Disney Dreams

Morning, its the weekend :)

Today's blog is about the beautiful dresses designed by Alfred Angelo. Alfred Angelo is one of my favourite designers and my own wedding dress is from this particular designer. I am a huge Disney fan and when I found out that there was a Disney Collection I had to show it off!

Snow White:

A tulle ball gown with a fairytale corsage around the waist. This gown is as enchanting as a magical forest.

Belle:

Elaborate draping, folding and pleating make up this beautiful ballgown fit for a princess.

 

Cinderella:

This dress is made up from satin, net, re-embroidered lace, crystal beading, pearls, sequins and rhinestones. Get ready to sparkle in the moonlight.

Rapunzel:

This fitted gown of draped soft net, twist and turns like Rapunzel's luscious locks.

Ariel:

This mermaid gown is draped and has a fitted bodice, which also features a belt. The belt is encrusted with gemstones, crystals and pearls.

Jasmine:

This gown is a whole new world of glamour! It has a fitted bodice, which is gleaming with jewels and crystals.

Tiana:

This dress has layers upon layers of riches organza and lace, this dress catches the true spirit of New Orleans.

I hope you have enjoyed the beautiful Disney dresses and it had inspired you to bring out your inner princess!

Coral x

*Destination Wedding* ~ Gretna Green

Hello everyone! Today I'm doing something a little different for you all. We are going to Gretna Green! Well, we will be seeing what makes this one of the UK and the World's most popular wedding destinations for couples of all ages and races. So lets head north to Scotland and find out more!

The History

It is usually assumed that Gretna Green's famous "run-away marriages" began in 1754 when Lord Hardwicke's Marriage Act came into force in England. Under this Act, if a parent of a minor (i.e., a person under the age of 21) objected, they could prevent the marriage going ahead. The Act tightened up the requirements for marrying in England and Wales but did not apply in Scotland, where it was possible for boys to marry at 14 and girls at 12 years old with or without parental consent. It was, however, only in the 1770s, with the construction of a toll road passing through the hitherto obscure village of Graitney, that Gretna Green became the first easily reachable village over the Scottish border.The Old Blacksmith's Shop, built around 1712, and Gretna Hall Blacksmith's Shop (1710) became the focal tourist points for weddings. The Old Blacksmith's opened to the public as a visitor attraction as early as 1887. Since 1929 both parties in Scotland have had to be at least 16 years old, but they still may marry without parental consent. In England and Wales, the age for marriage is now 16 with parental consent and 18 without.

Nowadays

Gretna Green is now hosting over 5000 weddings each year in the Gretna/Gretna Green area, and one of every six Scottish weddings. Gretna's two blacksmiths' shops and countless inns and smallholding became the backdrops for tens of thousands of weddings. Today there are several wedding venues in and around Gretna Green, from former churches to purpose-built chapels. The services at all the venues are always performed over an iconic blacksmith's anvil. Gretna Green endures as one of the world's most popular wedding venues, and thousands of couples come from around the world to be married 'over the anvil' at Gretna Green.

Useful Pages

http://www.weddingsatgretnagreen.com/index.html

http://www.gretnagreen.com/weddings

http://www.gretnaweddings.co.uk/?gclid=CMWNo8Ke0LcCFVMftAodzh8A2Q

Here are some great shots to give you some ideas!

If You Wish Upon a Star

Each and every one if us has an imagination. Some people choose to use theirs less than others but it doesn't alter the fact that it's there. When I was growing up I spent most of my time in a magical world full of fairies, dragons, hidden doors to hidden worlds and endless possibilities. It was amazing, and to be honest i still enjoy wandering to those places.

And what stories are we told which help to fuel this? Fairytales. Most children will have grown up hearing and reading these wonderful stories and will know the happily-every-after endings. Every little girl has dreamed of that fairytale wedding; the handsome prince, the enchanted dress and the talking animals who help you to get ready.

As I've mentioned many times before, I love making cakes. And as I was reminiscing about fairytales I thought about how amazing it would be to have a fairytale wedding cake! I've been trawling the internet and have found some stunners! Enjoy!

Our recommended suppliers Sassas Cakes and Bella Cupcakes also have a stunning collection of cakes which I'd highly recommend looking at! 

www.sassascakes.co.uk 

www.bella-cupcakes.co.uk

Behind the Scenes at Ruby and Nelly's Commercial Shoot

Good morning; today I'm going to be giving you a sneak peek from behind the scenes at Mondays photo shoot. The photo shoot was to showcase the new business Ruby and Nelly's; a fabulous vintage crockery hire company specialising in weddings (but also supplying a gorgeous range of stock for other events such as children's parties!)

This shoot taught me a lot. I learnt that it is possible to create stunning results even at short notice (believe it or not this all came together in about four days). I learnt that some of the best shots come from being brave and thinking a little outside of the box. And I confirmed what I already knew; Norfolk is full of some incredibly talented people!

In this blog I'm going to show you some photos which I took on the day and tell you about my amazing suppliers! 

The location was a magical garden in North Norfolk which had everything we could have dreamt inside it.

The dress was a Kate-Middleton esk satin and lace number with a high neckline and long, elegant sleeves.

Ruby and Nellys mobile vintage cream tea catering and crockery hire

Ruby and Nelly's is run by sisters Laura and Cassie who are both passionate about all things vintage and all things tea & cake! What a great way to have an individual celebration, be it wedding, christening, children's party or garden party. Ruby and Nelly's can cater for 100+ guests and offer a great selection of packages (the website is well worth a little peruse).

Website: www.rubyandnellys.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rubyandnellys

Telephone: 07855826650 and 07970084447 

Jillian Fosten

Jillian is an incredible photographer who has recently moved to the UK from California. I absolutely love her style and recommend indulging in some time spent looking at her portfolio. She was lovely to work with and completely understood what I was trying to achieve with the shoot! I cannot wait to see the end results!

Website: www.jillianalyse.com/

Sarah Swain

This wonderful hair and makeup artist saved me this week, when, a day before the photo shoot I was still searching for someone to fill this role. Sarah created gorgeous hair, adorned with daisy's picked from the location, and simple understated makeup for our beautiful bride. Have a look at her website for pricing and more details about her mobile service!

Website: www.sarahswainmobile.co.uk

Twitter: @sarahswain29

Telephone: 07779256667

Sophie and Smith

This young lady creates some of the most beautiful wedding dresses I've ever seen (her talents don't stop there; she also makes gorgeous garters and prom dresses). I know this is where I will go to get my dress when I get married. You definitely need to go to this website!

Website: www.sophieandsmith.co.uk

Twitter: @sophieandSMITH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sophieandsmith

Telephone: 07990 571933 or 01603 438123

And last but not least a massive thank you to Yvonne Reynolds for letting us use her enchanting garden and to Sam Holden for being a beautiful bride!

The locations a such a variety of places to shoot!

We had company on location, in the shape of a small dog called Connie, who took a liking to Jillian, the photographer.  

Here are some of the lovely cups and saucers that Ruby and Nelly's have.

Our brides daisy-filled hair, and some of the spots we were fortunate enough to be able to use on the day.

  

Dress My Chairs !

Good morning!

On today's blog I'm experimenting with different types of ways to style your chairs. So many companies are popping up with chair covers with beautiful sashes but what if your theme requires more than a sash?

Whilst planning the barn wedding of the century, I'm looking for that something different, so let me know what you think of these amazing ways to dress your chairs! 

Dress to Impress at Your Reception

A new trend has emerged in the wedding world, made popular by celebrities with the likes of Kate Middleton and Beyonce paving the way. It has always been around, but as wedding budgets increase, more and more brides are giving in to the temptation. Yes, I am talking about having a second dress for your wedding reception.

Don't get me wrong, it's not for everyone, I know myself that when I wear my dress, I will be wearing it all day and night (and with a price tag like it has, I'll be sleeping in it too just to make sure I get the use out of it!), but it is a great option for the ladies who want to strip down the layers to enjoy getting down on the dance floor in the evening. Perhaps you are having a Summer beach wedding but still want to wear that big Cinderella dress you dreamed of as a girl. This option means in the evening, you can have a quick change and stay cool in the warm and humidity of a Summer's night.

It's also a great way to have two different styles, for example having a princess ballgown during the day, and then changing into a cute knee length, vintage 50's style. From sheath styles to short styles, you can really go to town, and of course, you don't have to choose white, you can be as colourful as you want!

Places like Monsoon and Debenhams have a great range of gowns that are perfect for an evening dress, as well as checking out your local wedding boutiques.

Have a look at these to get some ideas!

Weekly Round Up! (27th May to 1st June)

It's June! So let's start crossing fingers for the arrival of Summer! It has been another busy week at Evissa HQ, with more preparations for the coming fair in October, Araminta sorting the finishing touches for her photoshoot and dealing with lots of general enquiries. And it was another busy week on the blog too! Here's what you missed...

27th May

Monday I brought you more fantastic rainbow ideas, with today being all about dresses. I absolutely love this theme, so bright and fun, and great for the summer. From bold to pastel, there is a dress for everyone!

28th May

On Tuesday, Gemma got creative with some D.I.Y. chalkboards. Such a simple, cheap and pretty way to add to your wedding, whether pointing directions, or leaving a sweet message for guests. Have a look to get some ideas!

29th May

Wednesday was all about being pretty in polkadots! Araminta brought you some great options on how to bring something a little different to your dress without being too alternative. A great way to stand out on your big day.

30th May

Araminta was back again on Thursday with her love of books. A great theme to add something a little different to your day, with everything from centrepieces to arch ways!

31st May

Friday meant another featured supplier for you all to meet, and in perfect time for the Summer, we had Dan and Ali's Icecream Bike telling us all about how they can cool you and your guests down on a hot summer's wedding day!

1st June

Gemma was back again yesterday (Saturday) with the low down on Glemham Hall's Truly Vintage Wedding Fair happening at the end of the month. Read on to find out where and when you can meet some great East Anglian suppliers and find some fabulous vintage ideas for your big event!

Have a great Sunday and we look forward to bringing you more wedded bliss next week! Thanks for reading!

Michelle x

'Truly Vintage' Wedding Fair at Glemham Hall

Good Morning, Welcome to Saturdays Blog!

Today I am sharing with you the amazing Vintage Wedding Fair happening at Glemham Hall.

So If like me your a Vintage Girl then this is a fair not to be missed !!

‘Truly Vintage’ Wedding Fair at Glemham Hall

Sunday 23^rd June 2013

Are you planning a vintage style wedding? Are you crazy for cupcakes, bunting, mis-matched china and a paper pom-pom or two? Then ‘Truly Vintage’ at Glemham Hall could be the perfect

Wedding Fair for you!

“So, where am I going?”

Head over to the beautiful marquee at Glemham Hall in Suffolk and find yourself immersed in mountains of prettiness, that’s where you’ll discover some really talented vintage suppliers just waiting to help you turn your wedding plans & ideas into reality! From vintage transport, to talented photographers, cake makers, dresses, florists and stylists – they’ve got an amazing array of professional vintage wedding suppliers to inspire you.

“We drive past the house all the time and always wonder what it’s like inside”

Well, now’s your chance. Whilst you’re at ‘Truly Vintage’ step inside the beautiful wooden panelled Grand Hall and view the wonderful sweeping staircase that creates the grand entrance that every Bride desires. The Hall will be dressed for a wedding ceremony, complete with log fire, grand piano and the sound of The Sole Bay String Quartet.

“Is there something on offer for the smaller wedding?”

Showcasing one of their popular wedding packages, the Drawing Room will be dressed for a vintage Afternoon Tea with a wonderful mis-matched selection of old-fashioned vintage china from The Tea Service. Quirky, yet beautiful, the Drawing Room seats up to 40 for a perfectly intimate wedding.

“There’s cake, right?”

After a stroll around the beautiful walled rose gardens, pop back to the marquee for a traditional cream tea or a slice of Victoria sponge. Served with style and oozing with flavour, Serendipity Street’s vintage café will have all you need for a well-deserved treat!

“So give me the details…”

Easy to find, Glemham Hall is signposted just on the A12 between Woodbridge and Saxmundham. Use IP13 0BT for SatNav. Open from 10am-4pm with the first 50 registering brides receiving a goody bag!

“What else do I need to know?”

As well as Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships, there is also a divine little church on the Estate and opportunities for outdoor Ceremonies. Talk to Donna, the wedding planner at ‘Truly Vintage’ to understand exactly what Glemham Hall has to offer! Lastly…on the day of the fair they’re offering a 10% discount on any wedding booked at Glemham Hall. (venue hire only) – We hope to see you there!

Contact Details:

Donna Stockley

Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk. IP13 0BT

Tel: 01728 746704

www.glemhamhall.co.uk

www.facebook.com/Glemhamevents

www.twitter.com/GlemhamHall