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Dainty engagement rings with an ethical heart

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There are lots of wonderful businesses listed on the directory, those who have a strong committment to the environment, to ethical sourcing, to re-using, and to handcrafted items. It’s always nice to have a browse at what they’re all up to and discover what they’re up to.

Oria Jewellery is one of those wonderful businesses – they are an ethical jewellers and I spotted these beautiful rings on their website today. I think either would make a stunning engagement ring – the one on the left is quite similar to my own, and I love the detailing of the other with the tiny flower encasing a diamond.

Oria Jewellery supports small-scale, fair trade companies and are passionate about respecting our environment. All of their metals and diamonds can be traced back to the mine they came from.

Buying an engagement or wedding ring is a big expenditure for most people, and its one purchase that you can make a big difference with by choosing one from a reputable, ethical company.

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Go on girls, get cupcake decorating for your hen party

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Yesterday evening I had a wonderful time learning how to decorate cupcakes with And The Dish Ran Away With The Spoon. Whether you are wanting to plan a more alternative and meaningful hen party, or you’re planning on making your own wedding cake from cupcakes, you should consider having a cupcake decorating party.

Our evening looked a bit like this – just at night – I hope to share a photo of my cupcakes when they’re available…

Image: Jonny Draper

There are some wonderful businesses out there offering these services, and tailored specifically for hen parties and weddings. They can be found all over the country, but some in particular are a bit special, I think, because they are passionate and committed to using high quality ingredients – fair trade, free range, organic, seasonal, local.

So today I’m paying homage to them. Girls, its time to roll up your sleeves, pop on your apron, and learn a great new skill – and have a good giggle with your girl friends while you’re at it.

Charlie

20% discount for 2012 weddings at Folly Farm in Bristol

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The beautiful Folly Farm, a green wedding venue in the Chew Valley between Bristol and Bath, is offering a fantastic 20% discount on all 2012 weddings booked before the end of March 2012.

The wedding suites are in a historic farm building that has been sensitively converted, set amongst a 250 acre nature reserve – ideal for wedding photographs. They are licensed for civil ceremonies and are available for weddings and wedding receptions throughout the year.

Wedding venues that are beautiful in all seasons are always wonderful to find, and Folly Farm Director, Philip Niemand says that you’ll always enjoy something special whether it be “wild winter skies and beautiful frosty mornings [or] flower meadows and summer sunsets.”

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A fun day out at the Designer Vintage Bridal Show

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I’m exhausted after a fab day out in Birmingham at the Designer Vintage Bridal Show. My friend Kerry and I enjoyed looking at all the beautiful wedding dresses (both vintage, and vintage and inspired), gorgeous displays of cake pops, cupcakes in jars, and non-edible soap cupcakes, as well as chatting with some of the wonderful people behind these businesses.

If you’re planning your wedding and interested in vintage inspired elements, and are free tomorrow, then you should definitely get yourself over to Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham and enjoy a great day out. We came away with lovely goodie bags filled with nice treats both edible and lovely smelling.

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Getting married in 2012? Win custom made letterpress ‘save the dates’ from Artcadia

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The wonderful Vici-Jane from Artcadia is giving away up to 100 custom designed letterpress ‘save the date’ cards with envelopes to one lucky winner. All you have to do is go to the Artcadia website, pick your favourite ‘save the date’ design from the collection, and leave a comment about it on their blog.

As the winner, you’ll not only be able to pick whether you have your ‘save the dates’ digitally or letterpress printed, but you’ll also be able to choose from any of their designs or get one custom-made.

The closing date in October 31st and the winner will be contacted by November 5th 2011. So what are you waiting for all you 2012 couples? Don’t forget to mention in your blog comment that you heard about it at The Natural Wedding Company.

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Natural handmade mini soap wedding favours

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Now that looks almost good enough to eat…

These delightful little foil wrapped goodies are in fact handmade soaps and bath melts, made Emily Lucas who runs Green Spirit from her home in Oxfordshire. I’m a huge supporter of small businesses run by creative individuals, and on top of that Emily has a committment to sourcing eco-friendly ingredients and packaging.

The adorable wedding favours are handcrafted from vegan ingredients and natural essential oils – each one is made to order and wrapped in a tiny square of foil (available in a range of colours). Not only can you choose the colour of the foil to match your colour scheme, but Emily also lets you choose your own fragrance.

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Edible woodland inspired wedding cake decorations

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It’s hard to believe these extraordinary creations are edible – yes, those leaves are edible. These are handcrafted sugar decorations, from Andie’s Speciality Sweets, which I think would look beautiful on a simply white wedding cake and would be sure to wow your family and friends.

I have picked a selection of my favourite autumn inspired decorations to share with you…

Edible Wild Sugar Mushrooms

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Tickets for The Designer Vintage Bridal Show

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Don’t forget to get your tickets to The Designer Vintage Bridal Show in Birmingham on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October 2011. There will be some fantastic suppliers of vintage and vintage inspired wedding goodness – from gowns to photographers and stationers. In addition to all that, there are fashion shows planned and afternoon tea to enjoy.

Tickets cost £8 in advance from here, or £12 on the door. If you’re going in a group – perhaps with your bridesmaids – they are doing a fab offer a fourth free ticket when you buy three. Full details on the website www.designervintagebridal.co.uk.

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Pretty pink blossom crown for a blushing bride

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This gorgeous cloud of vintage pink flowers brings out my inner girlieness. It is so pretty and feminine, and oh so romantic – it melts that feminist side of me that and takes me back to my childhood. I find some of the nicest things that I love the most are those that remind me of my childhood, its funny how that is.

You can find this pretty pink floral crown at WhichGoose, which if you haven’t yet checked out the creations by this talented lady you should go and drool over them all now.

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Antique lace wedding dresses for the modern bride

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Now I appreciate that these wedding dresses are not within everyone’s budget, but I thought they were too beautiful not to share with you – if only for eye candy or inspiration. These dresses are inspired by vintage wedding dresses and are covered in antique lace from England and France.

I love that for vintage wedding dresses, which are so often from the 1950’s, these are inspired by the 1900’s instead. Bring on the real old school glamour I say – I think I must be a real romantic at heart. I knew I always had a soft spot for a period drama.

These two dresses (on the left ‘Maimuna‘ on the right ‘Helen‘) are from Charlotte Casadéjus.

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