A beautiful, intimate Manor by the Lake wedding from Cheltenham (Liam Smith Photography)

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Peonies, pastels, roses and ribbons… The most beautiful bride in a fabulous, vintage-inspired belted wedding dress… A great-looking couple with tons of character and style – Oh! and a pretty incredible wedding venue I’ve never seen before.

This is fabulous – here’s a peek at another gorgeous wedding by London & Milton Keynes wedding photographer Liam Smith.

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Ever been serenaded? This wedding film’s brilliant! With gorgeous Alana + Yung, by HD Moments

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I had the sound turned right up on my laptop when I clicked play… and to be honest, it made me jump a little! But ten seconds in and I was grinning like a fool. Yung’s serenade is a fabulous start to this romantic wedding film by my lovely sponsors HD Moments.

Alana and Yung married at Devonshire Terrace in London. Although the ceremony had a contemporary and simple theme the gorgeous couple stayed true to their roots and the style of their wedding day paid tribute to their Chinese heritage.

Enjoy the wedding film, which takes you from the wedding ceremonies through to a wonderful reception at the Phoenix Palace Restaurant. This is a wonderful modern wedding – with a dancing Chinese dragon for something just a little different! I LOVE it!

Watch out too for the paper lanterns hung outside amidst a scattering of fairy lights, for Alana’s stunning updo and glorious bouquet, and – right at the end – the most adorable wedding car imaginable! See more...

Our English Summer’s Day wedding at Pashley Manor – Amy + Peter with Caitlin Mogridge Photography

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Amy and Peter’s wedding is beautiful and traditionally vintage, with lots of handmade touches. I was so pleased when Amy got in touch to show me their wedding – it’s full of ideas and handmade DIY touches I think you’ll really love. The antique lace Amy used for her bunting and tablecloths, and the antique lace doilies, really make for the prettiest feminine style.

Even Amy’s dress is a one-off (and doesn’t she look incredible?!) She bought her wedding dress from an American vintage shop online and had it customised by a dressmaker in the UK. With simply beautiful accessories it’s the perfect vintage bridal look.

Flowers are another highlight: Amy knew she wanted wild flowers in pastel colours, and ended up choosing hydrangea, stocks, peonies, roses, lilac, lavender, astilbe and wax flower. Amy’s bouquet was a loose, hand-tied bouquet, and she used an antique lace ribbon and a brooch given to her from Pete on an anniversary to tie it together. Gorgeous, don’t you think?

Sarah and Mark’s elegant spring vineyard wedding in Kent, with Benjamin Toms Photography

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Sarah and Mark’s Chapel Down vineyard wedding in Kent is really special: simple and elegant with the backdrop of a charming and welcoming venue. I adore their style – and the images of their day are divine.

Sarah’s dress is perfect for her, and I loved reading her review of Isabella Grace Bridal Boutique, an award winning boutique in Kent. She told me, “I was blown away with Isabella Grace… The boutique’s founder and her fantastic team have captured the very essence of bridal, they are the epitome of bridal perfection.” Writing the English Wedding Blog is the best job in the world when it means I can read amazing feedback like this!

Sarah and Mark chose very wisely when it came to their wedding photographer as well – the awesome Benjamin Toms is a Kent wedding photographer who’s been a friend of mine and a blog sponsor for a while now. Sarah said, “We were absolutely thrilled with our wedding photographer – Ben has a natural gift at capturing moments, and he is a real gent, he was a delight to spend the day with!” – Check him out here: See more...

A gorgeous wintry wedding at The George in Rye, East Sussex (Howling Basset Photography)

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A rustic, messy winter bouquet with succulents and mixed colours, roses, seedheads, berries and lots of lush green leaves… A beautiful bride in a simple, straight gown with lace detailing and a shrug to stave off winter’s bite… A handsome groom wearing a Proper Suit (and I mean – awesome styling!) and quirky bow tie… and one of East Sussex’s most charming wedding venues.

Introducing gorgeous bride and groom Claire and Anthony, as photographed by my lovely friend and sponsor Howling Basset Photography (based in Kent).
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This is all just so beautiful…

BHLDN’s gorgeous Spring 2015 wedding dress collection – images and ideas

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I’m delighted to share with you the brand new wedding dress collection from BHLDN – here are my personal favourite picks from over 30 new gowns in the collection, which is available to buy online.

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You’ll adore the stunning creative images shot in Mexico (OK so usually I feature shoots from England… but it’s January, I needed the escape!) where BHLDN’s creative concept of “The Painted Garden” is brought to life by model Vlada Roslyakova dressed in ethereal looks that mirror the whimsical nature of her surroundings.

Whether it be with sheer elements like illusion necks and backs, intricate back details, extra fine lace or voluminous trains, each gown is unique in its effortless ability to capture your attention despite the overwhelming beauty of the vibrant colors, rich textures and natural sunlight of the gardens. Accessories are not long forgotten as floral headpieces, sparkling bridal jewellery and delicate wedding shoes add an extra element of elegance to every image.

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A few of our favourite things – Jake and Victoria’s vintage country wedding in Cornwall, with Evolve Photography

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Jake and Victoria are a cool, great-looking and stylish couple with infectious smiles and a sense of fun! Their October wedding is full of sunshine – and oh, those sunflowers are just delicious aren’t they?!

They married at The Green in Cornwall (on the edge of Bodmin moor) and took inspiration from country weddings and 1920s styling for their reception. It all looks fabulous. Special mention for the adorable cat table numbers (awwww!) and Victoria’s Dad’s help with the wellies and flowers which inspired their day.

My favourite touch for this wedding is the dress. So, so beautiful… and yet it wasn’t love at first sight for this one-off original vintage dress. Victoria told me at first “the dress was dirty, had a hole in it and the beading was falling off. But, it was a handmade original 1920s net dress with the most beautiful beading on it and that’s what I fell in love with…” Read the wedding report at the end of today’s post to find out how she managed to restore it so beautifully. See more...

PapaKata’s spring open weekend 21st and 22nd March 2015

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Hey everyone! I have a diary date for you today: with love from PapaKata, who I introduced on the English Wedding Blog on Sunday. They’re holding their spring open weekend in March and I can thoroughly recommend you go along – it will be amaaaazing! Once you’ve set foot in a PapaKata teepee or Sperry tent you’ll fall in love, I promise!

Pop along on the 21st or the 22nd, from 1oam until 4pm. The event will be held at Escrick Park, which is only 5 minutes from York. You’ll soon spot PapaKata’s giant teepees and Sperry tents – and they’ll be beautifully decorated with some of the loveliest details you’d expect to see at this year’s trendiest weddings. (For PapaKata’s 2015 trend predictions click here!)

The rustic, botanical styling which stole our hearts in 2014 will be big again in 2015, and I wanted to show you these gorgeous images from PapaKata’s spring open day last year. They’re by lovely Laura Calderwood and I think they really show how warm and welcoming a wedding teepee can feel… but do go along to this year’s open day for the full PapaKata experience! See more...

Beth and Eddie’s glamorous vintage wedding at Newton Hall, Newcastle, with Little Miss Boyco Photography

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I love Beth and Eddie’s glamorous vintage wedding – all about fun and laughter, and with a focus on family. And yet the attention to detail is exquisite… Beth wears a Justin Alexander designer gown, which is fabulous. Friends and family helped out with gorgeous table centrepieces and a creative and very personal cake – and the personal touches throughout are just wonderful and inspiring.

Images of gorgeous bride and groom Beth and Eddie are by lovely Wiesia at Little Miss Boyco Photography. Wiesia is based in Newcastle, close to Newton Hall where today’s fabulous wedding took place.

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This is such a fabulously stylish wedding – Newton Hall has a vintage and ever so slightly kitsch flavour, and today’s bride and groom really made the most of their glorious venue. You’ll love it! Enjoy.

Our wedding story: Beth + Eddie

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New sponsor welcome! Sperry tents and wedding teepees by PapaKata

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Hey everyone! I hope you’re having a lovely day so far. I have something very special to show you today… something I fell in love with a few years ago when I first began writing the English Wedding Blog. Wedding teepees were brand new, and I’ve always adored their rustic, eco style. PapaKåta is now the UK’s biggest supplier of gorgeous teepees and last year introduced us to Sperry Tents.

PapaKata wedding teepee Trust me – once you’ve seen a PapaKata teepee or Sperry tent, you’ll never want to see a bog standard marquee again. Ever!

If you want to celebrate in extraordinary style, look no further than PapaKåta’s teepees. The free-spirited teepees are glorious in summer and super cosy in winter.

Sperry Tents are huge in the US, always on the world’s top wedding blogs, and will be one of the hottest things in weddings for 2015 and beyond.

Wondering how much a Sperry tent or teepee will cost you? Play with PapaKata’s new ‘Quote Me Papa’ online tool – it’s fun and takes less than a minute to get an idea of the price. http://quotemepapa.papakata.co.uk See more...

New sponsor welcome! HD Moments wedding films

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Hey lovelies, happy weekend! (Didn’t it take a long time coming?!) I have fab news today – we’re looking forward to featuring lots of lovely wedding highlights films on the English Wedding Blog in the next few months, as the ace team from HDMoments have joined my little gang of handpicked sponsors. Yay!!!

HD Moments are a professional wedding cinematography company experienced in capturing sound, motion and most importantly emotion. They provide the most stunning cinematic wedding videography services to couples in London, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and everywhere in between!

I asked lovely Justina to tell us a little about the story behind HD Moments: “Before HDMoments was born we owned a photography business, we had a lot of adventures and successes but eventually the idea of videography and the challenges that went with it started to appeal to us. We came to the conclusion that we wanted to tell stories in a different way… for us that was video.” See more...

Why it’s YOU who decides the top wedding trends for 2015 – and what I think those trends could be

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Gone are the days when magazine editors dictated trends. Yay!!! Brides and grooms sharing ideas on Facebook, Pinterest and blogs – and the thousands of real weddings we see online – now set trends for weddings. It’s the images you love, and share, and the things you actually buy, which decide what’s hot or not. Don’t let the magazine editors tell you how to style your day. I asked designers, stylists and photographers what UK brides are really choosing for their 2015 weddings – and they revealed 34 trends you’re already turning into big news for 2015!

So here are 34 REAL predictions for 2015 wedding trends, inspired by the most amazing weddings of 2014 and the designs already in demand by 2015 brides and grooms. Enjoy.

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2015 wedding themes

Botanical styling: flowers, leaves & illustration
Flowers are everywhere this year, and bouquets and displays with mega impact are going to be a huge trend. If I was planning a wedding in 2015 I’d start with my flowers, for sure. Then I’d find stationery to incorporate botanical flower sketches, give seeds as favours, and make sure I didn’t leave my flower crown at home!

How to make your wedding anniversary top your wedding day

Laura & Tom’s summer garden wedding at Northbrook Park, with Fiona Kelly Photography

Tamzin & Martin’s jewel-coloured wedding at Larmer Tree Gardens, with Oobaloos Photography

Kate & Aiden’s breathtaking Blenheim Palace wedding, with Julie Michaelsen Photography

Steph & Rob’s flower-filled Yorkshire wedding, with Photography by Kathryn

Sophie and Loz’s colourful festival wedding, with Simon Withyman Photography

Hannah and Mark’s beautiful London wedding, with Danielle Smith Photography

A beautiful, intimate Manor by the Lake wedding from Cheltenham (Liam Smith Photography)

Ever been serenaded? This wedding film’s brilliant! With gorgeous Alana + Yung, by HD Moments

Our English Summer’s Day wedding at Pashley Manor – Amy + Peter with Caitlin Mogridge Photography

Sarah and Mark’s elegant spring vineyard wedding in Kent, with Benjamin Toms Photography

A gorgeous wintry wedding at The George in Rye, East Sussex (Howling Basset Photography)

BHLDN’s gorgeous Spring 2015 wedding dress collection – images and ideas

A few of our favourite things – Jake and Victoria’s vintage country wedding in Cornwall, with Evolve Photography

PapaKata’s spring open weekend 21st and 22nd March 2015

Beth and Eddie’s glamorous vintage wedding at Newton Hall, Newcastle, with Little Miss Boyco Photography

Our wedding story: Beth + Eddie

New sponsor welcome! Sperry tents and wedding teepees by PapaKata

New sponsor welcome! HD Moments wedding films

Why it’s YOU who decides the top wedding trends for 2015 – and what I think those trends could be

2015 wedding themes

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