Hello everyone! I hope you’ve had a lovely week. I’m working on a few little blog features for the weeks ahead and I’ve had to turn off the TV, avoid reading anything online or in magazines and steer pretty clear of wedding blogs and websites — as well as my inbox!
Is it me or do they look a tiny bit bored already?
Why? I’m all Great Gatsbied-out.
Ted Baker is one of those classic British brands I love and admire. From the polo shirts I lived in at Uni to the floral prints of today, I feel like I’ve known Ted Baker for years and years.
I’m not actually going to tie the knot with Ted Baker as in marry him (he’s not a real person), so apologies for the possibly misleading title (just in case!) But the brand has launched a new service for your bridesmaids and best men in Manchester and London stores, and I think it’s brilliant for super cool bridal parties. If you’re out and about this weekend looking for outfits for your best boys and girls, Ted Baker is definitely worth a visit!
Visit Ted Baker online at www.TedBaker.com to find out more.
Hello everyone! Can you help me with a ‘Flower Power’ feature on the English Wedding Blog? I’ve given it a quick mention on facebook and got some great ideas already, but the more the merrier!
Photo credit Adam Riley Photography — click to see Callum and Leanne’s wedding on the English Wedding Blog
Don’t be shy… feel free to recommend a wedding supplier, share a Pinterest board, email me with a pic of your handmade wedding invites, or share a photo of anything bright, floral, and exciting with a wedding theme. I’ll share the best with you all next week 
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
Claire xxx
Flower Power? Wedding cupcakes from Baking Mad… yummy. Click the image to see more! And don’t forget to send me your flower power wedding ideas!
Art deco has the potential to be a huge trend this year, and I’m thrilled today to be able to show you one of the UK’s very best collections of art deco wedding stationery. My lovely friend Nathan (of Artemis Stationery) is a bit of an expert on the subject and shares his recommendations for art deco stationery and styling with you here on the blog today. Enjoy! Claire x
Capri Art Deco wedding sign and invitation with swarovski crystals
Recently I wrote a bit about Art Deco and the 1920s, hopefully illustrating why I like the style of the period. But why is this relevant to weddings today? Although quite popular at the moment it’s a style you can use throughout the day to make your wedding a little bit unique from others which you may have been to. Also it’s not a strong theme such as demanding everyone dress up as Superheroes.
Every bridal collection launch has a story behind it — and for 2014 top UK wedding dress designer Charlotte Balbier has come up with individual love stories to go with every dress in her collection. Charlotte got in touch to tell me about the great reaction this new collection has already received from UK brides — and I’d love to know what you think.
The design which seems to be getting most attention — and it’s easily my personal favourite — is Beaullea. The exquisite lace back of the dress is just beautiful isn’t it?! I’ll show you the dresses and share Charlotte’s stories with you too. I love the romance of it all… I think Charlotte’s words really demonstrate her creativity as a designer — they’re fantastic!
Hello everyone! I hope you’re having a lovely day. I’ve been excitedly waiting for the new website from Phil Drinkwater Photography to land on my screen since… ooh, months! And it’s here. Phil has had his weddings featured regularly on the English Wedding Blog as well as on Brides Up North, and has featured on the Wedding Community Blog also.
click to see this Great John Street Hotel wedding in Manchester. Photo credit Phil Drinkwater Photography
Click the image to see the full wedding feature. Photography credit Phil Drinkwater
Have you found yourself shocked by the prices quoted for wedding flowers? You won’t be alone — seemingly expensive quotes from florists can come as a big surprise and often mean couples have to change their plans for wedding flowers to come in under budget. I wonder if the wedding magazines are misleading us by featuring shoots full of flowers and giving average cost breakdowns which simply don’t match… what do you think?
Flowers by Jades Flower Design Photo credit Mark Bothwell
Today I’m sharing a very honest and detailed breakdown and explanation of the price you can expect to pay for your wedding flowers. Bernadette Chapman from Dream Occasions is here to tell you more. Read, digest, comment if you’d like to, even ask us a question. I hope you’ll find this advice feature useful! Over to Bernadette…
Have you bought your wedding invitations yet? I’m very proud to have some of the UK’s top wedding stationery brands as a part of my little team here on the English Wedding Blog and it means I can share new designs and latest collections with you, often even before they appear in the national wedding magazines! Let’s start with a little timeless romance… over to Lisa from Olivia Samuel to introduce a brand new invitation design. I hope you like it! Claire x
A fairytale wedding theme is probably the most romantic theme you can have, and let’s be honest, if you can’t be romantic on your wedding day, then when can you? We wanted to create a stationery range that would be timeless, romantic and capture that notion of a fairytale, without being too sugary sweet.
Today’s real wedding blog is from the very beautiful Lydia and her handsome groom Lloyd at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts. I fell for their wedding style as soon as I saw the first images of their day. They kept things simple and classy with chic and contemporary flowers, beautiful lace, candles and pretty accessories.
Wedding photographer Amanda Balmain describes the ICA as having “gorgeous high ceilings, huge windows and elegant white interiors it is a beautiful setting for a romantic, stylish wedding”. It’s a new venue for me as a wedding blogger but looks really lovely. Lydia and Lloyd were impressed as well, and used the venue’s recommended suppliers who they were very pleased with.
I’m forever hopping from one side of the fence to the other when it comes to wedding favours. Yes, it’s lovely to give a little ‘something’ as a gesture — if your guests will appreciate it and if your wedding budget allows. But there are some dull favours out there too! My personal favourites are of the edible variety… handmade cookies in a little packet, rustic jars of jam and the like. I also like the sound of personalised thank you notes, just one of the ideas in this article Carol has written for us all today. Oh, and the lego one. Classic! Enjoy the article, and share your thoughts and ideas below if you have a sec! Claire x
Hello! I’m Claire and this is my UK wedding blog. 
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