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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Bright, Colourful Elopement Inspiration

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If you are looking to get married but don’t want a ‘big wedding’, then how about an elopement? You will see from this fabulous colourful elopement inspiration shoot that you can still have a beautifully styled wedding, and it’s the perfect way to say “I do” to the person you love without having to plan a big day and have lots of people with you, if that’s not your thing.

This elopement inspiration shoot has been beautifully styled with an amazing array of colour. The flowers in bright yellow, orange, pink and green are one of our favourite summer colour pallets.

Bright and colourful elopement table flowers and decor

Santa Barbara is the setting for this inspirational shoot and where the elopement ‘story’ is told: The wedding at the Courthouse, sunset toast on the beach, a walk around town as the new Mr and Mrs, and then dinner and cake for two in the romantic courtyard. How perfect does this sound?

We adore the styling of this beautiful shoot planned by Bluebird Productions, and Lacie Hansen has really captured the story in her stunning pictures. Enjoy!

Intimate Elopement

“Inspired by the colours of the American Riviera, a fabulous group of vendors crafted this perfectly intimate elopement.

Elopement stationery

Vows on elopement stationery Personalised vows

Bright coloured bridal bouquet

“A sunset toast on the beach followed experiences at the Santa Barbara courthouse, a tour around town, and dinner and cake in a romantic courtyard.

Bride and groom leaving Santa Barbara courthouse Groom holding bride's hand as they walk down steps

Bride holding brightly coloured bouquet

Bride and groom walking holding hands Bride and groom smiling

Close up of bride's face

Bride and groom on steps

Bride and groom crossing the road

Bride with arm around groom

Bride and groom looking out from top of building

Natural Materials

“The stationery to document the day featured natural materials. It included an etched terracotta menu, and an ‘announcement’ including rough wood, natural fibres and vows, to make those that were not there feel included.”

Bride with hands on groom's face Bride's hand on back of groom's head

Bride and groom outside El Presidio Chapel

Shadow of bride on floor

Bride and groom in El Presidio Chapel

Wreath on back of chair

Bright table decor Bright, colourful flowers on table for elopement dinner

Bright and colourful table flowers

Elopement place setting Coloured glass goblets

Pale pink wedding cake

A Bit of ‘Pop’

“Bright and cheerful flowers decorated the intentionally set table to complement the colours of the surroundings, and added a bit of ‘pop’ to punctuate the celebration.”

Colourful flowers

Bride wearing long dress

Bride and groom Bride's arm around groom

Bride and groom cutting cake

Santa Barbara beach

Couple on beach after elopement

Sea Groom popping champagne cork

Bride and groom looking out to sea

Bride and groom holding hands on beach

Images © Lacie Hansen

Event Planning: Bluebird Productions

Flowers: Bare Root Flora

Wedding Dress: Little White Dress Bridal Shop

Cake: Enjoy Cupcakes

Stationery: Paper Birch Designs and Poste and Co.

Hair and Make-Up: TEAM Hair and Makeup

Rentals: Elan Event Rentals and Casa de Perrin

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Picture of the Day – Focal Point Photography

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Bride and groom watching firework display - Picture by Focal Point Photography

Image © Focal Point Photography

Website: www.focalpointphotography.co.uk

Blog: www.focalpointphotography.co.uk/blog

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New norma&dorothy Travel Wedding Stationery Collection

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norma&dorothy has just launched their new Travel wedding stationery collection, incorporating their signature pretty pastels with a nostalgic travel look.

Map Bunting Wedding Invitation Bundle

Creative Director Grace Sherriff told us about the inspiration behind the new range…

Rustic and Nostalgic

“Travel was once a luxurious and romantic affair, and the I loved the nostalgia of old suitcases, plane tickets and passports. The colours used on the luggage of years gone by has such a lovely rustic feel to it and I wanted to design a range that helped relive the nostalgia.”

Pastel Plane and Suitcases Wedding Invitation Bundle

Complete Wedding Stationery Range

“We’ve created the complete range of wedding stationery in the Travel Collection. From save the dates and wedding invitations, all the way to on-the-day stationery such as table plans and place cards. There’s also matching thank you cards to send after the big day.”

Map Folded Wedding Place Card

Perfect for Couples Marrying Abroad

“There’s a strong trend for couples marrying abroad this year, and the Travel Collection is perfect for them. Many of the designs feature custom maps that can be changed to the location of the wedding. The range is also proving popular with couples who have maybe met abroad, as a celebration of where they met.”

Map and Kraft Wedding Invitation Bundle

The norma&dorothy Travel Collection is now available to buy from their website www.normadorothy.com

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Picture of the Day – Shoot It Momma

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Toad with wedding ring on its back - Picture by Shoot It Momma

Image © Shoot It Momma

Website: shootitmomma.co.uk

Blog: shootitmomma.co.uk/blog

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Vote for Your Favourite March 2017 Picture of the Day

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It’s now time to start vote for your favourite Picture of the Day from March 2017. Please choose your favourite picture from all the March 2017 Pictures of the Day below, and vote using the poll at the bottom of this post. Only one vote is allowed per person (voting is monitored – any duplicate votes will be void) and voting will close at 12pm on Tuesday 11th April 2017. The winner will be announced on Wednesday 12th April 2017 on this blog.

Please make sure you use the poll to cast your vote. Any votes cast using the comments will not be counted, but feel free to comment as well as vote.