Wedding Inspiration of the Week x

Hi fairy bugs,
Happy Friday, we hope you've have a fun and eventful weekend planned!

We're a tad loved up here as our grandma and grandad are celebrating their diamond wedding, yes 60years! Wowzers! Weddings back then were very different, there was not the glitz and glam of today. Taking a look through their wedding album the simplicity is stunning, it's almost thrown together to create a "make do and mend" style. Lace was the trim of choice and effortless seaming formed chic dresses. 

Baring this in mind we have pulled together imagery from our Pinterest boards showing off a modern, chic twist on this outstanding beautiful simplicity. 

Noting the bridal parties dresses they echo the lace feature and clean lines of a wedding back in the day but, are pieced together in newer more current shapes. Remember you don't have to go OTT to create a dream wedding. 

The floral poses and button holes are inspired by make do and mend with their freshly pick from a meadow feel. Naive, raw and effortless they speak volumes. 

Candles and floral arrangements are a little more extravagant on the tables but this will set your room up for the day. Keeping pieces small, positioned at different levels will create the feel of grandure without the cost. 

Notably the cupcakes are following in line and are very delicate. The key here use of the correct nib, coloration and display. Show them off tall and proud to create impact and let the colour blocking do all the talking. 

Colours are also key and we have chosen to show navy with ivory as this creates a bold impact. The tones of the colours compliment each other and have just the right contrast to create depth and interest on your special day.

Happy planning xx

Images from top left to right:

modaweddings.com, themajesticvision.com,

ruffledblog.com,

stylemepretty.com, pinterest

Weddings......it's in the detail x

Hi fairy bugs,

Welcome and thanks for joining us here in the blissful world of weddings. Our job is to inspire you on your way to your perfect wedding day.

For this weeks "weddings.......it's in the detail" we found a rather nifty way of advising your guests on what goodies you have lined up for their Wedding breakfast feast. Mmmmmmmm yummy.........a little note to say your getting fabulous food is a great way to wet their tastebuds. Plus if your create a little cutlery wrap as shown below you could always add a personal note at the end. Oooo we love a 2for.  Menu and keepsake! It's just another way to bring a personal touch to your special day xx

Weddbook.com

The National Wedding Fair

Hi Fairy bugs,

get your diaries open, pens at the ready, for information on one of the biggest jam packed Wedding Events in the North West!!

If your planning your wedding and you want to know whats the most on trend dress style, what the newest cakes are and what the newest stationary is?? Then this IS the event to attend. Full to the brim of everything you need to plan a successful Wedding day, and with the best in the business attending you will certainly pick up fabulous hints and tips or as we like to state Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo.

3 whole days of Wedding expertise and know how and over 250 suppliers under one roof......you'd be mad to miss out. There will be stands for bridal wear, menswear, venues, photographers, honeymoons and outstandingly beautiful catwalks.

Excited... you should be there's lots more: a vintage area, designer flower market, inspirational sessions, the designer area and bars and restaurants. phew.....we said jam packed! Now for the important information......

This amazing event will be held on 15th & 16th March 2014

Tickets are available here: The National Wedding Show

There is also the option for VIP tickets which include:

reserved seating at the catwalk show

complimentary glass of fizz on arrival

a beauty box full of cosmetics

unlimited access to the VIP lounge

fast track entry to the show

plus more VIP benefits

Opening times:

Saturday 15th March: 10am - 6pm

Sunday 16th March: 10am - 5pm

So we'll see you there folks xx

Wedding buy of the Week x

Hi Fairy bugs,

welcome back to this weeks "Wedding buy of the Week". For our newbie brides to be this is a little helping hand from us on the best buys and suppliers in the business. Whether jewellery, lingerie, hair accessories, shoes, dresses etc, you'll find exciting buys right here. You never know it may save your a couple of hours browsing.......if you've missed previous weeks write ups, don;t fear. You can catch up in our archives :)  (phew).

So back to this week..... have you got a flower girl/s lined up for your special day? If so their outfits can melt the crowd and create a beautiful sweetness in your photos. A detailed dress can emphasise their part and personality on your wedding day. Just as important as the bridesmaid, flower girls are known for wearing fabulous styles which compliment the bridal party. Everyone wants their little angels to look adorable and what we have lined up certainly hits the nail on the head. So lets take a look at the Baby Javana dress from Monsoon. A steal at £48, this divine ensemble has layers of net shot with glitter and a lace bodice adorned with applique flowers. Perfect for darlings 0-3 years. How cute!! Just think how charming they would look waddling down the aisle. xx

Wedding Inspiration of the Week x

Hi fairy bugs,

Happy Friday! This week has flown by........and to be honest a little bit excited about yesterday's snowy attempt.

Are you ready for this weeks inspiration mood board......we're sharing with you a rustic charm perfect for brides to be who love "make do and mend" or even just have a passion for upcycling. 

It all started with this beautiful image of a rather rustic looking greenhouse (we say greenhouse but it's on a mass scale) the way the table is centrally positioned with an almost "Walton's" kind of family theme is beautiful. Raw, understated and unique.....it's all about sharing a special day together. From the vintage-esque table cloths to the "freshly picked" floral arrangements there's an innocence that makes the style so special. One detail which brings a really shabby chic, designer touch to this setting is the chandeliers. A sparkly beacon to bring a bit of ooo la la to your day.

Baring this in mind we have pulled together a few more images from our ever growing Pinterest boards to help you see how this style could work for you.

A super way to dress a space like this is by hanging meaningful quotes, cute phrases and imagery from your happiest days together at different points, at different levels, in a mixture of frames and colours. 

Let's also not forget about candles and floral attributes. Single stem flowers are pretty and mixing wild specimens offers depth and thought. 

Why not allow your guests to create a wishing tree full of love, notes and wedding day statements. All you need is mixed papers, a type writer, mini pegs and a tree of your choice. Bish bash bosh..... Or as we prefer to state bibbidi bobbidi boo.

Happy planning xx

Images from top left:

4bp.blogspot.co.uk, mods wedding.com,

Rusticweddingchic.com, Pinterest,

Etsy,

Stgeorgeweddings.com, pinterest Stylemepretty.com, 

Weddings........it's in the detail x

Hi fairy bugs,
It's mid week, the mornings are getting lighter earlier and wedding season is on it's way! So lots to celebrate and we know for our brides to be there's still lots to do. So if you have a moment, check out the below it may make your day a little less stressful and a little bit more special, (trust us this one is a talking point).

To hopefully inspire you this week we found an image which, sums up a rather fantastic past time, a trending hobby and something to keep not only the groom but all your male guests very happy. Craft beer! It's certainly growing as a trend and there are plenty of smaller breweries popping up across the country who can assist in this task. To be honest this is probably the best gift you could give "the lads". 

A place to socialise,  a wedding day pit stop, a way to encourage a good knees up........oh yes folks......a do it yourself bar! If you have someone who is a dab hand with a drill then you could be offering up some rather tasty beverags at a rather awesome beer station. If your from our neck of the woods (Bolton) why not consider "Dunscar brewery" or "Bank top brewery".  Becoming very popular these 2 brands could be supplying you with some of the finest craft beer in the north west! Tempted?

Why not create your own bibbidi bobbidi boo xx

                            

Sweetlittlephotographs.com

Wedding buy of the Week x

Hi Fairy bugs,

hope you've all had a fantastic weekend whether relaxing, shopping or planning.

Are you currently looking for the perfect hair ornaments?......well we wanted to share with you Caleira a lovely website full of tiaras, hair combs and hair pins specially chosen for Brides, Bridesmaids and prom princesses.

Full of sparkle, detail and pazazz the range offers a selection of styles suitable for all. If you are hoping to have divine continuity in your bridal party then you certainly need to take a look at this brand. 

With reasonable prices, a stylish offering and special delivery used, you know your in good hands.

Today we wanted to share with you the "Suzanne Bridal hair comb"at £75.60 (january offer £80 normally).  Delicate crystal flowers and leaves create a sophisticated bridal piece which will dazzle and shine throughout your special day. A perfect piece to compliment any bridal gown. Your little piece of heaven will arrive in a beautiful gift box, safe and secure until required, and doubles up as a perfect keepsake box for your wedding treasure. xx

Suzanne bridal hair comb £75.60

Wedding inspiration of the week x

Hi fairy bugs,

It's been a busy week on Pinterest and rather exciting as there has been a lot of SS14 styles popping up. New year, new season, new ideas! 

This week we've been loving a black and white....but not just big standard monochrome, oh no......we're in love with stripes. Wide, narrow, horizontal, vertical loveliness! When we saw the fantastic image below showcasing the bridesmaid dresses in black and ivory stripes, that was it, we were hooked! Setting a sophisticated, almost "upper east side" chic, for that classic perfection most brides to be dream of. 

From perfectly styled hair, to über geek groomsmen accessories, beautifully detailed cakes and decorative stationary, creating the perfect day is definitely in the details. You can mix up your stripes for a more eclectic look, and as shown below adding pretty ribbons to bouquets and creating stylish button holes are a perfectly polished wedding "MUST". Even add the ribbons to the back of chairs, on pews, and even on favours.......beautiful, thoughtful continuity bringing that designed edge to your special day.

The beautiful cake below is a detailed optic angel but, how fabulous would it be with black and white striped sponge on the inside.......a little bit like a kinder surprise, 'you never know what your going to get'. Plus once cut it will look super dooper on photographs............ Quintessentially perfect. 

For more ideas find us on Pinterest at afairygodmother.  Until next time xx

Images from top left: 

junebugweddings.com, shellandchinoiserie.blogspot.ca,

theknot.com, modaweddings.com, modaweddings.com,

pinterest, pinterest

Weddings.........its in the detail x

Hi fairy bugs,

It's details day were little ideas can make a real difference and add that loving, personal touch to your special day.

This colourful, adorable touch is for brides to be who need to entertain their younger guests. Whether it's personalised, buckets, bags or boxes fill them with dot to dot, colouring in kits, jigsaws, sticker or any other fun crafts and games which, will keep them out of mischief and give them their own special gift. 

The bright colours are really fun and you can tailor them to your theme or simply find the most creative, exciting looking pieces. Why not form a kiddies table where they can play together, while parents enjoy the day?! Mmmmm food for thought xx

Image from Exclusiveitalyweddings.com

Wedding buy of the week x

Hi Fairy bugs,
yes the weekend is over but lets plan a visit to a rather super lingerie boutique for next weekend :)

We came across this little haven last week and had to share it with our B2B who are looking for that extra special lingerie for that very special day.

With an extensive range of beautiful pieces this lingerie boutique should be on your bridal hit list. With brands such as Chantelle, Lejaby, Triumph, passionate and many more, there are many styles suitable for all shapes and sizes. Bra fitting is available in store so no need to panic if your not sure on your size.

Based in preston this store has a devoted staff, who will happily help and assist you in your journey to lingerie perfection. Why not take a peek online now at Chic Lingerie xx

The Bolton Wedding show x

Hi Fairy bugs,

Have we got a treat for you! Last week we were invited to The Bolton Wedding Show by Tony who runs The Wedding Show Company, a rather fantastic organiser of some of the best wedding shows in the North West. 

Last Sunday we popped over to the Last Drop village hotel, Bolton to take a look at the bridal delights on offer. 

Now for those of you who haven't experienced it, the last drop is a remarkable establishment on the edge of the pennies. Superb views of bolton and Manchester this historic venue has held many weddings with many more to take place. The rooms are packed with original features and finishes to the highest level. If you've not yet picked your venue why not take look!

(More photos below) 

Wow...... What a wedding fair. Not only was there an array of some of the North West's finest bridal suppliers and a live band but we were also spoilt with two fantastic catwalk shows. 

On entry to the Venue we were welcomed by a selection of traditional wedding cars, polished, primed and ready for action, finished with a simple bow these cars would be a fine choice of transport for any bride.

Inside we were welcomed by many attractive stalls all showcasing the latest talents and products in the bridal industry. From wedding dresses to groomsmen attire, cars to photography, cakes to flowers, stationary to jewellery the venue was jam packed. If you have recently got engaged and couldn't attend don't worry your Fairy Godmother has. Local brides this is for you! Local talent is hot right know and we have collated a list of the best for you to peruse. 

John Francis  groomsmen attire

Tying the Knot visual wedding directory

Spa Break Finder breaks and packages 

Weddings and Portraits photography

Mai Patisserie cakes

Ian Newton videography

Sarah Butterworth hair

Rebecca Karen wedding design

St Leonard Wedding Cars wedding cars

Julie Lomax photography

Starlite Productions lighting sound dance floors

Slaters groomsmen attire 

Claire Louise Brides  bridal wear

Pink Lily Designs wedding stationary

Gilded Lily flowers

Big balloon events Company wedding design

Stopwatch Wilson live band & DJ

Devilishly Decadent cakes

Novak bridal wear & groomsmen attire

Niki mills photography

Jane Carlton Flowersflowers

White Knights Ltd wedding workshops for brides

Ian t Sanderson Design jewellers

Events Photo Booth photo booth

Occasion Cakes cakes

Juice plus health and lifestyle

Bio clinics  health and lifestyle

The Whole Nine Yarns occasion details

By Design wedding design

Cool Joolz jewellers

Melt Bridal Tiaras bridal accessories

Sally Apples wedding stationary

Now that's what we call a list!! We hope this helps with your planning there are some great people here who have a passion for everything bridal and will assist in making your wedding day perfect,

Now onto a rather exciting part of any wedding fair..... The catwalk. It's were inspiration comes to life and all brides to be are in awe of the dresses on show and fluffy connotations of what could be bubble inside. The bridal dresses were simply stunning. As the models sashayed down the catwalk there were plenty of ooo's and ahhh's not to mention multiple clicks of cameras. Presented by Claire Louise Brides there was a super range of styles suitable for all shapes and sizes with varied themes and levels of detail. Bang on trend these pieces were dreamy and full of the vavavoom required by all brides to be. Complimented by exquisite menswear from Slaters Bolton the catwalk was a hit. 

Now for the best bit....... Imagery from the show.......eeeeeekkkkkk with a bit of bobbidi bobbidi boo we have wedding excitement for you xx

http://youtu.be/HKR26TYnBKQ

Wedding Inspiration of the Week x

Hi fairy bugs,
Blimey what a week of wind and rain! If your hiding from the elements then why not catch up with this weeks features and don't miss Sundays.......perfect for brides to be looking for bridal contacts, and we have a list of some of the best wedding suppliers up north :)

This weeks wedding inspiration of the week is all a bit purple........shades and tones of a rather regal heritage. Whether you opt for the pastels or the bold rich options, it's certainly a versatile colour. We're proposing multiple tones across the whole purple spectrum.......wowzers. Don't panic we not lost the plot, it's the perfect way to add depth and sophistication to your special day. Blend with off white or optic white for a crisp clean feel. Textures and layers are a great way to blend multiple tones and achieve this in a soft, stylish way. 

Take a look at the flowers and cake below. This is a perfect example of mixing shades of one colour. It works so well and even the grey tones and pink tones compliment each other. Think a vogue magazine shoot - super chic! 

When it comes to the dress code why not keep the colours flowing. If your groomsmen are in deeper shades add those into the flowers the bridesmaids carry, and dress them in lighter more feminine tones. Piece of cake :) 

Don't be scared to add gold or silver elements into your theme. They will bring the right amount of zing and sparkle. Take a look at the stationary below. Adding the gold pattern makes the invitations look expensive and well designed. Include this on all your stationary for lovely continuity throughout the day.
If your concerned about over doing colour keep table cloths, chair cover and bows in off white or white, allowing the softer side to your theme do some of the talking.  

Bibbidi bobbidi boo your on your way to a spectacular day xx

Images from top left to right:

Modwedding.com, ohsoclassy.com,

Intimateweddings.com, weddingpaperdivas.com, vintagerosegardentumblr.com

Sevenstemtumbler.com, my-wedding-ideas.com