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The heavenly new collection from The Vintage Wedding Dress Company including Victorian and Edwardian inspired gowns

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Victorian inspired wedding dresses

I am so, so excited about showing off these beautifully new wedding dresses from The Vintage Wedding Dress Company because I think you’ll love them as much as me.  It was literally it was love at first sight when I spotted them.

The Vintage Wedding Dress Company are well known for their incredible collection of original antique wedding dresses, but they’ve also branched out into their own collection of vintage inspired gowns, and their newest designs have my heart aflutter.

There is a massive fan base out their for 40s and 50s style wedding dresses, and more recently 20s and 30s inspired, but what I really love are the older dresses, Edwardian and Victorian era and I’m delighted that The Vintage Wedding Dress Company have bought out a few new designs with these eras in mind.

Join me as we step into a fantasy world of exquisite wedding dresses…

Victorian style lace empire line dress #1

Victorian inspired wedding dress with Chapelle lace

This incredibly feminine Victorian inspired dress is made from Chapelle lace over soft satin and has an empire line.  Again, there is a wide range of styling additions that you can add to make this dress exactly how you want it, for example long lace sleeves or there’s even a shorter knee-length version if you want something a bit more modern.  Take a look at TVWDC website to see a few other examples of this dress.

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Eco Wedding Fair in Bristol on Saturday 3rd November 2012 – and I’m going to be there!

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Eco Wedding Fair

It has been a long time since the last green or eco wedding fair was held in the UK, so I am utterly delighted to be sharing details of an upcoming one being hosted by one of our TNWC wedding venuesRiverstation in Bristol.  This is the first Eco Wedding Fair to be held in the South West and looks set to showcase some fantastic regional businesses.

Organised by Riverstation’s wedding co-ordinator, Michele Jetzer (who scooped UK’s Best Wedding Co-ordinator at the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards) the Eco Wedding Fair will bring together an exciting range of likeminded exhibitors – from organic cakes to alternative transport providers, and vintage crockery hire to florists growing their own blooms.

Wedding sign

The Eco Wedding Fair also promises fashion shows and handmade workshops for brides to get creative and make anything from flower buttonholes to wedding favours.  I’ve also been told there’s going to be goody bags for the first 100 brides to pre-register online (details below).

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Pop the question with this fabulous ‘Marry Me’ proposal cake from Choco Mallow Coco

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Marry Me proposal cake

Whether it’s the boys or girls doing the asking, everyone’s always looking for that right moment to pop the ‘will you marry me?’ question – it doesn’t matter if it’s cuddled up on the sofa or in a grand gesture of love.

This new ‘Marry Me’ cake from TNWC business Choco Mallow Coco is an utterly fab way to ask that all important question, complete with a hollow in the middle of the cake to place your ring. Made using local free range eggs, and fair trade and organic ingredients wherever possible, this beautiful cake is now available online from the Choco Mallow Coco ‘Cake Shop’.

Marry Me proposal cake

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The Stunning Tents Company Open Weekend in Hampshire on 16th and 17th November 2012

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The Stunning Tents Company

The team from The Stunning Tents Company are opening their doors and welcoming you to their open weekend on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th November 2012.  Situated in the middle of the Hampshire countryside, the team will have set up three Giant Hat tents and one Kungsörnen tent, all linked together and fully decorated with their range of furnishings.

Giant tipis

If you’ve got specific ideas of plans and would like to discuss your wedding with one of the team in more detail, then do make an appointment for one of the days by calling 01256 882 114 or emailing enquiries@stunningtents.co.uk.  As well as answering your questions, they will be able to take you on a tour of their facilities.

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A visit to the Event in a Tent open day and sampling utterly delicious canapés from Greengages

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Event in a Tent

On Saturday I headed south, further into Cheshire to Delamere Forest where the team from Event in a Tent were holding their open weekend.  I get to work with some lovely businesses, but all too often I can get stuck behind the laptop, so I’m always delighted when an opportunity comes along to go and meet and see what the TNWC businesses get up to.

Jug of autumn foliage and berries

Event in a Tent hire out those stunning giant tipis that are becoming increasingly popular as alternative wedding venue spaces.  Having been inside the giant tipis once before, it was a treat to go back, and I was disappointed.  These structures are truly spectacular.  As I walked inside there was a log fire going and the tents give off this soft, warm golden colour.

Fire pit in a giant tipi

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Get your 10% discount on all orders from Wedding in a Teacup

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Reindeer winter wedding stationery

The lovely Hester from Wedding in a Teacup is celebrating reaching 1,500 likes on Facebook by offering a fantastic 10% discount on all orders made before 31st October 2012.

Wedding in a Teacup stock a wide range of beautiful items, many of them handmade in the UK, eco-friendly or ethically sourced.  There is also plenty of goodies for the creative couple, from ribbons to luggage tags.  Hester’s also just launched a range of Christmas items, perfect even if you’re not planning a wedding.

And if you are planning a winter wedding, just look at the gorgeous Wintry Reindeer Wedding Stationery – I love the folk feel to them…

Folk inspired winter wedding stationery

To claim your 10% discount simply enter FACEBOOK10 in the promo code box at checkout.  And don’t forget to check out the Wedding in Teacup Facebook page where you can keep up-to-date on the latest offers and products.

Here are some of my favourite items currently available over at Wedding in a Teacup:

Loving these Gardeners Blackboard Labels, perfect for potted places names or recreating this beautiful table plan

Gardeners blackboard labels

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World Inspired Tents Open Weekend in Devon on 27th and 28th October 2012

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World Inspired Tents

Tis’ the season for lovely wedding open days and weekends, especially if you are on the hunt for a giant tipi (or two) for your wedding venue.  Luckily for you, wherever you’re getting married there is bound to be one near you.  I recently shared details of these upcoming open weekends in Cheshire and Yorkshire, and now I’ve got one in Devon to tell you about.

Giant Hat tipi wedding venue

World Inspired Tents, one of our lovely TNWC businesses, are returning to Darts Farm near Exter for their autumn open weekend on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th October 2012.

Over the weekend, their team will be showcasing what it could be like to have a World Inspired Tents wedding or event – with three of their stunning Giant Hat tipis joined together, complete with a small chill out tipi, and all bedecked with wooden tables, benches, furnishings and log fires.

Outdoor wedding venue

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The beautiful new collection of lucky wedding horseshoes from Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe

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Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe lucky horseshoes

Last week was pretty exciting for Nicola from Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe, it saw the launch of her beautiful new ‘Blush’ collection over on Love My Dress (you absolutely must take a look).  ‘Blush’ is a super romantic collection of bridal accessories featuring the softest chiffon florals, delicate beadwork, and each handcrafted by Nicola.

Romantic lucky wedding horseshoe

I am thrilled to share with you her brand new collection of wedding horseshoe charms, each made from real horseshoes, sourced from local farms and carefully reconditioned by Nicola.  As you can imagine, it involves quite a bit of cleaning to transform a horseshoe previously worn by a horse into one of these beautiful charms!

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Count down to the White Memoirs Vintage Wedding Fair – tickets, a competition and an exclusive offer

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White Memoirs Vintage Wedding Fair

In just six days time a wonderful collection of wedding suppliers will be gathering at Stockport Townhall on Sunday 7th October 2012 for the White Memoirs Vintage Wedding Fair.  If you haven’t already got a ticket, it’s still possible to buy them in advance from here or on the door for just £3.  If you are going there are a couple of opportunities you mustn’t miss out on:

You could win a fabulous wedding package worth over £1,000 that includes a free engagement photo shoot worth £250, a free hen party shoot and the hair and make-up to go with it, delicious baked cakes, free vintage crockery hire, a gift voucher to spend on wedding accessories, a fab 25% discount on wedding stationery, and a deluxe hamper.  You must get your entry in by midnight on Thursday 4th October 2012 – do it now!

Last year’s competition winner with wedding fair organiser Rachael:
Competition winner

Plus, Foley Photography, one of the wedding suppliers attending the fair are giving away an exclusive offer for anyone booking with them on the day.  For those of you who decide to book Foley Photography (check out their beautiful wedding photography) for your wedding photography you’ll receive a stunning coffee table album worth £300 for free!  Full terms and conditions can be found at the bottom of the blog post, or just speak to them at the wedding fair.

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An autumn visit to The Real Cut Flower Garden and a beautiful seasonal bouquet

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September seasonal flower bouquet

I feel like I’ve known Charlie Ryrie who runs The Real Cut Flower Garden for almost as long as I’ve run The Natural Wedding Company, and that’s quite a few years now.  Undoubtedly one of my favourite parts of running this business is the people I get to meet and talk to, and the friends I make – both couples planning their wedding and the lovely people behind the businesses I work with.

The best treat is getting to meet up with these wonderful people and spend a little bit of time getting to know them, and in the case of businesses, seeing behind-the-scenes and how they work.  These are fabulous, real, small businesses, and it’s partly why I’ve started my new blog series A Day in the Life.

Wild autumn flower bouquet

Last week I was on the road for a couple of days and it was in deepest Herefordshire that I had elevenses with the lovely Charlie Ryrie.  It’s not the first time I’ve visited Charlie, the first time was back in 2010, then I went to see her about our wedding flowers, and finally I’ve been back again. We had a catch up over a cup of tea before wandering around her flower field in the drizzle.

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