Check this out.....

Looking for the ideal hair accessorie? Want something a bit different from the usual tiara? Want something unique and one of a kind just like you? Then take a look over at The Contrary Fairy. My bestie has started this small company and she makes the CUTEST accessories for you and your littlies!

She does custom orders so whether its a hairband to complete your look or a little tutu as a flower girl present you just have to go see!
I am hoping to be sporting one of her fabulous creations at my brothers upcoming wedding! (Unless her little man decides to make an appearance and put her out of action for a while!) Please check it out you won't be disappointed!

A real life wedding

Ok so I am kinda cheating as this is mine and hubby's wedding but I thought I would showcase our wonderful photographer found here

Bridal Shower

I have found the cutest little blog here with the best idea for a sophisticated bridal shower.

Why not enjoy your last few days of "singleness" and swap stories with all your close friends and family at a fabulous afternoon tea!. I love this idea, being a HUGE sweet tooth and a major fan of pink and polka dots I can think of no better combination! Take a look at "theprettyblog" and see some other fantastic ideas for your final single party!

A New Year....

After a VERY long birthday/ christmas/ moving/ new year break. Happily Ever After is back! We will be starting with a major wedding trend at the moment..... Ruffles and Frills! We are not talking HUGE gaudy ruffles (aka 1980's style) but subtle feminine frills.

I love this Carolina Herrera take on the ruffle! It adds a feminine touch to quite a simple dress. But if you are feeling brave how about this Hollywood dreams dress

A top tip for trying on wedding dresses try them ALL on! Dresses look completely different on you to on the hanger. Do not be scared to try dresses you would never even imagine yourself in you may find yourself pleasantly surprised!

Fabulous wedding stationary

Go here .....Knotsandkisses  for some amazing wedding stationary created by Nikki! I can honestly say I have never seen such beautiful homemade wedding stationary, I am loving it! Not only is there "off the peg" ranges to give you a fabulous theme for your special day such as "Country Garden", "Vintage Cameo", "Bejewelled", "Damask" and many more. But, she also overs a bespoke range to co-ordinate with your wedding theme. Please look you will not be disappointed!

2011 Colours!

They have been released 2011 wedding colours! I was so excited to see what colours would be the "In"colours for next year, there are so many options and some are colours I had never even thought of using for a wedding, but now I am racking my brains to come up with some Fabulous combinations for a truely unique wedding! Here is a little sneak peak of what we can expect to see a lot of next year! I love them all but my absolute favs are enchanted picnic and shadowy shores! 

“Archaic Garden” – The range is whitened, stony, mineral or delicately fruity. The softness of faded, evanescent, light and serious colors.

“Underwater Variation” – The range delves into the blue, and extends to an aqua green. Sea anemone pink is enhanced by inky blues and purples. Navy and brown darken the landscape. White soap bubbles refresh the saturated atmosphere.

“Tropical Dramaturgy” – The range is solar, incandescent, spicy and suffocating. Yellow singing at the top of its voice, uninhibited parrot green, the orange of Tibetan monks, the entire spectrum of reds from purple to salmon pink. Bushy brown, deep blue.

“Enchanted Picnic” – The range sets your teeth on edge. The neon colors are whitened. Jelly pink is transparent, the pastels are over-bright. The brights are on fire, tempered by a reasonable grey and a measured beige.

“Shadowy Shores” – The range is tinged with vegetal colors. Bathed in red, boat hull; dark navy, hut; strong green, canvas. Or lightened colors, bleached by the salt, faded by the sun and the sea.

I LOVE autumn!

Being my ocd self when it comes to wedding planning, before I even had a boyfriend I had planned my wedding colours for each and every season. My favourite colour scheme was my autumnal one. Browns, oranges, reds and golds I thought would make a fabulous rich and exquisite look! Here are some of my favourite looks! 

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I cannot wait to plan my first autumn wedding!