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2020 What A Year!

30th December 2020 by Gemma Leave a Comment

Where to begin with 2020? I toyed with not putting a year in review together as it really doesn’t feel like this year has gone to plan! However on reflection I have achieved a lot, The White Emporium is still functioning which after loosing 90% of my weddings and events for 2020 needs to be celebrated!

So at the start of the year business was booming, I had a business mentor helping to navigate the growth of TWE, I had a fully booked summer and along with Nikkita Palmer Designs we were quoting to style some large local events. It was head down time, working hard completely oblivious to the carnage that was ahead.

In March TWE got flipped upside down when lockdown came and the postponements started. I’m not going to dwell on this but to say a huge thank you to all my couples, for being so supportive and understanding through out all this chaos. I honestly could not have got through the year without you! I can’t begin to understand how you have all been feeling with so much uncertainty, but I do know that when you do get married it will be amazing and completely worth waiting for!

Amy and Adam managed to say ‘I Do’ just before Lockdown. Real wedding featured in Coco Wedding Venues Shot by Aaron Collett Photo.

So we all know the bad of this year, as a business and individual I have been entitled to £0 financial support, like so many other small business to have been completely excluded has had a hugely damaging effect mentally, but there has been no choice but to keep taking steps forward.

That is enough of the bad lets celebrate the good!

When lockdown started and it became apparent that local charities would immensely suffer I was drawn to the plight of St Johns Hospice Moggerhanger. Loosing their funds overnight meant they were at risk of being unable to provide their crucial end of life care. Joining forces with The Flower Mill we quickly set about contacting local businesses to arrange a raffle, we raised an amazing amount £2025! A huge thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and every local business who donated a raffle prize!

Next up was getting the business through Summer, so I threw my efforts into creating The Stay Home Picnic, a chance to achieve escapism in your own garden. Joining forces with Nikkita Palmer Designs, The Bountiful Table and FM Tents. The picnics were hired for birthdays, anniversaries, small parties (when they were allowed) and missed wedding days.

Stay Home Picnic Celebrate
Stay Home Picnic, we had to be the models! Captured by Em J Photos.

Dried flowers have always been a love of mine, so I started creating bouquets and hoops to sell, I have loved creating various design and later in the year I started working on commissions for intimate wedding bouquets and bespoke vase displays. You can still find a limited number of design available on my ETSY page and I am hoping to bring them back bigger and better for Mothers Day and Easter! You can find out more about TWE studio here.

Towards the end of August and the beginning of September I had a couple of weddings!!!! 1 fully styled intimate affair at The Farmhouse Redcoats and a small celebration at Tip Top Venues. I was so nervous, I felt like I was just starting out as a stylist not nearly 6 years in!

Outdoor Ceremony at The Farmhouse Redcoats
Natalie and Mark said I do in September at The Farmhouse Redcoats. Captured by Nicki Shea.

October saw me style a wedding editorial for a print magazine at the stunning Rushton Hall, more to come on photoshoot styling in 2021! Due to Lockdown this shoot ended up being the last shoot of the year I would work on. Another victim of Covid has been the cancelation of so many beautiful shoots, ideas being put on hold and re-worked for another date. However a lot were able to proceed from the modern and fresh Blossom shoot as featured in Wedding Sparrow that we were lucky enough to start the year with to 70s boho vibes, ruined church locations and rebellious shoots full of love and colour.

In November just before lockdown I held a pop up dried flower shop at Epanoui and it was lovely being in hands on selling products. Then we headed into Lockdown 2.0 plans for Christmas wreath workshops were shelved but very excitingly I got to style the set for a new pilot TV show The Fiddle Faddlers, available on Youtube and perfect for any toddlers in your life. Because 2020 was the strangest of years November which is usually the quietest months of the year was also one of the busiest! I lent backdrops to Love and Life Studio and styled Christmas backdrops for Two-D Photography. I also appeared on an episode of Work Actually Podcast, it was so refreshing opening up about the challenges 2020 has bought and definitely worth a listen if you want a peak inside my mind.

Christmas Pop Greenery and Dried Flower Wreath Kit
Christmas Pop DIY Wreath Kit

I also saw the start of selling Christmas products for the first time. I sold out of calligraphy baubles and dried flower baubles so it was then time to launch Christmas wreaths and table centres. I have loved working on physical products and feel so honoured so many people chose to support my business by buying from me. A huge thanks to Epanoui and Browns of Stagsden for believing in me and giving me a platform to sell from. Hannah and I joined forces for the DIY wreath kits and from every kit sold we donated £5 to Mind – Bedford, Luton, MK. I was fortunate to be able to hold a couple of socially distanced wreath workshops at Southwood Social Hub that were beautiful and simple in their striped back styling.

One From One of My Favourite Shoots of The Year. Captured by Hannah Duffy.
Strength is Beauty, I loved curating this shoot! Shot by Victoria Mitchell Photography

So on reflection 2020 hasn’t been all bad, I had hoped heading into 2021 there would be a road map for the reintroduction of wedding ceremonies, but we will get there and the weddings will be better than ever! For now lets just take it one step at a time.

Full image credits – Aaron Collett Photo, Em-J Photography, Nicki Shea, Hannah Duffy and Victoria Mitchell Photography

Filed Under: Blog Post, Real Life, Uncategorised, wedding inspiration Tagged With: 2020 a year in review, covid, real life, real weddings. support local

Me Time

12th April 2019 by Gemma Leave a Comment

I don’t know if it’s because I am a mum, or small business owner or both, but I find it incredibly difficult to take me time. Any time I do spend by myself that’s not work related is usually spent punishing my body at some gruelling exercise class. Great for cleaning out the cobwebs and a de-stress, but not so great for a relax and unwind.

Lords and Ladies Beauty Salon Bedford

Hidden gem of a salon. Lords and Ladies

When Lords and Ladies asked me to try their new Therapeutic Harmony Massage I couldn’t say no. 85mins of peace and quiet away from a computer, phone (I bet my i-phone thought it had been abandoned) or baby. Absolute bliss! It was during this 85 glorious minutes this blog post was born, as in the back of my mind that little niggle of guilt was speaking to me. Should I really be laying there with my eyes closed when there was so much to do and I had left Little D in the care of family, should someone else be looking after my child when I was basically off having a jolly! As Amy’s skilled hands pummelled and smoothed my overworked body my mind was free to wander and soon banished the feelings of guilt away. Not only can I not remember the last time I was that still and quiet without being asleep but I actively chose not to think about work. Instead I set to solving the problems of Brexit, day dreaming about where I would love to go on holiday and wondering just how Game of Thrones was going to end. In the past year I don’t think my brain has dared to venture outside the realms of weddings or babies.

The massage itself was everything I could have wanted it to be. Amazing smelling oils, firm hands that got into those hard to find knots made worse by the constant lugging of heavy boxes (oh the glamour of being a Venue Stylist) all set in the stunning ambience of this gem of a salon. The mix of deep tissue massage, head massage and sweeping strokes was really vitalising. when I stood up I felt like the elastic man, with a flexibility lost since the day Devon broke me. I also walked out mentally pumped, my brain was on fire and it continued into the next day, I was so motivated, the massage proved to be a non toxic version of Red Bull!

Elegant relaxing treatment rooms at Lords and Ladies

Styled Decor of Lords and Ladies.

So why don’t I take more ‘Me Time’ if it’s good for business and my energy levels then surely I should feel ok about it. Maybe it comes from the comments made in jest about my daughter forgetting who I am as I am away for work, (I know they don’t mean it but it stings all the same). If I have to leave her for work then I shouldn’t choose to leave her for pleasure. I am terrible at switching off, always thinking about the work that needs to be done, what candle sticks need to be de-waxed, terrible at sitting down still, when there is always something itching at me to be done.

The mum business juggle is real

Devon and I Ami Louisa Photography

But the concept of ‘Me Time’ is so important. Throughout my NCT classes they almost drilled the concept into you, find some time to switch off and unwind, it will make you a better mum. But in reality who actually does it? But we should! we really should! I sometimes think of my life as that of the old advert for the Duracell bunny, the bunny keeps going because it can, because it’s packed full of energy but eventually it also falls over. Mums and business owners are the same, if we don’t stop, take that half hour out, get our brain lost in that book then at some point we to will burn out.

So I have made a promise to myself (I will try very hard to follow) to take time out. starting with picking up a book again, so the last thoughts I have before I go to sleep aren’t about answering emails or how I will juggle looking after Devon with trying to pack for a hire collection, but about something meaningless, something I have spent 5 blissful minutes escaping into.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Real Life Tagged With: mum life, real life, small business owner, time out

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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
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