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Why I Love Weddings!

13th October 2020 by Gemma Leave a Comment

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

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

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

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

That reason is that I BLOODY LOVE WEDDINGS!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Styled Wedding at Caswell House. Captured by Rob Tarren Photo

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

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

Image Credits:

Michelle Wood Photo

Rob Tarren Photography

Emily and Steve Photography

Filed Under: Blog Post, Real Life, Uncategorised, Wedding Advice, wedding inspiration Tagged With: celebratelove, iloveweddings, weddingsrock

How To Celebrate Your Non Wedding Day In Lockdown

4th June 2020 by Gemma Leave a Comment

June is here (how did that happen) and for most this marks the start of summer. For some it is bitter sweet as they should have been saying their vows in front of loved ones. As a wedding supplier I have had all of my June and July weddings postpone, I am still quietly hopeful for the end of August but every week is a new development so all we can do is wait. This means that there are many couples who face a non wedding day, an empty date that they had spent months and years planning for.

My advice to you is don’t let this day pass with out marking it, you picked that original date for a reason so it still needs to be celebrated and memories made. So I have put together some ideas for an amazing weekend that made my heart soar and put a smile on my face, all from localish to Bedford Businesses who all need your support right now.

First up has to be The Stay Home Picnic. A collaboration between Nikkita Palmer Designs and myself. Relax just the two of you in a bohemian paradise, sip champagne and graze on the yummiest platter of fresh food from The Bountiful Table. Discuss your dreams and ambitions and lay back picturing the day you will eventually get to say you vows and dance the night away.

  • Chill Out Picnic With Hand Picked Flowers
    Fresh Flowers Hand Picked and displayed in simple vases. Photo from Em. J Photos.
  • Stay Home Picnic Calligraphy Place Names
    Calligraphy place names. Photo from Em. J Photos.
  • Stay Home Picnic Grazing Food
    Grazing boards as part of The Stay Home Picnic. Photo from Em. J Photos.
  • Spend the weekend in style with a boho picnic.
    The garden gas never looked so good, whilst relaxing with The Stay Home Picnic. Photo from Em. J Photos.
  • Perfect place settings that don't need cutlery.
    Stay Home Picnic Place Settings. Photo from Em. J Photos.

What could be more romantic than having a night under the stars so upgrade your picnic package to include a bell tent from FM Tents, with a starting price of £80. What could be more memorable than star gazing cuddled under a blanket surrounded by candle light (I can provide all the lanterns). Wouldn’t this be the perfect surprise for a couple for their non wedding day, who are maybe feeling burdened by the stress that postponing a wedding brings. All deliveries and setup are contactless and follows government guidelines.

No wedding is complete without photos so don’t let this date be missed. Ayelle Photography are offering relaxed socially distanced mini photo shoots to help capture those memories, get dressed up, grab the flowers supplied with your ‘Stay Home Picnic‘ and make your own mini bouquet. Trust me you will look back on those images in years to come and a smile will spread across your face, not many people will be celebrating a non wedding day in lock down.

Ayelle Photography capturing the non wedding moments
Add Ayelle to capture your stay home picnic for precious memories.

Cake! Of course you need cake and I am totally in love with Oh My Cakerys loaded brownies, this gal say’s it how it is, her in your face cakes are the perfect tonic for adding an air of light heartedness to the occasion and they taste amazing.

Oh My Cakery Loaded Brownie
Oh My Cakery Loaded Brownie

Pamper and chill. The night before your wedding and the morning of should be spent relaxing and laughing. You might not be able to have your gals and guys with you in person but they are only a Zoom away. Treat yourself to a pamper package from Lords and Ladies, who have just launched their online shop (there is also the perfect one for men). Put on a face mask, sip the champagne, eat the cake and get your friends on the screen. Its amazing how normal a Zoom social gathering soon feels.

  • Gifting Boxes From Lord and Ladies. Perfect for a good nights sleep.
    Perfect for the men. Pamper yourself with a gifting box from Lords and Ladies. Imagery from Love and Life Studio
  • Gifting packages from Lord and Ladies
    Pamper yourself with a gifting box from Lords and Ladies. Imagery from Love and Life Studio

Back to the romance… The whole reason you are getting married is to publicly declare your love and committal to someone. You can still do this. Ok it might not be legal but it can still be romantic. Kelly Hawes is a celebrant who has been conducting virtual ceremonies, yes it sounds totally void of emotion but she says totally the opposite –

”The ceremonies have been a fantastic way to bring everyone together in celebration on a day that would instead feel empty. Ive been totally blown away by the emotion and connection felt between us all despite being through a screen.The couples have all commented just how much they enjoyed the moment and I hope I have left them with an everlasting memory during a difficult situation. ”

So memories and laughter can still be made, your day might not be happening when you originally thought, but you can still celebrate! Having to wait a little longer is going to make it all the meaningful, memorable and enjoyable when it does happen. Plus everyone is going to want to have a huge party!

Filed Under: Blog Post, Hire Packages, Uncategorised, Wedding Advice, wedding inspiration Tagged With: laid back styling, picnic hire, stay home picnic

Wedding Floral Inspiration 2018

12th January 2018 by Gemma Leave a Comment

 

Now this is just a very little snippet for some of the floral inspiration in 2018. I love flowers and incorporating them into my styling, both working with trained florists and having a dabble myself, in recent years my tastes have swayed to the wild, natural and untamed. A firm advocator of the home grown I love foraging and the rise of flower farm small holdings. Now flower terminology is not my forte, I can create a stunning display but please don’t ask me to remember flower names, so any florists amongst you reading this blog please don’t call me out on the inaccuracies and just cringe quietly into your cup of tea.

 

I have also noticed a movement against the word trend, now I believe that weddings should be personal and unique and represent the couple behind them and this is the ethos I use behind all weddings. However trends do exist, trust me after 8 years of being a fashion designer even an anti trend is a trend! So incorporate the elements you want to, in ways you want to, don’t feel pressured into following certain movements just take these ‘trends’ as inspiration and build your wedding your way.

 

Grasses and Seeds –

This has to be one of my favourite floral movements coming through in floral inspiration 2018, pretty much because its so versatile. Pampas grasses have taken the wedding industry by storm and it’s about time they got some positive press after the whole 70’s swinger innuendos. Fill large glass vessels with tall grasses and exploding seed heads of all shapes and sizes including bamboos and cotton, vintage bottles (which we have loads of  Vintage Bottle Hire )look so delicate and light when filled with grass stems and I love the contrast against the cold hard texture of concrete. This is great for the scandi movement and the air of simplicity we see floating across from Europe. Create beautiful airy tablescapes with striking china layered upon crumpled linen table runners.

Floral Inspiration 2018

A mix of grasses both fresh and dried. Image found on Silk and Willow Instagram Page.

 

Floral Inspiration 2018

Pampas Chandelier by http://marylennox.de/ 

Floral Inspiration 2018

Full of seed and bud goodness. From one of my favourite floral designers… Soil and Stem

Floral Inspiration 2018

Simplicity is beautiful, Image Source Unknown

Moody Mixes –

Probably the complete opposite of the above trend, here comes the dark and dramatic. Use bold floral choices and unusual flower combos, mix rich hues with soft undertones, orchids with roses, pale pinks with dark mauves and highs with lows. This is a kind of everything goes trend, as long as there is an underlying dark tone running through the florals then this is your chance to be bold and dramatic. Perfect for intense back drops and floral installations.

Floral Inspiration 2018

Bouquet by Floraeforay http://floraeforay.co.uk/

 

Floral Inspiration 2018

Look at that height! Image found on The Bridal Theory

 

Floral Inspiration 2018

Mix colours and unusual flower combos. Image found on Rose and Bud Insta page.

Delicate –

Pairing it all back to the simplistic vibes, the need for neutrals and airiness is running through a lot of home décor trends at the moment. Plants such as honesty have been popping up all over Instagram and the emergence of dried flowers and grasses have been filling my screen shots folder. Think about dried flower boquets, head pieces, backdrops and place settings.  I love the depth of texture created when using dried foliage, perfect for layering over rustic tables and fabric runners. What’s not to love, especially when we have hundreds of various rustic and unique bottles waiting to be filled with something beautiful!

Floral Inspiration 2018

Dried Bouquet Image found on https://www.fairmavenfloral.ca/

 

Floral Inspiration 2018

Image Source Unknown for this beautiful dainty bloom.

 

Floral Inspiration 2018

Another from one of my favourite Instagram feeds… Silk and Willow.

 

Floral Trends 2018

One of my favourite plants! Image found on The Lane Wedding Inspiration

The amazing thing about social media, is the whole wealth of inspiration out there, I have more screen shots on my phone than photos, so don’t be afraid to step outside of the ‘norm’ when looking at floral inspiration 2018. There’s going to be so much beauty gracing our screens this year!

My next blog post will be looking at some key colours coming through this year.

Have a lovely weekend.

Gemma xxx

The White Emporium

Image Links top to bottom –

Silk and Willow Instagram

Mary Lennox

Soil and Stem Instagram

Florae Foray

The Bridal Theory

Rose and Bud Instagram

Fair Maven Floral

The Lane Wedding Inspiration

Filed Under: Blog Post, Flowers, Wedding Advice, wedding decoration, wedding inspiration Tagged With: beautiful, bedfordshire, bedforshire, blog, colour, decoration, flowers, inspiration, rustic, styling, styling ideas, The white emporium, wedding blog, wedding blogs, wedding style

Top Three Styling Trends 2018 –

18th November 2017 by Gemma Leave a Comment

In the first of a series of blog posts I will be looking at some of the key styling trends of 2018, with details soon to be hitting the new wedding scene, don’t worry the good old brass candle stick isn’t going anywhere, but it does have some new friends to sit with.

Like all trends they are influenced by social movements and whats happening in the world of interior design, refined by wedding creatives in styled shoots they then find themselves as key parts of your day.

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This year we have seen the introduction of Perspex as stationary material for the use of everything from table plans to place names. This now goes one step further with ghost chairs and Perspex tables making their way across the Atlantic from the dreamy outdoor weddings of California. Admittedly a ghost chair isn’t for everyone and I would always pick a chair to suit the venue, they do however add an amazing level of light and freshness to your wedding décor. Not quite sold on the Perspex then glass will be in abundance, next year I look forward to writing table numbers on glass photo frames and filling large glass distillers with an array of grasses and greenery.

Ghost Chairs

Ghost Chairs

Transparent Plinths

Transparent Plinths perfect for filling and stacking.

Image found on www.festivalbrides.com

Perspex plate layering – whats not to love!

 

Backdrops –

Nothing makes for a blog submitting wedding more than a dramatic backdrop. Whether that be at the bottom of your aisle or behind the top table. Stylists and florists are getting more and more creative in their designing and the results are all about adding that wow factor. A lot of it is about building on textures and this is where a stylist and florist working together can really come into their own. Key materials include of course Perspex and glass, but also softening chiffon and wire frames, really think about depth of framing yourselves with adding in plinths and details on the floor, such as candles and Perisan rugs. Shapes of backdrops are changing as well, crescents and circles are key shapes for floral designs and chiffon and fabrics are suspended in the air as if they are floating. A simple archway turns into a grid and the flowers just get more dramatic.

Chiffon Drapes

Chiffon Drapes Appear To Float

Circular Floral Backdrops

Circle is the new square!

Grid Backdrops

Grids are perfect for building layers of floral displays on.

Grazing Table –

2017 was the year of the doughnut 2018 will be the year of the grazing table and the rise of the savouries! (Yes finally!) A cheese board has never looked so good when it its styled with an array of meats, antipasti, chutneys and breads. This isn’t going to be just for the rustic lovers either, think about adding Perspex (oh gosh I said it again) stands and marble trays to create light displays or go full on with wooden crates, slate tiles and wooden serving boards.

Grazing Table

Grazing Table – Yum!

Grazing Table

Grazing Table With A Light and Fresh Feel

Grazing Table

Grazing Table Of Dreams

For more inspiration and styling trends 2018 head over to my Instagram feed and Pinterest boards ( The White Emporium Pinterest ) where I pin away to my hearts content. Why not head over to our hire page to see what decor would be perfect for styling trends 2018… Hire Page

Next week I will be looking a little more at floral trends.

Love

Gemma xxx

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5 Top Tips for Planning Your Magical Christmas Wedding

15th December 2016 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday! I am delighted to have below the first ever guest post from the lovely Jo Cowan and Claire Chapman. They run Belle Bridal in London and are here to guide you through all things Festive wedding! Enjoy ….

With long nights, clear frosty mornings and cuddling in front of an open fire, Christmas is one of the most romantic times of year. When planning a wedding, there’s no better time to choose if you love accessorising and making your wedding fit to burst with little touches that bring out the magic of the day.

You’re almost so spoiled for choice for winter wedding ideas that it can be difficult to nail down some ideas — but fear not! Here are five important things to keep in mind while you organise your special day that can give it that gorgeous winter twist.

1. Play Around With Your Lighting

The long nights of winter mean one thing: fairy lights and fires. When the Christmas lights go up, the world instantly seems brighter and the winter blues are chased away. Experiment with lights draped in different patterns around your wedding venue. If you have a wedding space with an outdoor area, you can make use of the trees and bushes to drape lights through. You could even spell out your names in the lights, or make love hearts.

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Image Found on Rock My Wedding. Photo by Amy Fanton


For a more intimate feeling, you can really make use of candles to your advantage. Not only are they inexpensive, but the flickering light will create a warm glow that’s flattering for all ages. Just make sure that you try your makeup out in candlelight before your big day, to check that the tones work. If you accessorise with jewellery, try and choose jewellery that catches the light, to better reflect the flickering candles and create a truly romantic atmosphere.

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Image Source Unknown

  1. Embrace the Whimsical in Your Table Settings

If you’re crafty, you can really go all out with creating your own whimsical table decorations for your wedding. Instead of name cards, why not make gingerbread biscuits with names on them? Or how about collecting baubles for each guest with a name card tag attached? Not only are they seasonal, but they’re create memories of the day for your guests to take home.

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Image from White Woods Wedding

You can also theme the food and drink to reflect a wintery feel. Have mugs of hot chocolate ready and waiting on the tables for your guests to warm up with, and instead of a punch bowl, how about some mulled wine? Decorate the middle of the table with fake snow and candy canes and the tables will look beautifully festive.

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Image found on Want That Wedding

  1. Hunt Through Wedding Dress Sales in London

Christmas is off-season for weddings, so take advantage of this and browse through the wedding dress sales in London or your nearest big city, to see what you can find. Wedding dress sample sales in London are great ways to find something spectacular that you possibly wouldn’t be able to afford at other times of the year.

When choosing your dress for a Christmas wedding, don’t just think of it as just a dress, but part of the entire outfit. You can accessorise with gloves, faux fur shawls, stockings and other layers that will both keep you warm and add to your outfit’s overall look. When you’re visiting wedding dress shops in London, you can hunt through vintage jewellery shops, looking for oversize pieces that will reflect the candlelight.

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Image found on Closer


For a Christmas wedding dress, look at styles like ball gowns or lace-covered wedding dresses. While spring and summer are seasons where less is more, in the winter, you can be more excessive with your dress and style. Choosing a dress that’s more covered up is also an excellent way to keep warm, as well as being a beautiful option when done right.

  1. Be Bold in Your Colour Choices

Winter is the time for dark, rich colours like emerald green, dark teal, burgundy red, royal purple, silvers and golds. If you’re choosing fabrics, then pick satins, velvets, or something similarly heavy will bring warmth into the room. You can match the colours in your table settings, your flowers and your wedding party outfits.

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Image found on I Found You Wedding

Colours aren’t only important to make the room more interesting, but they can also change the mood of your guests. Depending on what atmosphere you’re trying to create, aside from the dark, rich colours bringing warmth and opulence into the room, choose colours that you want to reflect the tone of the day.

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Image found on Old Parish Rooms

  1. Don’t Be Afraid of Accessorising

An important tip from wedding dress fitters is to take the accessories and shoes you’re planning on wearing with you when you’re fitted. So when you go to the wedding dress shops in London, make sure you take some of the accessories you plan on wearing with you. Especially for a winter wedding when you’re free to accessorise so heavily, the shoes, jewellery and layers you’re planning on wearing can make or break your decision about a particular dress.

It doesn’t have to be just jewellery, either. If you plan to have your hair up, you can even accessorise with natural red berries or pine cones, or sprigs of holly, as a small bit of colour in your outfit. You could even go bigger and make yourself a flower crown. You’re sure to look beautiful and to carry the feeling of Christmas with you as you walk down the aisle.

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Image found on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings


Christmas isn’t a time to hold back when you’re planning your wedding. If you’ve chosen a date during winter, go all out in decorating and accessorising. Your guests are sure to remember the magic of the day for many years to come.

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Image found on The Lake House Sunshine Coast

Author Bio: Jo Cowan and Claire Chapman have been running their wedding dress company in North London for over six years. Belle Bridal is a family-run business which aims to deliver the highest standard of service. They specialise in sample dresses, so you can get a designer gown at a fraction of the price.

Filed Under: Blog Post, Guest Post, Uncategorised, Wedding Advice, wedding decoration, wedding inspiration Tagged With: beautiful, blog, christmas, colour, decoration, Guest Post, inspiration, quirky, rustic, styling ideas, wedding, wedding blog, wedding blogs, wedding planning, wedding style

A Little Close Up Part 2 – Venue Styling

24th June 2016 by Gemma Leave a Comment

First question and the most important? – What is a venue stylist and why do you need one? A venue stylist will ensure the vision for your decor is perfectly executed and exactly as you imagined. By having all the props to hand it is easier to create the exact look you have spent the past few months and years pinning about. The main ethos behind The White Emporium is helping create a wedding that is completely unique to you and reflects the love and personality behind each couple, expressing yourselves through your decoration and venue is the perfect way to do this.

On the morning of your wedding you don’t want to be fretting about the last finishing touches, so leave it to our capable hands as you relax and get pampered.

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Photo by Cat Lane Photographer

We offer different levels of styling packages and can be as involved as needed and we love working with other suppliers. Our first ever wedding we hired to was a full set up and we sourced table cloths and runners to accompany the decorative props we supplied, it was certainly a case of jumping in at the deep end but what an amazing feeling when seeing everything pulled together and a venue fully set up. Every time I get butterflies and it’s almost like getting married again.

A Helping Hand £70- Perfect for adding those finishing touches and for the DIY bride without an entourage of wedding planners. Were you worrying about who was going to light all those candles before you arrived or who would make sure the blankets are spread on hay bales? We will also arrange any items you have hired from us and within reason a selection of items provided by yourselves. If you have hired any goodies from us don’t worry we will be back to collect the next morning. This option includes a walk around the venue in the week before the event to fully understand the vision you have for your event. Max length of time at venue 2 hours.

Take The Weight Off £160 – Ideal for venues who won’t let setting up begin until the morning of the event or those that have a vision and don’t know how to bring it to life. We will work with you in creating a wedding that reflects your Pinterest dreams.  Come round to our glam garage and we can discuss over biscuits what you would like your wedding to look like, rummage and pull decor from our range and we will help you pull it all together. On the day of your wedding (or the day before) we can be there with or without you to decorate the venue, we will style our own props and anything you might have. We will happily work and liaise with other suppliers to make sure everything is perfect. If you have hired any goodies from us don’t worry we will be back to collect the next morning. This option includes a walk around the venue in the week before the event to fully understand the vision you have for your event. Length of time at venue depends on amount of work to be done.

Leave It To Us from £350– Planning a wedding or event can be stressful and there is always so much to think about, if styling isn’t your thing then leave it all to us. In our little black book we have a huge array of great suppliers who can provide everything we can’t, from chair covers to roll top sofas we can source everything you need for an amazing set up. Come round to our glam garage and we can discuss over biscuits what you would like your event to look like, we will create mood boards to bring the venue to life and to make sure you are fully happy. We will work with the venue and other suppliers so on the day all you need to worry about is turning up on time. If you have hired any goodies from us don’t worry we will be back to collect the next morning.  This option includes a walk around the venue in the week before the event to ensure all parties are happy with the intended styling. Length of time at venue depends on amount of work to be done.

If you have any questions drop send us a message and we will get straight back.

Happy Friday!

Gemma xxx

The White Emporium

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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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thewhiteemporium

The White Emporium
The Story- ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Behind ever The Story-⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Behind every shoot I do there is always a background story. Something I imagine to help give the shoot depth and meaning. It’s not always vocalised but it helps me envision the shoot In it’s broader context. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀No different to a real wedding where behind every day there is a lifetime of story making. Which reminds me this week I have to write up the concept and ideas behind this gorgeous shoot! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Concept & Venue: @huntsmillfarmweddingsPhotographer: @hannahhallphotographyDécor & Styling: @thewhiteemporiumFlorist: @wildsapphirefloristHair: @kateatalaybespokehairMUA: @alikynochDresses: @thth_bridesmaidsCake: @deliciouslydivineStationery: @papergraceukBridal Crown: @capedandcrownedCatering: @dimblebeecateringModel: @a.wmodelcoupleVideographer: @calmacbeth.weddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#moodyblues #stonebarnwedding #venuestylingbedfordshire #weddinginspiration #weddingstylist #weddingtablescape #rusticvenue #venuestylist #twestyled #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #2023wedding #2022wedding #weddingvenuestyling
Behind the scenes- ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Behind the scenes-⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀There’s a lot going on over here that I just can’t shout about yet. As well as keeping a baby alive there is a super exciting project under construction that is taking quite a lot of my brain space as I contemplate the next few years for this little biz. Covid and all the lockdowns really clipped my wings and hampered my ability to dream but amongst the baby brain fog I am starting to plan for the future again and it’s looking exciting!!!Also shout out to the amazing @leeallisonphotography as you would never know this was shot in the torrential rain! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Concept & Planning by @fieldsandfestoons ⠀​​​​​​​​Venue @woodlandhollowweddings ⠀​​​​​​​​Photography @leeallisonphotography ⠀​​​​​​​​Videography @creativesparkfilms ⠀​​​​​​​​Styling & Decor @thewhiteemporium ⠀​​​​​​​​Florals @theflowermill6 ⠀​​​​​​​​Grazing @thebountifultable ⠀​​​​​​​​Cake & Desserts @onepartlovebakery⠀​​​​​​​​Yurt @fmtents ⠀​​​​​​​​Light Canopy @stardusteventsuk ⠀​​​​​​​​Models @ts_modelcouple ⠀​​​​​​​​Hair @danicazurawelhair ⠀​​​​​​​​Make Up @chloe_eleanormua ⠀​​​​​​​​Gown @theweddingworkshopampthill ⠀​​​​​​​​Bridal Accessories @rachelsokhalbridal ⠀​​​​​​​​Stationery @oliveandmillicent ⠀​​​​​​​​Furniture @nikkitapdesigns_hire⠀​​​​​​​​ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#vintagewedding #yurtwedding #woodlandwedding #vintagedecorhire #vintageweddingstyling #vintagestyle #ukwoodlandwedding #weddingstyling #weddinginspiration #married2022 #married2023 #timelesswedding #shesaidyes #weddingtable #tablestyling #weddinginspo #summerwedding #weddingstylist #venuestylist #2022wedding #2023wedding #weddingvenuestyling
Tipi Inspo- ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s s Tipi Inspo-⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Here’s some bright and bold tipi inspo for this weird weather Monday! S&T took advantage of our take the weight off styling service, so on the day of the wedding they could relax knowing the whole setup would be taken care of and they could enjoy the build up with friends and family. Tipi: @cambridge_tent_company Flowers: @flowers_at_fifty_eight Photo: @sallyforder @binkynixon ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#tipistyling #tipiinspo #festivalwedding #tipiwedding #outdoorwedding #countrygardenwedding #brightandbold #britishflowers #trestletablewedding #married2023 #weddingstylistbedfordshire #venuestylistbedfordshire #shesaidyes #alternativebride
What’s my favourite? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I got asked the other day what my favourite type of venue was, weather it was a tipi, a barn, country manor, a sail cloth? The answer is… I don’t have a favourite. I love variety, I love that I get to work in many different locations. I love spaces that can be a blank canvas, where we can work to put your own personal stamp on the space. The only thing I’m not a fan of is a patterned carpet and luckily I don’t have to work with many of those. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This year I’m booked to style tipis, big vast barns, stretch tents on private land, a ruined church and each one will be completely unique! Items to hire in image: log slice table numbers, coloured and vintage bottles, brass candlesticks.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Venue: @tiptopvenues_ Tipi: @countrytipis Photographer: @emilylittlephotography Flowers: @flowers_at_fifty_eight Napkins: @thelinenhire ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#tipiwedding #festivalwedding #brightandboldwedding #tablestyling #miltonkeyneswedding #venuestylistbedford #decorhirebedford #weddinghirebedfordshire #tipistyling #farmwedding #outdoorbride
Wedding Season Is Coming! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wedding Season Is Coming!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Anyone else feel they have blinked and wedding season is upon us.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Although I don’t think there is a defined season any more just a busy and a I’m so busy I can’t sleep, eat and barely know my name! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I loved creating these table numbers which nestled perfectly in flowery pots from @flowers_at_fifty_eight.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photo: @binkynixon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#tipiwedding #countrywedding #tipistyling #gardenwedding #tablestyling #tablenumbers #calligraphynumbers #weddinginspo #weddingstylistbedfordshire #bedfordshirewedding #bedfordwedding #realweddinginspo #realwedding #married2022
Quietness- ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve been Quietness-⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’ve been a little quiet here lately. There is a lot going on behind the scenes that I am so excited to share with you hopefully within a couple of months. Lucy has been taking the helm on the admin front for me and it’s allowed me to attempt to take a little step back so I can think about the direction the business is heading in over the next few years and gosh that requires a lot of head space! It’s also been a bit of a mad month with 4 weddings taking up most of my keeping in touch days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Who has been thinking about their place settings? I thinkIt always pays off to give these areas a little extra thought.Hired items in this photo are white table runner. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Venue: @strattoncourtbarnGorgeous bright florals from @theflowerstoryPhoto credit: @storyandcolourVenue: @strattoncourtbarn⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#tablescape #weddingtabledecor #barnwedding #barnweddings #barnweddingvenue #strattoncourtbarn #realweddinginspiration #laidbackluxe #springwedding #twestyled
Gearing Up- ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wedding se Gearing Up-⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Wedding season seems to be coming round very fast this year. I am still on maternity leave until mid June but I have a few days back in full styling mood coming up! Saturday come and say at @thelakesideatwildberryfarm I will be there from 1pm and then Sunday it’s one of my lovely 2020 couples turn to finally say I do!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The lovely Lucy is off on holidays as well this week so emails maybe a little slow to be replied to.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Concept & Venue: @huntsmillfarmweddingsPhotographer: @hannahhallphotographyDécor & Styling: @thewhiteemporiumFlorist: @wildsapphirefloristHair: @kateatalaybespokehairMUA: @alikynochDresses: @thth_bridesmaidsCake: @deliciouslydivineStationery: @papergraceukBridal Crown: @capedandcrownedCatering: @dimblebeecateringModel: @a.wmodelcoupleVideographer: @calmacbeth.weddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#moodyblues #stonebarnwedding #venuestylingbedfordshire #weddinginspiration #weddingstylist #venuestylist #twestyled #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #2023wedding #2022wedding  #weddingvenuestyling #grazingtablestyling #grazingboard #foodporn
Fri-yay!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Who else will be indulging in a tipple or 2 this weekend? ​​​​​​​​I love styling drinks stations and bar spaces!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Concept & Planning by @fieldsandfestoons ⠀​​​​​​​​Venue @woodlandhollowweddings ⠀​​​​​​​​Photography @leeallisonphotography ⠀​​​​​​​​Videography @creativesparkfilms ⠀​​​​​​​​Styling & Decor @thewhiteemporium ⠀​​​​​​​​Florals @theflowermill6 ⠀​​​​​​​​Grazing @thebountifultable ⠀​​​​​​​​Cake & Desserts @onepartlovebakery⠀​​​​​​​​Yurt @fmtents ⠀​​​​​​​​Light Canopy @stardusteventsuk ⠀​​​​​​​​Models @ts_modelcouple ⠀​​​​​​​​Hair @danicazurawelhair ⠀​​​​​​​​Make Up @chloe_eleanormua ⠀​​​​​​​​Gown @theweddingworkshopampthill ⠀​​​​​​​​Bridal Accessories @rachelsokhalbridal ⠀​​​​​​​​Stationery @oliveandmillicent ⠀​​​​​​​​Furniture @nikkitapdesigns_hire⠀​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#vintagewedding #yurtwedding #woodlandwedding #vintageweddingbar #vintagedecorhire #vintageweddingstyling #vintagestyle #ukwoodlandwedding #weddingstyling #weddinginspiration #married2022 #married2023 #timelesswedding #shesaidyes #weddingbar #barstyling #weddingbarinspo #springwedding #weddingstylist #venuestylist #2022wedding #2023wedding #weddingvenuestyling
Happy Easter!​​​​​​​​ ​​​​ Happy Easter!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Hope you are all having a lovely chilled day, with some sweet treats not to far away.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Loved coming up with this idea for hanging shelves in J&Js chill out area.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Furniture: @nikkitapdesigns_hire​​​​​​​​Florals: @charlesandfaye​​​​​​​​Photographer: @matthoranphotography​​​​​​​​Venue: @greenacresweddings​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#weddinginspiration #bohobride #outdoorbride #laidbackluxe #outdoorwedding #woodlandwedding #woodlandweddingvibes #nakedtipi #burntorangewedding #married2022 #married2023 #greenacresweddings #venuestylist #laidbackluxe #seasonalshift #woodlandweddinginspiration #driedflowerwedding #driedflowerstyling #twestyled #autumnalvibes
Happy Easter Weekend! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Easter Weekend!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I felt like I haven’t been able to breath for the past 2 weeks as Covid rampaged through our house hold just in timefor back to back weddings and a branding shoot. Luckily I remained negative for the first and then super hubby stepped up and covered off a dry hire drop off and collection, saving the day. Ever since Weddings picked up again I have been dreading that double line. Finally putting into action the contingency plans that have been made for every wedding since 2020 just in case. Now for a long weekend and to rest and recharge to tackle the next 2 weddings in May. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Furniture: @nikkitapdesigns_hireFlorals: @charlesandfayePhotographer: @matthoranphotographyVenue: @greenacresweddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#tablescape #tablescapeinspo #weddinginspiration #bohobride #outdoorbride #laidbackluxe #outdoorwedding #woodlandwedding #woodlandweddingvibes #trestletablestyling #burntorangewedding #married2022 #greenacresweddings #calligraphytablenumbers #venuestylist #laidbackluxe #seasonalshift #woodlandweddinginspiration #driedflowerwedding #driedflowerstyling #twestyled #autumnalvibes
Why hire a venue stylist?​​​​​​​​ Why hire a venue stylist?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The number one reason is because we will go above and beyond to make sure you venue looks just as you have always dreamed of. Bringing to life all of those late night pinning sessions, quick screen shots and all those insta saves. We free up your venue team to focus on running the day and allow your wedding party to focus on you. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Shot by @nickisheahphotography⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Organised and Planned: @accentevents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Venue: @charlottebuchanan92⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Styling: me ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Flowers: @flowers_at_fifty_eight⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Make-up & Hair: @makeupbysambridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Cakes & Grazing Board: @sal_at_the_beas_teas⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Hair Piece: @ritzandsass⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Models: @bambi_in_harmony @neilgw⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Featured in: @theoutsidebride⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​#freespiritedbride #rusticromance #elopement #elopmentinspiration #instawedding #married2023 #venuestylist #couplegoals #outdoorbride #farmwedding #weddingforward #indiewedding #barefootbride #barefootromance #bohoinspiration #bohobride #ceremonystyling #weddingflowers #ceremonyinspiration
Sunday vibes-​​​​​​​​ ​​​​ Sunday vibes-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Building dens in the woods and a little escapism over here for this sunny Sunday. What’s anyone else up to?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I loved working with J&J to create transform Greenacres into a personality filled day. Complete with woodland chill out area to host their silent disco.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Florals: @charlesandfaye​​​​​​​​Photographer: @matthoranphotography​​​​​​​​Venue: @greenacresweddings​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#weddinginspiration #bohobride #outdoorbride #laidbackluxe #outdoorwedding #woodlandwedding #woodlandweddingvibes #nakedtipi #burntorangewedding #married2022 #married2023 #greenacresweddings #venuestylist #laidbackluxe #seasonalshift #woodlandweddinginspiration #driedflowerwedding #driedflowerstyling #twestyled #autumnalvibes
Sunday Vibes-​​​​​​​​ ​​​​ Sunday Vibes-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Just adding some colour pops onto the grid. Bright peonies and grazing boards are a winning combo.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Image features thin stem gold candle sticks and bud vases from my hire collection. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Styling: me​​​​​​​​Concept & Planning by @fieldsandfestoons ⠀​​​​​​​​Venue @woodlandhollowweddings ⠀​​​​​​​​Photography @leeallisonphotography ⠀​​​​​​​​Videography @creativesparkfilms ⠀​​​​​​​​Florals @theflowermill6 ⠀​​​​​​​​Grazing @thebountifultable ⠀​​​​​​​​Cake & Desserts @onepartlovebakery⠀​​​​​​​​Yurt @fmtents ⠀​​​​​​​​Light Canopy @stardusteventsuk ⠀​​​​​​​​Models @ts_modelcouple ⠀​​​​​​​​Hair @danicazurawelhair ⠀​​​​​​​​Make Up @chloe_eleanormua ⠀​​​​​​​​Gown @theweddingworkshopampthill ⠀​​​​​​​​Bridal Accessories @rachelsokhalbridal ⠀​​​​​​​​Stationery @oliveandmillicent ⠀​​​​​​​​Furniture @nikkitapdesigns_hire⠀​​​​​​​​⠀​​​​​​​​#venuestylingbedfordshire #weddinginspiration #weddingstylist #venuestylist #twestyled #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #2023wedding #2022wedding  #weddingvenuestyling #weddingchillout #alternativebride #notsoaveragebride #alternativewedding #bohowedding #weddinginspo
Hindsight-​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​ Hindsight-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Now this would have been the perfect post for this time last week…. Did we get a little ahead of ourselves in thinking summer was on its way? Anyone else pack the winter hats and gloves away? Get the garden furniture out? Raid a garden centre? Panic shave their legs and plan every spare weekend full of activities? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I’m looking forward to getting to style your picnics and outdoor chill spaces this year. Every year they get bigger and better! Get in touch if you are planning a gathering/ birthday bash/ hen party/ baby shower or just a romantic bit of escapism for 2! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Shot by @nickisheahphotography.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Organised and Planned: @accentevents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Venue: @charlottebuchanan92⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Styling: me ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Flowers: @flowers_at_fifty_eight⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Make-up & Hair: @makeupbysambridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Cakes & Grazing Board: @sal_at_the_beas_teas⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Hair Piece: @ritzandsass⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Models: @bambi_in_harmony @neilgw⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​Featured in: @theoutsidebride⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀​​​​​​​​#freespiritedbride #rusticromance #elopement #elopmentinspiration #instawedding #married2023 #venuestylist #couplegoals #outdoorbride #farmwedding #weddingforward #indiewedding #barefootbride #barefootromance #bohoinspiration #bohobride #weddingflowers #ceremonyinspiration
Don’t hide your cake in the corner-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I love seeing the creativity that comes from the cake, every cake is so personal to each couple. I have seen them all. Absolute works of art, home made bakes from a grand parent, carefully constructed ginger bread houses and even a Colin the caterpillar. I’ve got a wide selection of cake stands and furniture for making your cake the centre piece it deserves to be.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Florals: @charlesandfaye​​​​​​​​Photographer: @matthoranphotography​​​​​​​​Venue: @greenacresweddings​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#weddingcake #weddinginspiration #bohobride #outdoorbride #laidbackluxe #outdoorwedding #woodlandwedding #woodlandweddingvibes #burntorangewedding #married2022 #greenacresweddings #venuestylist #seasonalshift #woodlandweddinginspiration #twestyled #autumnalvibes
Plan Bs ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Originally thi Plan Bs⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Originally this wedding was meant to feature one long table winding through the trees but the good old British weather had other plans. With a day full of rain the tables all had to fit under a small marque. This is where having a stylist on hand proved essential. Because it was a woods, the space the marque went in was not level, my team and I spent ages figuring out the best table arrangement so everyone could stay dry and the tables were all level. We also improvised some extra draping to hang from the ceiling to stop the marque looking so bare. What’s more the bride, groom and guests had no ideas of all the table manoeuvring! J&J used a take the weight off styling service to help bring their look together which is invaluable for a venue where you only have day access. Their tables featured mini groups lanterns, burnt orange table runners, brass candle sticks and brass edge frames.Furniture: @nikkitapdesigns_hireFlorals: @charlesandfayePhotographer: @matthoranphotographyVenue: @greenacresweddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#tablescape #tablescapeinspo #weddinginspiration #bohobride #outdoorbride #laidbackluxe #outdoorwedding #woodlandwedding #woodlandweddingvibes #trestletablestyling #burntorangewedding #married2022 #greenacresweddings #calligraphytablenumbers #venuestylist #laidbackluxe #seasonalshift #woodlandweddinginspiration #driedflowerwedding #driedflowerstyling #twestyled #autumnalvibes
It’s all in the details-​​​​​​​​ It’s all in the details-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I have some amazing supplier contacts, that I love to say I now all call friends. If you book one of my styling packages you will have access to these suppliers to help make your styling extra wow! @wrenark_ has the most gorgeous selection of tableware, take this gold cutlery for example and I love using elements of her collection in my styling work!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photo - @megandonatiphotography​​​​​​​​Planning & Host- @ellensearlovestories​​​​​​​​Planning & Host - @amycutliffephotography​​​​​​​​Venue - @crockwellweddings​​​​​​​​Florals - @graceflorals_​​​​​​​​Styling - Me!​​​​​​​​Stationery - @abbiewortondesign​​​​​​​​Dress - @tiffanysbridaldresses from @bonsoire.bridal​​​​​​​​Cape, veil & hats - @rebeccaannedesigns​​​​​​​​Makeup - @libbycmua​​​​​​​​Hair - @bridal_bycoral​​​​​​​​Hair accessories - @viviembellishbridal​​​​​​​​Menswear - @charlesgaleformalwear​​​​​​​​Rings - @crystellebelle​​​​​​​​Earrings - @mutedluxe​​​​​​​​Cake - @deliciouslydivine​​​​​​​​Cutlery & Glassware - @wrenark_​​​​​​​​Videography - @hanhmadefilms​​​​​​​​Model couples - @couple_of_als / @livpoppy & adrianwattus​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#rusticstyling #modernrustic #contemporarystyling #laidbackluxe #photographyworkshop #venuestylist #crockwellweddings #barnwedding #farmwedding #candlelight #driedflowerstyling #rusticluxe #placesetting #wedding2022 #wedding2023 #bohowedding #boholuxe #bohostyling #driedflowerwedding #driedflowerdecor #weddingstylist
Spring is here!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It’s been amazing having the sun on my face the past few days. Getting outside again for some much needed vitamin D! So it’s time for a little insta transition… the darker atmospheric images are going to slowly make way for the brightness of spring!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I loved getting creative for the @twosoulsworkshops last year and working with the below dream team. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Photo - @megandonatiphotography​​​​​​​​Planning & Host- @ellensearlovestories​​​​​​​​Planning & Host - @amycutliffephotography​​​​​​​​Venue - @crockwellweddings​​​​​​​​Florals - @graceflorals_​​​​​​​​Styling - Me!​​​​​​​​Stationery - @abbiewortondesign​​​​​​​​Dress - @tiffanysbridaldresses from @bonsoire.bridal​​​​​​​​Cape, veil & hats - @rebeccaannedesigns​​​​​​​​Makeup - @libbycmua​​​​​​​​Hair - @bridal_bycoral​​​​​​​​Hair accessories - @viviembellishbridal​​​​​​​​Menswear - @charlesgaleformalwear​​​​​​​​Rings - @crystellebelle​​​​​​​​Earrings - @mutedluxe​​​​​​​​Cake - @deliciouslydivine​​​​​​​​Cutlery & Glassware - @wrenark_​​​​​​​​Videography - @hanhmadefilms​​​​​​​​Model couples - @couple_of_als / @livpoppy & adrianwattus​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#tablescape #tablestyling #modernrustic #contemporarystyling #laidbackluxe #photographyworkshop #venuestylist #crockwellweddings #barnwedding #farmwedding #candlelight #driedflowerstyling #rusticluxe #placesetting #wedding2022 #wedding2023 #bohowedding #boholuxe #bohostyling #driedflowerwedding #driedflowerdecor #weddingstylist
Sunsets- ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How amazing w Sunsets-⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀How amazing was the sunset tonight, a reminder that warmer and longer days are coming as we head into spring.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀A&M filled their wedding with candle light. Image features brass candle sticks, glass bud vase and doughnut wall. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photographer: @thymelanephotoPlanner: @harness_and_co Venue: @clophillecolodgesMarquee: @countrysidemarqueesTable and chairs: @nikkitapdesigns_hire ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#winterwedding #winterweddinginspiration #clearspanmarquee #marqueewedding #venuestylingbedfordshire #weddinginspiration #weddingstylist #venuestylist #twestyled #weddinginspiration #weddingstyling #2023wedding #2022wedding  #weddingvenuestyling
2023-​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Wow you guys are getting organised for 2023 I don’t think I’ve ever had so many bookings so far in advance. Loving seeing the variety of new enquires coming in! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Image from the Two Souls Creative workshop I styled last year. Featuring glass cylinders, stoneware pots and brown vessels.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Photo - @megandonatiphotography​​​​​​​​Planning & Host- @ellensearlovestories​​​​​​​​Planning & Host - @amycutliffephotography​​​​​​​​Venue - @crockwellweddings​​​​​​​​Florals - @graceflorals_​​​​​​​​Styling - Me!​​​​​​​​Stationery - @abbiewortondesign​​​​​​​​Dress - @tiffanysbridaldresses from @bonsoire.bridal​​​​​​​​Cape, veil & hats - @rebeccaannedesigns​​​​​​​​Makeup - @libbycmua​​​​​​​​Hair - @bridal_bycoral​​​​​​​​Hair accessories - @viviembellishbridal​​​​​​​​Menswear - @charlesgaleformalwear​​​​​​​​Rings - @crystellebelle​​​​​​​​Earrings - @mutedluxe​​​​​​​​Cake - @deliciouslydivine​​​​​​​​Cutlery & Glassware - @wrenark_​​​​​​​​Videography - @hanhmadefilms​​​​​​​​Model couples - @couple_of_als / @livpoppy & adrianwattus​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​#rusticstyling #modernrustic #contemporarystyling #laidbackluxe #photographyworkshop #venuestylist #crockwellweddings #barnwedding #farmwedding #candlelight #driedflowerstyling #rusticluxe #wedding2022 #wedding2023 #bohowedding #boholuxe #bohostyling #driedflowerwedding #driedflowerdecor #weddingstylist
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