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

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

Hi fairy bugs,

Hope your having a good week and the weather isn't getting you down to much. Yesterday was howling and yours truly was almost blown away. Oh well never mind let's focus on details to give your special day the magical edge. 

Cheesecake or where we're from cheeeessse-caakkkkke. It's for the brides and grooms who want a sweet treat alternative or a secondary savoury cake. Oh yes with multiple varieties of your favourite cheeses and fruit to add a bit of colour and detail we want to share with you this image from wonderfulwhimsicalweddings.com how fantastic is this! We totally 'heart' the mini bunting in top, what a delightful detail. 

It would definitely be a talking point and could be a welcomed sight for guests who don't love cake. Mmmmmmmm anyone for cheese? X

                           

Wedding buy of the Week x

Hi Fairy bugs,

it's monday booooo.... but not to fret we have a little something to take your mind off the monday blues.  Yes thats right folks another new website with a fabulous 'Wedding buy of the Week".

Whilst doing the usual peruse of the net we came across a delightful haven of handcrafted jewellery. Perfectly designed and created to perfection this site offers many pieces for various styles and ages. And well deserved this site won "Best Worldwide Jewellery Designer Wedding Industry Expert" Award fro 2013!! What a coo.....don't you feel like you come across a piece of heaven? We do! In fact take a look right now at all the exciting, sparkly gems they have to offer........Bridal Design Wedding Jewellery is based in north devon, UK. If you live up north like us, don't panic they offer quick dispatch of your purchased item. Take a look at their awards to find out a little bit more about how good they are!

Now for the piece we fell in love with....... the "adore pendant and charm" is £28.00 and boasts a swarovski navette shaped crystal and pearl duo. Solid silver , but with the option of gold, it will make a stunning finishing touch to your Wedding day elegance. 

 Adore pendant and charm necklace £28.00

Wedding Inspiration of the Week x

Hi fairy bugs,

And happy new year! We hope you've had a great festive holiday and a fantastic new year.

Yes we're back with new inspiration just for you. 

If your planning your special day around the festive period or just after then take a peek at the below mood board, sparkles, shimmers with delectable white tones and powdery greys. Think dreamy, wintery, elegance, with a sprinkling of what all magpies love......... Crystals and pearls. With a controlled squeal let's brainstorm.......

Let's start with the most important area, dresses. They form the largest impact and they're what every guest wants to see. So why not give them something to talk about. The image below is a great example of understated chic. The bride in the textural fishtail is complimented beautifully by the bridesmaids and their shimmering gowns. All slightly different but uniform in fabric. If you have a few bridesmaids this is a perfect way to add a glistening touch. If you only have one or two then opt for styles with more shaping or 3D embellishment. A fine detail would be to have the groomsmen's ties in matching colours to the dresses or tones of.

For the the flowers we had to share the encrusted bouquet below. The coloration and mixture of crystals and pearls is delightful. If your not a fan of flowers maybe leave those to the centrepieces as shown below. Team the flowers with tall crystal candelabras for maximum impact. 

Now let's not forget the yummy cake.......whether you prefer a tiered number, cupcakes, cake pops or macaroons there is certainly a way to add the vavavoom to them. Take inspiration from the grey and white tones below. The solid colours are divine and with the floral elements added, a masterpiece is created. Rose themed cupcakes are a treat but, why not add a few sprinkles or shimmer dust or a light scattering of pearls. A little note here cupcake boxes are a great idea for guests to take a treat home. 

There are many ways to add style to your day and stationary is a key factor, ensuring it follows throughout, this will impress your guests and set the scene for your happy ever after xx

Images from top left:

Stylemepretty.com, stylemepretty.com, indulge.com,

Etsy.com, oncedailychic.blogspot.co.uk,

Ohsobeautifulpaper.com