If you're a regular reader of my blog, you'll know that I adore the unusual, the quirky and a wedding that shows the true essence of the couple tying the knot. It was as I was browsing facebook market place just the other evening, that I stumbled across Jennifer selling her beloved wedding dress..... The fact that it was a beautiful green dress made me stop and look...... and I'm delighted that I did. I discovered that this was a dress from no ordinary wedding. For those who

Have I got an absolute treat of a venue for you today! If you've been watching the recent BBC Two series "Amazing hotels - Life beyond the lobby", you may recognise this stunning venue, part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Standing grandly on the shores of Lough Corrib, the iconic Ashford Castle in Ireland underwent complete restoration , enhancement and refurbishment programme back in 2015, firmly re-establishing it as the most luxurious hotel in Ireland. Every in

So you've got the big day planned, but what about the honeymoon? No matter if its a desert Island, mountain trekking, city sight seeing or a Family moon, when it comes to your honeymoon, it helps to well... have a little help. I don't know about you, but anything that can make the special event go more smoothly and without stress and pressure , simply has to be a benefit. I connected with Sheila through I business network I'm a part of , I've found her to be both friendly an

I came across Helenae Couture Millinery through a Facebook networking community I'm a part of, Susan the creator of these fabulous pieces has re-launched her business this year and was delighted when I suggested that I feature her work on the blog. Based in Preston, Lancashire Susan has a passion for creating unique designs perfect for any mother of the bride, Mother of the groom or discerning wedding guest. Susan shares with me: "I’m probably best described as an eclectic cr

When thinking about extraordinary venue's to feature, I noticed a lovely post on Facebook of a venue I know well, In fact it was the backdrop to a boudoir shoot I did as a gift for my husband on our wedding morning.( More about that maybe on another future blog) I have long loved Allington Manor, my daughter went to primary school in the village and my mum and step dad had also lived in the village for many years, so it was a familiar place for me. Some years ago I was also l

When a friend in the wedding styling business mentioned a new venue she'd had the great pleasure in working with for their recent open house, I just had to find out more. Tempted by a few photos of the event I could tell this venue was going to be just the type of place I wanted to feature on the blog, absolutely perfect for an intimate wedding. Based on the edge of the Aswarby Estate village near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Aswarby Rectory is a beautiful and romantic Georgian h