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I just love this soft intimate portrait taken by Green Photographic, the gentle light and sweet embrace of this bride and groom is just lovely.
Green Photographic is one of the businesses listed in the directory, where you can find wedding photographers near you with eco-friendly credentials.
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I spotted these exquisite paper bouquets and buttonholes over at the BHLDN shop and although they are pricey I thought they were lovely inspiration for any crafty brides out there.
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Blooming Green are holding a ‘pick-your-own’ flowers event at their farm in Kent on Sunday 29th May. Between 10am and 4pm you can enjoy a stroll around their acre of pretty flowers and pick your own bunch of flowers to fill a large vase for just £10.
The Blooming Green team will be on hand to gift wrap your bunch of flowers in their shed whilst you enjoy a cup of tea and piece of cake. Sounds fab – wish I lived closer!
For more details and to find out where Blooming Green in Kent visit their website www.bloominggreenflowers.co.uk.
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When an email from Hannah dropped into my inbox, telling me about their green honeymoon package for their yurts, I was immediately grabbed by the opportunity for wild swimming nearby.
Hannah and Derek run a yurt holiday business in Portugal and offer green honeymoons for couples looking for somewhere unique to escape to.
Their romantic Mongolian yurts are nestled in the mountains of central Portugal, admist the family’s organically-run smallholding. Surrounded by olive groves, vines and fruit trees, the yurts are beautifully furnished with private bathroom, eco loo and solar panels.
What makes this location really special, is the fantastic wild swimming spots nearby. Just take a look at these to entice you…
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Are you looking for a fabulous private wedding venue with eco-friendly credentials, a backdrop of blue seas, rolling hills and panoramic views of the North Cornish coast? Hard to believe such a place exists, but it does.
Fentafriddle, part of the Unique Home Stays group, is located at Trebarwith Strand in North Cornwall. It is made up of a collection of luxurious barns that have been beautifully converted to combine stylish coastal living with traditional design.
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As my wedding date gets nearer and I begin to worry about walking down the aisle with an audience of 70, I remind myself that Kate Middleton will have an estimated audience of 2 billion – then I feel much better.
While I haven’t embraced Royal wedding fever with the same gusto as some, I have been thinking about ‘the’ dress. Whatever Kate chooses will no doubt set wedding dress trends for years to come. I hope she incorporates a little bit of vintage and ethical.
Lucy Tammam, owner and designer at the House of Tammam has sent me her Royal wedding predictions. Over the last few seasons they have seen brides lean more towards hand embellishments and colour detailing, with Kate’s dress likely to have hundreds of man-hours invested to create a truly unique gown.
Tammam also expect to receive more requests for sleeves and extra long trains after the 29th. For a subtler sleeves, Lucy recommends selecting a sheer fabric like organza (as seen on their “Kate” dress above) or lace and have this mirrored in petticoats and detailing on the dress.
Tammam’s new Bridal Couture collection is now available in select boutiques throughout the UK and online, starting at £950. The new collection includes the “Josephine” dress which is hand embroidered with banana yarn, and the “Kate” dress which uses block print detailing.
All of Tammam’s garments are fair trade, ethically produced, sustainable and environmentally friendly – most definitely fit for a Royal princess and the rest of us brides-to-be.
For more information and to view the full collection, visit www.tammam.co.uk.
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One of the lovely businesses listed on the directory is offering our readers a special discount. ChangeKitchen specialise in vegetarian and vegan catering for weddings, birthdays and civil partnerships and are offering a 5% discount and complimentary taster session.
Their vibrant food includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, celebrating diversity and inspired by many cultures. To take advantage of this fab offer, download your promotional flyer and get in contact with Birgit at birgit@changekitchen.co.uk.
Check out more of their delicious looking food and menus at www.changekitchen.co.uk.
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Anywhere called Otter Camp and described as something out of a Swallows & Amazons novel is enough to get me interested, so when I saw this tweet on Canopy & Stars’ Twitter I headed off to investigate.
If you’re not already aware of the Canopy & Stars website – the luxury camping arm of Sawday’s – then pull up a chair with a hot drink and set aside some time to flick through pages of incredible and magical places to stay.
From Gypsy caravans in the Scottish Borders to a Cornish roundhouse, from tipis in Shropshire to a woodland cabin in the Cambrian mountains – Canopy & Stars has a long list of places to stay that are straight from your childhood imagination.
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A Alicia Handmade is one of those websites I could spend hours looking around at all the pretty handmade goodness. So when I spotted this new addition to her collection I couldn’t resist sharing it.
Sky Blue Vintage Swallow Bridal Fascinator
Handmade in London from vintage materials, including a gorgeous swallow brooch, ruffles of vintage ribbon and clouds of blue net.
This adorable fascinator would look great on a bride, bridesmaid, or even a mother-of-the-bride – in fact, anyone! Sometimes items just come along that you fall in love with, and this is one of them.
All that combined with a price tag of £42 I don’t think this will be around long – so if, like me, you’ve fallen in love with it – go snap it up now!
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I’m so excited to share these beautiful, elegant and understated vintage pieces from Pretty Vintage. As well as a gorgeous selection of earlier vintage crockery (think 1900’s – 1940’s) Lucy also hires out picnic blankets, deck chairs, lawn games and tin baths. I’m in heaven!
Pretty Vintage has just joined the directory and I am so eager to share with you some of the pretty items you can hire. I got rather carried away looking through the gallery – but just feast your eyes on these…
Dainty teacups and saucers.
Tin baths and glass vases.
Embroidered tablecloths.
Vintage croquet set.
Earthenware pots and vases.
Deck chairs, bunting and picnic blankets.
Pretty Vintage is based in Norwich and can deliver within a 60 mile radius. Lucy is happy to deliver anywhere in mainland UK just email her at contact@prettyvintage.co.uk to discuss what you’re after.