thank u

Thank-you cards can be seen to be perhaps a daunting and fairly monotonous task, but here's a great idea to make it a lot more fun. On the day of your wedding, write on a thick piece of card a big 'Thank You' to create a sign for you to hold in a few photos (you'll need to talk your photographer through this idea). I love the backdrop of Grand Central (I believe?) so it's a nice idea to have it done somewhere significant. One of the chosen photos can then be printed onto cards for your 'thank-you's' and then sent out. Family especially are just going to love it, I know my Nan would!

flowers in her hair

If you saw my earlier post with Max Wenger's photography, you'll have probably noticed the bride's gorgeous style. If you are inspired by her gorgeous corsage in her hair, then try this oversized vintage Peony from Monsoon. They have a great selection, but I think this is the most wearable.

up up and away

A friend of mine reccommended these little beauties after she released one on Christmas Day. These are chinese lanterns, and the tradition is to write a wish on the lantern (they come with a marker pen) and then let it drift far far away to the land where wishes come true. If you like the idea of fireworks, but don't have the budget then these are just great. You can imagine how magical a night sky would look, lit with 100 or so of these released by your guests into the air. A nice way of involving everyone in your special day, or perhaps just the bride and groom release one together.

little frog

This one is a bit of a personal favourite. These are ranunculus flower bouquets. They come in a wonderful array of colours, yellow, white, red, pink, orange and copper and are available in winter and spring. They are from the buttercup family, and I think these are a beautiful alternative to peonies or roses. Oh and their name derives from the Latin meaning 'Little Frog'. Cute.

braedon photography

Here's some more amazing wedding photography (sorry, again it is from the USA!) Braedon Photography shot Seth and Dionna with real laid-back chic. Her dress looks vintage and his style has that thown-together look that make the whole thing just so cool. The photos truly reflect this couples individual style and make the most of a spectacular location. Now how much do you want to be that couple?

sugar and spice

The best wedding favours that I have enjoyed have been sweet-related. Maybe that's because I have a very sweet tooth, and if your guests do too, then these are such a great idea! Mini jars full of retro penny sweets, and if you buy over 50, they will personalise the text on the lid for you too. Or maybe, just maybe, you'll get distracted (like I did) and end up ordering bags and bags of pint pots and fish and chips. Remember those? Yum Yum.

hit me

Well as I was mentioning earlier about metallics, these go oh-so-perfectly with such a theme. You could hang one of these amazing looking pinata's from the ceiling of a doorway, have yourselves or your guests bash it, and then a spray of confetti will fall. How good for photos? Also good if you needed to vent any anger (though one would sincerely hope not!)