Gorgeous handpicked flowers for a Lobster Shack summer wedding, with Caroline Nicholson Photography

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Louise and Daniel are a wonderful couple whose wedding was more personal than most: “Our wedding was homemade, rustic, picturesque and spiritual – it felt like us entwined with all that we love: each other, family and friends.” It’s everything a wedding should be, and today’s bride and groom are beautiful people in every sense of the word!

Summer beach wedding at the Lobster Shack Caroline Nicholson Photography (4)

Their seaside wedding is right up my street; their flowers are divine, handpicked, natural English country flowers and so beautiful they even featured in my ‘Messy Flowers‘ blog post last month!

Summer beach wedding at the Lobster Shack Caroline Nicholson Photography (5)

Images are by lovely Caroline Nicholson Photography. Find her here:

This is such a wonderfully free spirited, creative and unique seaside wedding – I hope you love it as much as I do!
Summer beach wedding at the Lobster Shack Caroline Nicholson Photography (1)

Our wedding story: Louise + Daniel

Wedding photographer’s website:

www.clnphotography.co.uk

For more images from the wedding see http://carolinenicholsonphotography.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/louise-dan-lobster-shack-wedding.html

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

Absolutely. Caroline is a very talented and professional photographer but she also is warm, friendly and instantly put us both at ease. See more...

A sensational mansion house styled shoot by Lucy Rose Photography

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British brides and stylists constantly amaze me with their skill in combining vintage and modern. Today I have a shoot which does this soooo well: set in the luxurious Biggleswade Mansion House and showcasing the work of a lovely group of local Hertfordshire wedding suppliers – this is fab.

The Mansion House styled wedding shoot by Lucy Rose Photography (12)

Images are by the very lovely Lucy Rose Photography.

Lucy told me “the shoot was 1920’s inspired with a beautiful fitted beaded dress and bold make-up on one model and a 1950’s champagne calf length dress on the other model. The wintery weather left a light scattering of snow on the ground which made a great seasonal feel to the shoot and gave the venue a lovely warm tone in the photographs.”

The Mansion House styled wedding shoot by Lucy Rose Photography (31)

“In the tranquil Hertfordshire countryside stands the elegant Mansion house. Built in the 1870s and filled with 19th century paintings, it was the perfect location and took my breath away the first time I visited.”

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Spotlight on Stationery: Vintage Hollywood & more by Devotion Stationery

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Lovely Helen got in touch with me when she saw the gorgeous Vintage Hollywood shoot from Tantrums & Tiaras I blogged a few weeks ago. She’d just designed a range of wedding stationery around the exact same theme and sent me a link… and I loved it. I asked Helen to share some more of her wedding stationery collections and to tell us a little about herself and Devotion Stationery – I think she’s fab!

I founded Devotion Stationery; A company specialising in unique wedding stationery perfect for couples who want something individual about 18 months ago. I have always loved weddings and when the opportunity arose to combine my day job and my obsession with all things matrimonial I jumped at the chance.

I take inspiration from many places. Fashion, art, old signs, pieces of fabric and architecture are among my favourites. I love lettering and often take inspiration from an unusual font and work up a design around it. Currently I’m obsessed with screen printing and layering materials. I’m working on a destination wedding collection using these processes. See more...

Harriet and Declan’s traditional English wedding blog with Barry Holder Photography

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Hey there lovely! I am so pleased to be sharing Harriet and Declan’s wedding with you today. Harriet got in touch with me back in October to share their gorgeous day at Nonsuch Mansion. She told me, “we didn’t follow much of a theme, but I would say we had hints of traditional/vintage themes. We had pastel colours throughout but handmade most things.”
wedding at Nonsuch mansion by Barry Holder Photography (22)

Images are by Harriet’s photographer friend Barry Holder. Harriet looks stunning – she has the prettiest hair I’ve ever seen! There’s so much to see in this traditional English wedding and I’m sure you’ll find some ideas for your own big day in here.
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With huge thanks to Harriet and Declan, and to Barry Holder Photography for the use of his images: http://barryholder.co.uk/
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Our traditional English wedding at Nonsuch Mansion in Surrey – Harriet + Declan

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Our wedding story: Harriet + Declan

Your wedding photographer’s website:

http://barryholder.co.uk

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

100%. Barry was incredible, he was professional but kept us feeling us at ease. He took us around the grounds, getting beautiful shots! See more...

How to find vintage china for your wedding – The Pavilion at Lane End

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Hi lovely blog readers! In my daily duties as a wedding coordinator I see so many fabulous collections of vintage china which brides and grooms and their families have spent months delving through antique shops to discover. It is one of my favourite looks and with the vintage wedding trend still going strong, I have no doubt that vintage china will be a must-have item for many of you getting married in 2015 and 2015.

~ By Carolyn from The Pavilion at Lane End

Mismatched vintage china provides a strong, interesting look and I love how it adds real character to all the vintage wedding receptions I’ve seen over the last year or so.

I know some of you may prefer the hands-on approach, hunting for china in charity shops and on e-bay. That is fair enough, but just in case you need a little help, we have joined forces with Sian at Blue Sky Vintage Hire to help you achieve that well-coordinated yet mismatched look that is synonymous with vintage weddings. See more...

Stunning loose wedding bouquets by The Vintage Floral Design Co.

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I’ve made it no secret I have a ‘thing’ for messy wedding bouquets. I love seeing brides with armfuls of beautiful blossoms – and the statement bouquet is BIG for 2015. When lovely Gwenda from The Vintage Floral Design Co. got in touch I was in heaven! Her bouquets are divine: ‘informally structured’, creative and full of colour, texture and foliage.

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This bouquet with a huge succulent in the centre is divine! The white blooms and delicate fronds of foliage add all the texture you could dream of. Image credit Shell De Mar

Gwenda works creatively with flowers of all shapes and sizes to design statement bouquets for vintage inspired weddings with a boho feel. She says, “My signature style has been decribed as ‘new wave’ vintage; leaning towards the boho aesthetic; using seasonal blooms which are given a modern touch in terms of style, colour and composition – never mundane, always beautiful.”

The Vintage Floral Design Co.

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The biggest lilies you ever did see…. LOVE! Image credit Maria De Faci See more...

Rachel and Al’s Huntsham Court wedding with a 1920s twist, by Evolve Photography Devon

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… and when I say 1920s twist I mean gorgeous bride with smoky eyes and the most amazing Temperley wedding dress and vintage accessories. Today’s wedding is so incredibly beautiful and perfectly matches Rachel and Al’s personal style…

1920s vintage wedding in Devon with images by Evolve Photography (3)

Cue the most amazing designer invitations, real vintage accessories, fabulous locations and of course wonderful wedding photography. My friend Mark from Evolve Photography in Devon submitted today’s real wedding to share with you and I’m super excited to publish it on the English Wedding Blog this morning.

1920s vintage wedding in Devon with images by Evolve Photography (11)

Find out more about the fabulous Evolve Photography here:

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Shall we begin? Grab a cuppa – vintage china will do nicely! – and enjoy.
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Our 1920s vintage inspired wedding at Huntsham Court in Devon

1920s vintage wedding in Devon with images by Evolve Photography (2)

Our wedding story: Rachel + Al

Wedding photographer’s website:

http://www.evolvephoto.co.uk

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

Absolutely – I love the casual relaxed style and on the day I couldn’t have asked for a nicer person. See more...

Our chic vintage village fete wedding in Kent, with Foden Photography

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Spring is truly in the air at English Wedding Towers this morning as I have one of the loveliest weddings of the season to share with you… a heartwarming May wedding for a gorgeous bride and groom, starring their adorable 13 month old daughter and flower girl.

A vintage village fete wedding blog in Kent with Foden Photography (22)

Dan and Emily styled a charming village fete wedding in a marquee at Emily’s parents’ house, and combined their day with their daughter’s christening. Despite having a lovely little person in their lives, they found time to incorporate a ton of homemade styling touches into their day to transform a simple marquee into a charming and welcoming wedding venue.

A vintage village fete wedding blog in Kent with Foden Photography (11)

Images are by Surrey wedding photographers Matt and Brenda at Foden Photography. Matt told me, “One of the very best features of the day was the ‘cake competition’. Rather than offering a single cake to their guests, Emily and Dan invited them to bring their own! The vast array of cakes (of varying standards) was a sight to behold, and I have to say this was a wonderful idea that made the wedding day feel even more personal. Of course prizes were awarded for the best cake in show too!” See more...

Get the look! Luxurious neoclassical wedding style with Petra Opperman Weddings

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Dearest lovely blog reader… do I have a treat in store for you this afternoon! Courtesy of Petra Opperman Weddings and a cast of the very best in wedding design, this exclusive ‘Get the Look’ feature comes hot on the heels of this morning’s styled bridal shoot from the Hurlingham Club.

luxury wedding style ideas Petra Opperman images by Matthew Bishop Photography (28)

All images are by the wonderfully talented Matthew Bishop Photography: http://matthewbishopphotography.co.uk

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Choose high tiers and elegant icing for your neoclassical wedding cake

Style your wedding cake with straight lines, architectural details and alabaster colours… this beautiful white tiered wedding cake brings to mind the architecture of Greece and Rome with high tiers and softest white icing. Details are kept to a minimum with elegant clusters of the thinnest sugarpaste flowers. By Krishanthi – www.cakesbykrishanthi.co.uk
luxury wedding style ideas Petra Opperman images by Matthew Bishop Photography (2)

Choose a venue with wow factor to impress your guests

The Hurlingham Club has a magnificent arched ceiling your guests will love – it’s a blank canvas with plenty of natural daylight for wedding photography – and needs little decor to create the most luxurious wedding reception space for your luxury celebration.
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A beautiful Neoclassical wedding styled shoot at the Hurlingham Club, London

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It makes me incredibly proud to see some of the superb talents we have in the English wedding industry. I love to showcase exceptional suppliers, and one of the very best is the inimitable Petra Opperman.

Neoclassical wedding styled shoot by Petra Opperman with Matthew Bishop Photography (9)

Petra’s exquisite taste often combines classical music with astonishingly beautiful design and styling: I know when Petra curates a styled shoot it will be divine. Today is no exception, and I have a luxurious styled shoot in two parts to share with you on the English Wedding Blog (with an exclusive “Get the Look” feature full of details and design this afternoon at 3!)

Neoclassical wedding styled shoot by Petra Opperman with Matthew Bishop Photography (2)

Huge thanks are due to the fabulous suppliers who collaborated for this shoot. A full list is shown just after all of the images below, but to begin I must thank lovely wedding stylist Petra Opperman, and fabulous photographer (and brand new Dad to a beautiful baby girl!) Matthew Bishop Photography.

Neoclassical wedding styled shoot by Petra Opperman with Matthew Bishop Photography (41)

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New wedding blog publication times! As of today…

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Good morning lovely wedding blog readers! I hope you’re really really well and looking forward to the day ahead. Don’t work too hard!

I have a very quick notice for you today – for any of you waiting for brand new blog features to be published at my usual time of 11am, there will be an awkward silence at this time… oh no! But don’t despair… being an early bird I’m bringing forward my blog features every day and will now be publishing at 10am instead. Why? So you have an excuse for biscuits earlier 🙂 and so will I!

Here’s a sneak peek for you… this real wedding is coming up in just over an hour!

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Image credit Lumiere Photography

A sneak peek from Joanne and Phil’s vintage wedding at Cooling Castle Barn, on the English Wedding Blog this morning from 10am!

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Image credit Lumiere Photography

See you back here at 10am lovelies! I’ll bring biscuits…

Lovely Suzy Mitchell wins the Guild of Photographers’ wedding image of the year award

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I was so thrilled for my friend and featured wedding photographer Suzy Mitchell when I found out she’d won a major award in wedding photography. Suzy has featured on the English Wedding Blog many times and I’m delighted to be able to share her news with you all today.

Every year The Guild Of Photographers holds a competition for the Photographer and Image of the Year. In 2014 over 10,000 images were submitted so it’s really something for Suzy to have come away with such a great award – only two wedding images were chosen as winners, and Suzy’s was the overall winner in documentary wedding photography.

The winning image by Suzy Mitchell Photography

Suzy told me, “I was elated to have been chosen as Documentary Wedding Photographer of the Year and delighted to put Ilkley on the map as we have some amazing opportunities for outdoor photography including Bolton Abbey Priory where the winning photograph was taken.”

Suzy’s studio nestles at the foot of Ilkley Moor from where she enjoys using the beautiful Yorkshire Dales as a backdrop for much of her photography. See more...

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Romantic and classical wedding inspiration with stunning florals from Chiswick House

Howard and Rowena’s Dorset village field tipi wedding, with Robin Goodlad Photography

Dan & Chloe’s intimate and cosy wedding in Cornwall, with Evolve Photography

Sarah & Michael’s fabulous cobalt blue and orange Mapperton House wedding, with Linus Moran Photography

Penny & Jacob’s Dodford Manor wedding, with Johnny Dent Photography

Gorgeous handpicked flowers for a Lobster Shack summer wedding, with Caroline Nicholson Photography

Our wedding story: Louise + Daniel

Wedding photographer’s website:

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

A sensational mansion house styled shoot by Lucy Rose Photography

Spotlight on Stationery: Vintage Hollywood & more by Devotion Stationery

Harriet and Declan’s traditional English wedding blog with Barry Holder Photography

Our traditional English wedding at Nonsuch Mansion in Surrey – Harriet + Declan

Our wedding story: Harriet + Declan

Your wedding photographer’s website:

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

How to find vintage china for your wedding – The Pavilion at Lane End

Stunning loose wedding bouquets by The Vintage Floral Design Co.

Rachel and Al’s Huntsham Court wedding with a 1920s twist, by Evolve Photography Devon

Find out more about the fabulous Evolve Photography here:

Our 1920s vintage inspired wedding at Huntsham Court in Devon

Our wedding story: Rachel + Al

Wedding photographer’s website:

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

Our chic vintage village fete wedding in Kent, with Foden Photography

Get the look! Luxurious neoclassical wedding style with Petra Opperman Weddings

Choose high tiers and elegant icing for your neoclassical wedding cake

Choose a venue with wow factor to impress your guests

A beautiful Neoclassical wedding styled shoot at the Hurlingham Club, London

New wedding blog publication times! As of today…

Lovely Suzy Mitchell wins the Guild of Photographers’ wedding image of the year award

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Our wedding story: Louise + Daniel

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Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

Our traditional English wedding at Nonsuch Mansion in Surrey – Harriet + Declan

Our wedding story: Harriet + Declan

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Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

Find out more about the fabulous Evolve Photography here:

Our 1920s vintage inspired wedding at Huntsham Court in Devon

Our wedding story: Rachel + Al

Wedding photographer’s website:

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer?

Choose high tiers and elegant icing for your neoclassical wedding cake

Choose a venue with wow factor to impress your guests

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Would you like to get exclusive offers, exciting updates and wedding blog sneak peeks by email?

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