Japanese Cherry Blossom Beauties

I absolutely adore Japansese Cherry Blossoms. And with the beautiful sunshine we have had over the weekend, it makes me so happy to know they will be on show soon! The gentle pink hue of the petals is so pretty for a wedding, light and refreshing as well as romantic and tranquil. A great idea if you wanted a Japanese or Asian theme to your big day, but be sure to book the wedding in the season of flowering for your home country or all you will miss the big show!

The Japanese symbolise the cherry blossom as clouds, as well as a metaphor for life. There are over 200 different species known in Japan, often used in Anime, Manga, films, housewares and just about anything else you can buy. And for those in the UK looking for a Cherry Tree covered in petals to get photos near, how about heading over to Batsford Arboretum in Gloucestershire which holds the National collection of Japanese village cherries, or Keele University in Staffordshire who has one of the UK's largest collections of over 150 flowering species.

You can use them for centre piece decorations which is the most common way to incorporate them into your day. Also the bouquets and buttonholes can be designed with the tree branches and twigs, taking care not to destroy the flowers. You could also try many of the hire places to see if they have any Japanese Cherry Blossom trees to get for your ceremony, or maybe you could just do all the legalities down the registry office, and find yourself a beautiful park to hold a blessing ceremony instead, walking your way through the falling flowers. Options are also available for decor for your wedding cake and invites, or as pattern for your dress by using small fabric flowers along the bust and having them look like they are gracefully floating down the dress. Of course you don't have to adorn a dress covered in blossoms, instead opt for a very subtle pink to match the theme of the day. Have a look below for more!

Weekly round up mon 1st April - 6th April 2013 !!

Hello and happy April !!

Isn't it lovely to wait up to a bit of sunshine in the morning !! Still cold but makes me so happy to know spring is finally arriving !!!

Here is what we have been up to this week !!

Monday 1st April
Happy Easter !! On Monday still full of chocolate Michelle treated to a fun Easter styled wedding! Full of tips and helpful ideas to create a bright and colourful day !

Tuesday 2nd April
Spring blossom weddings was the theme for my post on Tuesday, inspired by the beautiful trees starting to bud, imagine blossom confetti and petal filled walkways, all very romantic and pretty,


Wednesday 3rd April
Who doesn't love a classic Campervans ?? Araminta brought to you our love for a Campervans today and not only are they the cutest way to turn up to your wedding but why not extend your booking for a week and disappear into the sunset on a mini break after your reception ? A perfect ending to a perfect day !!

Thursday 4th April
Gold !! Today Aramintas blog was sparking gold, DIY heaven is this theme, so pretty, sparkly and elegant gold is a perfect choice for your wedding all year round !

Friday 5th April
Feature Friday !! Today our featured supplier is Baytree pizzas of Ipswich, Suffolk. Specialising in weddings and events pizzas are the new fish and chips !!! Select your favourite and into the Oven it goes !! Perfect for all the guests ! Vegetarians, kids and of course the big ones to !!

Saturday 6th April
A chance of a glamping wedding at Glemham hall !! Following the press launch at Glemham hall we are pleased to be helping to find a couple who are interesting in having a glamping wedding at Glemham hall including tickets to this years Folk East festival !! Read on to find out more !!

So with bridal consultations and new couples to meet this week it's wedding season at the best !! Have an excellent week and ill see you soon,
Happy planning xx
Gemma x

A Chance For a Glamping Wedding at Glemham Hall !!

Good Morning! As you might remember we recently did a post on glamping weddings and this was very popular!

We were recently invited to a press release at the beautiful Glemham Hall in Suffolk who are on the lookout for a free-spirited bride & groom who fancy the idea of a ready-to-go festival wedding!

Set in 300 acres of glorious Suffolk parkland, Glemham Hall is the perfect setting for a festival wedding !

Is this you? Well, Glemham now have the open air opera and theatre venue, and are hosting this years Folk East 2013! which to all you non-glampers is a really cool, family-friendly festival! So that's where you come in, please help us spread the word! Glemham has two opportunities left over this 3 day festival for a lucky couple. Time is of the essence though! They can arrange the glamping, tickets for the guests, festival style food and drink... you name it, they will sort it!

Folk East will consist of a large variety of folk, dance workshops, tea and "mardling" marquees. There will be a large variety of food stalls showcasing food from around the world! A real ale bar featuring ales from Suffolk and Norfolk breweries. There will be a large range of arts and crafts stalls a sculpture garden which fires up at night and areas of general wonder!

More details to follow, please feel free to contact Gemma at Evissa weddings www.evissawedding.co.uk or evissaweddings@gmail.com or contact Donna Stockley on weddings@glemhamhall.co.uk / events@glemhamhall.co.uk

**Featured Supplier** - Baytree Pizza Oven

Another Friday has arrived which means another fabulous supplier for you to feast your eyes on. Today we are lucky to have Baytree Pizza Oven on the blog. They specialise in a mobile pizzeria which produces very tasty, wood-fired pizzas (I was very lucky to try it at the EDP fair) which are great for weddings as who doesn't like pizza? An edible delight for the young and old, have a read for more!

Who are you?

Baytree is a mobile pizzeria that can be set up in practically any location, making it the perfect choice for your private function or event.

How did you get into your chosen career?

We have always loved pizza and the relaxed way in which the Italians enjoy their food, so after a trip to Italy a few years ago we decided to take the plunge and buy our first wood-fired oven. We started out doing local food festivals and events, but gradually began to get booked up for weddings all over East Anglia. It has been so popular we now have several ovens and a very full diary!

What do you offer brides and grooms?

People love the fact our pizza oven is such a feature at their wedding plus our unlimited pizza package means that they don't have to worry about running out of food! Also, we pride ourselves in our pizza dough, which is made freshly every day and gives the thin crust base that lovely crunch. We have also recently introduced crepes to our repertoire as it is something else that people can see made right in front of them, whilst being a bit different from the usual wedding day dessert. The next thing on our hit list is wood-fired catering. We are currently working with a great chef to come up with some really exciting menus to cater for more formal dining with a difference. watch this space! 

And here's where to find them!

Website: http://www.sandwichdeliveryipswich.co.uk/store/category.php?id=22
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baytree-Pizza-Oven/149223101812997?ref=ts&fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/baytreeipswich
Email: baytreeipswich@yahoo.co.uk

Gold

Gold. Such a luxurious colour! I love it; it works so well with so many other colours. It's so compatible. It's great with pinks, peaches, black, white, blues and greens.

I think it's such a wonderful wedding colour. Plus it's so easy (and cheap) to spray items gold to match your theme. And no one would know all you'd done was buy a can a spray paint! Or you can get some glue and some gold glitter... Fantastic results!

As for gold dresses; if you get them right they can look amazing. Just don't go to overboard on the sequins and you'll be ok. And as for the gold wedding cakes! Wow.

A simple way to make your wedding look more extravagant than it cost! What would you turn gold for the day? Glasses? Plates? Branches? Your nails? Flowers? A car?? The possibilities are endless...

Who Doesn't Love a Classic Campervan?!

Good morning! I hope you all enjoyed the glorious sunshine yesterday. With the sunshine comes the first dash of hope that the sunshine will soon be accompanied by warmth. And along with all of that a wonderful summer! And what does summer make me think of (apart from BBQs, sunbathing and summer dresses)? Volkswagen campervans! I think they're a beautiful wedding car. And a great way to fit all of the bridal party in one vehicle! They're becoming more and more popular as a mode of transport for your big day! And I'm not surprised. They photograph amazingly and because they're classic cars they won't look "dated" when you're showing your wedding photos to your grandchildren.

AND as an added bonus you and your partner could drive away in it for your honeymoon after the big day and enjoy a weekend of romantic camping with a splash of luxury.

There are little ways you could include the VW camper into your wedding theme; cake, invitations or centre pieces.

And as for photo opportunities.... They're endless! I also love the way one florist has decorated the VW camper with flowers!

Spring Blossom Weddings

Good morning! Dare I even say that the sun is shining!!!
My inspiration comes today from the tiny buds of blossom coming on our trees at home, it makes you so happy to see after a long cold winter!

Blossom can make a wedding perfect. From laying on the floor to make a bridal walkway or falling as confetti.
Spring really is the best time to say I do!

Happy Easter!

Good morning and Happy Easter! Today I'm gonna keep it short and sweet (because us bloggers like to have a holiday too!) and give you an Easter Wedding mood board for you to feast your eyes on as you feast on chocolate! Using either tones of easter or tones of spring work well for this theme. And you can have great activities such as Easter Egg Hunts and egg decorating for guests to enjoy!

Weekly round up 23/03-30/03

Happy Easter !!!

It's such a lovely time of year to hold a wedding, and this week we celebrated the wedding of Dalia and Tim from Norfolk wedding directory, Norfolk brides.
As the cold snap continues this week bringing spring spells, plenty of chocolate and warm loving memories, read on to catch up !


Monday 25th March
Today Michelle brought to you a wonderful theme of chocolate. From dresses to truffle favours, Michelle brings a mouthwatering theme!

Tuesday 26th March
Daisy daisy was my theme on Tuesdays blog, still dreaming of spring this cute as a daisy theme is perfect for an Easter or spring wedding. With everything from stationary to your hair check it out !

Wednesdays 27th March
Facial hair? love it or hate! Every groom has it ! Araminta shows you how to keep your groom happy and incorporate it into your big day ! Think stationary, props, and a whole lotta hair !!

Thursday 28th March
Araminta's blog on Thursday was a geeky garter !! Garters are fast becoming a way to add character to your outfit not just for your something blue, check these cheeky garters out !!

Friday 29th March
Feature Friday today and Michelle brings to you S & D roadshows !
From quality sounds and lighting to LED dance floors, they can cater for all your needs !

Saturday 30th March
Today was a look back at how to remember people on your wedding day from parents to grandparents and siblings that have past, check out our ideas for still having them involved on your day.

Remembering Loved Ones

Getting married is one of the most important days in anyone's life. It is the day where you show your family and friends the love that you and your partner share, declaring it to the world. But sometimes, not everyone is there to see it. Many of us have had or will have people who were very dear to us, not present at a wedding. Be it a grandparent, parent, sibling or child, life can be cruel and leave us missing the ones we love. But you can still include their memory on your special day, doing something memorable and symbolic for everyone to remember a love one passed on.

Speeches

During your speeches, you could have a special reading or poem dedicated to those who couldn't be with you on your special day. Take time to pick the piece to read, making sure it means something to you, or really shows the spirit of the person or people you are remembering. It doesn't have to be sad, perhaps, your dad loved a football chant or a child with a favourite short story, keep it personal and meaningful.

Photographs

Why not display pictures of happy times and special days with them. You could have frames that match the theme of the wedding displayed around the gift area or cake, or perhaps just a personal one to have with you at the top table so you can look at it and smile, knowing they are right there with you.

Music

How about a piece of music that is special to you. You could either play it as part of your ceremony, or even have a special dance with everyone on the dancefloor. I know for the people I can't have on my wedding day, I will be having a bagpiper play Lonely Island as a symbol.

Symbolism

Another way to remember our loved ones is a symbolic gesture. There are so many ways you can do this. My personal favourite is a dove release. You could have a whole flock, or a single dove for each person missed. It is a very meaningful way to treasure them, and has been used since the Romans. You can also light a candle for them, perhaps having a minutes silence as it is lit. Having a military wedding? Why not have the fellow soldiers fire off a couple of rounds for each person lost. Or you could release sky lanterns into the night sky, to symbolise their spirit carrying on.

There is also a charity donation made in the loved ones name. Many of us have lost family and friends to illness and rare disorders, and with gift donations from guests, the money raised could go to a chosen charity to help raise awareness and afford research into preventing it for others. This is exceptionally nice as you know their memory will be helping others.

Whatever you do, be sure to have them as part of your day, they may not be with you in body, but their spirit lives on.