Get in Check!

Tartan is the new Autumn/Winter trend taking over the fashion industry and is very visable throughout the highstreet stores. From simple checks to classic tartan, it is a much have style that can be easily brought into your wedding day!

Now we all know the men have it easy when it comes to pulling off tartan, they just nip down to their local suithire, get sized up and hey presto! Done! However, for women its a little harder, picking the right style to suit you and your shape, as well as style of the wedding. And picking the right colour! I prefer the Pride of Scotland (purple check) and Scottish National (blues and ivory) out of the usual choices available, but you can find anything, from a simple black check, to green and even white.

Here are some great examples of some stunning gowns to keep you in check!

Catrinas Bridalwear Fashion Show

Good morning,

What a horrible day it is here in the East! Rain, Rain and Rain ! 

As you know we held Gt Yarmouth's Prom, Party and wedding event on Sunday 6th of October and so today I bring you the pictures of the gorgeous dresses we had on offer, taken by a blushingbride2b sponsor Lisa North. 

Model Kelly Goodman

Model Samantha Jolly

Model Gemma Johnson

Model Samantha Jolly

Model Leigh brown 

Model Jenni London

Model Gemma Johnston 

Model Kelly Goodman

Model Leigh Brown

Model Samantha Jolly 

Hair by Gt Yarmouth Collage

Make up by Sarah Louise make up www.facebook.com/sarahlouisemua 

Gemma lamb www.gemlambmua.co.uk

Photography Lisa North www.lisanorthphotography.co.uk 

Dresses Catrinas Bridalwear 01493444544 

Pumpkin Patch

Autumn is defiantly upon us; despite the warm weather the trees have stared to turn and the landscape is becoming a rich palet of reds, oranges and yellows. 

Halloween may not be a large celebration over here in England and trick-or-treating may not be a ritual undertaken by every child but something which I have undertaken every year is pumpkin carving. There is something lovely about having a hand carved pumpkin lighting up your doorstep on the 31st October (even if the carving is questionable-mine definitely need some work).

If you do decide to get married in October then why not bring an autumnal theme in to your wedding with the help of the trusty pumpkin. If you've got the space they're easy and cheap enough to grow yourself. Their use can be varied from centre pieces, to letter boxes to outside lanterns. Here are some photos to inspire you....

Stag Party Faces

I woke up on sunday morning with a mask of a random man on my kitchen table. Evedently my housemate had gone on a night out and found this mask. It turns out it was from a stag party. Each member of the stag party had been given a mask by the best man; this mask was the face of the groom. So on Friday night in Norwich there were twenty or so men with the same face... Slightly confusing if you're drunk I imagine. But what a great idea! And a great way to find the other members of your party. And fantastic photos!

This may not be everyone's cup of tea but I personally think it's quite funny! Although the thought of my face on a mask ending up in a random persons kitchen the next day doesn't make me laugh quite as much... So as long as you keep hold of your face for the night all would be great! 

I also saw two other masks with said face on the middle of my road... I wonder if any of them stayed with their owner?

 

Crazy for Popcorn!

Monday has arrived! And today we are going popping crazy over another new trend to hit the wedding scene! That's right! Popcorn buffets! At first, you are thinking, 'Huh?', but it is such a fabulous idea. Imagine the set-up of a candy buffet, minus the sticky hands (depending on the flavours). And speaking of flavours, there are loads you can choose from, with myself coming across everything from the classics like salted and butter, to more unusual like cherry and blue raspberry. You can bring out your inner chef to create wonder combinations to really treat the palate.

This is a great DIY job too, making the popcorn at home or buying in bulk, and using large vases, bowls or other props to help yourself from. You can even use food colouring to dye the popcorn all sorts of fun and fantastic colours to suit any theme, or leave it plain for a more classic look.

The more I researched, the more I love the idea. Something really different and simple to achieve. And being a huge popcorn fan (I usually finish my large popcorn before the trailers are done) I couldn't imagine a more fun treat for guests to enjoy.

Weekly Round-up! (30th Sept - 5th Oct)

Can you believe it's already Sunday? The whole team are looking forward to the Party, Prom and Wedding event today at Great Yarmouth Racecourse from 10am-3pm! And what have we been doing this week other than prepare for the big fair you ask? Keeping you up to date on great wedding ideas! We have also had Araminta's styled shoot published, and myself continuing the wedding countdown (only 33 days to go!). Here is what you missed this past week:

30th September
On Monday I was back to my favourite thing, Disney! Today was all about amazing Disney inspired cakes for your big day, from classic films to Pixar comedies.

1st October
We were bouncing away on Tuesday with Araminta's bouncy castle inspired post, proving that they aren't just for kids, and provide great shots throughout the day!

2nd October
Wednesday was all about Araminta's North Norfolk beach shoot featured in North Norfolk Living magazine, and who got involved to make the day happen.

3rd October
On Thursday, Gemma was with us showing us some of the stunning dresses to be seen on the catwalk at today's fair, with gowns provided by Catrina's Bridalwear. Sure to be the highlight of the day!

4th October
Friday was my return and I was bringing you a new trend, the bridal suit! That's right, ladies are ditching the dress and showing who really wears the trousers in their relationship!

5th October
Yesterday Gemma was back with the 411 on all the suppliers you can meet at today's Party, Prom and Wedding Fair. With such a great mix, you can plan your whole event!

PROM, PARTY, WEDDING EVENT - Gt Yarmouth Racecourse

TOMORROW ! 

Free entry - 10am-3pm 

It's finally arrived ! 

Come and see us tomorrow at the Racecourse !

Lots of suppliers ready and waiting to meet you lovely couples! 

Here's a taster !

Hey Sweet Thing

Devine designs by Natasha

Toast master John Driscoll

Ruby & Nellys

Simply Magic

Inline events 

Vanilla chilli 

 

Vintage Car &Campwr 

Sarah Louise make up

Catrinas Bridal

Lisa North Photography 

Silverlinelimousines 

Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Cottage wedding cake company

Go race events

 

Fun Casinos 

Perfect Day creations

Greenwoods menswear

Sunset Gemstones

Elouise's Sweet Stuff

Great Yarmouth Town Hall

Rebecca Barnes Harpist

Andrew Hurst photography

And many more.........

Fashion shows @ 11am & 2 pm 

Live magic show @ 12pm

Free raffle to win io to £350 of venue styling from Evissaweddings !

Remember to fill in your details at the top of the blog, to receive your free goody bag on arrival ! 

see you all there !!

Gemma xx 

**Trend Alert** - The Bridal Suit

A new trend is emerging and it seems that some ladies are ditching the princess look and opting for something more suiting (excuse the pun!). Yes, thats right, its no longer just the men wearing the trousers on the big day! And I can see why. With so many styling options to suit all body shapes, they can be very flattering, and of course the comfort factor also steps in.

Wide leg trousers give a more floaty look, as if wearing a skirt, or perhaps turn the complete opposite direction and don the skinny legged bottoms to show off your shape. Mix it with a nice top or shirt and if wanted, a jacket, and accessorise with belts and jewellery. You can still wear a veil, with birdcage being the most flattering in my eyes, or even play it simple with a stunning headpiece or fascinator. And of course, go high with some stunning stillettos, to give you a graceful glide, and as us ladies know, heels help your bum look more pert (great for us that are allergic to the gym).

Here are some great examples:

Bridal Fashion show - Great Yarmouth 6th October

Hello !

Today I'm giving you a glimps of the amazing dresses that will be dancing there way down the catwalk at Sundays Prom, Party & Wedding event at Great Yarmouth Racecourse. 

Catrinas Bridalwear, from nearby Gorleston, will not only have there amazing dresses on display, but will be hosting an array of gorgeous dresses all read out by our lovely sponsor, Toastmaster John Driscoll. 

Take a look at these stunning dresses and be sure to come down on Sunday to talk to Catrina and her team to find your dream dress. 

See you there !

Gemma xx 

North Norfolk

I am very excited to tell you that a photo shoot which Evissa Weddings organised and coordinated is featured on the front cover of North Norfolk Wedding supplement in the North Norfolk Living magazine, out today.

The magazine is available in North Norfolk but is also available online at this link; http://www.northnorfolkliving.co.uk/

The photo shoot was a North Norfolk beach wedding, featuring all local suppliers. I wanted to create something which summed up North Norfolk, something that was relaxed with images of friends enjoying each others company in beautiful surroundings. 

The talented Camrovision Photography helped me to capture the day with some stunning photos which I am so pleased to be finally able to share with you. The day in question was a gorgeous sunny day and a thoroughly enjoyable experience was had by all those involved!

Another massive thank you to everyone who helped out! Here are all of the wonderful suppliers;

Camrovision

Flower30 

Gun Hill 

Jordan Burr 

Oola Boola

Picnic Fayre

Plum 

Vintage Home and Garden 

  Wedding Wheels-Next-The-Sea 

  Wrought Iron and Brass Beds