Friday, 16 March 2012
My Best Friends Wedding- Mr & Mrs Larsen
Ok so my bestie "Coco" got married over 5 years ago now, but I think her colour scheme was GORGEOUS (her maid of honour was pretty tasty too, if I do say so myself :))so I just had to share some photos with you all. Coco and "Mr Coco" ( Sorry Clyde) got married in San Diego (in January would you believe) where the sky was azure blue, the grass was greener than green, temple sparkling white and her bridesmaid in hot pink and bright orange! The reception was full of delicious food, a romantic boat trip, a hot chocolate bar and some crazy dance moves. It really was a night to remember for all who attended! So here are a bunch of photos from that fantastic day 5 years and 2 months ago....
Thursday, 15 March 2012
Guest Blog - Olivia - .STYLEME.
I am so excited to have Olivia from www.styleme.org.uk to give us a few wedding day beauty tips....
Hi Shiny Happy People!
Summer is on the way and .STYLEME. is busy booking in brides and brushing up skills!
My name is Olivia and i've been hairdressing for soooo long if i tell you it might give away my age,
i recently decided to push the wedding market as i LOVE creating styles and being part of someone's special day i aim to create bespoke styles and will listen carefully on your input and style for the day, however i am here to advise as well and have at times had to tell brides "That just wont work!"
so what advice can i give you budding wives to be out there??
1. Make sure whatever you decide to do with your hair whether you call the professionals in or do it yourself have a trial and time it before the day!
2. If your dress is simple don't go too over the top with the hair (But that's just my advice!)
3. Extensions can completely help to create a style you dream of. Dont be afraid to try them.:)
4.Trust your stylist, if you've had a trial and you liked it don't stress! it will ruin your morning!
5. Make-up: Always prepare your skin beforehand so it has a good base to go on.
6.Eyes or Lips? not both. (By this i mean one can be more dramatic than the other!)
7.A good foundation is essential, make sure it matches your skin tone and doesn't have illuminating ingredients in them. It is not great for photography.
8.keep a mini make up set in a bag with your bridesmaid. You WILL want to powder your nose! and add on some lippy with all the greeting of guests you'll be doing.!
9.Deodrant and Breath Freshener!!!
AND FINALLY ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR DAY, YOU ARE A PRINCESS AND ABOUT TO START YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
Good luck and please get in touch if you would like to inquire about booking a stylist.www.styleme.org.uk.
Summer is on the way and .STYLEME. is busy booking in brides and brushing up skills!
My name is Olivia and i've been hairdressing for soooo long if i tell you it might give away my age,
i recently decided to push the wedding market as i LOVE creating styles and being part of someone's special day i aim to create bespoke styles and will listen carefully on your input and style for the day, however i am here to advise as well and have at times had to tell brides "That just wont work!"
so what advice can i give you budding wives to be out there??
1. Make sure whatever you decide to do with your hair whether you call the professionals in or do it yourself have a trial and time it before the day!
2. If your dress is simple don't go too over the top with the hair (But that's just my advice!)
3. Extensions can completely help to create a style you dream of. Dont be afraid to try them.:)
4.Trust your stylist, if you've had a trial and you liked it don't stress! it will ruin your morning!
5. Make-up: Always prepare your skin beforehand so it has a good base to go on.
6.Eyes or Lips? not both. (By this i mean one can be more dramatic than the other!)
7.A good foundation is essential, make sure it matches your skin tone and doesn't have illuminating ingredients in them. It is not great for photography.
8.keep a mini make up set in a bag with your bridesmaid. You WILL want to powder your nose! and add on some lippy with all the greeting of guests you'll be doing.!
9.Deodrant and Breath Freshener!!!
AND FINALLY ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR DAY, YOU ARE A PRINCESS AND ABOUT TO START YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
Good luck and please get in touch if you would like to inquire about booking a stylist.www.styleme.org.uk.
Monday, 12 March 2012
Etiquette- Father of the Bride
The most famous "father of the bride" I know
So after looking through tonnes of "etiquette" books I found that the Father of the Bride has very few jobs.... unfortunately for him one of his jobs traditionally is the most expensive...
1. Host the wedding- Now a days this doesn't necessarily mean paying for the everything, it is up to the bride, groom and parents to come up with their budget and whose paying for what
2. To walk his daughter down the aisle & "give" his daughter away to her husband- this stands for a father passing on the responsibility for his daughter onto her new husband.
3. To give the first speech of the reception
4. To cut in on the first dance of the bride and groom to dance with his daughter
The father of the bride I love most.....
So after looking through tonnes of "etiquette" books I found that the Father of the Bride has very few jobs.... unfortunately for him one of his jobs traditionally is the most expensive...
1. Host the wedding- Now a days this doesn't necessarily mean paying for the everything, it is up to the bride, groom and parents to come up with their budget and whose paying for what
2. To walk his daughter down the aisle & "give" his daughter away to her husband- this stands for a father passing on the responsibility for his daughter onto her new husband.
3. To give the first speech of the reception
4. To cut in on the first dance of the bride and groom to dance with his daughter
The father of the bride I love most.....
Friday, 9 March 2012
Real life engagement photos- Hannah & Brett
Hannah is one of my very close friends we have known each other since we were babies and even studied together in America, she had some gorgeous engagement photos taken in England at Camber Sands in Rye. She is also sharing their "love story" just because I think it is sooo cute!
In 2006 I decided to come out to Brigham Young University to study in America, and the first weekend that I was out here I met my husband. We were at a party in a cabin up in mountains and I was looking for something to drink in the kitchen, as I walked in Brett and his friends were drinking the last can of drink. To give you a little context it took about three hours to get to this cabin, there was no running water and that was the LAST drink there. I was not too happy about this, but it definitely sparked up a conversation. They soon realised that I was from England, and Brett had just got back from his mission in England, so we started trying to see if we knew the same people…turns out Brett served his mission in my grandparents ward, and knew my aunts and uncles. I liked him that first night we met, and after the cabin it was a few months before we saw each other again. During those months I had been emailing my auntie trying to find out as much as I could about Brett, and he was emailing my auntie doing the exact same thing. We hung out for a while, and eventually went out on our first date in December 2006….the rest is history. We dated for a long long time, and were eventually engaged in May 2010, Brett flew out to England and proposed to me at Leeds Castle in Kent.
In 2006 I decided to come out to Brigham Young University to study in America, and the first weekend that I was out here I met my husband. We were at a party in a cabin up in mountains and I was looking for something to drink in the kitchen, as I walked in Brett and his friends were drinking the last can of drink. To give you a little context it took about three hours to get to this cabin, there was no running water and that was the LAST drink there. I was not too happy about this, but it definitely sparked up a conversation. They soon realised that I was from England, and Brett had just got back from his mission in England, so we started trying to see if we knew the same people…turns out Brett served his mission in my grandparents ward, and knew my aunts and uncles. I liked him that first night we met, and after the cabin it was a few months before we saw each other again. During those months I had been emailing my auntie trying to find out as much as I could about Brett, and he was emailing my auntie doing the exact same thing. We hung out for a while, and eventually went out on our first date in December 2006….the rest is history. We dated for a long long time, and were eventually engaged in May 2010, Brett flew out to England and proposed to me at Leeds Castle in Kent.
We then started the long process of applying for visas to make our love legal J I finally was able to marry my best friend in the Salt Lake City Temple on 2nd December 2010.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Real Life Bride to be- Jenna
Ok here is another of our "real life brides to be" this one I know real well as she is my sister! I am her Maid of Honour but thought it would be more exciting to hear about the wedding from her view not mine!
About us!!
Welcome to the world of Joshua and I!! I’m Jenna, I am 22 years old from Larkfield, Kent. Josh is 21 years old (yes I know he is younger….it runs in the family you cant blame me ☺) and he is from Gloucester. I am working full time at the moment as a Supervisor in a retail store called Superdry. I am hoping to become a make up artist soon and start my own business but for now Superdry pays the bills. Josh is attending Aston University in Birmingham, he is studying Spanish and Maths (CRAZY!! I know). He loves going to the gym with his boys, playing football, especially loves rugby and making me the happiest girl EVER!!
Our Story.
Josh and I officially met New years eve 2007. We had heard and seen glimpses of each other but our eyes and ears had never officially had the pleasure of meeting, but on this night things changed!! Through the years we became the best of friends. To me he was my best friend but to Josh he would describe this time as me being stubborn and not giving us two a chance to date. He tried his hardest to make me realise we would be perfect together but I wouldn’t give in! Years past by and 2009 came around. He called me about his mission call, Canada Toronto East Spanish speaking mission. But still JUST FRIENDS! Basically to cut a long story kinda short, I ended up falling for him a month before he left! We spent the last week inseparable and still to this day I wonder what took me so long. On the Saturday before he left he had organised a farewell at Gadfield Elm Chapel to hang out! That night I will never forget, it was the first time we both told each other that we loved one another and the first time we kissed (it was like out of a fairytale movie, but I will leave that part out!). After an emotional goodbye, we stayed in contact. Emailing every week. After two years past by I was asked to go to the airport for his homecoming, butterflies flew and spun through my stomach. Whilst waiting at the arrivals sweating like no other! Our RM is finally home! And ever since then our love has blossomed!! For my 22nd birthday he surprised me with a trip to Canada for a week in January….ever since people found out about this trip we received non stop comments about Josh proposing out there! And to my delight on the 14th January, Josh got down on one knee in the middle of a 4-way intersection in Dundas Square and made me a the happiest girl again! Since we got home we spend every weekend together! And we couldn’t be more excited about planning the rest of our lives together!! BRING ON 14th JULY 2012 YAYYYYYY!!
About us!!
Welcome to the world of Joshua and I!! I’m Jenna, I am 22 years old from Larkfield, Kent. Josh is 21 years old (yes I know he is younger….it runs in the family you cant blame me ☺) and he is from Gloucester. I am working full time at the moment as a Supervisor in a retail store called Superdry. I am hoping to become a make up artist soon and start my own business but for now Superdry pays the bills. Josh is attending Aston University in Birmingham, he is studying Spanish and Maths (CRAZY!! I know). He loves going to the gym with his boys, playing football, especially loves rugby and making me the happiest girl EVER!!
Our Story.
Josh and I officially met New years eve 2007. We had heard and seen glimpses of each other but our eyes and ears had never officially had the pleasure of meeting, but on this night things changed!! Through the years we became the best of friends. To me he was my best friend but to Josh he would describe this time as me being stubborn and not giving us two a chance to date. He tried his hardest to make me realise we would be perfect together but I wouldn’t give in! Years past by and 2009 came around. He called me about his mission call, Canada Toronto East Spanish speaking mission. But still JUST FRIENDS! Basically to cut a long story kinda short, I ended up falling for him a month before he left! We spent the last week inseparable and still to this day I wonder what took me so long. On the Saturday before he left he had organised a farewell at Gadfield Elm Chapel to hang out! That night I will never forget, it was the first time we both told each other that we loved one another and the first time we kissed (it was like out of a fairytale movie, but I will leave that part out!). After an emotional goodbye, we stayed in contact. Emailing every week. After two years past by I was asked to go to the airport for his homecoming, butterflies flew and spun through my stomach. Whilst waiting at the arrivals sweating like no other! Our RM is finally home! And ever since then our love has blossomed!! For my 22nd birthday he surprised me with a trip to Canada for a week in January….ever since people found out about this trip we received non stop comments about Josh proposing out there! And to my delight on the 14th January, Josh got down on one knee in the middle of a 4-way intersection in Dundas Square and made me a the happiest girl again! Since we got home we spend every weekend together! And we couldn’t be more excited about planning the rest of our lives together!! BRING ON 14th JULY 2012 YAYYYYYY!!
YAYYYYYY!!
Monday, 5 March 2012
Oh summer... where art thou...
Ok so after teasing us with good weather last week it is back to MISERABLE weather here in the UK and I for one am not impressed! I do not like cold weather it seems to suck all the energy out of me- so in order to brighten my day I decided to search Pinterest today in the hope of some summer inspiration and thought I would share some of my favourites!
I am in love with all the summer colours and dreaming of hot summer days, hopefully it won't be long!
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Real life brides to be- Hannah
Ok so we have seen real life weddings (& will continue too) and tips and ideas from me, but thought it would be a good idea to follow along with some "real brides-to-be" to hear about their experiences and tips they want to share with all of you! I am really excited to get to know these brides-to-be and first up we have Hannah here is her story:-
About us:
So a little about me and Rob... I am from Edinburgh, Scotland, He is from Cwmbran, Wales. I was at school in America studying Psychology but am taking time out and working, He is studying Neurobiology at Cardiff University. I'm a girly girl and love my fashion, make up, friends and music, He is a guys guy and loves quad biking, his best friend Matt, working out, Chinese food and rugby when Wales are playing! We love One Tree Hill, visiting new places, cheesecake and each other!
So a little about me and Rob... I am from Edinburgh, Scotland, He is from Cwmbran, Wales. I was at school in America studying Psychology but am taking time out and working, He is studying Neurobiology at Cardiff University. I'm a girly girl and love my fashion, make up, friends and music, He is a guys guy and loves quad biking, his best friend Matt, working out, Chinese food and rugby when Wales are playing! We love One Tree Hill, visiting new places, cheesecake and each other!
- Our Story:
Rob and I first met at the end of April last year. I had just decided to take time out of school in America and had all these big plans to be single for the next year and travel and work and get rich...but I think it is safe to say - like most things in life - nothing happened according to plan! The day after I got home I begrudgingly agreed to go on a double blind date with one of my friends. Don't get me wrong, even tho my plan was to be single for the year I was still totally up for going on dates..just not blind ones! Having been on more than my fair share of blind dates and knowing how awkward and cringey they can be it is safe to say I wasn't too keen! But I decided despite my past experiences I was gonna have fun on this date and it was an opportunity to make new friends if nothing else!
When we first met on the date Rob was quite shy - probably because I was not being very shy at all and called him the wrong name right after I asked a second time what his name was again ha! Thankfully he was not too put off by this and we ended up having a lot of fun together that weekend! I didn't have a phone at the time so for the following week we messaged back and forth on good old Facebook until the next weekend when we ended up going to the same event. I guess you could say it was this weekend that changed everything - we had our first kiss and spent the whole weekend getting to know each other better and having fun! About 2 weeks later we were officially an item and on the day of our 9 month 'anniversary' of dating Rob proposed!! We are getting married 30th June 2012 and we are so so excited to share our special day with all the people we love!
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