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Real Wedding * James & Anouska, Taplow, Buckinghamshire

  • August 12, 2010
James & Anouska End of the night

James and Anouska got married in the Spring in Denham Church. Their reception was held at Hedsor House in Taplow, a beautiful house in Buckinghamshire dating backing to 1166. These days, the house is used more for weddings, private events and filming. A scene from the Golden Compass with Nicole Kidman was filmed there according to James, the groom (who I might add is a budding photographer himself).Anouska’s dress was by Lusan Mandongus (yes v.cool had my eye on their dresses for a long time), the headpiece by award winning jewellery designer, Magpie Vintage, and the bridesmaids dresses are from…

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Luella’s Bridal Evening, 18th August, London

  • August 11, 2010
August Designer Evening Luella

Normally I don’t dedicate a whole post to all the sample sales, bridal evenings and events that I get sent but Luella’s Boudoir in Wimbledon is a special place and I really like the range of products that they sell. I used to pop in to the shop when I was engaged and working nearby in Wimbledon so I suppose its a personal recommendation. So this August 18th (next Wednesday) Luella’s Boudoir is launching their designer evenings (which will run every month) and give you a chance to meet with designers, hair and make up artists and to get tips…

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Summer Wedding bouquets and arrangements

  • August 8, 2010
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Thanks to Britt and Liz from Flourish & Green for sending me these photos from a recent wedding – The bride is actually a friend of mine’s sister and I recommended Britt, seeing as she did a fab job at my own wedding a couple of years ago. She uses local and seasonal flowers and foliage – the arrangements below look so crisp and fresh!What a wonderful mix of fresh, seasonal flowers for this summer wedding at Pembridge Lodge, in Richmond Park – Hydrangeas, Delphiniums, Stocks, garden roses call Walzertrum, Peonies, Oreganum, Flowering Mint, Alchemilla, Lisianthus, Beech foliage for the…

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Kew Gardens Wedding * Dan & Vicky

  • August 4, 2010
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I have most Friday’s off work and one of my favourite places to go with baby is Kew Gardens – I love it there, its such a gorgeous setting that I am not surprised its such popular wedding venue. In fact one of my best friends is planning to get married there next summer so this wedding really struck a chord with me. That and the fact that it is beautifully photographed by Amy Murrell from EspeciallyAmy.Vicky and Dan got married in June in St Anne’s Church in Kew. The reception took place in Cambridge Cottage, Kew Gardens. Gorgeous wedding…

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Gioia Mia – bespoke bridal jewellery & accessories

  • August 3, 2010
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Sonia is the lady behind british jewellery company, Gioia Mia – she creates beautiful, bespoke, handmade jewellery and accessories – everything from tiaras, hairpins and necklaces to bracelets and earrings. Her work is regularly featured in the wedding magazine, Scottish Wedding directory so she definitely deserves a shout out on LMW. * What gave you the inspiration to set the company up? I established Gioia Mia in 2004, after designing and making all the jewellery and hair accessories for a bride, her bridesmaids and flower girls. I had been making things for as long as I can remember – usually…

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Real Life Wedding * Lizzie & Matt, Bristol

  • August 1, 2010
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Lizzie and Matt tied the knot at a very famous and most beautiful church called St Mary The Virgin in Leigh Wood, Bristol, which was built by the Cadbury and Wills families. The reception was held just around the corner in the shadow of Clifton Suspension Bridge, in the five acre grounds of Burwalls, with the most stunning landscaped gardens and spectacular views over the Avon Gorge and Bristol. This is the second wedding that I have featured recently from photographer, Jay Rowden, the last wedding Ellie and Bebbs real country wedding was one of the most popular real wedding…

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