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The perfect wedding present for a romantic couple

If you’re getting married and looking for pressie inspiration, or if you’re wondering what to give the couple who have everything but are hopeless romantics then what about this LOVE sign…

Multi Metal Signs Cropped, Lily and Lime

I found this whilst browsing the interwebulator on a fab new site called GiftWrapped&Gorgeous. These silver signs are the prefect pressie at £44.95 (I rarely spend over £50 on a wedding present as its the thought that counts and I think 50 quid is pretty generous anyway) You can choose from LOVE, DREAM or HOPE or if you’re asking for them on your wedding list why not pick all 3.

What do you think of these? Have you seen any other nice pressie ideas that are perfect for the couple that have everything but that don’t cost the earth?

Bridesmaid dresses – cute wedding fashion for flowergirls

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Getting bridesmaid dresses made to measure is a real treat but can end up being quite expensive (and time consuming with all the fittings) so hear are a couple of great alternatives.

Check out these lovely bridesmaid dresses below from Just Dresses, who specialise in flower girl dresses and childrens bridesmaid dresses – I think that they are really cute but most importantly are an easy, good value solution, with prices ranging from £30 to £60.

just dresses bridesmaid dresses selection

They can all be bought off the peg so if they’re in stock you can have them almost immediately so it can be a good option for people like me that leave everything to the last minute. I would, however, suggest ordering in good time prior to the wedding due to the popularity of some of the styles. I learnt the hard way at my wedding leaving it all too late and having to have my bridesmaid dresses (from Dessy) expressed over from the US and paying a hefty charge for doing so…. there is something to be said for the early bird catches the worm!

Talking of my wedding I chose Monsoon for my little flowergirl as I wanted something stylish, easy, good value (and also hopefully something that she could wear again). Monsoon seems to be a firm favourite for cute bridesmaid dresses and I had little Minnie dressed in this beautiful mink coloured dress with a cosy little cardigan to keep her warm.

emmie bridesmaids

My older bridesmaids all wore different colours of the same style long bridesmaid dress from Dessy (which we ordered in standard sizes). It did all add up with the extra costs of the alterations and the last minute express posting so that each dress ended up costing about £300 (still I imagine that you can pay a lot more than that if they are made to measure). The little shrugs were a steal at about £45 from Coast, they kept the girls warm and I thought that they all looked gorgeous. Whilst getting ready in the morning we all helped make each others bouquets from seasonal winter roses and berries, tied in antique white lace – another little way to keep the costs down.

So there are lots of great options out there that need not cost the earth or take forever involving lots of fittings and stress. Check out Just Dresses website for more information on styles and costings and if you are wondering who did the the cute photography for their catalogue shots it was Tino&pip – whose lovely work we have featured before in our real life weddings section.

Unique Thank-You Cards

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Create your own wedding thank you cards with this step by step guide to say a great big thank you for all those lovely wedding gifts – if you’re creative and looking for DIY wedding tips then this one is perfect!

Your wedding day was like a fairy tale. You’re tanned, chilled out, and all loved-up from your honeymoon. And while you can’t believe it’s all over, you are also relieved. Well, it’s not ALL over yet. You don’t just get loads of gifts and cash for nothing! You’ve still got the task of the Thank-You Cards.

front of card

To be honest, I wasn’t particularly looking forward to this. I was done with spending money on wedding-related things, plus I couldn’t find any cards that I was crazy about. I looked into having ones custom-made, and it was a mini-fortune..

One day I had a lightbulb moment, and I’m glad I saw this one through. I can’t tell you how many of our friends and family raved about the thank-you cards we sent. They said they had either framed it, or even better, hung it on their fridge.

These cards are simple, inexpensive, unique, and practically fail-proof. It’s got just enough of a DIY element to keep it fun without being an ordeal. Read on…

Step 1: Select a photo you and your hubby both love. We chose this one because not only did we think it was a great shot, but it also captured the soul of our wedding.

Step 2: Get the image printed at a photo shop. Simple prints will do. You can choose black & white or color, matte or glossy, and the size of the print. I went with a standard 4 x 6”, but go for a 5×7”, a long rectangle, or funky square. Make it a unique piece to thank everyone for being there on your unique day.

back of card

silver envelope

Step 3: Find a card stock and envelopes at a stationary/art supply store. There are masses of colors to choose from. You can either go for a postcard or a more traditional fold-out card. Any store with a good paper selection will have both. You will be able to carry on the look and feel of your wedding through the color, texture, and size selection of the cards and envelopes. I chose a white card stock with a matte silver envelope to add a touch of fun and elegance. Remember, this is still part of your wedding celebration, so have fun with it!

Step 4: Stick the card stock to the to photo print. I think that keeping the photo flush with the edge of the card looks best, but if you like a border, but all means…You’ll want to use photo tape or double stick tape. Glue just gets messy and complicated, especially since you are working with photo paper. Photo tape is super easy to use and will make your cards look professionally done because the edges of the photo and the card stock will be seamlessly attached.

Final touches: You’ll want to make sure that all cards are taped together straight. If you are going the flush-edges route, you can trim of any slightly crooked sides with an Exact-o knife and a straight edge. Also, I was really lucky to find this precious bride and groom stamp for a few quid. I used it on the card and as a seal design for the envelope. Got tons of compliments on this. Try to find a little personalized accent to add to your wedding thank-yous – a feather, beads, dried flowers from the wedding arrangements are a few ideas.

bride & groom stamp

I had good fun making and writing our thank-yous. I put a lot of love into each one because I was so grateful that everyone made the effort to be with us to celebrate our marriage. You can read more posts on wedding stationery here or please do leave a comment and let me know what you think of these.

Wedding Shoes…For Him

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“Can I wear trainers to the wedding?”

I’ve heard this question asked by more grooms, groomsmen, and male wedding attendees than just my own sneakerhead husband. Turns out that women aren’t the only ones who like to wear pieces of art on their feet.

My husband showed up on the Day wearing a pair of Lavan calfskin boots that he personally handpainted with my portrait. I absolutely loved them and thought they were a one-of-kind addition to his wedding day kit.

I think it would be a great idea to have the groomsmen all wear the same trainers with artwork in the same vein as the groom’s (which probably wouldn’t include a portrait of me because that would be creepy).

Had I known he was designing these pieces of wearable art, I would have had him design a matching pair of wedding day heels for me. Just love this idea!

wedding trainers in sand

Side view wedding trainers

Both sides wedding trainers

For more handpainted shoe designs, go to www.dominicgoldman.com.

Wedding Ideas from Little Miss Wedding

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Welcome to Little Miss Wedding – the only UK wedding site to offer brides inspiration and ideas that are a little bit different – glamourous, fun, creative and good value. That is what we are all about. Having fun, celebrating the love and enjoying these special times with friends and family.

Why create Little Miss Wedding? Well, when I was planning my wedding in 2008, I wanted to throw a party and be part of a wedding service that was a break from the norm. I searched the web and most of the UK for something a little bit different – and I have to say it was a struggle. Could I find a venue that could take at least 180 people (there aren’t very many!), where we could bring our own champagne (and not get charged corkage) and where we could party the night away until 2 AM? Its these sort of little gems that are hidden away, the ones that maybe don’t advertise on the high street or in the glossy cheesy wedding mags, that we’re going to uncover. Not only that, its about inspiring brides to be creative, to include their friends and family and offering alternative good value ideas that can help make your day special.
Ems and Alex kisssing (black and white)

Little Miss Wedding coming soon – we’ll be adding to the site all the time – please give us any comments and suggestions. We’re in the process of setting up a wedding directory where we will review all the top wedding suppliers from cake bakers, venues to make up artists, a wedding planner for our users and getting real life brides to show us what they did on their special day.