Supplier Spotlight: Adorn Accessories
We’re drawing ever closer to Christmas and if you’re struggling for ideas, look no further as Adorn Accessories can help!
Visit their beautiful shop on the High Street in Stamford, or browse and buy online. I love popping in to see their new stock and ooh and ahh over the armoires filled with goodies!
I particularly love the ’1920s style’ products, which would lend themselves easily for bridal or bridesmaid jewellery.
My favourite necklaces are those abundant with pearls (obviously!):
This gorgeous choker is a steal at £38 (and on my Christmas list!):
I’m the very lucky owner of this pretty pearl and flower necklace, just £30 (I adore the blue stone clasp detail):
Bridal clutch anyone? £24:
As well as jewellery and bags, there is also a sweet smelling apothecary section to delight the senses. I love the smell of the Rose and Co treats!
I also have a hankering for this Candy Striped Umbrella .Practically perfect in every way.
Have a browse or go and see the lovely Rebecca in store, she’s always happy to help and wraps her parcels beautifully, making it a real treat to open when you get home.
You can also get a whopping 10% off using the code ‘santa10′. Happy shopping 
Supplier Spotlight: The Stamford Bridal Rooms
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Aimee, the proprietor at The Stamford Bridal Rooms in the lovely town of Stamford.
A few steps from The George Hotel is the beautiful facade of The Stamford Bridal Rooms. A warm welcome awaits from Aimee and her team as you enter the fabulously chic Bridal Rooms….a bride’s dream come true!
The rooms are brimming with gorgeous gowns and accessories from leading designers….Suzanne Neville, Jenny Packham, Lyn Ashworth, Naomi Neoh, Halo & Co, Stephanie Allin and many more!
The headpieces and ostrich feather wraps are divine and perfect for a glamorous winter wedding!
I love the details around the shop, creating a fantastic place for you to try on an array of gowns and accessories.
The Stamford Bridal Rooms will be having a Lyn Ashworth designer weekend on the 27th October, offering brides on the day a free made to measure service worth £400. Spaces for this are filling up quickly, so be sure to book yours with Aimee as soon as possible to take advantage of this fabulous deal!
I hope you enjoy your visit to The Stamford Bridal Rooms as much as I did
All images courtesy of The Stamford Bridal Rooms.
Photography 101 (part deux)
Hello! It’s been a while since I last posted, and I can only apologise. Wedding season has been in full swing and I’ve been so busy with stationery and graphic design work for most of this year that my poor little blog has been neglected!
Yesterday I attended a photography workshop in Leeds hosted by Phoebe from So You’re Getting Married Blog and taught by Jaye from Tux & Tales Photography.
Photography is difficult for me. I’ve tried to learn the basics before (by the lovely and patient Sally Crane Photography) but I never got to grips with it properly and I end up taking random shots, fiddling about with dials in the hope that one photo would be worthy to showcase my work.
I realised this wasn’t the way to continue, so booked myself on the course, joined by Rachael from Marry Me Ink, Colette from All Wrapped Up Events, Kelly from Boho Weddings & Events, Anna from Far From The Wedding Crowd and Natalie from I Am Nat.
Concentrating intently, we picked up hints and tips as well as a thorough knowledge of what we needed to do in order to improve our photography skills. Jaye was a great teacher and I recommend her services to everyone not really getting to grips with their cameras – she’ll break things down for you and leave you trigger happy in no time!
Leafy Couture and Rowen & Wren were lovely enough to provide us with pretty props to photograph and the pretty tags were made by Natalie. So without further ado, here are a few of the photos I took. Hopefully, you’ll agree I’ve improved a little
Supplier Spotlight: Starlet Jewellery
I love featuring quality suppliers whom I can fully recommend personally and I knew I had to get Starlet Jewellery on the blog for you all to ooooo and ahhhhh at!
I first came across their website around 2 1/2 years ago, prior to my own wedding but having already bought my bridal jewellery. The second I stumbled upon their page, I was struck by the glamour. I’m very choosy about my jewellery and they had oodles of styles I adored!
In particular, I craved the ‘London’ earrings and I am now over the moon to report that I have a pair of my very own:
If you’re looking for bridal jewellery, or if you want some costume jewellery for an event – take a look at their selection of pretties. They have a lovely little boutique in Devon or you can find a list of stockists on their website {here}.
If you’re on a budget, they also have an outlet store on Etsy where you can pick up some of these gorgeous pieces at discounted prices. They are ex-display or samples used on photo shoots and well worth a peek!
My London earrings have certainly added a touch of glamour to working in the studio and I have been typing away wearing them and feeling very chic indeed
I also have hankerings for the rather gorgeous, Hollywood Starlet range, Regency and Bardot collections! Which are your favourites?
If you’re in the market for a beautiful wedding cake, or just like looking at them (I enjoy the tasting!), take a look at Crumb – Bespoke Suffolk Cakes….I promise you will be delighted by what you see!
Offering bespoke cake design, you can choose from a host of delicious flavours, including vanilla and berry sponge with raspberry buttercream (this makes my mouth water just thinking about it!).
Take a look at a collection of her beautiful designs below……..
I especially love the delicate pearl details on the tiered cake and the cute butterfly biscuits!
An amazing ruffled cake! {photo by Ross Dean Photography}
Beautiful birdcage…made for a birthday, but I would have loved this at my wedding!
Death by Chocolate (and Berries)…yum!
Sweet Raspberry Macarons
The gorgeous lady behind these creations (and many more), is Anmar. She’s such a lovely and personable gal, you will instantly fall in love with her and her passion for cakes!
The creative genius behind Crumb, Anmar.
{photograph by Ross Dean Photography}
To contact Anmar to discuss all things cakey, email her at mail@crumb-bespokesuffolkcakes.com and like her on facebook for news and updates of her exciting projects.
Happy New Year!
Hello!
Welcome to another wonderful year!
I’ve had so many lovely enquiries from newly engaged couples as well as lots of logo design work which will keep my very busy over the next few months! I’m really looking forward to all the new designs which will be created. Huge congratulations to all those who have become engaged over the festivities/New Year and much excitement for those of you who are marrying this year!
I’m currently working on a lovely lady’s wedding stationery, the uber glamorous LoveAudrey with whom I had the pleasure of meeting at the Love My Dress Soiree last year. I’m so excited about the ‘on the day’ items I’ve created for her and can’t wait to see the photos of her gorgeous wedding…it’s set to be a very elegant affair. Be sure to check out her blog, whenever I get a few minutes to spare, I always pop by to read it as it’s so heart-warming reading her journey – plus, she has exquisite taste!
The other big news is that I’ve relocated!
My husband and I (plus pooch) moved to a gorgeous house surrounded by open fields (of which my pooch loves!). I have a lovely large studio all to myself (no more sharing with the occasional guest – they have their own room!), where, as I look out of the window, I can watch a couple of barn owls outside who are local residents. It’s perfect and will definitely get the creative juices flowing for lots of new designs.
2011 was so successful for Elle Is For Love, having received orders every week, through the whole of the year. I was so proud of my stationery business and the growth into graphic design with the wealth of logos and business literature I created for fabulous companies. I look forward to seeing what 2012 has in store for me and watching my business flourish even further! Have a great year everyone!
Local Supplier Focus, Week One: Magpie Vintage Crockery
I have known Helen a few months now and she is an absolute delight to work with. Being local to Elle Is For Love, I had the pleasure of meeting her at her beautiful home (filled with pallet upon pretty pallet of gorgeous crockery and glassware!) and look forward to working with her more in the future. Here’s a little bit about Helen and her business, Magpie Crockery.
“From china and cake stands to pretty bunting and vintage garden games, you can pick and mix from our extensive collection to make your party unique and personal to you. We also understand the busy world of events, and are happy to help with planning, inspiration and advice.”
Magpie Crockery has everything you’d need to turn your tea party or wedding reception into an amazing, vintage styled spectacle! The range of accessories from glassware and crockery to tin baths and croquet sets is extensive and available to hire for any event.
The glorious display from Magpie Crockery at The Essentials Wedding Show at Burghley House, Stamford
Based in Peterborough, Magpie Crockery is perfectly situated for East Midlands brides/party planners and beyond, as Helen can arrange delivery of the items you wish to hire nationwide.
If you’re in the market for vintage china hire, be sure to take a look at her site for more details.
