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Moody Monday – Lighting

October 11th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Mood Boards - (0 Comments)

You have booked a beautiful wedding venue, the decorations have been arranged, now what about the lighting? It might be something that you haven’t yet thought about but the lighting you choose can really help set the scene for your wedding. Imagine your marquee or tipi adorned with twinkling fairy lights or strings of beautiful orchid lights and the tress outside your reception venue lit up with lanterns. Ask your wedding venue what they can provide for atmospheric lighting, but here are some ideas to help inspire you.

Orchid String – Cox and Cox

Outdoor Wedding Lanterns – Sasi Wedding

Pearl Light Heart – Cox and Cox

Solar Outdoor Tree Lights – Cox and Cox

Marquee Lighting – Thorns

Rose String – Not on The High Street

Table Candles – Sasi Wedding

Atmospheric Lighting With Spot Lights – White Light

Heart Tea Light Holders – Not on The High Street

Ceiling Canopy Lanterns – Wedding Lighting Ltd

Chandeliers – White Dress, Black Tux Blog

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Moody Monday – Hearts

October 4th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Mood Boards - (0 Comments)

As hearts are the symbol of love we thought we should bring you some inspiration for those of you who want to go down the romantic route for your wedding theme. This mood board shows a selection of heart ideas that we love.

Pearl Light Heart – Cox and Cox

Heart Wedding Invitation – Ello There at Etsy

Sugar Hearts – Cox and Cox

Flower Girl Heart Flower – Basingstoke Weddings

Individual Heart Cakes – Nicky Grant

Heart Table Number Holders – Cox and Cox

Thank You Picture – Guy Collier

Spotty Heart Decorations – Not on The High Street

Rustic Birch Bark Wedding Card Box – April Hiler Designs at Etsy

Shakespeare Paper Hearts – DDForest at Etsy

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Moody Monday – Autumn Weddings

September 13th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Mood Boards - (0 Comments)

Autumn is almost here and some of the leaves are now turning, we love this time of year!

Autumn is a beautiful time of year to get married, so we thought we would give some ideas to all those who are planning a wedding for next autumn.

Having an autumn wedding and using the natural colours of the season will create a wonderful warmth to the wedding. Use different shades of oranges, browns and golds, and you could even add some green throughout to give a modern autumnal look.

Mango Calla Lilies – My Wedding Flower Ideas

Table Settings with Grapes – Italian Wedding Theme

Bridesmaid Dress – Alfred Angello

Wedding Invitations – Cherry Gorgeous

Wedding Picture – Wedding Dress Club

Table Flower Display – Paula Pryke Flowers

Wedding Dress – Tara Keely

Leafy Wedding Cake – Wild Cakes

Tea and Cookies  -  I Take You

Olive Bundle Wedding Favours – I Take You

Cheese Stack Wedding Cake – Yorkshire Dales Cheese

For some other ideas for an autumn wedding read the Autmn Wedding Theme article on The Wedding Community.

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Moody Monday – Wedding Hair Pieces

August 30th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Mood Boards - (0 Comments)

Today our Moody Monday wedding mood board brings you some of our favourite wedding hair pieces, from tiaras and headbands to hair brooches and pretty flowers. What will you choose?

Birdcage Veil – Kate Edmonson Bridal

Vintage Headband – Sheens Holland

Crown Tiara – Tiararama

Flower – David Jenkins Photography

Bow Headband – Flo and Percy

Silver Hair Clip – Jo Thone

Red Flower Clip – Olivier Laudus

Diamante Headband – Chez Bec

Hair Brooch – Crystal Bridal Accessories

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Moody Monday – Alternative Wedding Bouquets

August 23rd, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Mood Boards - (0 Comments)

We thought you would love these unique and quirky ideas for alternatives to traditional wedding flower bouquets, including tissue paper and fabric flower bouquets, bouquets made from buttons and even a paper butterfly bouquet.

Butterfly Bouquet – Martha Stewart Weddings

Brooch Flower Bouquet – The Knotty Bride

Tissue Paper Bouquet – Helen Carter Weddings

Turquoise Brooch Bouquet – Fantasy Floral Designs

Vintage Button Bouquet – Button Moon Bouquet

Button Bouquet – Really Bad Kitty at Etsy

Fabric Bouquet – Eliza Claire Photography

Coloured Balls and Tissue Paper Flowers – The Adventures of Josh & Andy

Shell Bouquet – Romantic Flowers at Etsy

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Product of the Week – Heel Stoppers

August 20th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Product of the Week - (1 Comments)

Ladies, how many times have you bought a gorgeous new pair of shoes for a wedding or other event and have ruined the heels the first time you have worn them when you’ve walked across a lawn or field and sunk into the grass? Not to mention the fact that you look pretty silly as you try in vain to stop yourself sinking, either as you walk, or while you stand to smile for photographs.

Well your problems have now been solved!

Pretty Pink Toes Boutique have a wonderful product called The Heel Stopper. Clean Heels flexible Heel Stoppers are designed to fit onto stiletto heels to stop you sinking into mud and grass.

I have been playing with a pair at The Wedding Community this week and I have to say they are amazing! Simply pop them onto the heel of your shoe to prevent your heels sinking into grass. They also help protect floors on cruise ships, yachts or wooden floors.

Heel Stoppers come in three different sizes:

  • Petite – approx fits heel widths 0.5 to 0.7cm
  • Small  – fits heel widths of 0.9 to 1.2cm
  • Medium -  fits heel widths of 1.3 to 1.6cm (This is the size I tried out which seems perfect for the majority of my shoes)

The Heel Stoppers come in different designs, from clear or black, to fancy glitter ones embellished with Diamante Hearts, Ivory or Silver Hearts, Mother of Pearl, and Teardrops and Pearls.

Prices start at just £4.99, and all Heel Stoppers come in a pretty voile bag. They really are a must for all brides and female wedding guests who love their shoes!

To find out more visit Pretty Pink Toes Boutique.

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Moody Monday – Butterfly Wedding Theme

August 16th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Mood Boards - (0 Comments)

Having a butterfly wedding theme is becoming increasingly popular, and there are so many beautiful butterfly wedding products that you could choose. You could go for a bright theme with bright coloured butterflies, a pretty theme with pastel coloured butterflies or a subtle theme with silver or gold butterflies. This wedding mood board will give you some ideas of the type of things you could incorporate into your wedding.

Wedding Dress – Suzanne Neville

Wedding Table – Elizabeth Anne Designs

Butterfly Wedding Favours – My Beach Favours

Wedding Cake – Maisie Fantasie

Butterfly Lanterns – The Last Detail

Butterfly Cupcakes – Hostess Blog

Butterfly Bouquet – Martha Stewart Weddings

Butterfly Wedding Invitation – Mandalay

Butterfly Tie – Martha Stewart Weddings

Butterfly Table Confetti – Brown Betty Stationery

Glass Butterfly – Etsy

Considering a butterfly wedding theme?  Take a look at our Product of the Week feature on Brown Betty’s Butterfly Table Confetti.

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Moody Monday – A Citrus Wedding Theme

August 9th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Mood Boards - (1 Comments)

Today’s Moody Monday wedding mood board has been created to give you ideas for a beautiful, fresh, citrus theme for your wedding. Incorporating vivid citrus colours into your wedding theme and using fruits, oranges, limes and lemons as part of your decorations and flower displays will be perfect for a wonderful spring or summer wedding.

Bridesmaid Dress – Ted Baker at John Lewis

Bucket Favour – Sasi Wedding

Fragrances – Jo Malone

Wedding Cake – Maisie Fantaisie

Lemon Bowl – Manolo Brides

Citrus Bouquet – Lani Elizabeth

Wedding Stationery – Tec Petaja

Glass Cube of Flowers – Wedding Bee

Green Bridesmaid Shoes Image – Rebekah Westover

Drinks – Hostess, With the Mostest

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Getting to Know – Hayley Ruth Photography

August 3rd, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Getting to Know - (1 Comments)

Interview With: Hayley Ruth

Company Name: Hayley Ruth Photography

Website: www.hayleyruthphotography.co.uk

Location / Coverage: Cambridge, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk and wherever my clients want me to go.

How did Hayley Ruth Photography come about and how long has the business been going?

Hayley Ruth Photography has been going for about 5 years now, but I gave up my full time employment 2 years ago to run the business full time as I was so busy with the photography and it’s where my passion lies.

What sets Hayley Ruth Photography apart from other wedding photographers?

Ensuring my clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. I spend time getting to know my clients and having fun with them in front of the camera before the big day.  Having your picture taken shouldn’t be a traumatic experience, especially on your wedding day, so this is a really important part of what I do for my clients.

When my clients say to me, “Let’s do a few more”, it’s just the best moment!

What’s the best thing about the job?

Where to start with this one?  I love everything about it. Taking pictures is obviously a passion, sharing in someone’s special day, seeing those happy emotions and capturing those key moments for someone to treasure, seeing clients tears when they see their wedding images for the first time, delivering their wedding album, oh the list goes on. But most of all it’s probably the friendships I develop with my clients, it means so much!

Does Hayley Ruth Photography have a specialist area or style of photography?

My style is about relaxed images that have style. I am always looking to provide my clients with images that express them as individuals, not giving them images off a recipe card of wedding images must haves.  I spend time with each client exploring their venue and talking about the style of images they like, so their images will be unique to them.

Who/what are your influences?

My biggest influences are the clients I have. I love it when their confidence with what we are doing pops out and they make suggestions for shots they want to try. It means we have some great fun and get some fantastic images that truly reflect them.

Do you have a favourite picture you have taken (If you can choose!)?

Choosing one image is so hard as there are many that are amongst my favourites, but here is one I particularly like.

Do you have a top tip for choosing a wedding photographer?

Choose someone you feel comfortable with. Once you have seen the quality of their work and are happy they are going to provide you with the images you will cherish forever, this is the most important thing.

I am constantly surprised and horrified with how many photographer horror stories I hear. The photographer plays a key role in your day, no matter how unobtrusive they are, so it’s important they are someone you trust and feel comfortable with, as well as feeling they will fit in and be a pleasure to have as part of your day.

Where can I find out more about Hayley Ruth Photography?

Web: www.hayleyruthphotography.co.uk

Blog: www.hayleyruthphotographyblog.co.uk

Email: Info@hayleyruthphotography.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hayleyruthphotography

Visit the Hayley Ruth Photography Supplier Page on The Wedding Community

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Product of the Week – The Original Wedding Tea Towel

July 30th, 2010 | Posted by The Wedding Community in Product of the Week - (1 Comments)

This week we were so excited when we received one of the most amazing and original wedding products…The Wedding Tea Towel!

For those of you who don’t want to send traditional wedding invitations (that will inevitably get thrown away) The Wedding Tea Towel will be right up your street.

The Wedding Tea Towel is a novel idea for wedding invitations, save-the-dates, favours or as a Thank You. The tea towels are printed with the details of your wedding, so not only can you send your wedding guests their invitation but they get something to keep too!

The Wedding Tea Towel is high quality, 100% cotton, comes in four classic designs or you can choose to have your own design created. The price can fit almost any budget; create your towels as either Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Favours or as a Thank You.  Print costs start from £2.75* each.

Everyone will want to do the drying-up!

For more information about these truly brilliant Wedding Tea Towels visit www.weddingteatowels.co.uk

*Based on a single colour print.

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