All that Glitters is Gorgeous

Something that appeals to me at a wedding is a little bit of glitter. 

This can be incorporated in a myriad of ways, from the bridal gown itself, the BM outfits, or the table decorations. 

For today's post I have brought together some of my favourite examples of how to incorporate a little sparkle into your big day - think Paloma Faith glamour, rather than Kardashian bling!

Love this stylish skirt for the BMs - could team it with  a cute black ballet top, or mix and match so that all the BMs have a slightly different look.




What a bunch of beauties these Bridal parties are - I love the look of each being in a different gown, but united by the sparkle!

Or why not take the glitter centre stage, and ditch the traditional white gown for a bit of glam? The shape of this floor length number would compliment so many body shapes, and the simple contrast of the plunge neck dress below and the pale roses is sublime.

 A detailed head-piece, in my favourite art nouveau style, would bring in the bling in an elegant and sophisticated way.







Perhaps a sparking table cloth on each table might drown out the other decorations, or even over shadow the bride, but using a couple, perhaps for the cake or gift table, adds a certain theatrical charm!

And talking of the cake! How amazing is this?
It makes me swoon, it's that sexy! 



And last, but not least, a few ideas for decorations. Above, is an example of using vintage style christmas tree decorations, and I love the glitter tipped feathers and gold painted bottles below - both great examples of some 'do it yourself bling!'

Wedding Hair

There are many details to consider for the Bridal Party (and it is a party!) when settling on the look of the day and hair is one of the major decisions.

For my own wedding, I went for soft, sort of fairy-tale looks. I opted for hair up, and I did love the do, and think it showed off my coloured hair well, but part of me did regret not having my hair down. HOWEVER, I think the dress I chose needed a hair-up do and I was really pleased with the effect. Had I settled on a more bohemian, floaty gown, then big, loose 70s curls would have definitely been appropriate. All my BMs had different styles, depending on preference, but they all incorporated a braid to link them altogether. 

Here are a few looks that I took inspiration from for my big day. Ultimately: think what works best with the style of gown you have, the overall feel of the day, advice from a hairdresser you trust and who listens to you, and, most importantly, what you feel comfortable and beautiful with sitting on top of your head! If you do not like what is going on above your eye line, you are not going to walk down that aisle with the swagger you deserve, so speak up!  


 The year before my wedding, I was a BM for a good friend. We all had amazing 50s hair dos to match our dresses. I was not happy at first, as I thought the stylist had made me look like the bride of Frankenstein (my blonde streak, you can imagine!) I thought I couldn't say anything, as I would be dissing her creation, but ultimately she could tell I didn't feel comfortable, and changed it, and I ended up loving it! 

So, have a few trials, do a bit of research and love the finished product as much as you love your dress!

Down the Rabbit Hole

We were lucky to have our excellent photographer with us for the whole day, and some of my favourite shots are the candid reportage style ones. 

I knew I wanted most of the pics to be in that style as I think they always capture the true essence of an event or party. Some of the very best ones are of the Groom and Groomsmen getting ready! 

In this post I want to celebrate the 'before' - stressful, yes, but perhaps almost as much fun as the wedding itself!