you could certainly use to dress your wedding. Take a peek at the items below they are great finds for your tables, outside decorations and table plans!

The first exciting find was this lovely selection of white rococo frames. These little beauties would be perfect for adding your table numbers or names inside then perching them next to your centre piece! You could also attach them to a large board, and position inside a larger frame for your table plan. Not only will your guests be impressed but after the wedding you could fill them with wedding photos and give them to your family as gifts ;)

I love storage! especially the printed shabby chic kind. There was 2 whole isles of them. Needless to say i was in my element. These would be great for a number of reasons: 

1) make a stack in the centre of the table, open the top box, add floral oasis & attach flowers into the oasis

2) use them as post boxes for your wedding cards

3) keeping the stack idea attach your table plan to the boxes with pegs on string. Why not incorporate flowers or ivy to give a super impact.

If you love flowers and really want floral centre pieces there is a huge range of vases. Little to large! You could have 1 show stopping piece in the centre or a collection of smaller mix and match shapes with single stems in. Great if your opting for vintage chic.

Now if your looking to dress a garden or decking space. You could choose giant candles they will look super gorgeous at dusk to night. Also if there is a path why not add metal rods with hanging lanterns and candles. Take a peek at these!

Below are a few other items which, would be super to dress up for centre pieces or just as room decorations. There is so much instore it is a must next time your visiting manchester city centre!

Also lets not forget the special guest who came along to help open the store. Corrie's 1 and only Anthony Cotton who was thrilled to attend and was an absolute gem x

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Wedding Quote of the Week x

"The heart of marriage is memories, and if the two of you happen to have the same ones and can savour your reruns, then your marriage is a gift from the gods" - Bill Cosby

Wedding buy of the Week x

Hello there! Hope everyone had a great weekend. I was thrilled it was BBQ weather, there's nothing like a family get together with good food and cheeky tipple.

While enjoying the sunshine i was having a little think about this weeks Wedding buy of the week. There's a fabulous trend emerging for all things dainty and delicate. Accessories radiate encrusted beauty and show a hint of opulence to enhance Wedding day style. It's a very easy look to adopt and can be achieved by the most simplest steps. So this week i thought i would give a perfect example of how to add a little luxurious sparkle to your look.

'Liberty in Love' is a delightful sight full of inspiring pieces, perfect for any theme of wedding. Easy to navigate it's perfect for the bride who searches for something unique and different. The range is huge and there are a great selection of brands featured. Take a peek now at http://www.libertyinlove.co.uk the Ritz art Deco head piece is suitably apt for the trending theme of the hour. Especially with films like 'The Great Gatsby', the Deco rival is upon us. For £85.00 this piece of beauty could be yours!

Ritz art Deco head piece £85.00

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50 favours for ............

Hello Fairy bugs, Happy bank holiday! 

For all our lovely brides to be out there we have some lovely hand crafted, personalised favours for you! Not only are they all made to a high standard but delivered too!! You don't have to lift a finger :)

We have some super dooper favours at great prices it's our "50 favours for....." take a peek below at our lovely styles.

 Popcorn cones - 50 Favours for £70 + delivery

Hot Chocolate cones - 50 Favours for £76 + delivery

The great thing about these favours is that their personalised so you won't need name cards :)

If you would like more information email us at the-fairygodmother@hotmail.com

Wedding Inspiration of the Week x

Hi Fairy bugs, i must say these lovely sunny evenings are going down a treat! Let's hope for a sunny summer! Thinking about sunny summers, had me pondering about colour, pops of colour to be precise. I know that a lot of people choose pretty pastels of more sombre tones but why not opt for full on colour?! Show stopping, eye catching, summer is here colour! I have picked a few pins from my pinterest boards to inspire you on how to add multicolour in a stunning way. Whether it's flowers, the cake or the bridesmaids you can have colour pop for your special day.

The first photo shows the stunning bride with her rainbow of bridesmaids. This is a lovely way to add colour. Fun, simple dress with bold floral bouquets. If you would prefer the dresses to be less vibrant how about colourful shoes? (This photo came from aimee law)

Next are ideas for your bouquet and the cake. SO pretty and simple yet the colours make them super interesting and stylish. A lovely mix of flowers give the colour pop a delightful revival. Rather than using the statement gerberas or sunflowers - mix it up. If your going full on colour, be brave, you won't regret it and you'll definitely have a wedding that oozes summer even if the weather doesn't! (images from wedded bliss and ace palm springs)

  

Quote of the Week x

'The vulnerability of opening your heart fully and deeply to another is terrifying, but at a point in my 50's, i realised that i had to step up to the plate' - Jane Fonda

Wedding buy of the week x

Happy tuesday! Hope everyones week is going swimmingly to far :)

I have a little treat this week for all our Brides to be! You will need to add this to your book marks bar. Rose & Aster are have a beautiful little website full to the rafters of bridal delights! From jewellery to bags, scarves, corsages and even a lovely selection for the bridesmaids and mother of the bride. You can find treasures for the whole bridal party.

Rose & Aster have cleverly created a section for style ideas, to show you how their pieces fit into current themes so effortlessly. Whether your theme is vintage, glamour, romantic, floral or winter wonderland there is definitely perfect accessories for you.

I focused on a gorgeous necklace with multiple pearl strands finished in a delicate crystal flowers. Its a classic beauty which, would be a perfect keepsake for your special day. This lovely necklace is called 'Martine Wester pearl and crystal flower bridal necklace' and is priced at £85.00. Why not take a look at Rose and Aster today you'll love it - https://www.roseandaster.com

'Martine Wester pearl and crystal flower bridal necklace'

Necklace shown here looks gorgeous and is £85.00

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Favours ready made & delivered 'Oh My' x

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo!

Check out our 'Favour time' page (see tab above) for super dooper prices on ready made favours! You won't have to lift a finger. Just tell us what you want, colours, names & where you choice of Venue is - then we'll create and craft your favours to a high standard, and deliver them with Fairy Godmother TLC to your venue. Phew thats one thing off your to do list! Why not contact us now at:

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If you have a budget let us work a package for you and if you have a theme let us create a unique personal touch for you! You can treat your guests and add glam to your tables from as little as £1.40 a favour, leaving more time for you to focus on being your most fabulous on your special day x

Wedding Inspiration x

Hey hey Fairy bugs! Hope your all having a lovely week even with the shoddy weather we seem to be having. Don't let that spoil your Wedding Mojo though as we have some lovely Inspiration for you to toot at. 

I was happily browsing all my collated images for this weeks post and i had to share this beautiful Temperley dress with you! This effortless dress is definitely a winner and highlights some of the seasons key trends for Brides. Low cut backs, draping fabric, everything that screams effortless chic. If we have any Brides getting married abroad this style would be super for those hotter temperatures. Plus you would have a good chance to show off your tan! If your wedding dress shopping this weekend why not keep your eyes peeled for something similar and give it a whirl :)

Loving the effortless chic theme take a look below at the room setting i spotted on 'bellethemagazine'. All those shades of white with soft oatmeal elude style and utter gorgeousness that would be a super way for your wedding to stand out from the crowd. Colour is an obvious choice but tones of white is bang on trend, and with images like the below to inspire you, you could certainly show off this look. It's a great way to make sure your wedding is different from your friends and a sure fire way to set those tongues wagging about how stylish you are!

Now if you are looking for the perfect favours to set those chic tables off. Check out our 'It's a nice day for a White wedding' favours. These little dreams would be the perfect finishing touch, with their white lace and personalised tags. Don't forget The Fairy Godmother will make all the favours and deliver to your venue so you can concentrate on being your most fabulous on your special day. Why not email us for bibbidi bobbidi boo prices at the-fairygodmother@hotmail.com  x

Alice Temperley dress 

Bellethemagazine - tones of white & soft oatmeal

'It's a nice day for a White Wedding' Favours

Quote of the Week!

"I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry" - Rita Rudner

Wedding buy of the Week x

Hi Fairy Bugs it's that time of the week for Wedding buy of the week! I feel like the last week has flown and in the Bridal world when your planning a wedding weeks zoom past. So this week I thought we opt for hair ornaments. As this is one of the smaller details but still very important I thought it fitting with all the summer Weddings coming up.

This week i have been taking a look at Crystal Bridal Accessories. It's a super site full of all those wedding accessory essentials you'll need! But the range is unique and full of exciting extravagant pieces. I'm actually thinking i need to get married again (renewal of vows) just so i can place an order. You will be spoilt for choice!

This weeks piece that caught my eye is called Morgan Bridal Bow tiara and its utterly stunning. There is currently a number of magazines, photos shoots etc showing key head pieces and ornaments and this one is a true gem! Especially is you are going whimsical/vintage. Its £165.00 but a piece you will treasure and no doubt find a reason to wear again and again. Take a peek at the images below :)

Morgan bridal box tiara

Showing worn - Stunning!

Have a look at their website full to the brim of loveliness

www.crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

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Preston Masonic Hall Wedding Fair x

Hi Fairy bugs well it's been a day of bibbidi bobbidi boo! I've met some lovely brides to be today which, has been an absolute pleasure :)

Just a reminder of our service and how we work. We are favour makers for weddings, birthdays and any other special occasion there may be. We design, create and craft the favours tailored to you to fit into any theme or colour specification. Then for the good bit! We make them all and deliver them to your venue, so you don't have to lift a finger. Definitley a plus when your busy planning an event. So why not let us be your Fairy Godmother. For quotes and more information contact us at:

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Preston Masonic Hall Wedding Fair

It's all bibbidi bobbidi boo

Where you can find us

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Sunday 12th May - Come visit us!

Hello Fairy bugs are you free on sunday? Come and visit us at Preston Masonic hall. For more details see our events tab :)

We'll have all our favours to date with us and can answer any questions, offer ideas and give price information. We're so excited to meet all the brides to be we have ordered some stunning business cards and postcards for you to take away.

It'll be Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo - Make sure you don't miss out x

Wedding Inspiration x

What a day! Where did the sun go?! Ah well lets talk wedding to cheer ourselves up. 

Today we are talking big, bold and beautiful! Oh yes Fairy bugs. I know that people sometimes see this as tacky but lets take inspiration from the designers on how to make it truly gorgeous! 

For most brides their Wedding day is about making a statement and having the princess gown they have always dreamed of. Well why shouldn't you! You could take inspiration from the Carolina Herrera gown below, go big and bold but with delicate lace and simple lines. There is still plenty of va va voom here but it looks soft and dreamy! As previously mentioned there is a fabulous choice of lace dresses out there at the moment, but if you haven't found the wow dress with lace details why not add them? A subtle waistband, motifs, lace trimmed veil? You can still be a fashion forward bride in the fairytale gown just accessorise :)

Speaking of accessories the princess gown would most definitely need the jaw dropping, ambience filled centre pieces. Take a look below at the flowers seen at bellethemagazine. Full of tonal colours, perfectly mixed flowers but with a classy crystal vase. Wowzers! Your guests will be talking about how your big, bold, beautiful wedding was show stompingly stunning x

Carolina Herrera SS14

centre piece shown at www.bellethemagazine.com

We can create the perfect favours for this bigger is better theme. Check out our Buckets of Love! We can colour co-ordinate them to sit perfectly on your tables. You can choose your ribbons, labels and filling. They will come ready made and they will bibbidi bobbidi boo, appear on your tables. Why not email us at the-fairygodmother@hotmail.com for super dooper prices x

Wedding Quote of the week x

'I throw myself into love because I believe in it...' - Jennifer Lopez

High street buy of the Week x

Hello Fairy Bugs, what an amazing bank holiday! Great weather the past couple of days and it got me thinking. What would be a beautiful accessory for a glorious sunny Wedding day? Well let me share this weeks 'Must have' with you.

I came across 'Brollies Galore' a short while ago as i was looking for a delightful parasol for my own wedding. I loved the thought of a parasol not only because its a great fashion accessory but because my sister can't be in the sun too long and would be super to protect her.

The 'Abigail' parasol is gorgeous with a delicate pattern crafted out of cotton lace and embroidery. Take a peek below it really is stunning, and an absolute steal at £29.99. With programmes like Downton abbey trending, this really is the Must have item for your very own piece of Period glamour.

The Abigail Parasol £29.99

Stunning details in cotton lace & embroidery

Why not visit  http://www.brolliesgalore.co.uk now

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It's a nice day for a white wedding!

Hi Fairy bugs! Hope everyone is having a great bank holiday.
This weeks favours are pretty little boxes filled with that all time favourite retro sweet, Flying Saucers. They are pretty in their pastel shades and are great if you are looking for a country garden or vintage theme. We topped them off with tissue paper and lace ribbon - a super way to enhance your tables and give your guests a sweet treat. x

Go Retro with Flying saucers

Delicate and pretty they'll enhance your tables a treat

If you like these why not email us for super dooper bibbidi bobbidi boo prices at the-fairygodmother@hotmail.com x

Wedding Inspiration x

Hello Fairy bugs - what a sunny morning! It's lovely so lovely in fact i had the music blasting out of the car on the way to work with my biggest bestest shades on (too cool).

It inspired me to show a more fresh, delicate almost (dare i say it) summer theme. There are many ways you can taylor your wedding to be truly summer themed, as are there many ways in which you can add those vintage hints without going all out vintage. The trick is in the details!! No really little touches here and there make your wedding stand out and will really strike a chord with your guests. 

For instance if you are having a church wedding and need to dress the pews a bit of fabric and ribbon wrapped and ties with a few delicate flowers are so eye catching, when really its quick and easy, while cutting the floral costs down!

If you love vintage washed out colours and soft tones why not opt for a light duck egg or faded mint. This will emphasis a vintage feel without too much expense on the accessories! Plus they look super summery, fresh and yummy :)

Now For the bride......there is so much lace around that you will be spoilt for choice if you want a dress which, looks vintage, ooooozes style and screams OMG she's looks stunning. The trick is to take inspiration from the designers. Check out the heart stopping Monique Lhullier dress below. One of the gorgeous details of the dress is the soft lace work on the shoulders. This is a super feature to look for or even have added to a strapless dress. This will definitely be a characteristic other brides may not have cottoned onto yet! be the first. Another stunning trend is cut out backs! Keep your eyes peeled they are too hot to trot x

ribbon and fabric - so chic

(image from pinterest)

Duck egg tones and faded mints are perfect for that summer vintage vibe

(Image form pinterest)

Lace work on the shoulders and cut out backs are this seasons must haves 

(Image from fashionbride.wordpress.com)

Our perfect 'Afternoon Tea' Favours to accompany this theme!

Why not contact us for prices and info x