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Moggerhanger Park

30th September 2020 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Remember when we used to head to magazines for our wedding inspo? There is still something very satisfying about seeing your work in physical print. I love a magazine, I wish I had more time to find a quiet spot to get lost in their pages.

This is another throwback, this time to 2016 and a shoot I will always credit to introducing me to one of my wedding pals I could not face this crazy industry without – Becky of Love From Becky.

Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot

On a cold and misty day a group of local Bedfordshire wedding suppliers headed to Moggerhanger Park to curate an elegant, romantic shoot. Inspired by the peachy tones of Moggerhanger and with elements of Parisian sophistication.

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    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot

I styled a chic ceremony setup , complete with hand painted banner backdrop and as with all my setups surrounded by candle light. The banner featured a romantic verse and was a beast to hand paint, its amazing to see the journey my calligraphy has been on from these early days. To see more recent examples of my calligraphy head to the Signage section of my website.

  • The elegant terrace of Moggerhanger House
    Moggerhanger Park Styled Shoot
  • Flower Crown of dreams
    Flower Crown of dreams
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Rose Gold Sequin Table Runner
    Rose Gold Sequin Table Runner £6 each to hire. Image from TerriLori Studio
  • Rose Gold Sequin Table Runner
    Rose Gold Sequin Table Runner £6 each. Photo from Summer Lily Photography Studio

The tablescape was a romantic sweetheart table for two. With calligraphy chair swag. Rose gold sequin table runner, brass candle sticks and vintage china plates.

Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot

The cake was bold and eye – catching and accompanied by macaroons and cake pops.

  • Moggerhanger Park Parisian Inspired Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Parisian Inspired Shoot
  • Beautiful Bull Dog Rocking His Flower Collar
    Beautiful Bull Dog Rocking His Flower Collar
  • Flower Crown of dreams
    Flower Crown of dreams
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
    Moggerhanger Park Romantic Parisian Styled Shoot
  • Candles lining the steps of the sweeping stone staircase
    Candles lining the steps of the sweeping stone staircase
  • Elegant styled shoot at Moggerhanger House
    Elegant styled shoot at Moggerhanger House

The whole look was effortless, with the models styled with tossled hair and soft make-up. Their dresses were elegant and simple and perfectly suited the refined setting of Moggerhanger. Each model wore a mix of striking head pieces that perfectly paired with the dresses.

Photographer: Terri and Lori. Accessories – Love From Becky Venue: Moggerhanger Park Flowers: The Flower Hut Stotfold

Filed Under: Blog Post, Photoshoots, Uncategorised, wedding decoration Tagged With: elegant styling, parisian inspiration, Stately Home

Beach Elopment

12th August 2020 by Gemma Leave a Comment

It’s amazing to look at where my styling has taken me over the years and to see how my work has developed. To make the website more user friendly I will be showcasing all my press featured work on the blog instead of it’s own drop down. So I am going back through the archives to dig out some of my favourite work and over the next few weeks/months will be sharing one wedding or shoot a week.

Starting off with this beautiful beach elopement. Throwing it back to 2015. Not long after I had started and really testing the waters with my styling. Myself and a team of fellow suppliers headed off to Camber Sands for my first ever beach shoot. Although over 5 years old this shoot is still incredibly relevant and important, not only does it show how myself and some of the other featured businesses have grown over the years but over the next few months you are going to be seeing a lot of elopement inspiration as smaller more intimate ceremonies become the choice of many.

The shoot was featured on Rock My Wedding and my first ever feature on their pages. Rock My Wedding is one of my favourite wedding blogs and it is definitely where a lot of my couples hang out.

Beach elopement shoot featured on Rock My Wedding
Beautiful romantic elopement beach shoot featured on Rock My Wedding

This shoot was full of laid back bare foot elegance. Georgina our stunning bride wore her hair in a relaxed fish tail braid, (man I wish I could do my hair like that!) Her make-up was soft, dewy and subtle. Georgina wore a dress from Very and our handsome groom Patrick paired his own light coloured chinos, with a crisp white shirt and navy braces.

  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands. Fish Tail Braids.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands
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    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands. The look of love.
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    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands. Lost in the dunes.

The main focus on styling for the shoot was a low level palette table, perfect for relaxed beach picnic vibes. I am a bit of a picnic addict and through lockdown have been hiring the Stay Home Picnic setup, perfect for some garden escapism. I didn’t want the setting to be dominated by my styling so everything was kept neutral and simple. Sequins don’t always mean uber glam, I used a rose gold sequin runner to provide a pop of colour and add a different texture into the mix. Interested in hiring rose gold table runners follow this link for more info.

  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape.
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape by The White Emporium.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape by The White Emporium.
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape by The White Emporium. Peach Tones.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape by The White Emporium. Peach Tones.
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape by The White Emporium. Peach and Blue Tones.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Styled Tablescape by The White Emporium. Peach and Blue Tones.

I created a cute lace tipi, perfect for sunset snuggles. surrounded by candle light and pretty wild flowers in blue hues.

  • Lace tipi setup for a beach elopment
    Romantic beach tipi styling
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Lace Tipi.
    Tipi styling close up
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.Hints of blue corn flowers.
    Wild flowers in blue and lilac tones

Camber Sands provided the perfect space for long beach walks and to top it off we welcomed horse Guinness into the shoot. The dream is to one day ride a horse along a beach!

  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.The look of love.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.The look of love.
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.The look of love.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.The look of love.
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.The look of love. Sunset Stroll.
    Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.The look of love. Sunset Stroll.
  • Summer Lilly Studio. Beach Shoot. Camber Sands.The look of love. Sunset Stroll.
    Whats a beach shoot without a horse?

I hope you loved this throwback to 5 years ago, a perfect beach elopement shoot to share in a heat wave when we are all dreaming of splashing our feet in cold water.

Photographer – Terri From Summer Lily now Terri and Lori Studio

Make-Up: Kate MacKenzie

Hair: Updos By Natasha

Cake: Petals and Crumbs

Additional Imagery from: Love and Life Studio

Filed Under: Blog Post, Photoshoots, Uncategorised, wedding inspiration Tagged With: beach elopement, beach picnic, beach shoot, intimate wedding, styled shoot, tipi styling

Chasing The Dreams For The White Emporium

24th May 2017 by Gemma Leave a Comment

As I sit here in my garden with a milkshake in hand I thought it was a good a time as ever to get back to blogging. It has been countless New Years resolutions to make this a weekly thing, but I think I might just have to face facts and admit it will be sporadic. However this is a blog post I have been meaning to write for sometime as I have some exciting news to share and it’s about chasing my dreams for The White Emporium.

As of the beginning of May I left my full time job to pursue my dreams with The White Emporium, admittedly I wasn’t brave/ crazy enough to stop paid work completely but I believe I have found a happy balance working part with my new family The Vintage Suit Hire Company. I wanted to share my story as it’s achievable to everyone, I’m just a normal girl with a dream and from somewhere I grew a pair and took the leap.

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Sweet Treats Grazing Set Up, From The First Shoot I Organised. Photo by Cat Lane Weddings

The White Emporium started after my own wedding, I loved the designing and styling so much I wanted to share my passion with others, I had previously never imagined working in weddings, but my won wedding gave me such a buzz I couldn’t let it go. The first year of business was more of a hobby, I honestly made little money and it was more about me having fun,  some of the posts I shared on social media were horrific and as I have grown and learnt these have swiftly been removed, looking back there are a lot of ‘what were you thinking’ moments. I did some horrific wedding fairs, one where no one turned up apart from my best friend who came to be nosey and one where I felt so uncomfortable and out of my depth as the newbie I was to scared to speak to anyone. In hindsight I can see I had to experience these situations to be able to learn, however at the time I nearly gave up. In the summer of my first year I had bookings – Hallelujah!!!! I charged peanuts to style some weddings and I received great feedback. The White Emporium could be run in a couple of hours every week, I would share a few images on Facebook and Instagram, write the odd blog in my lunch break and send a couple of emails – it was fun!

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Photo From The First Ever Styled Shoot I Took Part In. Photo from Frances Sales

Year 2, is when it started to get real! I got involved in some styled shoots, re-vamped the website, took more bookings and got behind with the blogging. The White Emporium could no longer be run in a couple of hours, I was now working on it every night and most weekends, I had the bug and I wanted to keep growing. I won The ‘One to Watch’ at the local wedding awards and people started to take notice, I was no longer the newbie, I started to forge strong friendships with other local wedding suppliers, this was a vital turning point in my business as they would recommend me to their brides and I began to develop a reputation. Year 2 however is when I realised I couldn’t have it all, there were dark days when I mentally could not comprehend the work that had to be achieved. I was working 9-6 with an hours commute each way, my job was stressful, demanding and sucking all the energy out of me.  When I would return home from work I would cook a 15minute dinner and then hit my laptop, I was waking up before 6 to do an hours work on The White Emporium to return home to do a further work. My mind was stretched, my creativity destroyed and I was sad. My husband found it hard as I was always working in one form or another, there was little time for us. There was zero time for The White Emporium promotion, when I looked at other businesses and the outreach they were achieving I would kick myself and get so mad. I was in a vicious never ending cycle of work that I couldn’t see the end of. Yet year 2 I worked on some amazing weddings, the styling projects got bigger, the photoshoots bolder and I began to get featured in blogs and magazines. Year 2 was about fighting the battle!

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The Shoots Got More Detailed And Conceptual. Photo From Sarah Brookes Photography

Year 3 saw some hope! At the start of my third year in business I had already booked weddings for the next year which marked a massive milestone, it showed there was longevity in my plan. For some crazy reason I felt like this wasn’t enough and The White Emporium could do more, I had been touched by a couple charities and the work they do so decided in my infinite wisdom to organise a charity gala. I learnt so much from this event, what I am mentally and physically capable of, that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. Without any previous event organising experience I managed to pull it off and raise a considerable amount of money in the process. Pat on the back for me but back to the dark days of working all hours. I lost weight, everyone would tell me how great I looked but I knew it was exhaustion, I would drive to and from work but not know how I got there, I felt like I was letting everyone down.  In November 2016 I won the Venue Stylist of the Year at the Four Counties Wedding Awards, this got me thinking if I could win an award when I had no time to spend on The White Emporium, imagine what I could do with more time! More weddings got booked in and everyone wanted to get married on a Friday, something had to change. I sat down with my husband and we made a plan, if I wanted to make a success of The White Emporium I needed to dedicate more hours, but I still needed to pay the bills, the goal was to go part time by July. I started 2017 with a plan and a goal but like all well made plans the unexpected happens. I was still miserable, more miserable than I had ever been, finding a part time job that would allow me to work on The White Emporium seemed unachievable and my full time job had me at my lowest ebb, this is where I learnt my two biggest lessons… Never give up and open yourself to unexpected opportunities. My part time work with The Vintage Suit Hire Company was a twist of fate that I could never have imagined would fall my way. They took a risk, I took a risk and so far it is paying off. Within days of being presented with this opportunity  I had handed my notice in on my full time job, it felt so right I wasn’t even scared, this was a job I had trained four years for, got myself in thousands of pounds of debt for and here I was giving it the big middle finger with a huge smile on my face.

So here we are nearly 1 month in and the sun is shining. I realise it won’t always be plain sailing and milkshakes, I am faced with the biggest challenge of all; turning my passion into a business, I have had time to re-stock, take on advice and get an action plan in place. There will be more styled shoots, more conceptual weddings and The White Emporium will become more visual. My styling packages will soon be better defined, more props and décor added and occasionally you may get a blog post! It’s going to be a bumpy ride but I am so glad I had those dark days so I can truly appreciate the freedom I have to dream  now.

My advice to you is to have faith in yourself and follow your dreams no matter what they are.

Love

Gem xxx

The White Emporium

Filed Under: Blog Post, Photoshoots, Uncategorised Tagged With: bedfordshire, chasing the dream, dreams, inspiration, venue stylist, wedding stylist

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

Filed Under: Blog Post, Flowers, Photoshoots, Uncategorised, wedding inspiration Tagged With: beautiful, bedfordshire, bedforshire, blog, colour, contemporary, decoration, flowers, inspiration, love, photoshoot, rustic, simplicity, styling, styling ideas, The white emporium, thewhiteemporium, unique, wedding blog, wedding blogs, wedding hire, wedding style

Spring Country Wedding Styled Shoot

12th June 2015 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Oooppps been a month since our last blog post! Life at The White Emporium has been non stop and manic but in a good way so please forgive us for the absence.

But we have something below certainly worth waiting for!

A couple of weeks ago we took part in another styled wedding shoot with a band of amazing wedding photographers. The look was a summer country wedding, the feel was fresh and airy. There was crispness in the styling with only white flowers contrasting against beautiful greenery and eucalyptus, the only real use of colour came from gold highlights in the invites and styling accessories. May sees an abundance of Cow Parsley which makes for a dreamy back drop.

The table was dressed with vintage linen and accessorized with brass candlesticks and glass tealights. I love the idea of stand out plates, (I wish I had thought of interesting plates for my own wedding plain white just looks so boring now!) so we found some beautiful gold rimmed, dinner and side plates, you can create some really beautiful table settings with a few simple touches and we tied a few sprigs of greenery in with the knife and fork.

The second look saw the bride and groom heading to a vintage picnic complete with crates and slate boards. This idea can easily be translated into a cheese table or why not have welcome drinks in a picnic setting.

At The White Emporium we have a wide selection of chalk boards and love nothing better than a good love quote. Don’t miss these below!

Check out the beautiful striped cake, i love this idea what a way to make a unexpected impact and how amazing do the flowers look on top!

Finally the group of lovely photographers whose photos are below are super talented, they all have a slightly different style to their technique make sure you hope over to their websites for full photos don’t forget to check out all the other suppliers below who worked on this beautiful shoot!

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Credits:

Photography: www.summerlilystudio.com

http://www.sungblue.com/

http://www.nikkismoments.com/

**Also Laura Mutz

Hair: www.updosbynatasha.co.uk

Make Up: www.facebook.com/makeupbymackenziekate

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

Cake: www.icakeyou.co.uk

Stationery: www.karleegould.co.uk/

Accessories: www.somethingnewsomethingblue.co.uk

Love Gemma

The White Emporium xxx

Filed Under: Blog Post, Photoshoots, wedding decoration, wedding inspiration Tagged With: beautiful, bedford, bedfordshire, bedforshire, blog, colour, contemporary, decoration, event hire, flowers, glitter, gold, gold glitter, nikkismoments, photos, photoshoot, picnic, styled shoot, styling, summerlily, sungblue, wedding photographer, wedding styling, white

A Beautiful Peach and Gold Winter Weddding

13th February 2015 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Hello ladies and gentleman, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you my very first ever styled shoot! I worked with some amazing photographers to capture a very beautiful day! I have tried to capture the full beauty of the day through their many different photographic styles. It was on a very very cold and snowy day

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Francesales.co.uk

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http://www.summerlilystudio.com/

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www.rtovey.com

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http://www.summerlilystudio.com/

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http://www.summerlilystudio.com/

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http://www.summerlilystudio.com/

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rtovey.com

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http://www.summerlilystudio.com/

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http://sungblue.com/

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Laura Mutz

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francessales.co.uk

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Laura Mutz

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rtovey.com

Flowers by www.stephanierose.co.uk
Hair & Make Up by www.bellesbeauty.wordpress.com
Cake: www.maisiecakes.co.uk

Links to the photographers blogs: –

http://sungbluephotography.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/peach-and-gold-winter-styled-shoot

http://www.rtovey.com/2015/02/nicola-and-jay-romantic-pastel-and-gold.html

http://www.francessales.co.uk/winter-garden-wedding-nicola-jay/

http://summerlilyphoto.blogspot.co.uk/

Filed Under: Flowers, Photoshoots, Uncategorized, wedding decoration, wedding inspiration Tagged With: gold, inspiration, love, peach, photography, photoshoot, rustic, styling, wedding, weddnginspiration

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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
Friday - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Or is it Mon Friday - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Or is it Monday or Wednesday? Can we even tell the difference any more? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀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.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Hire items: Single width copper arch, candle sticks and Persian Rug.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀To see more of this wedding head over to: @unconventional_wedding⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀suppliers involved in this image - photo: @ayellephotoConcept and planning: @chloe_eleanormuaStyling@ meFlowers: @wildsapphirefloristVenue: @eastfieldsfarmbarnsLights: @all_style_marquees⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#industrialwedding #industrialweddingsinpiration #barnwedding #modernwedding #industrialstyling #aislestyle #aislegoals #weddingaisle #ceremonygoals #ceremonystyling #weddingceremonystyling #metallicwedding #rusticluxe #twestyled #bedfordshirewedding #venuestylist #styledshoot #weddingeditorial #alternativebride #unconventionalwedding #farmwedding #industrialweddinginspiration #weddingarch
TWE Hire Range - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀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. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀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.)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀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.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photo: @nickisheaphotography⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Venue: @barnsatredcoats⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#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: @alikynochChairs: @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
We need a drink! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One d We need a drink!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀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!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀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! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀So with all the doom and gloom what is better than spending your days planning that party or at least day dreaming about it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀@nikkitapdesigns_hire and I have your party decor hire sorted. So get pinning and day dreaming!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This dark wooden dresser is perfect for a gin or cocktail bar!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀photo: @gourmandpixels⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#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 - meCakes- @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: meFlowers: @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: meFlowers: @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: meStationary: @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
Winter Wedding- Happy anniversary to this beautif Winter Wedding-Happy anniversary to this beautiful pair who danced the night away under a canopy of fairy lights last year @southfarm1 This weddings feels like a lifetime ago tho I have only styled a handful since.  There was candle light, fairy lights, lots of draping and I really wanted to stay and party with them. Santa even turned up! Pic: @jamesfearphotography #winterwedding #farmwedding #southfarmwedding #christmaswedding #fairylight #weddinginspiration #married2021 #decemberwedding #barnwedding #christmasweddingstyling
Place names- I read somewhere that if you are hav Place names-I read somewhere that if you are having Christmas dinner with family then it is recommended this year to set out tables setting with place names so it’s not a big free for all. That’s probably why this week I will be writing lots of calligraphy place names for people to decorate their Christmas tables with.  Orders being taken up until Wednesday for Christmas delivery.Pic: @emilylittlephotography at @countrytipis  marque at @tiptopvenues_ lakeside venue with @flowers_at_fifty_eight #dahlia #placenamelove #placename #christmasplacename #christmasplacesetting #christmasiscoming #christmastabledecor
Christmas Tables- Who’s styling up a Christmas Christmas Tables-Who’s styling up a Christmas table this year? Missing some key pieces? Get in touch if you need to hire in any key pieces? Have you seen the 2 table designs I styled?Charger plates, cutlery and glassware from @wrenark_ #christmasdecor #christmastablescape #christmastablestyling #christmastablesetting #christmastablescape #christmastabledecoration #christmasstyling #calligraphybauble #stayhomechristmas #tablescape
The last one! This is it, the last wreath related The last one!This is it, the last wreath related post of 2020. The final 4 have headed to @browns_of_stagsden ahead of the weekend. Again a huge thank you to everyone who bought one or a wreath kit. You have really kept me busy and I have loved making them.I’m giving my hands a rest for a few days and then it’s all about the table centres. I hope you all have a lovely weekend!#doorwreath #christmaswreath #seasonalwreath #brownsofstagsden #featheredwreath #christmasdecorating #christmasdoors
Last Shout Out!!!! The order books will be closed Last Shout Out!!!!The order books will be closed for wreaths and wreath kits Friday. I can’t thank everyone enough for buying one and supporting my little business! I haven’t stopped smiling for weeks!Drop me a message if you would like to order one! There will also be a few new designs heading down to @browns_of_stagsden on Friday. Perfect for weekend shopping!#christmaswreath #christmasdoors #seasonalwreath #christmasdecor #christmasiscoming #greenerywreath #bedfordchristmaswreath #bedfordshirebusiness #supportlocalbedford #foragedwreath
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