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Crazy Wedding Shoes by Andreia Chaves

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My best friend is getting married in May next year and wants to wear these (I think she might be able to pull it off too).. I know everyone wants to wear something a little bit different on their feet but I wonder if this is taking a little bit too far? Saying that my husband did wear silver patent ones at ours.

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This picture is taken from Yatzer site where you can view the whole collection of wacky shoes designed by Andreia Chaves.

What do you reckon should she just go for it? Don’t say I don’t post unique wedding ideas on LMW… though I worry that this might be a bit too much!

Dee and Adam tie the knot in West Sussex – beautiful pics

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Beautiful Wedding photos shot by ‘Tino&Pip’ from this real life wedding in South Stoke, a small village in West Sussex, where Dee and Adam tied the knot (…..written by the photographers themselves)

Dee getting ready in wedding dress

This was the most gorgeous wedding to photograph from start to finish, and the precedent was set with the magnetic wedding invitations, designed by the bride Dee, who is a digital artist. We had prepared for the day by visiting the church at South Stoke, and knew then that it was going to be something special. With no power in the church, the wedding party would only be lit by a combination of candles and natural light. Although this can be a challenge to photograph, the end results are definitely worth it.

Dee and Adam church shot

We did not have a chance to see the bride’s overnight cottage in Arundel prior to the day, but given that the town itself is a thing of natural beauty, it was always likely to wow us, and walking into the front room with the grand piano confirmed it.

Dee on grand piano

Dee was keen on having her photo taken on the piano in her dress, although it was so shiny she struggled to stay on there! The dress itself was beautiful, finished off nicely by a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes, and fit in wonderfully in the bride’s bedroom, with its brass framed bed.

Jimmy Choo wedding shoes

Dee was a delight to photograph, being a natural in front of the camera, and she was matched by her actor husband Adam, who donned his Top Gun shades almost as soon as he had his suit on. The ceremony itself was incredibly moving, and looking through the camera’s viewfinder was a joy as it framed the couple’s giggles and teary eyes perfectly.

Dee & Adam just married outside church

Once out of the church we were privy to the congratulatory back-slapping and hugs, especially when Dee shared a poignant moment with her grandparents who had travelled from the Caribbean.

Dee and Grandfather

After spending some time taking photographs of the couple with the church backdrop we moved up to the reception hall, which was a converted barn close to the church, adorned with hops along the walls and filled with candlelit tables. Traditional Caribbean food was served, and passing the catering tent on the way into the reception hall certainly left everyone’s mouths watering! The post dinner speeches again drew tears and laughter from everyone, setting the tone for the guests to let their hair down after the first dance.

This was written and the photos shot by the photographers Tino&Pip based in Kent.
You can get more inspiration from other real life weddings that we have featured though I have to say that this one is currently one of my favourites and I look forward to covering more of their work soon!

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!

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Side view wedding trainers

Both sides wedding trainers

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

Happily married couple after the service

5 wedding tips for couples on a budget

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Happily married couple after the service

Happily married couple after the service


If you read my previous post on my home-grown romantic country wedding then I hope that you enjoyed it – here are some top tips to recreate some of those little touches from my special day and more importantly to do it on a budget.

Beg, steal borrow!
There’s something about weddings that makes people –even strangers to the bride and groom – extraordinarily open minded and giving. Max out on this generosity while it lasts! We had planted masses of sweet peas for our wedding which– devastatingly, after months of love and care, had withered by the big day. I couldn’t believe it when driving past a complete stranger’s house, they had a garden brimming with sweet peas. I stopped the car and chanced my luck, explaining my ill-fated sweet pea saga. To my surprise, and delight, they offered me –literally the pick of the bunch – I came home with a boot full of sweet smelling blooms which made all 50 of our table arrangements, and my bouquet!.

Country lovers -get planting!
We grew most of our tomato and basil salad ourselves –in about 50 hanging baskets and pots in our London back yard. We were so proud that our guests were eating our own homegrown produce.
If you don’t already know it, get acquainted with cosmos the easiest to grow, cheapest, loveliest white frothy flower, perfect either in the garden or picked in arrangements and bouquets.

Have a wedding list with John Lewis
I’ve known so many poor newlyweds who have lost all of their wedding presents through Wedding list companies going bust. Not only was it incredibly disappointing for them, but and their guests had then sweated blood trying to get their money back and then scratch their heads about what else to get the couple. Invariably the poor couple end up with endless decanters and photo frames but no kettle or toaster. That’s why I’d always recommend John Lewis, at least for basics – they are great value for kitchenware and unless the credit crunch crunches a lot harder, is not going bust in a hurry. If you don’t need everything now, why not ask for JL vouchers, because you’re sure to need them one day (esp. when tiny feet begin to patter) You can then ask close friends and family for more specific or personal presents. You can also have a look at our wedding gifts section for more wedding present ideas and posts on gift lists.

Shop at Bicester Village
For stylish but inexpensive shoes, hosiery and undies, pay a trip to Bicester Village (or somewhere similar that is has a discount outlet). I had despaired of the endless clumpy cream silk wedding shoes I’d seen in wedding shops, but then while looking for shoes for my bridesmaid in Bicester’s LK Bennett, fell upon the perfect pale pink suede slingbacks for £30.

Pick your hairdresser with care.
So many brides feel let down by their hair on their wedding day. Either hairdresser’s sculpt style far too rigidly, or they wash their hands altogether of anything beyond a beautiful blow dry, leaving the bride to contend with hair, veil, tiara etc. I think its really worth a trial run with all your accessories, to make sure you get the perfect wedding hair.

There are lots more wedding tips from real life brides, offering advice and inspiration – please do let me know if you have any to add to the ever growing list…..