Relaxed rustic wedding ideas in many teacups

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I remember a year or so ago on the blog one of the brides whose vintage wedding featured on the blog told me about a cupboard under the stairs which was full to bursting with a secret stash of cups and saucers she’d been collecting. Today’s blog post has as many ideas for a relaxed rustic wedding as that bride had teacups in her cupboard. Fact.

Rustic vintage wedding ideas shoot Lumiere Photography (3)

This is part two in a trilogy of inspirational wedding shoots from my lovely friend and spon­sor Alix from Lumiere Pho­tog­ra­phy, and Val from Benes­samy Events. Together with some talented wedding suppliers they’ve cre­ated three styled shoots to inspire you with ideas for our most pop­u­lar wed­ding themes. Last time it was coun­try ele­gance, and today we have relaxed rustic wed­ding style ideas. Val can tell you more. Enjoy! Claire x

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Relaxed rustic wedding inspiration shoot

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Zoe Lem’s fifth vintage wedding fair – less aprons and teacakes and more Hollywood glamour

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Wedding fairs are changing, with the traditional hall full of nervous exhibitors and white table cloths taking a back seat. (Yay!) Events like Zoe Lem’s vintage wedding fair have taken centre stage, and their creative approach to planning is a refreshing change – as well as being a huge success and inspiration! Championed by top wedding blogs like Love My Dress, Zoe Lem’s Vintage Wedding Fair takes place in April. Will you be there?

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It’s showtime! Brides-to-be will get a glamour masterclass at Zoe Lem’s Vintage Wedding Fair, Sunday April 14, London

A unique wedding fair with an emphasis on education takes place this April in London. The fifth Zoe Lem Vintage Wedding Fair brings together the best suppliers and experts in the industry. This event will not just showcase glamorous trends, it will help each bride find their vintage style and push a personal twist on their enduring elegant trend.

Its Showtime! 20 second teaser for Zoe Lem’s Vintage Wedding Fair. www.zoelem.co.uk for tickets from Ion Products & Union Videos on Vimeo.  See more...

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Vintage wedding calligraphy place name cards – exclusive!

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Hello you gorgeous lot! I have a treat for you today – as I’m having an amazing week I am full of the joys of spring (I’m also an optimist haha!) and I wanted to share an exclusive wedding calligraphy offer with English Wedding Blog readers this afternoon.

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Vintage wedding place name tags from Calligraphy-for-Weddings.com

I’ve shared a calligraphy blog post about vintage wedding place names on Calligraphy-for-Weddings.com (and explained how all my wedding calligraphy orders come in lovely little packages like presents!).

Exclusive offer for English Wedding Blog readers

I’d like to offer English Wedding Blog readers a 10% discount on orders for these wedding calligraphy place names, and the offer will run until the end of January.

All you need to do is email me (all the information is on the Calligraphy for Weddings website) with your approximate numbers, and let me know which of the place name card styles you’d like. I’ll ask for a 50% deposit to secure your order for any time this year, and when you mention this offer on English Wedding Blog I’ll apply the discount to your entire wedding place names order!  See more...

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Kirstie Allsopp stroked my calligraphy on the telly!

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Hello! Here is a picture of Kirstie Allsopp stroking one of my handwritten calligraphy name tags. So proud…

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Note this is a cheeky screengrab from Channel 4 on demand – the play buttons don’t work, I’m just showing off.

Calligraphy ideas for your own vintage wedding

I’ve just had the loveliest email about my calligraphy from Amy and Craig’s vintage wedding earlier this year. I wanted to share some of it with you, because I’m proud and because I love the way Kirstie Allsopp created something really beautiful from a very simple handwritten luggage name tag!

kirstie allsopp vintage wedding (1)Kirstie and her fab team at Raise The Roof Productions worked with wedding suppliers to design these luscious table decorations and place settings.

The flowers and foliage are incredible, but you can create your own gorgeous place settings with a few simple steps too. If writing your own calligraphy, use a colourful gel pen and add big loops to your handwriting – it will look quirky and suit a vintage wedding theme.  See more...

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BIG link love – vintage romance and style

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Create your own effortless bridal style and be inspired by the romance and serenity in these distinctively alluring images. They’re by Vickerstaff Photography, who shot  Vintage Styler‘s accessories so beautifully the images have since been featured on wedding blogs around the world.

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Vintage elegance by Vintage Styler, timelessly captured by Vickerstaff Photography

These beautiful images have featured on Love My Dress blog, Whimsical Wonderland Weddings, So You’re Getting Married and the fabulous Borrowed & Bleu blog. The accessories are exquisite – do have a closer look!

But what strikes me most of all – and what no other blogger has mentioned – is the quality of the photography for the shoot. These images are truly timeless, crystal clear and beautifully lit. They’re enchanting. No vintage processing, no quirky fading or toning… they capture the elegance which is the true secret of vintage style.

Audrey Hepburn herself wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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Top Tips for a Vintage Wedding

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UK brides and grooms are constantly reinventing ideas to create their perfect vintage wedding. We’re all still in love with the vintage trend – and it’s here to stay! Having a vintage wedding gives couples the best opportunities to be creative, to save money with home made and DIY accessories, and to embrace old-fashioned wedding traditions.

For anyone who is newly engaged or just getting started with planning a vintage wedding, this guest blog post by Sara has some great ideas to help you find what you need for your wedding day.

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Vintage wedding photography by Simon Hudspeth (Click to read “I wish we could do it again!”)

Many couples are embracing the vintage wedding trend for 2012 and 2013, and mixing up vintage with modern ideas to give a unique feel to their wedding day. But it’s not as easy as you think – finding special and authentic, one-off pieces can be a real chore, especially if you need to buy in bulk for a large guest list. But fear not, for we are here to clue you in on what’s what in the world of vintage weddings.  See more...

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Budgeting for a vintage wedding

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Vintage and retro weddings are still big news and as we approach the beginning of 2011 I have to ask my burning question. Perhaps you can help me answer it.

Why are we still spending so much on vintage-inspired wedding days?

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I can’t deny I love a vintage wedding theme, with inspiration from a few generations ago, gorgeous gowns and retro stationery and accessory designs. But isn’t it funny how our 21st century wedding budgets are still stretched when we plan a vintage wedding celebration?

I’d love to know – and I’m secretly hoping – whether vintage-inspired brides are the thriftiest and most inventive out there. Pre- and post-war brides were making their own wedding dresses and more, before most of us were even born.

Your vintage inspired wedding

Have you made your own wedding bunting, stationery, jewellery, flowers, cake… dress? I’d love to hear about your wedding plans if you have a second.

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