Giant floral crowns and trendy bridal separates are a summer brides essentials, sure, but how many brides to be would be confident enough to wear this years latest wedding trend? Well, as long time fans we wanted to find out and today’s shoot is here to prove that just about any gal can wear bridal separates, as photographers and filmmakers, Charlie & Hannah took two beautiful girls to the fabulously tacky Barry Island to model some of their favourite showstoppers.
I will be attending my first wedding of the year this weekend which can only mean one thing… Summer wedding season is upon us. With the weather hotting up, more couples will be looking to celebrate their big day outdoors with festival and bohemian themes being the most popular trends. So if your a summer bride looking to incorporate some fun-loving free spirited style into your wedding day decor, here’s how…
Lucky Sixpence Bridal recently made the move from London to the creative haven of Margate on the Kent coast. To celebrate the move, founder Anna wanted to do something to showcase the beauty of the area and the local creativity and so this shoot was born!
Vibrant, fun and totally tropical, the flamingo has made it’s way into all our hearts… so it’s no surprise that they are now beginning to find their way into our weddings. No matter what type of soiree you’r planning, whether it’s indoor or outdoor, beach or boho, there is always a place for our favourite pink bird. So, if you’re looking for ideas, get ready to flamingle with these super sweet flamingo-themed elopement ideas.
Scandinavian style is a trend I find myself gravitating towards most! I love searching Pinterest for scandi inspiration for my home and just love how today’s inspirational team of suppliers, applied the theme to a wedding.
These bright and colourful ideas are a fun take on the Scandi style – full of vibrancy, intimacy and soul, and would give guests a total experience of Hygge, snuggled up in blankets and toasting marshmallows, dancing and playing guitar around the campfire.
We’re super excited to be sharing not one, not two but three DIY hair clip tutorials today from one of our DIY contributors Kaleigh! There’s a clip to suit 3 different styles so whether you’re into rustic vibes, girlie florals or pretty pearls then there’s a tutorial for you, and all perfect timing with spring on the horizon! Over to Kaleigh from Paper Moon Collective to share more…
For a DIY bride it’s the handmade details that make the big day even more special. Creating something you can wear down the aisle means creating a keepsake that you can enjoy for years to come. No matter what your bridal style may be, these hair clips are guaranteed to add a unique touch to your look.
I’ve created three easy to make clips that can all be completed in just three simple steps! No stressing over the little details here!
THE RUSTIC BLING
YOU WILL NEED:
A Barrette // Jute Ribbon // A Gem // Beads // Scissors // Wire Cutters (Optional) // Hot Glue Gun // Super Glue //
STEP 1:
Cut a piece of jute to fit your barrette. Then apply hot glue to the top of the barrette and place the jute so no metal is showing. Cut any excess jute off.
STEP 2:
Using more hot glue, add your gem to the center of your barrette!
Tip: If your gem is actually a button like mine was, you may need to use wire cutters to clip off the back before gluing it to your barrette.
STEP 3:
Add a small amount of super glue to the bottom of your beads and place them in a line on either side of your gem.
THE FLOWER POWER
You Will Need:
A Barrette // Faux Flowers & Leaves // Gray Felt // Scissors // Hot Glue Gun //
If you’ve been following Bespoke Bride for a while then you’re probably aware of how much we love to share unique and creative wedding ideas. Styled shoots are changing the way couples look for inspiration, it gives them the confidence to think outside of the box and gives suppliers the chance to really showcase their talent and skills. For me styled shoots are one of my favourite features and if today’s editorial is anything to go by, you will soon see why…
I am just going to go right ahead and say it, I am so tempted to elope right now! As many brides to be reading this might have realised by now, there’s a lot of pressure to ‘plan’ a wedding once you announce your engagement. Everyone expects to have received a save the date in a matter of weeks and questions start being asked if there isn’t an invite after a few months.
Last year was crazy busy for us so we decided to put our wedding plans on hold and to this day we are still comfortable with that decision. However fast forward a year and I feel like I am always being asked, if we have a date yet? To the point where I think it would be easier to go ahead and elope just to stop people asking! However as those of you in the same boat will know, sometimes it isn’t just as easy as that so, for now I will have to secretly harbor my desires and continue muttering my apologies for not having made any plans yet, whilst daydreaming over intimate destination weddings like the one we are sharing with you today.
Michelle and Grant choose Red Rock Canyon as their wedding destination. Coming all the way from Canada, they wanted a desert wedding full of warmth, beautiful landscapes, and fun. Red Rock Canyon weddings are perfect for couples looking to achieve beauty, privacy and adventure.
This styled pool party elopement was dreamt up by event designer L Elizabeth Events, photographed at the trendy Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, followed by a getaway in a vintage Ford and sunset photos at nearby Papago Park. The couple featured are real life newlyweds, so was a great excuse for the bride to wear something she had originally wanted to wear for her wedding but wasn’t quite right the right fit – her grandmother’s wedding dress! Which just so happened to be the perfect style for the retro vibes and their vintage getaway car.
I am so excited to share today’s styled wedding inspiration with you, mainly because it has been shot in one of my favourite ever destinations – MEXICO, so it’s exactly what I needed to brighten up my week! Inspired by the rich hand-crafted details so abundant in Sayulita’s boutiques and beaches, Beth from Dekker Photography teamed up with Sayulita Dream Weddings to craft a vibrant Sayulita beach picnic elopement.
