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A Summer Beach Shoot

4th February 2016 by Gemma Leave a Comment

I love styling shoots and this is one of the most adventurous we have done. Packing all our bits into the backs of cars we headed off to the beach with our fingers crossed for the sun. On arrival we were met with a beautiful but slightly busy beach, after dodging the groups of people we got to setting up and creating a beautiful setting with the sand dunes as a back drop.

As a collective I work with a few different photographers and the lead photographer on this shoot Terri submitted her images to Rock My Wedding, her shoot is available here – http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/bridal-inspiration-from-camber-sands/

I thought it would be lovely to share with you images from a couple of the other photographers.

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

 

The shoot started with a rustic palette table set amongst the sand dunes, mini cactus and succulents adorned the table which was decorated with a sequin table runner and metallic glass candle sticks, the key colours were blues bought in with the cushions and blue rimmed plates, peach and blush pink flowers and small hints of lace.

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

I am a huge fan of tipis and I loved this cute little lace one decorated with peonies. and set against a backdrop of shepherd crooks filled with blue and violet toned flowers.

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

Our bride looked stunning with a fishtail plait, perfect for a windy beach, it was topped with a flower crown in subtle peach tones which is a must for any summer wedding, her simple strapless dress was elegant and the textured bodice provided the perfect amount of detail. Our handsome groom wore deck shoes, a bow tie and braces, he was epitome of cool. Don’t they make a stunning couple!

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

 

To finish the shoot off we managed to bag ourselves a horse (ow yes in true beach paradise style we found this handsome gent enjoying a gallop along the sea edge with his lovely rider). The finale to this shoot doesn’t get any better! What a perfect day!

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Love and Life Studio

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

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Photo from Nikkis Moments

 

Photography copyright: www.nikkismoments.com

and http://www.loveandlifestudio.co.uk/

Hair: www.updosbynatasha.co.uk

Make Up: www.facebook.com/makeupbymackenziekate

Styling: Little old me! (The White Emporium)

Flowers: Wood View Floral Designs – lesleymutz@hotmail.co.uk

Cake: www.facebook.com/petalsandcrumbsbycarissa

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A few little tips for your big day…

29th January 2016 by Gemma Leave a Comment

I get asked all the time for a few words of advice for someone’s big day and would I have changed anything about my own wedding.

Well the honest answer is I wouldn’t have changed a thing! Not to sound cliché but I loved my wedding and I would do it all again, however I do have one regret!

So here are my pearly gems…

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Photo From Two-D Photography

One it’s your wedding, do it your way! If you don’t want a colour scheme don’t have one. If you want a simple dress have one. If you want to break with tradition and have a stone baked pizza van instead of a wedding breakfast do it! Hopefully this is the only time you are ever going to get married so do it your way, as long as your wedding shouts personality and reflects the couple you are then who cares what people think, your day will be beautiful.

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Photo From Two-D Photography

Secondly take a time out. Everyone will tell you this but your day does honestly fly past at a trillion miles an hour! It is very easy to get wrapped up in the moment, talking to guests, posing for photos. It can actually happen that you spend less time with you husband than any normal day. So take a 5 minute time out with your new hubby, take yourself away from the bustle and have a little chat and listen. Spend a few moments absorbing the laughter and sounds of everyone having a great time, appreciate what you have achieved and the actual reason that you got married and that’s because you love each other.

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Photo From Two-D Photography

So here is my one regret and the only amendment I would make to my day… a videographer, or at least someone to record the speeches. If I am honest we forgot about it, we were too concerned with the other small details and it never crossed our mind to ask a guest to do the honours, we just presumed someone would. But unfortunately no one did. I always thought I would remember the speeches, sadly I don’t. I was so involved in the moment, concentrating so much on what everyone was saying that now it is such a blur. I don’t remember our guests laughing or crying and in the few snippets of video I have seen the guests were in absolute hysterics, all of which I never appreciated. We were lucky that our photographer created a small 10minute snippet of our day, but I wish I had more. I wish I could see peoples reactions as I entered the church, hear the laughter during our best mans jokes and seeing the proud faces of our parents during our first dance. So even if you can’t afford a videographer ask a guest to record what they can, you will have memories but nothing can beat seeing it all again.

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Photo From Two-D Photography

But  most importantly of all enjoy it! Don’t get stressed with the details of the day, it’s going to be awesome no matter what happens, your only going to do it once so sit back and enjoy the ride!

Love

Gem xxx

The White Emporium

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Take one milk churn…

25th January 2016 by Gemma 2 Comments

Take one simple milk churn and pack it full of flowers and the look is truly schmazzzzziiinnngggg! Please can I get married again!

I love the height you can get from these arrangements and how they can be filled with  the brightest of colours, creating real breath taking displays. Surely a flower arrangers dream!

This is a short but sweet post, there is no point in my crazy ramblings the photos are going to do all the talking!

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Image from 29gallery.co.uk

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Image from amydwyerflorist.com

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Image from rockmy wedding.com

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Image from passionforflowers.net

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Image from onefabday.com

For more inspiration follow me on Pinterest – https://uk.pinterest.com/whiteemporium/ I can promise a lot of milk churn and general relaxed rustic love!

 

Love Gemma xxx

The White Emporium

 

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A Beautiful White Affair

15th January 2016 by Gemma Leave a Comment

One of my favourite things about my job is getting to work with some super talented suppliers on styled shoots. Today I am going to share with a beauty of a gem, perfect for cheering up this very cold day. Back in May 2014 we created an effortlessly beautiful look which took full advantage of the lush green backdrop. The first look saw our bride and groom embrace under a natural arbor complimented with a love quote plaque and candles (frequent followers will know I have a candle obsession). The bride had a stunning relaxed bun up-do decorated with flowers. Her dress was trimmed with beads and featured a small train, perfect for the relaxed feel.

Our couple dined at a table brimming with eucalyptus and brass candlesticks, gip filled the mini glass vases and rustic Mr and Mrs hand painted signs hung from the chairs.

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With the beautiful setting it would have been rude not to take advantage of the outdoors so we created a picnic, which has to be the ultimate in relaxed wedding dining.

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White was our non-colour of choice, it really pops against the green and the beautiful relaxed hand tied bouquet was to die for!

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The second look saw the bride in a short lace and loose waved hair, the groom looked dapper in shirt and braces. 2016 is all about signage and our Mr and Mrs signs and chalk boards provide amazing photo props.

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I love the intimate feel of this shoot and how in love the couple look. When I style shoots I love to help create the relaxed vibe that was over whelming on this gorgeous day.

I hope you love it as much as I do.

Here is the full list of suppliers, they are all amazing  –

Photography: www.summerlilystudio.com

https://www.nikkismoments.com/

https://www.sungblue.com/

https://www.loveandlifestudio.co.uk/

Hair: www.updosbynatasha.co.uk

Make Up: www.facebook.com/makeupbymackenziekate

Styling little old Me!: www.thewhiteemporium.co.uk

Flowers: Wood View Floral Designs – lesleymutz@hotmail.co.uk

Cake: www.icakeyou.co.uk

Stationery: www.karleegould.co.uk/

Accessories: www.somethingnewsomethingblue.co.uk

Happy Weekend

Gem xxx

The White Emporium

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Life in Pink…

8th January 2016 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Happy Friday all! I hope you have all settled back well into the routine!

As I have been browsing the numerous blogs, Pinterest and Instagram this week I have been falling in love with the soft muted tones of pale pink! Now I am not a pink girl, I don’t own a single pink item of clothing and there is no pink in my house, but I think this effortless palette is to die for!

Display soft pink peonies in glass decanters and vintage bottles (I am obsessed) and mix with pastel candles and candle sticks for a beautiful tablescape. Flower crowns are the toast of the 2016 wedding season and I love the idea of a delicate heather crown, simple and understated, it is a shame you can’t wear one to work.

This soft pink works amazing when teamed with muted pastel colours, gold hints and bunches of greenery for a real modern vibe. Why not jazz up a naked cake with hundreds and thousands. Amazing!

If you are in need of some colour inspiration I suggest heading over to www.loveprintstudio.blogspot.co.uk you can get lost for hours trawling their beautiful mood boards.

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Images from various sources

Whoever said pale pink was a dull palette?

Have a lovely weekend all!

Gem xxx

The White Emporium

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2015 starting as we mean to go on….

30th December 2015 by Gemma Leave a Comment

As 2015 is in it’s final throngs, it’s time to get a little reflective and look back at the highs and lows of The White Emporiums first wedding season. I would be lying if I said it had been all plain sailing and smiles. There have been tears, tantrums and the odd dark moment when I have contemplated chucking it all in, but at the end of the day this is what I love, and I am so proud of how far this year has taken me and my little business.

Like many small businesses just starting out I am still working a full time job to pay my bills, life is a constant juggling act, there is always something that needs to be done and even when I get a brief few minutes to sit down my mind constantly races and I’m racked with guilt about the mounting to do list I should be slogging through. I think some of my friendships have suffered, whilst friends meet for coffee I am running round charity shops or firing off emails. Lazy Sundays are a thing of the past, now on Sundays I scrub jam jars and endlessly pack away hire items, would I change anything – No. One day I will be able to cut hours down and push more time into The White Emporium, it will be a day full of excitement but ultimately fear, on the one hand I will be following my dream but on the other hand cutting my ties to my relatively safe but demanding full time job. Am I nervous about this prospect yes, but I am so excited I lay awake dreaming about how I can grow the business and pack full the extra time I will have! I am very fortunate that I have a very supportive family and importantly a husband, he understands my drive and he can see it working, we have made it a rule that every Friday and Sunday night is our time, no laptops and emails. For anyone starting out I would recommend the same, yes it is constant hard work but if you don’t have anyone to share the good times with whats the point. I often talk about The White Emporium as a we (not an I), it really is a team effort behind the scenes, I have friends and family who keep me sane and lend a hand, I have a husband who does my heavy lifting and the occasional wedding fair support and most importantly I have super mum who is a shit hot florist on the side and is real back bone to what I do.

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Photo by Summer Lily Studio Photography

That’s enough of the lows here are the highs – I have a brand spanking new website! It is a million times more user friendly and will properly enable me to share and promote the work I do to you lovely lot. I am so pleased with the work the lovely Jack did on the site and I can’t wait to get firing out emails to everyone I know getting them to have a look.

The White Emporium is in the finals of a regional wedding competition! Words a year ago I could have only dreamed about typing! I’m keeping everything crossed and praying to the wedding gods that we win.

I have been involved in some amazing photoshoots this year with a super talented bunch of local suppliers and we have been featured in some pretty amazing places, Rock My Wedding http://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/bridal-inspiration-from-camber-sands/ Whimsical Wonderland Weddings http://whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com/2015/11/romantic-boho-woodland-metallic-copper-wedding-ideas.html and your Herts and Beds Bridal. Next year there will be more shoots and they are getting bigger and better.

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Photo from Sarah Brookes Photography

Most importantly I have got to meet so many amazing couples and to be part of their special day is like recreating my big day all over again. The White Emporium has been so well received and supported by my lovely couples, I couldn’t have done it without them. A huge thank you to all of you!

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Image from Chic-type.com

So onto 2016 – here are The White Emporiums New Years resolutions – To get more organised, sometimes my desk reflects my head – a messy jumble of ideas and to do lists. To build on my customer relationships. To add more lovely product to The White Emporiums range and to grow the styling service I offer. To make sure there is a blog post every week – you guys are allowed to email me if I fail in this!

So here’s to jumping excitedly into 2016!

Thank you for all your love and support in 2015 you all rock!

Gem

The White Emporium xxx

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What’s going to Rock 2016!

27th December 2015 by Gemma Leave a Comment

So as everyone sits in a mince pie induced coma in their brand new Christmas pj’s here’s a little evening reading to keep you entertained.  Scarily 2016 is only a few more sleeps away so what better way to welcome the new year than to highlight a few of the key wedding trends for the upcoming season.

1 – First on our list are oversized bouquets – filled full of luscious greenery, statement blooms and tied with strands of ribbons, hand tied bouquets got a whole lot more jaw dropping. Straight from the styled photoshoots these bouquets pair perfectly with a vintage inspired dress guaranteed to help make an impact and add that additional wow factor to your photos.

Oversized Bouquets – Images from various sources

2 – Next up its time to start thinking out of the box for your welcome drinks, get crafty and reflect your personality with decadent cocktails, get creative with White Russians and Porn Star Martinis (my absolute new found favourite, the passion fruit counts as one of your 5 a day right?). Adorn with herbs, fruits and berries, rim glasses with sugar or glitter and pour into vintage glasses or modern copper highballs. Display on trays filled with flowers, surrounded by candles for a breath taking welcome drinks tablescape. Can’t decide on one cocktail why not allow guests to mix up their own, what better way to get your guests stuck into your day.

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Decadent Cocktails – Photos from various sources.

3 – 2016 is the year of the doughnut, personally I’m not a fan unless filled with jam but I love the idea! Ditch the traditional wedding cake and serve guests mountains of mini doughnuts instead. A new take on the favour provide each guest with their own little box of batter Krispy Crème style! Alternatively get a bit retro and fill paper cones full of mini doughnuts as an alternative to canapés.

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Doughnuts – Photos from various sources

4 – It may be the penultimate but it’s my favourite –  breath taking lighting (don’t pack away your Christmas lights just yet). String barns full of festoon lights, fill rooms full of candles and string fairy lights from tree’s. Less definitely is not more where lights are concerned in 2016 . I love the idea of festoon strung back drops and dance floors canopied with lanterns and fairy lights and that hanging light topped table scape is to die for!

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5 – Is a look at one of the new colour palettes for the season and it’ time to get a little dark and moody. Greys, midnight navys and indigos provide a moody breath-taking base with which to contrast golds and coppers against.

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Dark Palettes, photos from various sources.

Drop us an email for ways we can help you incorporate the above trends.

Happy New Year to you all and I will see you in 2016!

Love Gem xxx

The White Emporium

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Copper Crazy

21st December 2015 by Gemma Leave a Comment

I have found myself with a spare few minutes! Crazy I know! So here is a short but sweet blog!

I have realised I have gone a little copper crazy in the images I have been liking and pinning so thought I should put them to good use and show you lovely lot what I have been drooling over.

I don’t think there is currently such a thing as too much copper!

Have a look at the below mood board and judge for yourself, I especially love the use of copper pots and candlesticks as table centerscopper

Hope this provides a little bright inspiration into this dull and wet day!

Love Gem

The White Emporium xxx

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Turning 1!

20th September 2015 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Yesterday The White Emporium turned a whole whooping 1! I am not sure where this year has flown to but it has been a whirlwind of emails, weddings, styled shoots and endless tidying!

I love The White Emporium and everything it is growing into but it has consumed my life, my nearly every waking thought is about weddings. My spare time is spent cleaning, writing emails and pestering people, would I change it for the world…. No! I am sure my feelings are shared by everyone struggling to start their own business, especially those working 2 jobs. That is enough of the negatives, here are all the positives and there are lots!

This year I have been lucky enough to meet so many amazing and talented suppliers, some I have already worked with on shoots and more I plan to work with in the next year. They have taught me a lot and have offered so many pearls of wisdom.

Next are the lovely couples I get to work with, all the hard work is rewarded when you see their beaming smiles, that feeling of accomplishment will never get boring.

I have also learnt so many lessons, a lot through trial and error but with every wedding I do I feel The White Emporium improves along with the service we offer. I don’t think in this job I will ever stop learning and that is one of the best things about it.

Unexpected success… our little hand drawn maps have gone from strength to strength, they were never intended to be part of our range and I am so glad I was convinced to offer them as part of the range. I love drawing and in the past year my maps have travelled from London to Italy with many Bedford destinations in between.

So what will happen in the next year… watch out for The White Emporium gracing the pages of some of the UKS biggest blogs! This is so super exciting but I don’t want to spoil the shoot reveals to much, so watch this space! We will be adding into the collection with some more rustic and unique props from our hit list. Keep an eye on our website, this will be evolving and growing and I promise I will get better at a regular blog post!

Of all the things I have learnt, the most important is ‘there are just not enough hours in the day!’ But there never will be, there always be to much to do and far to little time, I have many more late nights ahead of me! I need to try and stop beating myself up about the things I don’t have time to do and realise all I can do is my best.

Finally thank you to my friends, family, likes and followers for all your love and support. Especially the hubby whose life and home The White Emporium also consumes. I could not have survived this first year without you all!

So here is to the next part of the adventure and turning 2!

Love Gemma

The White Emporium xxx

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Dreamy Backdrops

13th August 2015 by Gemma Leave a Comment

It is with great embarrassment I am writing this opening sentence! Eeekkk we have not blogged in nearly 2 months! Where has that time gone? We have good reason… we have hit our first wedding season hard and so far it has been a success, although I massively underestimated how many hours running this little gem would take up! No complaints from me though 🙂

So today’s blog is all about dreamy back drops, I have been collecting a lot of images over the past few months and I just can’t get enough! These will be incorporated into a lot of the styling projects we are working on over the next couple of months. I am getting crafty and hopefully will be able to offer out some of the below ideas to brides to hire in a few months time.

A lot of the images have been grabbed of blogs and instagram so unfortunately I don’t have image credits for all of them but I wanted to share them all with you as they are just so beautiful.

Backdrops are so functional and look amazing at the end of an aisle, as a frame for the newlyweds or as the perfect photo background. Plus most of the are super cost effective and if you are a little crafty can be created by hand.

Here’s a little selection of inspiration from my back drop scrap book…

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I hope you found a little spark of inspiration from these images, backdrops and arbors are key trends for the next wedding season. The great thing is they can be made personalised just to you, by adding in your flowers and your own unique touch. My personal favourites are the fabric frames set in the woods, how dreamy to be married in your own little woodland wonderland. I am also head over heels for dream catchers at the moment, keep an eye on this blog for how we will be using these in an exciting shoot we are collaborating on.

Have a lovely weekend!

Gem xxx

Image list from top left to right:

1 – Unknown. 2 – Unknown. 3 – Bridalmusings.com. 4 – Inspiredbyloveevents (instagram). 5 – weddingpartyapp.com. 6 – wanthatwedding.co.uk. 7 – costalvirginiamag.com. 8 – bridalmusing.com. 9 – rusticweddingchic.com. 10 – wanthatwedding.co.uk. 11 – tiedbowblog.wordpress.com. 12 – ruffledblog.com

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Spring is coming- All this snow has got me a litt Spring is coming-

All this snow has got me a little enthusiastic for spring. Out walking today, all the bulbs were fighting to break through the snow! I know it’s still a long way off but just being outside hopefully leaving behind the endless rain that seems to have been over us the past few months. The stay home picnics will be back! 

Here is my cane table sitting pretty below a @blushingcook  cake. As well as Persian rug, cane chair, floor cushions. 

Thanks for asking me to be a part of this shoot @amieboneflowers @bybrucerussell
Floral Design - @amieboneflowers
Planner - @bybrucerussell
Technical Production - @luminaire_events
Photography- @sanshinephoto
Photography and film: @andymacphotofilm
Tableware Hire- @maisonmargauxltd
Linen Hire - @nuagedesignsinc @nuagedesigns.europe
Furniture And Decor Hire: Me and @nikkitapdesigns_hire
Outdoor Candles: @majocandles
Cake: @blushingcook
Hair and Make-up: @botiashairandmakeup
Dresses: @theweddingcluboffical
Edible Flowers: @edible_flowers

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I’ve changed today’s post I was going to share because the snow today has instilled a sense of calm in me and I wanted to reflect that in my grid. 

I love the snow, it came at just the right time breaking up the monotony of our lives. We have laughed and smiled today so much! 

To me this shoot is calmness, I look at it and I am immensely proud of all we achieved. It symbolises the first touches of spring creeping into a grey world and that’s just what i feel today. Although it’s cold I always seem to associate the snow as the catalyst for the change into the spring. The colour will start creeping back in soon and this year I feel it’s needed more than ever! 

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: @alikynoch
Chairs: @wedhead_london 
Stationary: @whitecottageweddings 
Jewellery: @epanouilifestyle 
Cake: @neighbourhood_bakes 
Candles: @esteranderik from @scandinavianhomeware 

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#calligraphyphotoframe #rusticwedding #rusticluxe #weddingdecorhire #weddingdecorinspo #tipiwedding #weddingtablenumber #tablestyling #weddinginspo #married2021 #weddinghirebedford #weddinghirebedfordshire #marriedbedford #isaidyes #weddingstyling #weddinghire
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I was scrolling through Dropbox planning my content and this image just made me stop. Inspiration for styling and shoots doesn't have to be obvious, because if a complete image exists it has already been created before. Sometimes the best ideas are sparked by images that just stop us in our tracks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So what stopped me with this image? The colour mix right there is the perfect colour palette. The way the light bounces around the different textures leading you into the frame and making you decipher and explore more of the image. The flowers looking almost discarded, like they have been misplaced but being the focal point as if they should have been there all along.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I also feel this represents my current mind, a little chaotic but full of gorgeousness just waiting to be unleashed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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flowers: @wildsaphireflorist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#weddinginspiration #styledshoot #metallictrends #unconventionalwedding #alternativewedding #alternativeinspiration #dahliaporn #esteranderikcandles #colourpaletteinspiration #industrialwedding #modernstyling #unconventionalstyling #twestyled #concretetones #orchidwedding #modernweddingdesign #forwardweddingdesign #whatinspiresme #darkandmoodyphotography #atmosphericwedding #atmosphericweddingphotography #creativeshadows #industrialstyling
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I miss it! The past couple of days I have been having lots of chats with suppliers and couples about getting creative again. Getting inspired to start working on photoshoots and weddings again. It's getting me excited for what could be ahead and I have everything crossed that the future looks positive for the wedding industry.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is my happy place. When you are fully absorbed in the moment, you are fully trusting in the creative process you are working through. I am learning to trust my instincts more, to believe in my strengths and my vision and to have the confidence to reach out to others, but to also say no if something isn't right for me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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florist: @wildsapphireflorist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
venue: @eastfieldsfamrbarns⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#bts #weddingstylist #rusticluxe #barnwedding #industrialbarnwedding #styledshoot #tablescape #weddingdecor #rusticluxe #moodytones #twestyled #weddingeditorial #moodyvibes #imgettingmarried #bedfordshirewedding  #weddinghirebedfordshire #weddinghire # eventstyling #girlboss #thisisme #weddinginspiration
Stand Up For Weddings- The wedding industry has b Stand Up For Weddings-

The wedding industry has been shut in all but name since the first lockdown in March. Many businesses lost nearly all of their projected 2020 turnover, many couples now face uncertainty knowing if their dream days will be able to go ahead or not. 

The wedding industry is full of creatives, entrepreneurs, hard workers and go getters but the past 10 months has taken its toll. We understand the safety of everyone is paramount and as an industry we have done as we have been told. 

What we need now is financial support to get this unique and beloved industry through these times, to get us to the days when we all want to celebrate again. We need rapid testing to be rolled out to allow large scale weddings and events to reopen. 

Now is the time to keep fighting for our businesses and for our couples so when this is all over we can all celebrate love and friendship together again as it’s meant to be!

#whataboutweddings #standupforweddings #2021wedding @borisjohnsonuk @rishisunakmp
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Or is it Monday or Wednesday? Can we even tell the difference any more? 
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Sharing some ceremony inspo with you, concrete vibes and metallic tones. Who said Persian rugs have to be boho. Lillies were added to the greenery for a more modern edge to a copper arch. It's all just deliciously dark and moody.
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Hire items: Single width copper arch, candle sticks and Persian Rug.
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To see more of this wedding head over to: @unconventional_wedding
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suppliers involved in this image - 
photo: @ayellephoto
Concept and planning: @chloe_eleanormua
Styling@ me
Flowers: @wildsapphireflorist
Venue: @eastfieldsfarmbarns
Lights: @all_style_marquees
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#industrialwedding #industrialweddingsinpiration #barnwedding #modernwedding #industrialstyling #aislestyle #aislegoals #weddingaisle #ceremonygoals #ceremonystyling #weddingceremonystyling #metallicwedding #rusticluxe #twestyled #bedfordshirewedding #venuestylist #styledshoot #weddingeditorial #alternativebride #unconventionalwedding #farmwedding #industrialweddinginspiration #weddingarch
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The voting was unanimous, you would like to see more of my hire range. Every image I share features either items from my hire collection or my styling work, but I am going to start really shouting about these items in the post and every Friday an item will have some dedicated time in my stories. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know it's so difficult trying to plan a wedding or event when you just can't get to see items first hand. But just holla and I can send over measurements and more details, (well from the weekend when we aren't self isolating.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2020 saw a lot of love for my glass and gold card box, or cigar box, chocolate box or confetti box. Versatility is key for a hire range and this glass beauty lends itself perfectly for collecting cards at an intimate wedding.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#weddingdecorhirebedfordshire #weddingdecorhirehitchin #weddingdecorhire #cardbox #moderncalligraphy #rusticluxe #creativewedding #indiewedding #weddingtrends #weddingstyling #luxewedding #welcometable #weddingdetails
Hire Inventory- Final checks are being made to my Hire Inventory-

Final checks are being made to my new hire inventory pack. If you are a planner or a florist local to Bedford and you want to have a handy keep guide of my full hire range then drop me a message as cross fingers they will be heading to inboxes by the end of the week.

Pic from: @emilylittlephotography 
Flowers: @flowers_at_fifty_eight 
Venue: @tiptopvenues_ 
Tipi: @countrytipis 
Glassware: @wrenark_ 

#tablescape #tablestyling #weddinghirebedfordshire #weddinghirebedford #tipiwedding #lakesidewedding #tabledecorhire #rustichire #rusticluxe #rusticluxestyling #dahlia #weddingdahlias #brassvessels #colouredglassware
Styled Shoots- This time last year @_wildstems_ a Styled Shoots-

This time last year @_wildstems_ and I were planning this beauty of a shoot!

2020 despite being creatively restrictive also provided a great creative outlet there were some pretty amazing shoots and still so many yet to share.

Do you work in the wedding industry and have always wanted to put together a styled shoot? I am working on something exciting that could help build your confidence, so what would you like to know about styled shoots?

I can’t wait to get working on some more beautiful shoots and editorials. 

Huge thanks to the below dream team and to see more of this shoot head to @weddingsparrow 

Head over to @weddingsparrow to see more.
Curated by myself and @_wildstems_ 
Photographer- @hannahduffyphotography 
Dress: @bowendryden 
Venue: @thebarnatbrookendgreenfarm 
Hair: @emma_kim_hair 
Makeup: @alikynoch
Chairs: @wedhead_london 
Stationary: @whitecottageweddings 
Jewellery: @epanouilifestyle 
Cake: @neighbourhood_bakes 

#styledshoot #weddingeditorial #weddinginspiration #minimalistchic #weddingcake #weddingcakeinspiration #married2021 #blossomshoot #weddingsparrow #springweddinginspiration #wildstyling #minimalistweddinginspiration #modernweddingstyling
Don’t stop being inspired- I have a couple of e Don’t stop being inspired-

I have a couple of emails left to send to this years couples but that should be everyone with an inventory pack. 

So please get inspired and dare to dream a little!

I love this tablescape I styled for @therusticweddingshow at @horsleyhalefarm, tables @nikkitapdesigns_hire and flowers @flowers_at_fifty_eight. Shot by @annaticreates 

#bohostyling #bohovibes #Tablescape #married2021 #tablestyling #weddinginspo #stonewarevessels #stonewareplates #venuestylist #venuestylingbedfordshire #tooiwedding #modernweddingstyling #britishflowers #knottednapkins #calligraphyplacenames #muslintablerunner #minimaliststyling
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One day this will all be over. I wonder if Bojo will do an announcement saying we can all hug now? Releasing party poppers as he does Sambuca shots of his desk? Now that would be a Press Conference I would love to watch!
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We don't know much right now but what we do know is that at some point in time their are going to be some insane parties! 
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So with all the doom and gloom what is better than spending your days planning that party or at least day dreaming about it!
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@nikkitapdesigns_hire and I have your party decor hire sorted. So get pinning and day dreaming!
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This dark wooden dresser is perfect for a gin or cocktail bar!
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photo: @gourmandpixels
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#postcovidparty #partylikeits2022 #decorhirebedfordshire #partystling #drinksbar #ginbarstyling #ginbardecor #diyginbar #weddinghirebedfordshire #gardenpartybedfordshire
Big girl pants on! Let’s face it tonight’s an Big girl pants on!

Let’s face it tonight’s announcement isn’t going to be what we want it to be. Back In March we probably never would have thought we would be where we are tonight. But there is absolutely nothing we can do about it, we can’t control it all we can do is handle how we react. 

I know people are struggling financially and mentally. Plans keep getting cancelled and re- made, our day to day life is constantly changing but we have totally got this! Dig deep and you will find the strength to get through this!

My inbox is always open! 

I love the attitude and strength of this shoot! 

Concept, creative direction, hair & MUA- @triciasluxurymakeupandhair 
Flowers- @theflowerstory 
Styling - me
Cakes- @lindseyarberphotography 
Dress- @bowendryden 
Model- @chloejasminecjw 
Venue- @chicheley_hall_weddings (sadly shut)
Photographer- @tu.aneta 

#tablescape #caketable #girlboss #biggirlpantson #womanup #luxurywedding #luxewedding #styledshootinspo #weddingcakeinspiration #married2021 #luxestyling #caketablestyling #wecandothis
2020 a year in review! A year of to many tears, t 2020 a year in review!

A year of to many tears, to many packets of hobnobs and not enough weddings. But also a year full of support, laughter and working out what is important in life. 

Of fighting everyday to get your voice heard so Excluded businesses and the impact of missed weddings get to have their say in parliament. 

To the best, most understanding couples who have helped get this business through the year. I know life has been shit for you, but we can get to your day together. To the local businesses and local community who have supported me when I am down, bought products from me and who keep me going.

Full 2020 review blog link in bio! 

This isn’t my top 9 but it is a reflection of my year. 

Pic 1 - this shoot was the start of a catalyst in my mind and I can’t wait to grow an idea I have been playing with. Huge love to @_wildstems_ for just getting me and to @hannahduffyphotography for capturing it so perfectly. Shoot featured in @weddingsparrow 

Pic 2- time to stay home. Captured by @loveandlifestudio 

Pic 3- the year of the dried flower. Thanks @nikkiwatkinsphotoandfilm for this FaceTime shoot! A perfect sign of the times.

Pic 4- Me and my little D we have spent so much time together this year and I will take some credit for the gorgeous diva you are becoming. Pic: @em.jphotos 

Pic 5- the stay home picnic! You literally saved summer. Pic: @em.jphotos 

Pic 6: photo shoots provided a creative outlet, so many amazing ones to share. @victoriamitchellphotography  captured it perfectly, @flowers_at_fifty_eight thank you for just being awesome and such a support!

Pic 7- dried flower wreaths and Christmas wreaths were an unexpected hit! I deffo think these will be making a return in 2021! Thanks @epanouilifestyle 

Pic 8- I styled some weddings!!!! Flowers by @becky_the_flower_bee 

Pic 9- Christmas, and I am so grateful for all my baubles selling out! I wish I ordered more! 

Only 2020 goal ticked- Being on @workactuallypod cast!

2020 may not have gone to plan and 2021 may not be starting so well but one day my grid will be full of smiling faces and beautiful venues! 

Huge thanks to businesses tagged plus many more I didn’t have room for!
Christmas Haze! I hope everyone else is enjoying Christmas Haze!

I hope everyone else is enjoying the post Christmas / Pre- New Year haze? Tier 4 here means there is literally no where to go and no one to see. So it’s quiet days filled with lazy mornings and afternoon walks. 

Trying to hold onto these days and not get to caught up in the promise of the new year / new start momentum. Things will get better but need to keep reminding myself it’s not going to happen as the clocks strike midnight! 

Love this setup at @crockwellweddings featuring my brass candle sticks. Flowers by @hibiscusfloral Shot by: @willwarr 

#tablescape #tablestyling #winterwedding #brasscandlesticks #crockwellfarm #greenerywedding #married2021 #farmwedding #oxfordshirewedding #weddingdecor #weddinginspiration #decorhire #weddinghirebedfordshire #daventrywedding
Happy Christmas! This is me signing out for the n Happy Christmas!

This is me signing out for the next few days. Wishing you all a happy Christmas for what must be the strangest of festive holidays we have ever faced. May you find  happiness and comfort in these quieter days. 

I have picked this photo by @nickisheaphotography from N&Js wedding back in September, the only fully styled wedding I managed to work on. I feel it perfectly sums up 2020, the masks in the background a constant reminder of Covid. But do you know what love does conquer all and this couple prove it! As a team you can overcome anything! Love really is everywhere, family, friends, partners, pets. strength and support is there. My heart has broken for others and myself so much this year. When all you want is to hug someone who is hurting and you can’t is something I will never forget. 

However you have made it this far and you can make it to the other side. This isn’t forever. 

You will get married, you will hold each other and one day this will all be behind us.

So signing out for Christmas with some hope because sometimes that’s all we have. But that’s enough! 

Have a lovely few days!

Venue: @farmhouseatredcoats 
Flowers: @becky_the_flower_bee 

#realwedding #covidwedding #married2020 #outdoorceremony #outdoorceremonies #outdoorceremonydecor #bohobride #bohodecor #bohostyling #ceremonyarch #ceremonygoals #loveconquersall #christmas2020 #twestyled
That’s a wrap- The last of the dried flower com That’s a wrap-

The last of the dried flower commissions left for their new homes today. 

I have loved the dried flower journey I have been on over the past few months. A huge thanks to everyone who has supported this little business by buying and shouting about my little projects. You really have kept the wheels turning, the bills paid and shoes on Devons feet.

I am hoping to bring bouquets back for Mother’s Day but for now that’s a wrap! I’m looking forward to getting stuck into a new project in 2021.

#driedflowers #driedflowerbouquet #driedflorals #driedflowerswedding #driedflowersstyle #driedflowersweddingbouquets #driedflowersweddingbouquet #weddinginspiration #intimatewedding #driedflowerstyling #pinksofa #velvetsofa
Quiet- Apologies I have been a little quiet on he Quiet-

Apologies I have been a little quiet on here over the past few days. If I’m honest the latest announcements and finding myself and my whole family in tier 4 has been a little overwhelming.

To me Christmas is everything, it’s my favourite time of year, I love everything about it and adapting to the new rules has been a little tough to get my head around.

I don’t want to wish time away but I can’t wait for this to all be over and to be able to hug everyone I love and celebrate all the events we have missed this year together.

Sending you huge hugs to everyone else who feels their world has been a little flipped upside down again. 

This shoot at @clophillecolodges is live on @greenunion.co.uk so head over and have a look. 

What a dream team to work with-
Photographer: @claredavisx 
Planner: @greensoulweddings 
Styling: me
Flowers: @flowers_at_fifty_eight 
Venue: @clophillecolodges 
Furniture: @nikkitapdesigns_hire 
Cakes: @twolittlecatsbakery 
Stationary: @lunaandsol.design 
Glassware and cutlery: @wrenark_ 
Ribbons: @bertieandfred 
Celebrant: @kellyhcelebrant 
Dress: @lisa.lyons.bridal 
Suit: @vintagesuithire 
Barefoot sandals: @elliehooper56 
Earrings: @love_from_becky 
Hair: @kateatalaybespokehair 
Mua: @alikynoch 
Marque: @marqueeswithpryde 
Models: kirstie and Jason

#styledshoot #weddinginspo #clophillecolodges #ruinedchurch #summerweddinginspo #naturesembroidery #outdoorwedding #outdoorceremony #ceremonyarch #wildfloralarch #ecowedding #ecoweddimginspiration #wildflowerwedding #meadowwedding #married2021 #summerwedding #englishcountrygardenwedding
Natures Embroidery- This venue is everything. Rui Natures Embroidery-

This venue is everything. Ruins and views, plus they are super eco friendly! I can’t wait to get back here and turn this space into a winter wonderland next December.

Super excited to have this eco orientated, bold, bold coloured nature inspired shoot featured on @greenunion.co.uk today.

What a dream team to work with-
Photographer: @claredavisx 
Planner: @greensoulweddings 
Styling: me
Flowers: @flowers_at_fifty_eight 
Venue: @clophillecolodges 
Furniture: @nikkitapdesigns_hire 
Cakes: @twolittlecatsbakery 
Stationary: @lunaandsol.design 
Glassware and cutlery: @wrenark_ 
Ribbons: @bertieandfred 
Celebrant: @kellyhcelebrant 
Dress: @lisa.lyons.bridal 
Suit: @vintagesuithire 
Barefoot sandals: @elliehooper56 
Earrings: @love_from_becky 
Hair: @kateatalaybespokehair 
Mua: @alikynoch 
Marque: @marqueeswithpryde 
Models: kirstie and Jason

#styledshoot #weddinginspo #clophillecolodges #ruinedchurch #summerweddinginspo #naturesembroidery #outdoorwedding #outdoorceremony #ceremonyarch #wildfloralarch #ecowedding #ecoweddimginspiration #wildflowerwedding
Holly F*** Christmas is next week! I feel like I Holly F*** Christmas is next week!

I feel like I have been building for Christmas since October! But then also so totally unprepared that it’s next week! 

Having my head down making baubles and wreaths seems to have made the past few weeks turn into a blur! 

Who else is having a bit of a Crap it’s Christmas next week moment!

Throwing it back to this sumptuous festive shoot at @northmymmspark 
Planner: @songbird_weddings 
Photographer: @beckyharleyphotog 
Cake: @meadowsweetcakes 
Florist: @rebeccamarsalaflowers 
Styling: me
Stationary: @oliveandmillicent 
Dress: @burrbridal & @rachellambdesign 
Menswear: @chimneyformalmenswear 
Hair: @clairebarberella 
Mua: @bellesbeautymua 
Shoes: @rachelsimpsonshoes 
Head piece: @love_from_becky 
Jewellery: @cocogreyjewellery 

#christmasiscoming #christmas2020 #christmastablestyling #christmasdecor #christmasideas #christmastablescape #countryhousewedding #winterwedding #winterstyling #velvetTablelinen #sumptuosflowers #northmymmspark #minicakes #weddingplacesettingideas #weddingplacesetting #christmasinbedford #bedfordchristmas #minicakes #calligraphymenus #velvettablecloth
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