We love: Cake Mates

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It is extremely difficult to find off the shelf ethnically diverse wedding cake toppers, so it was a joy to find Cake Mates! Cake Mates is a bespoke cake topper company, which makes unique hand crafted cake toppers from polymer clay. Each cake topper is designed to look exactly like the bride and groom and incorporate hobbies, personalities and even your outfits for the big day! Commissions... Read More

We love: Strand of Silk clutch bags

On your wedding day, you need something keep your lipstick handy, maybe a couple of tissues if you cry – hopefully not your mobile phone though! We love these clutch bags from Strand of Silk which are glamourous as well as functional and ideal for adding a bit of bling on your wedding day! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float:... Read More

Maunsel House in Taunton, Somerset

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Maunsel House is a magnificent 13th Century Manor set in 100 acres of stunning parkland located in a beautiful setting in Taunton, Somerset. It was back in 1086 AD when the manor was named ‘Maunsel’, which derived from the French meaning ‘Sleeve of Land’. Maunsel House is now licensed for civil ceremonies that take place in the manor’s beautiful ballroom... Read More

We love: Agnes and Lola

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Agnes and Lola is an online boutique featuring independent African influenced designers and ethical fashion, featuring regularly on the fashion pages of newspapers and magazines. Who could not possibly fall in love with this capulse honeymoon wardrobe inspiration to keep you cool on hot days?  Read More

We love: Violent Lips – Temporary Lip Tattoo Appliques

Violent Lips are temporary lip tattoo transfers that jazz up your lips for 4-8 hours. Certainly long enough to last a whole wedding day and survive your first kiss as a wife! #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2... Read More

Precious Awards 2011

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Our hearts, prayers and best wishes go out to all the businesses and individuals that were affected last week due to the London riots. In the light of such criminality and David Starkey’s inflammatory remarks on Newsnight, it is refreshing to see an organisation – The Precious Awards – that is celebrating the positive contributions and achievements of inspirational... Read More

We love: Ade Bakare Wedding Couture

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Ade Bakare Couture was formed in 1991, and is led by Ade Bakare, a designer orginally from the Midlands (graduating from Manchester University College) who has worked with the fashion houses of Victor Edelstein and Christian Stambolian. In 1998, he was named by Bride’s magazine as one of London’s influential designers. Ade Bakare’s wedding dresses can be described as feminine... Read More

VLISCO LAUNCHES 2011 TRÉSOR BRILLANT COLLECTION

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Vlisco have just launched their ‘Trésor Brillant’ collection of fabrics – a sumptuous new range of reds, blues, greens and yellows – perfect inspiration for your bridesmaids or even for the perfect outfit as a guest. Check out the ‘Trésor Brillant’ look book for further ideas.  Read More

We love: Heel Condoms for Wedding shoes from Glam Foxx

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Hot from the USA, straight out of the Grammy grab bags and NY Fashion week, are the exclusive heel condoms for your wedding shoes! Heel condoms are sheaths that cover your heels, so they are a perfect way to customise your wedding or bridesmaids shoes to your colour scheme! An added benefit is that they protect your heels from being scuffed and are reusable long after the wedding. Check... Read More

The Hottest Wedding Venue Styling Tips for 2012 by Simply Kayo

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Simply Kayo is a boutique special events company, that specialise in designing and coordinating quality, creative celebrations for the individual that identifies with the Western culture but is also very proud of their ethnic heritage. Today Fikayo, from Simply Kayo lets our brides and grooms in on what are the hottest trends for venue styling for 2012 weddings! Crystals,... Read More