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Why I Love Weddings!

13th October 2020 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Lets face it 2020 has been shit if you work in the wedding and events industry. The past month has probably been the toughest for us all, just as we thought the tide was changing, the rug gets pulled from under us. The icing on the cake has been the suggestion that our businesses (that we have built from scratch with love and passion) aren’t viable. Not worthy of support and The Business Secretary even dared to suggest we should get Better Jobs!

It is so hard to not be angry at everyone especially those making the decisions that effect all of our lives. After months and months of fighting to keep a business going to then basically be kicked down either further, it is hard to keep swimming and fighting every day to keep a business you love alive. Our businesses are more than viable, we are probably the only industry guaranteed to succeed with 2021 and 2022 bookings scheduled into our diaries. We just need a little help to get to the other side.

With all that said this post isn’t an angry one! It’s a joyous one!

After picking myself up off the floor I went back to the reason I started this little biz! A biz that keeps my daughter in nursery, puts shoes on her feet and allows us the little treats in life we all live for.

That reason is that I BLOODY LOVE WEDDINGS!

You can’t work in the wedding industry if you’re miserable, we are a glass half full gang, we deal in joy! We bring families together, put smiles on peoples faces, fill rooms with laughter and capture peoples hearts. We produce once in a lifetime moments… that is our job!

Calligraphy Signage for Ali Pat, real wedding on Rock My Wedding Photographer: Michelle Wood
Calligraphy Signage for Ali Pat, real wedding on Rock My Wedding Photographer: Michelle Wood

I have been growing my Venue Styling business in Bedfordshire for over 6 years, I have seen small DIY weddings, I have seen 6 figure weddings, I have styled weddings in Italy and they all have one thing in common. A celebration of Love! True love cannot be forced or bought! The Government maybe prioritising financial institutions and ‘traditional’ sectors, it may feel like they are restricting us, neglecting us and casting us aside but they will never be able to break the spirits of the wedding industry! We get up every day because the very nature of our work gives people a reason to keep on going. Yes we may not be saving lives but we give people hope, we create events and we provide escapism from the day to day world that weighs so heavily on our shoulders.

Throughout our lives we are all noted in history one of three times, when we are born, when we die and if we choose to marry. That date is forever recorded as a symbol of 2 families joining together. Forever providing a date for future generations to track back to, a date that says, THIS IS US and WE WERE HERE.

Image from a styled wedding at Cripps Barn shot by Emily and Steve Photography

A wedding unites families that would have otherwise been strangers, it brings everyone you love together in one space. There are very few times in life when that genuinely happens. A wedding is a day you wish will never end and you will always reflect back on and hold dear. The day you make your public declaration of love to the person who makes you smile everyday and picks you up when you are down.

Yes there are those who view weddings as expensive for just one day and those people are relishing the demise of the big celebration right now. But this is one day in your whole life, a day you will (hopefully) never get to repeat, this is your day. I believe the cost of a wedding is fully justified. The industry is full of talent and skill, businesses that have spent years and thousands of pounds learning and evolving. No one challenges ‘traditional industries’ on their costs. The wedding industry is self sufficient never having asked for government support we have kept our heads down and worked hard. We are our own little ecosystem with each wedding feeding a whole plethora of industries from big multi million pound well oiled machines to solo kitchen table businesses, all of them building each other up with each new booking. All with one thing in common… a genuine passion for their job.

Everyone deserves their ‘Cinderella Moment’ a chance to stand proudly at the top or bottom of the aisle and say ‘This is me, This is Us!’ A moment to cast aside their day to day, to be more than their job title, to be more than a daughter or a son, to be more than their social media makes them feel. For one day to feel like they are the luckiest person in the world, with everyone there for them and them alone.

Styled Wedding at Caswell House. Captured by Rob Tarren Photo

The people I work amongst are fighters, they are hard working, they are determined. They are full of strength and passion, with smiles constantly on their faces, refusing to give up. Constantly putting their customer first even though their whole livelihood is falling apart. Many of us work alone but it never feels that way, the guys and gals I am lucky enough to work with have become my closest allies and the best of friends!

Nothing else matters in a wedding apart from the celebration of love, the chance to share your life with someone, to declare that you will forever walk the path ahead with the person who stands beside you. If we cannot celebrate that, than what can we celebrate? Love will always win and weddings will always continue and we will still be here to give you the best day of your life!

Image Credits:

Michelle Wood Photo

Rob Tarren Photography

Emily and Steve Photography

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What Friday already! This week has been a crazy What Friday already! This week has been a crazy one! Juggling a puppy and a toddler is certainly keeping me on my toes! Thank you so much for all the enquiries coming in, I know I have quite a few people to get back to! It’s Easter so means no lecturing for a couple of weeks so will be having an admin catch up and catching my breath and starting the Glam Garage revamp! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dream team of suppliers:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photographer: @thymelanephoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Flowers: @thatchandroses⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dress: @cambridgevintagebridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Makeup Guidance: @ashley_kay_beauty⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Props and styling guidance: me⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Acrylic sign: @bewilderly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Faux leather items and wooden bowl: @7_fireflies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Wooden board: @jonlemouche⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Cake: @chef_kalistae⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Macaroons and biscuits: @onepartlovebakery⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Lightning bolt: @pinklampweddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Silk Ribbons: @bertieandfred⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Rings: @castandfound⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Candles: @esteranderik⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#styledshoot #interiorstyling #interiordesign #cakestand #weddingcakeinspo #weddingcake #bohoweddingcake #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #lockdowncreativity #bedfordshirewedding #cambridgeshirewedding #2022wedding #2021wedding #atmosphericvibes #atmosphericwedding #vintagebride #bohobride #alternativewedding #candlelight #microwedding #modernboho #rusticluxe #allinthedetails #vintageweddingdress #lighteningbolt #interiordesign
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Small and Intimate- I am on @claireclarkeweddings Small and Intimate-I am on @claireclarkeweddings blog this evening talking all things small and intimate wedding styling. Like this intimate setup for 6 created in a @countrytipis tipi with flowers from @veritymarstonfloraldesign for @therusticweddingshow captured by @annaticreates_photography with sofa from @nikkitapdesigns_hire venue: @horsleyhalefarm This greenery installation mixed with dripping festoons reminds me of a jellyfish! #intimateweddingstyling #smallwedding #intimateweddingstyling #lockdownwedding #tipiwedding #hanginginstallation #weddinginspiration #tipistyling #smallisbeautiful #married2021 #greeneryinstallation
The weekends are for cake!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Showcasing my new wicker cake stand (well it’s not new but it’s finally getting showcased in all its glory!) in the hire collection and ready to add a bit of laid back luxe to your cake table!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dream team of suppliers:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photographer: @thymelanephoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Flowers: @thatchandroses⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dress: @cambridgevintagebridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Makeup Guidance: @ashley_kay_beauty⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Props and styling guidance: me⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Acrylic sign: @bewilderly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Faux leather items and wooden bowl: @7_fireflies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Wooden board: @jonlemouche⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Cake: @chef_kalistae⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Macaroons and biscuits: @onepartlovebakery⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Lightning bolt: @pinklampweddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Silk Ribbons: @bertieandfred⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Rings: @castandfound⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Candles: @esteranderik⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#styledshoot #interiorstyling #interiordesign #cakestand #weddingcakeinspo #weddingcake #bohoweddingcake #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #lockdowncreativity #bedfordshirewedding #cambridgeshirewedding #2022wedding #2021wedding #atmosphericvibes #atmosphericwedding #vintagebride #bohobride #alternativewedding #candlelight #microwedding #modernboho #rusticluxe #allinthedetails #vintageweddingdress #lighteningbolt #interiordesign
Styling- I am loving seeing your hire and stylin Styling- I am loving seeing your hire and styling enquiries coming in. Thanks so much for getting in touch. I am so hopeful for the next few months that we can get back to celebrating with those we love and I can get back to styling in person! Dream team of suppliers:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photographer: @thymelanephoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Flowers: @thatchandroses⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dress: @cambridgevintagebridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Makeup Guidance: @ashley_kay_beauty⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Props and styling guidance: me⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Acrylic sign: @bewilderly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Faux leather items and wooden bowl: @7_fireflies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Wooden board: @jonlemouche⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Cake: @chef_kalistae⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Macaroons and biscuits: @onepartlovebakery⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Lightning bolt: @pinklampweddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Silk Ribbons: @bertieandfred⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Rings: @castandfound⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Candles: @esteranderik⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#styledshoot #interiorstyling #interiordesign #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #lockdowncreativity #bedfordshirewedding #cambridgeshirewedding #2022wedding #2021wedding #atmosphericvibes #atmosphericwedding #vintagebride #bohobride #alternativewedding #candlelight #microwedding #modernboho #rusticluxe #allinthedetails #vintageweddingdress #lighteningbolt #interiordesign #
‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –⠀⠀⠀ ‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers –⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀That perches in the soul –⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And sings the tune without the words –⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And never stops – at all …’ - Emily Dickinson⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This shoot gives me so many feelings of hope for the creativity that can once again be created together! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Most of all because @thymelanephoto massively went out of her comfort zone, she took a risk but it was worth it, the results are beautiful! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dream team of suppliers:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photographer: @thymelanephoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Flowers: @thatchandroses⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dress: @cambridgevintagebridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Makeup Guidance: @ashley_kay_beauty⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Props and styling guidance: me⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Acrylic sign: @bewilderly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Faux leather items and wooden bowl: @7_fireflies⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Wooden board: @jonlemouche⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Cake: @chef_kalistae⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Macaroons and biscuits: @onepartlovebakery⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Lightning bolt: @pinklampweddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Silk Ribbons: @bertieandfred⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Rings: @castandfound⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Candles: @esteranderik⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#styledshoot #interiorstyling #interiordesign #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #lockdowncreativity #bedfordshirewedding #cambridgeshirewedding #2022wedding #2021wedding #atmosphericvibes #atmosphericwedding #vintagebride #bohobride #alternativewedding #candlelight #microwedding #modernboho #rusticluxe #allinthedetails #vintageweddingdress #lighteningbolt #interiordesign #
Lockdown creation - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ w Lockdown creation - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀when @thymelanephoto asked me to be involved with her lockdown creation project I couldn't say no. I love Neomi's ability to capture beauty, the texture that jumps out from her images and that slight moody tone to her work. She worked her magic capturing elements of my hire range with only a little creative direction from myself and the results blew me away. I can't wait to share more of this shoot over the next few days!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Dream team of suppliers:Photographer: @thymelanephotoFlowers: @thatchandrosesDress: @cambridgevintagebridalMakeup Guidance: @ashley_kay_beautyProps and styling guidance: meAcrylic sign: @bewilderlyFaux leather items and wooden bowl: @7_firefliesWooden board: @jonlemoucheCake: @chef_kalistaeMacaroons and biscuits: @onepartlovebakeryLightning bolt: @pinklampweddingsSilk Ribbons: @bertieandfredRings: @castandfoundCandles: @esteranderikCeramic candle holder from my collection and hand made by: @amberbpottery⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#styledshoot #interiorstyling #interiordesign #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #lockdowncreativity #bedfordshirewedding #cambridgeshirewedding #2022wedding #2021wedding #atmosphericvibes #alternativewedding #candlelight #microwedding #modernboho #rusticluxe #allinthedetails
Oooppssss- When you schedule a post and then for Oooppssss- When you schedule a post and then forget to write anything about it! 😫🤦‍♀️Throwing it back to dreamy styled shoots featuring my props and decor.Shot by: @lolarosephotos Venue: @vannersfarm Flowers: @wessexflowerco #styledshootinspo #styledshoot #weddingeditorial #outdoorweddinginspo #tablescape #outdoorwedding #weddingbackdropinspiration #woodlandvibes #woodlandwedding #outdoorweddingstyling #laidbackvibes #bohobride #rusticluxe
The sun is shining!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ The sun is shining!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The sun has been beautiful today. its got me dreaming of lazy picnics and being outside soaking up that precious sun! The stay home picnic is back and available to hire, perfect for lounge dining and garden escapism!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Perfect for hen parties, birthday parties or f*** off covid parties. Dates in summer are starting to fill up so get in touch if you would like to book a stay home picnic. Make a night of it with a bell tent from @fmtents or add a grazing box from @thebountifultable⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Image from: @nikkiwatkinsphotoandfilm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Table: @nikkitapdesigns_hire⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀planner: @youreventco_⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#stayhomepicnic #picnicinspiration #bohopicnic #bohostyling #outdooreating #outdoorgrazing #outdoordining #macramerunner #grazingtable #elopementinspiration #elopementwedding #outdoorpicnic #meadowpicnic #gardenpicnic #covidescapism
You Are Magic! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Raise y You Are Magic!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Raise your hands to all the awesome women out there, being the best they can be, being fierce, being kind and showing up every day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Happy International Women’s Day Awesome Ladies! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Styling and concept: me photographer: @victoriamitchellphotographydresses: @thth_bridesmaidsflowers, head pieces and earrings: @flowers_at_fifty_eight Videographer: @staceymaephotograzing table: @gourmetdinnerladycake: @onepartlovebakeryhair: @kimsandfordhairdressingMUA: @rosiecerosiomakeupFurniture: @nikkitapdesigns_hire⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#weddingeditorial #fashioneditiorial #styledshootinspo #weddinginspo #bridesmaiddress #th&thdresses #bohobride #weddingideas #weddingstyling #married2021 #weddinginspo #bridesmaidstyling #relaxedstyling #venuestylistbedfordshire #venuestylist #galtribe #strongwomen #rusticromance #bohovibes #shesaidyes #yourdayyourway #countrywedding #rusticluxe #pastelluxe #freespiritedbride #fiercestyling #strengthisbeauty #flowercrown #meadowwedding #internationalwomensday
Signing out for the weekend- You guys love it whe Signing out for the weekend-You guys love it when Little D hits the grid so It’s only right she makes an appearance ahead of her birthday weekend. My little party loving diva is going to be 3! Where has that time gone? So I’m going to take some time off and not focus solely on her for the weekend. I mean she’s the reason this all started a job that could be flexible around child care and to lead by example. (Girl bosses run the world!) I will be hoping on my stories as there is a new arrival joining TWE team that you are going to want to meet!Also a huge huge thank you to everyone who sent me a message this week, who’s reached out and checked in, watched my interviews and listened to me moan! You guys are amazing! Now to blow up 66 more balloons!Pic: @nikkiwatkinsphotoandfilm #behindthescenes #dayinthelife #bts #weekendvibes #galboss #girlboss #twecrew #realwomen #facebehindthebrand #thankyouforyoursupport #toddlerturns3 #3yearsold
Featured- This gorgeous 70s boho dream shoot is f Featured-This gorgeous 70s boho dream shoot is featured in @quirkyweddingfayre magazine. Out now in print and download! I realised I haven’t posted for a while. If I’m honest this week has been exhausting and yesterday’s budget relief soon turned sour when you realise that being ‘included’ isn’t actually financially that great (I hope they prove me wrong) and that the money if it comes won’t be landing probably until May, 2 whole months away and a whole new tax year (sneaky fuckers!) Anyway I’m going to forget about it all for a while, the enquiries are coming in, you lot are bloody amazing! And there are still exciting projects in the pipeline which I hope to be able to start focusing on from next week. If you were waiting on an email with me it should be with you now (hopefully I’ve not missed anyone)Photographer: @ellensearphotography Styling: me 👋🏻Flowers: @theflowerboutiquemk Head pieces: @cottonandwildbridal VW Beetle: @honeysweddings Bespoke decor: @tanyas_travels Bespoke Jumpsuit: @starjasminestudio Jewellery: @oh_nora_ Stationary: @youmeoui_stationery Suit: @mossbros Shoes: @asos Candles: @esteranderik Models: @lizzieneary @mcquire152 #70svibes #70sstyling #macramepassion #elopementshoot #retrostyling #seventiesstyle #seventiesfashion #retroshoot #weddinginspo #stylinginspiration #bohowedding #elopementinspiration #weddingelopment #twestyling #colouredcandles #persianrug #outdoorwedding #elopementpicnic #dailyweddinginspiration #weddinggoals #weddingMoments #persuepretty #instabride #2020bride #2021bride #weddingjumpsuit #bridalfashion
Fried Brain - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today h Fried Brain - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Today has been the most I have used my brain for a long time and it feels good! Though I am so exhausted! It reminds me of the feeling when you get back from a wedding setup, when you can't stop smiling because you have worked so hard and you are so mentally energised from the excitement of the day but so exhausted from the non stop adrenaline of working to a deadline. God I love this feeling! I mean it feels weird that I have achieved this working high without moving 5m from my laptop and I wish all todays experiences had been able to be in person but it feels so good to feel like I have really achieved something!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀@bassmeadmanorbarns @themisstomrsbudget I look forward to part 2 of our podcast with Richard Fuller MP.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Throwing it back to this dreamy setup for @theflourishworkshop  captured by @lolarosephotos amazing florals by @twiggythistle table @nikkitapdesigns_hire. candles: @esteranderik stationary: @loupaper venue: @sanctumonthegreen⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#tablescape #driedflowers #driedflowerinstallation #florwerinstallation #hanginginstallation #tablestyling #rusticluxe #married2021 #married2022 #grazingboard #flowerinstallation #rusticluxe #venuestylist #twestyled #trestletable #weddingstyling #weddinginspiration #persuepretty #bohovibes #outdoorwedding #modernweddingstyling #rusticromance
Spring- Anyone else been stood like a butterfly i Spring-Anyone else been stood like a butterfly in the sun this weekend? Head up arms out soaking up the power of those rays! My gosh it was so needed! This week is going to be pretty action packed! You will want to be following my stories tomorrow because it’s going to be interesting (hopefully if all goes to plan!) This week also sees the announcement of the budget and as a business that has received £0 help so far I feel this announcement has bigger consequences on my future than last weeks. @rishisunakmp please don’t let us down!Head over to @weddingsparrow to see more of this beautiful shoot.Curated by myself and @_wildstems_ Photographer- @hannahduffyphotography Dress: @bowendryden Venue: @thebarnatbrookendgreenfarm Hair: @emma_kim_hair Makeup: @alikynochChairs: @wedhead_london Stationary: @whitecottageweddings Jewellery: @epanouilifestyle Cake: @neighbourhood_bakes Candles: @esteranderik from @scandinavianhomeware #weddingeditorial #weddingsparrow #twestyled #contemporarywedding #blossominspo #seasonalshift #floralinstalation #modernwedding #elegnanceredefined #bowendryden #blossomwedding #contemporarystyling #weddinginspo #married2021 #coolvibes #tablescape #tablestyling #furniturestyling #cleanlines #linentablecloth #modernbarn #springiscoming #minimaliststyling #abstractstyling #springiscoming #springwedding #microwwdding #intimatewedding #smallandbeautiful
Mother’s Day Gifting-⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’ve got the perfect mixed dried flower bouquets for Mother’s Day. Available in either a bright or neutral colour way. Free Delivery in Bedford. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Or just treat yourself doesn’t just have to be for someone else!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Each bouquet will come wrapped in tissue paper and with a silk tie and calligraphy tag. There aren’t any specific designs but it will be a beautiful and eclectic mix of dried flowers@in either colour way.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Please share far and wide as this is 100% the last time I will be ordering any more dried flowers in, so once they are gone they are gone. (Well let’s never say never weddings haven’t actually started yet) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀They are £25 for a limited time only. Postage is extra so please drop me a DM for more info. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#driedflowers #mothersdaygifting #driedflowerbouquet #driedflowerstyling #mothersdayideas #lockdownmothersday #sendingahug #sendingflowers #postabledriedflowers #mothersdayflowers #driedflowersbedfordshire #mothersdaygifts #treatyourself #lovedriedflowers #driedflowerobsessed
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