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Meh… English Wedding nominated for a 2015 UK Blog Award?

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Blog awards, I’m sorry to say, don’t light my fire. While the email telling me I’d been nominated for a UK Blog Award came with a frisson of something, it lasted no more than a fraction of a second before I realised how little these things mean.

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Image credit Heline Bekker Photography – click the image to see the full feature

I’m all about my readers and the wedding suppliers I discover and share. I’m not out there to compete with other wedding bloggers – the English Wedding Blog has its own niche and all I want is to make this a lovely place for you to visit, enjoy, find suppliers and ideas and advice. What would I do with an award?

Besides, I’ve never been one for schmoozing around in a cocktail dress telling people how brilliant I am. Any networking I do is informal: I love floating around at styled shoots, meeting for coffee and cakes (and peppermint tea) and supping a wine at the end of the day with my creative friends.  See more...

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Published emails to a wedding discount website – and no holding back

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Wedding discount websites make me sad. Very occasionally they also make me angry… and a few weeks ago I promised on my facebook page I’d share the full text of an email exchange I had with a new wedding discount site called Bridea. First let me explain why wedding discount sites should be avoided.

Three reasons to avoid wedding discount sites

  1. They give the impression you can afford more ‘things’ for your big day.
    But if you’re on a budget, it’s always better to cut down on the things you need. Rather than having a cheap cake and cheap flowers, choose one or the other and do it well.
  2. You really do get what you pay for.
    If it looks too good to be true, it is. Trust me!
  3. Discount sites harm small businesses.
    In the wedding industry most suppliers are sole traders and independent crafters. We’re not Aldi: we can’t afford to slash prices.

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How to be a beach bride – a gorgeous styled shoot with Charlotte Bryer-Ash

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Hey there beach brides! Today’s feature is for you – from our own fair shores I have a fabulous seaside styled shoot to share. There are ideas here for every girl who’d love a beach wedding – and all from local wedding suppliers too!

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Wedding photographer Charlotte Bryer-Ash told me what inspired her to create this shoot, which she planned together with Rachel from Exquisitely You. It’s all about clean, minimal styling with a relaxed seaside feel. I adore the backdrop – a simple timber frame with soft fabric is just perfect for the beach setting.

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Being a beach bride means embracing nature. Combine rustic elements for a minimal and relaxed wedding style. Soft colours and textures reflect the romance of the sea. Clair Lythgoe uses a lush peach dahlia as a centrepiece for a stunning bridal bouquet edged with cascading green amaranthus. Opt for wooden cake stands and table decor as the team did on today’s shoot, and be creative with your cake if you’re having one. Twists of raffia complement roses and hydrangeas for a gorgeous design with colours and textures.  See more...

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Amy and Grant’s intimate wedding in Kent, with photography by Howling Basset

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Amy and Grant were married in Kent in an intimate ceremony for family and friends, and chose a pretty style with classic and vintage elements to make their wedding day really personal. Amy’s dress is ever so pretty, with a lace bodice and delicate sparkle around the neckline with a jewelled belt. She accessorised it beautifully with a birdcage veil and feather, and silver drop earrings.
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Amy’s flowers were classic pink roses with gypsophila – simple but pretty and colourful. The venue was decorated with tissue paper poms and streamers strung across the ceremony room – a key theme for 2014 and always eye-catching and decorative – I think it looks lovely. Images are by lovely Andrew from Howling Basset Photography (based in Kent).

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Kent wedding photography at The Barn in Tunbridge Wells

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Kent wedding photography of the lovely Amy and Grant and their small and intimate wedding at The Barn in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, by Howling Basset Photography.

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A rustic springtime wedding at Coombe Abbey with Rob and Sarah Gillespie Photography

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Kelly and Phil’s springtime wedding has some of the loveliest touches I’ve seen – it’s a beautiful day with fabulous colours, and I know you’ll love it. Kelly and Phil chose a rustic, woodland style for their day.

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The ceremony and reception were held at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire, and in the wedding report at the end of today’s feature Kelly and Phil have shared links to some fabulous local suppliers.

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Kelly looks absolutely amazing in her Ronald Joyce wedding gown, and I adore her bridal look – there’s an image towards the end of the feature with the newlyweds sat on a wall in the venue’s grounds where you can see the full length of the dress, and it’s so incredibly beautiful…

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The minefield of wedding suit buying – a guide for grooms

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Higher gorges make a man look longer, apparently. Oh, and you should always tuck your vest in. Preferably into your pants…

These are just two of many fascinating things I’ve learned from TM Lewin this morning. Another is that if I had to buy a wedding suit I wouldn’t have the foggiest where to start. I didn’t even know for sure what ‘made-to-measure’ and ‘bespoke’ really meant. So while I don’t often feature this kind of visual blog post, today is a worth exception. Buying a bespoke suit? You’ll need 2 months, at least 2 fittings, and an idea of the style you’re looking for…

How to buy your groom’s suit

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With thanks to TM Lewin for sharing this guide with The English Wedding Blog today. Buy suits, shirts and accessories online at www.tmlewin.co.uk

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A relaxed northern wedding with fabulous style and bright colours, images by Jules Fortune Photography

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Today’s bride Louise has a smile which could light up any room – she’s stunning. She’s also a real star for writing an amazing wedding report and sharing tips and experiences of her day.

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Louise married Gary in April this year, and their Manchester & Cheshire wedding was gorgeous, but not without incident. Louise told me their wedding cake didn’t quite go to plan (read about that later); also there were tears as her Grandad had to go to hospital after a fall on the day but this fantastic family all came together and made the wedding a day to remember.
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The styling of the day is beautiful. Louise told me their reception venue – The Pointing Dog in Cheadle – “was perfect as it was all stag horns, crates, cool seating, wooden boards and natural walls. We just added flowers for the tables and a few other bits and pieces“.

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I think it’s amazing – but only a fraction as amazing as the couple themselves. Louise and Gary are gorgeous, creative and fun-loving – the perfect bride and groom!  See more...

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Sarah and Nick’s Haworth Art Gallery wedding with a French twist and images by Pixies in the Cellar

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Sarah and Nick were married at Haworth Art Gallery – a fabulous location with a romantic atmosphere which needed little extra styling. Their creative talents came out to play with their marquee reception, where they enlisted friends and family to help make everything from bunting to stationery.

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Today’s gorgeous bride made her own cake and many of the decorations, and everything looks amazing! Their guests commented on how personal this DIY wedding was because of all the things they thought of and made.

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I particularly love the French influence in elements of the wedding design: the typefaces used on the Order of the Day; the cork decorations and the cheese wedding cake. It’s a wonderfully romantic and creative day from beginning to end, and the photographs from Pixies in the Cellar capture every detail – it’s a treat to be able to share them with you today!

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Style means so much more than trends… the November lookbook from BHLDN

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Savvy brides look for dresses which will never date. Timeless styles are worth their weight in gold… and while ruffles and bling can be exciting and new for a while, graceful design wins out for me every time. BHLDN is an international brand shipping overseas (including to the UK) from the US. Their new lookbook is well worth a look…

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BHLDN‘s black and white imagery evokes a sense of timelessness and highlights the extraordinary details and impeccable craftsmanship of the featured gowns. The Iconic Collection radiates elegance (with a hint of playfulness) and captures the spirit of iconic women of both past and present. The collection is luxurious yet approachable and distinguishes style from trend.  See more...

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Lauren and Bob’s amazing Crab Manor vintage Yorkshire wedding with Laura Calderwood Photography

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Crab Manor has so much character it could pop… and what better wedding venue to get your guests talking and having a blast! There’s so much to Lauren and Bob’s Yorkshire wedding, it is definitely one of my favourite weddings this year.

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The gorgeous couple describe their day as ‘a little bit vintage’ – it’s elegantly done and the focus is on the beautiful ceremony and celebrations with tons of laughter and love in the air. The venue is a huge highlight but doesn’t detract from the details: Lauren wears a handmade designer dress – she loved it so much she never wanted to take it off 🙂

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Accessories came from Glitzy Secrets, and this lovely creative bride sewed earrings to her shoes and added a hair comb to the belt of her dress… which looks wonderful. The flowers are simple hydrangeas – which I adore. Images are by lovely Laura Calderwood Photography (based in Yorkshire):

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Beautiful handmade wedding dresses and accessories from independent designers

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There are two things I look for in wedding dresses above everything else: unique, handmade designs and independent boutiques. Mass market bridalwear isn’t for me. I’m the same with music: I look for something incredible and creative, beautiful and just a little bit different, something most people haven’t discovered yet…

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One Welsh boutique is leading the way with bridal design that breaks the mould

Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique attracts brides from across the UK and is fast becoming a hub for beautiful handmade dresses. The boutique stocks exciting and creative local designers Amy Mair Couture, Angharad Mullooly, Claire Hill Designs, E&W Couture, Kate Barlow and Helen Rhiannon.

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Amy Mair Couture offers a signature style of subtle glamour. Her dresses offer a sharp execution in fit and a structure with a balance of flowing movement in fabrics, with a bohemian or alternative charm. E&W Couture is also committed to offering something a little different for the alternative personality. With a signature style that combines simple cuts with elaborate embellishments she creates elegant, flattering and fashion forward designs.  See more...

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A relaxed and sunny Lancashire wedding blog with DJ Archer Photography

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Becky and Ali’s wedding at The Shireburn Arms is just lovely: a perfectly English venue, a relaxed and charming atmosphere, and the prettiest details. Today’s couple are gorgeous and fun – their wedding was all about the party and Becky even told me they skipped wedding readings because they “would have taken away some of the drinking and partying time”!

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I love Becky’s style: her dress is a simple, elegant high street design which cost less than £200 – and the sash is gorgeous, don’t you think? Ali’s navy pinstripe suit is perfect for an English gent and he had blue laces in his shoes – while his beautiful bride was still choosing her shoes on the morning of the wedding!
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wedding blog at The Shireburn Arms by DJ Archer Photography (22)Images are by DJ Archer Photography, Danny and Lizz, who are based in Lancashire.  Do have a look at their website if you’re looking for photographers in the North West – they photograph weddings in Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria.  See more...

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