We love: Cake Mates
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 are accepted not only for wedding cakes but also celebration... Read More
The Kosibah 20th Anniversary Reception and Fashion Show
Yemi Osunkoya had kindly loaned us a couple of his wedding dress samples for ‘Our Vintage Story‘ – a photographer and model bridal shoot last September, so it was super exciting to get an invite to the Kosibah 20th anniversary reception on the 1st September 2011 at The Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall SW1, where he would be revealing his new wedding dress collection – Bienvenue 20. Yemi established the Kosibah brand in... 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: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1... Read More
We love: Avila UK (online Afro-Caribbean food store)
If you have ever had the joy (or the frustration!) of buying in the food and drinks to self cater for your/relative’s wedding, then taking it to store at your mum’s house in many trips, and then taking it to all the ladies round London who would be cooking it and then getting it to the reception venue in coolers and trays in one piece, and wondered why there wasn’t an online shop option like Sainsbury’s, then wonder no more! Avila... Read More
We love: Agnes and Lola
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-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /*... Read More
12 unique bridal bouquets and floral decorations
Here are a few unique bridal bouquets and floral decorations to help fire up your imagination for your wedding flowers. From vintage brooch bouquets, hanging flowers to origami paper flowers and flower cornets, there is bound to be something to whet your appetite! #gallery-4 { margin: auto; } #gallery-4 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-4 img { border:... Read More
Pretty in Pink (and Purple!) Wedding Inspiration
Note: this post is dedicated to Louisa’s favourite colour and nothing to do with us! (Tasha/Cassie) Sticks tongue out! (Louisa) —– You can never had enough pink or purple – here is some pink and purple wedding inspiration! Pink Dress – Jessique Designs Pink Wedding Dress – Shop Wedding Dress Umbrella & Hearts Decoration – Dot Com Gift Shop Purple Glasses – Home Garden Living My Day as a Bridesmaid Activity Book,... Read More
We love: Ade Bakare Wedding Couture
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 classics with a touch of modernity with strong influences from... Read More
Big Veils are Back!
What with royal weddings, plus Kate Moss and Lilly Allen getting married recently, the focus has turned back onto big veils. The bigger the better! Also the larger floor length cathedral length veils are making a swift comeback! Make sure that if you are going for a dramatic length or big veil that it doesn’t overpower your wedding dress or obscure your face to avoid the net curtain effect. Strapless or sleeveless wedding dresses tend to work... Read More