Kerri and Andy Astley from Worcestershire had set their heart on an outdoor English Spring wedding, complete with cherry blossom and blue skies. But with the British weather being known for its ‘April showers’, it was important to find a venue (and a photographer!) that could cope with any eventuality…
Step forward unflappable wedding photographer Amy Woodward-Taylor, and specialist wedding venue Warwick House in Southam with its pretty outdoor wedding gazebo designed to keep the wedding party looking fabulous, should the weather take a turn for the worse.
As it turned out, fortune was smiling on Kerri and Andy’s wedding day, which fell during a brief week of gloriously unseasonal sunny weather and they were blessed with cloudless skies and blossom-laden trees… just as they had envisaged.
The guests enjoyed drinks on the terrace in the unbroken sunshine before taking their seats in front of the garden gazebo where…
Those people, up there, in that photo? They’re my family: my mom, dad and younger brother (who just graduated from college and is not supposed to be grown up yet if you ask me! Where does the time go?). They’re some of my favorite people – the ones I go to with my big questions, the ones I seek advice from and want to have fun with. Honestly, sometimes I feel like I shouldn’t want to hang out with them quite as much as I do, but I just can’t help it. They’re fun, what can I say?!
This post, however, is really about someone who didn’t quite make the cut on getting into that photo (okay, it’s only because he had to be a responsible, working adult while I ran off to New York City for three days to watch a graduation ceremony. Otherwise he’d be right there…
These blank books make great favors for kids at a wedding and gives them something to do! Cost: Less than 1.50 each.
Supplies:
Colorful blank books
Ribbon
White pen
Colorful mini pencils
Directions:
1.Add the name of each child on the front of the book with a white pen.
2.Add a ribbon to the binding.
3.Tie on a colorful mini pencil to each book.
4. Line up on a table for kids or place at their settings.
Buy it: Any wedding planner in the MyWedding directory could help you.
Oh, how we love Frolic! Chelsea’s daily inspiration blog is always chock-full of pretty ideas that feel effortless and chic. So, we’re so happy that she is posting DIY projects that are easy to do while packing a big punch.
As I’m guessing all of you know, this past weekend a little holiday called “Mother’s Day” rolled around. And, although that holiday has come and gone, it remains the topic of my conversation this week – mostly because, although Mother’s Day is always noted in my family with cards and flowers and oftentimes other goodies, this year that one day really got me thinking.
I think it started with wedding photos. Or maybe with a brief conversation that my mother and I had regarding my younger brother’s upcoming wedding – a conversation where we looked back at last year as I was planning my wedding and laughed about several things that there was absolutely no way we were laughing about at the time.
If I’m being honest, wedding planning has its challenges. And I think that those challenges are different for everybody, and I think that one of the…
These easy apple favors are eco-friendly and festive. Cost is less than .50 each.
Supplies:
Waxed food paper. We chose this pretty gingham.
Blank white postage labels
Alphabet stamps
Ink pad
String or twine, if your tags didn’t include them.
Directions:
- Stamp the name of each guest onto the tags.
- Wrap each apple in wax paper and twist around the stem.
- Secure with the tag and a piece of string or twine.
Tip: Keep these in the fridge until ready for use so they stay nice and fresh!
Buy: Any wedding planner in the MyWedding directory could help you.
Oh, how we love Frolic! Chelsea’s daily inspiration blog is always chock-full of pretty ideas that feel effortless and chic. So, we’re so happy that she is posting DIY projects that are easy to do while packing a big punch.
Planning a wedding can be expensive.
In fact, planning a wedding can be downright overwhelmingly expensive. The wedding industry certainly has it down: the cost of venues, food, photographers (not to mention dresses, florists and the bar tab!) can be terrifyingly high.
I remember, when we were first looking at caterers for our wedding, getting a quote that literally sent me straight into tears, convinced that there was no way Shayne and I could afford to have at wedding at all, let alone feed the people that showed up. Well, we could maybe offer them carrot sticks and glasses of water. Maybe.
But along the way I learned that it (thank goodness) doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming and that (thank goodness x2) there are ways to cut corners without looking or feeling like you’re losing any part of your dream wedding. Unfortunately I don’t have any magical…
In honor of Earth Day, which was last Sunday, Green Bride Guide is giving away one $100 gift card to a lucky reader! Read below for how to enter and a super cool surprise!
Finding the right foods for your wedding reception isn’t always easy. The pressure is on to find foods that reflect the tastes of the newlywed couple while also pleasing the guests. Some couples may find it difficult to decide on appetizers that are right for everyone. Not to worry, we’re here to help! These vegetarian and vegan appetizers are sure to be crowd pleasers that will leave guests hungry for more!
Potato skins are a popular snack with just about anyone. Why not please the crowd, and their taste buds, and serve vegetarian potato skins at your wedding? Skip the bacon but keep the cheese, sour cream, and chives! Vegetarian potato skins are a delicious…
Hello, Delightfully Engaged! I hope you’re all happily in the midst of planning your weddings (looking at dresses, floral arrangements and dessert tables to your hearts’ content) and enjoying the fact that spring (and all the tulips!) is in full bloom and summer is just around the corner.
Conveniently, spring happens to be a tidy lead-up to what I wanted to talk to you about today. See, when I think “spring,” I tend to think of three things: flowers, rainstorms and…baseball. I’m sorry, it can’t be helped. This, however, is fortunate because it just so happens that the only thing that pops into my husband’s mind when he thinks about spring is baseball. If we didn’t have this overlap…I’m pretty sure our relationship would not have survived the first pitch of spring training.
Anyway, I’m digressing. What I really wanted to talk about today – ask about, really –…
Last Friday, Shayne and I went on a date.
This is notable, mostly because it was our first official, out-to-eat date in, oh, maybe like three months. Or four. We’ve been busy enough that it all kind of runs together. Like the fact that we’ve been married for almost nine months. Wait, what?!
See? It all runs together.
Anyway, back to the date! Now, even though I’ve already said that it was our first date in months, I don’t want you to misunderstand. We do spend a lot of intentional, planned-out time together (hiking, having home dinner-and-movie nights, taking small trips), but we rarely sit down and say, “Hey, let’s go out to eat. And hold hands and talk about things and have fun.”
It just isn’t a huge part of our vocabulary, the date-night thing.
Which is a travesty, because Friday night was so much fun.
Seriously. It…
The gift 1. Oh! Studio
The couple that grows together stays together. We love this beautiful print from Oh! Studio. The great thing is that it is a bespoke artwork the amazing thing about this design is that when you give Oh! Studio 14 personalised elements that are about you/or the couple who you are buying the gift for, the clever people at Oh! Studio will illustrate a gorgeous bespoke tree for you!
The final artwork is produced as a high quality digital print on 300gsm paper, with the unframed piece being 42cm x 30cm. £79/ $125 Paper present perfection!
The Gift 2. MeMake
How adorable are these little pillows? These lovely miniatures have the word “home” embellished on them and we think that this is a great way of helping the couple to turn that home into a sweet home. And of course…
Easy Garden Favors from Chelsea at Frolic!
An Epic Wedding and Beautiful Mehndi Ceremony from Offbeat Bride
Liz & Shawn's Damask Wedding from Offbeat Bride
Snippet and Ink Gets the Weekend Going with Friday Links
William and Wedding Party Etiquette, Showing Off Tattoos and Save-the-Dates
William Talks Wedding Invitation Protocol with Children and Families
Green Bride Guide Shares Wintery Inspiration
Fun 1950s Housewife-themed Bridal Shower from Offbeat Bride
Erica and Facing Sickness as a Newlywed
Wednesday Link Round Up with Snippet and Ink
Pretty Kids’ Table from Host It Notes
Green Bride Guide Helps Us Understand Eco-Friendly Jewelry Terms
The Coolest and Most Cheerful Pink and Orange Sweet Table Ever
Green Wedding Ideas for Wine Lovers from the Green Bride Guide
Tiny Invites That Make a Big Impression from Offbeat Bride
William Fogler with Seating Card Ideas for Your Reception
Spring Green Moodboard by From Britain With Love
Amazing Cocktail Dresses For Your Reception from Offbeat Bride
Chelsea from Frolic Shows Us a Cute DIY Place Card Idea
Anne and The Power of Cupcakes
William: What Vintage Really Means and How to Use it in Your Wedding
Perfect Peacock Inspiration Board by Offbeat Bride
Sustainable Sightseeing: How to Tour Ecologically Sensitive Areas
Lovely Newport Wedding from Kathleen at Weddings Waterside
Newlywed Perspective: Anne Loves Personality Tests!
