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Charlie
Why is it you always come across the ideal items after your wedding? I spent so long searching for lovely flower girl dresses, and now I’m starting to see them everywhere. This one has the added bonus that it’s made with natural organic cotton and has pretty hand crocheting detail. I love it – it’s so pretty and everything I was after for my littlest flower girl.
Available from Pure Pixie and costs about £40.
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Charlie
I thought this was a pretty neat idea for an alternative buttonhole – whether you fancied buying it or having a go at making something similar yourself. It uses a vintage key, which you can find at carboot sales, antique and junk shops, or online (try Etsy or Ebay).
I’m sure with not too much fiddling you could figure out a way to secure the key to the ribbon. But if not, this is a steal at just over £10 from the talented WhichGoose.
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Charlie
This post is long over due – I met the lovely Nia of Nia Fiori at the Love My Dress Summer Soiree back in August and I just adore her stunning illustrated cards. What’s particularly fab, is she’s brought out a range called ‘Friendly Fiori’ which is eco-friendly.
Nia was kind enough to send me one of her cards and they are really lovely – the simple palette of colours, the black text against the brown card, and the odd bit that glistens makes for a beautiful handmade card.
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Charlie
On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October 2011 The Vintage Wedding Dress Company will be holding a trunk sale at their Central London Showroom. If you are looking for a vintage or vintage inspired wedding dress then don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to find your dream dress at a discounted price.
You need to book an appointment, but there will be stylists on hand to help with advice and it promises to be a great experience looking through a beautiful collection of vintage wedding dresses. For full details visit their website.
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Charlie
Blooming Green are hosting an Autumn Open Day on Sunday 25th September from 10am to 4pm offering you a chance to pick your own bunch of flowers for only £10.
After a busy summer season they still have a gorgeous selection of flowers that need picking before the frosts arrive – and with yellow leaves already blowing down my road who knows when that could be!
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Charlie
I’ve got some exciting news worth shouting about – World Inspired Tents are holding an open weekend in October. If you’re not aware of these incredible giant tipis then the first thing you should not is that not only do they look stunning in all of the photos I’ve ever seen, but they are even more impressive in person.
So if you’ve just started planning your wedding and you’re looking for a totally unique and unusual wedding venue, or an alternative to the traditional white marquee, then get yourself to Darts Farm near Exeter on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd October and have a good nosey.
Charlie
Charlie
This pretty vintage dress made in the late 1970’s would make a beautiful wedding dress for someone having an understated wedding or a couple who are eloping. If Mr Rigg and I had eloped this is what I would have worn, in my mind it inspires dreams of spending a summer living on the edge of a prairie. It costs around £20 and is available from Coldfish Vintage.
A 1950’s floral lace wedding dress with 3/4 length sleeves and a long train – this dress is romantic and you can almost imagine it on a fairytale princess. I would carry a bunch of blousy old-fashioned roses or a spray of wild daisies. This dress is from deLightly Used and costs just under £200.
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Charlie
What a treat today – I have been scouring the shops of Etsy to find you my top picks when it comes to eco chic wedding dresses. If you’re not sure about eco wedding dresses, just take a look at these pretty dresses, hopefully I’ve found something for everyone.
Which is your favourite? Let me know in the comments box. Next up will be my top vintage wedding dresses from Etsy – there’s some real beauties.
A fun eco wedding dress from Janay A Handmade with a sweetheart neckline, ruffled skirt and modern bow detail at the back. This dress is made from a mixture of eco silk, hemp fabric and organic cotton voile. It costs around £1,000.
This pretty eco wedding dress is made by Kimmi Designs from a selection of reclaimed laces. It is made out of three pieces, the skirt, a top, and the sash. Possibly my favourite of all the dresses found here. It costs just over £400.
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Charlie
I came across this pretty little dress today, made from organic cotton and silk, and Scottish lace. For me a little flower girl or bridesmaid in a dress that has an old fashioned feel is just right for a wedding. Some of you might remember this flower girl dress that I loved so much.
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The fabulous Julie Dutton, who is listed in our directory, has been busy showcasing her eco chic wedding dresses as part of a garden and stand at the Chelsea Flower Show.
These stunning wedding dresses are made from sustainable bamboo, which Julie says “is soft and luxurious to handle and drape.” For me, these dresses really demonstrate how diverse the choice of ethical fabrics is and that you don’t have to comprise on style.
