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Archive: Archive for June 2010

I thee Wed – Inspiration from the USA

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In the next issue of Save the Date magazine (July and August) we have a very special 'Real Wedding' feature, all the way from South Carolina in the USA. But for the time being, here is a sneaky peek for you to enjoy before the big, 4 page spread in the next mag!

Kristy and Kirk married on 22nd May 2010 in Murrells Inlet, (a gorgeously quaint, sleepy fishing village) in South Carolina. Over to the blushing bride herself:

Sitting on rocking chairs on Kirk's front porch before we were even engaged, he proposed the idea of getting married at the beach. I'm much of a home body and traditionalist, but the idea of a Southern beach wedding sounded quite appealing!

My family often visited the quaint town of Murrells Inlet, known for the best seafood. You can't drive through M.I without passing and noticing a precious white church on the water. So, when Kirk mentioned the beach, I immediately thought of that white church I always admired ...

Once we decided on Murrells Inlet, my mom, Kirk and I spent a weekend there visiting many different venues. We all FELL IN LOVE with the reception venue as soon as we got there. The gorgeous place that we celebrated our new marriage with friends and family is "Wachesaw Club Plantation". It sits right on the Waccamaw River and is surrounded by the most gorgeous Live Oaks draped in Spanish Moss I've ever seen. There is a white porch that surrounds the whole building, lined in little white lights. We had many family members traveling from the north and we knew that it was the perfect mix of "Southern Elegance", with a cozy feel!

Kristy: The two main colors of our wedding were light Apple green, and "Caribbean blue". The bridesmaid dresses, by Lula Kate were made of silk shantung and were Caribbean blue. Their sashes were apple green. I gave my girls the choice of two different styles of dresses and we ended up with 6 of one style and 6 of the other. They were all the same color and hit right above the knee and they even had pockets like mine! I had 12 bridesmaids, 1 junior bridesmaid and a flower girl!

Candy table - this is really popular here. An array of pretty glass containers, labelled with all the different types of candy. Guests could fill bags which had our logo on stickers as one of their 'party favours'.

Are we loving this amazing wedding or what!? The lovely bride, Kristy has shared so much more which will be available to read in the July/August of Save the Date magazine; from her dress to the venue's decor and entertainment to the quirky little extras. This is one hell of a wedding guys so be sure to gather your USA inspiration from Kristy and Kirk and her fabulous suppliers in the next issue :-)

The fantastic photography is courtesy of Matt and Jenna Daniel of Matt Daniel Photography so go take a look and see some more of their incredible work!

Supplier of the week – Honeysuckle and Castle

Posted by on in Fab Suppliers.

We at Save the Date magazine are two young women with a passion for weddings, events and doing something we both enjoy. So, we love nothing more than coming across another partnership of two young women who are also passionate about weddings and events and love what they do.

Meet Helen and Sally at Honeysuckle and Castle. Sisters who love weddings and love putting a smile on their brides faces, taking the stresses and strains away from their brides to be, leaving them to enjoy all the loveliness of being involved in the preparations of their big day.

Having begun their venture, initially as a hobby, taking care of friends and families weddings, Helen and Sally soon realised that they could make a business out of their hobby and began Honeysuckle and Castle two years ago. They now offer brides to be a whole variety of packages to suit their requirements and can customise packages according to their clients wishes. From full co-ordination, budget management, supplier liaision and the whole sha-bang to just being there on the day to oversee preparations and ensure everything is tickety boo, Honeysuckle and Castle can get involved as much or as little as is needed.

Look out for the next issue of Save the Date magazine (released 12th July) where Honeysuckle and Castle feature and tell us all about a very unique and special wedding they are currently working on .... watch this space!

Inspire me – Lucy Ledger Designs

Posted by on in Fab Suppliers.

Deciding on wedding stationery can be a real challenge, especially because it is a decision which seemingly, has to be made very early on (Save the Date cards are often sent over a year in advance)! We know the dilemma most of you are facing - whatever you decide upon you want to be continued throughout the entire stationery process - you want the style, colours and theme to be replicated in your invitations, menus, table names, orders of service .... right? . So, it is at this point when you need inspiration .... Well, then it's three cheers for Lucy Ledger Designs!

Relatively new on the stationery scene and a total genius when it comes to creativity and uniqueness, Lucy knows about style and she knows about consistency and having recently married herself, she knows how important getting it right is! Lucy Ledger Designs is quirky, fun and perfectly personal and is sure to give your wedding day the 'style' you're looking for.

Why not get in touch with Lucy to gather some inspiration for your big day 'look' - trust us, Lucy knows how to turn an idea into a perfect piece of paper based reality. Still not sure, well then, take a look at the below samples of Lucy's fantastic work for inspiration ....

Saturday Chic

Posted by on in Wedding Gossip.

Head piece glamour at Kula Tsurdiu.

Vintage, totally and utterly unique wedding dresses, check. Stunning, handmade and oh so delicate accessories, check. Incredible boutique in the heart of Nottingham’s stylish Lace Market, check.

Kula Tsurdiu has it all. And she is so chic. Here’s are Kula’s top tips for creating an enchanting hair style:

Hollywood icons: soft waves and a sparkling hair piece equal instant glamour

Go big: Large bows and oversized corsages are on trend  and can be worn time and time again

Boho bride: A headband placed around the forehead will create an ethereal feeling

Timeless romance: Applique lace cutouts strategically weaved into a messy side bun are a modern and refreshing alternative to the veil and will certainly be the focus of your look.

Braid parade: French plaits are big news on the catwalks this year. Go for comb-in floral hair accessories and really work that French style. Ooh la la!

Great advice from the wonderful Kula Tsurdiu.

Friday Frenzy – Whoopie!

Posted by on in Wedding Gossip.

Taking the UK by storm, straight from the shores of the USA are the new and totally scrumptious whoopie pies. Arguably and perhaps quite controversially hailed as becoming the new ‘cupcake’, this revolution in sweet-toothed fancy is gaining more and more momentum and set to become thee baked good to be shovelling in your cake hole!

OK, so what is a whoopie pie I hear you cry!? Well, it is basically a cake sandwich; two moist, dense domes of cake sandwiched together with cream cheese frosting or buttercream frosting. Originating from the US, rumour has it that the name derives from the noise Amish farmers used to make when opening their lunchboxes and upon discovering this cake treat made for them by their wife or daughter; they would shout ‘WHOOPIE’.

Whoopie pies are popping up in bakeries across the country including the Urban Bakery (in our very own East Midlands) who offer three flavours; classic chocolate, vanilla pod and red velvet, all with cream cheese or buttercream frosting in vanilla or chocolate and come in boxes of 10 at £25.

Even the large corporate brands are cottoning on to this new craze with Marks and Spencer being the first British supermarket to launch a range of whoopie pies.

So, get there before the crowds arrive because rest assured, those crowds will arrive and they’ll be pretty big …..

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