Guest Post: Wedding Jewellery Ideas for the Bride

Hiya! The lovely Becca has let me take over her blog today.

 

 I’m Alina from The Fairytale Pretty Picture where I write on wedding ideas, fashion, interiors and crafts too! I’d love to have you over at my blog so make sure you leave a comment or start a conversation on Twitter :)

 

Today I thought I’ll share wedding jewellery ideas for brides to hopefully help you decide what to wear on your big day!

 

 

 

Headband | Bag | Model Shot | Earrings | Necklace

 

I always love delicate head pieces, especially this magnificent headband with its pretty pearls. It’ll fit perfectly if you’re wearing your hair up for your wedding!  

 

Now, who said that your jewels have to be as earrings, necklace or a head piece? Get this fab jewelled bag for a glamorous and glitzy look. 

 

If you’re wearing a number of different wedding accessories make sure that they go well together. You don’t want your earrings and hair piece to clash styles, so try out these beautiful earrings with a beautiful hair clip with decorative, glittery leaves. Also, make sure that your favourite jewellery don’t outshine the other ones that you’re wearing.

 

Long, chandelier earrings are a great way to attract attention to your neck and elongating it. If you’re conscious of this and if long earrings suit you then these ones are definitely for you.

 

If you like to go for something a little out of the ordinary have a look at this white necklace. It’s sure to compliment any wedding dress. 

 

So, let us know what you will be wearing on your wedding day by commenting below! 

 

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Wedding Advice & How to react

Let's face it, when it comes to weddings everyone has an opinion.

From close family members to people who you only know via Facebook; everyone will give you their two cents. It's not easy to say no to you lovely old Gran or your best friend at work but sometimes it has to be said!

 

If rainbow bridesmaids dresses aren't what you've been looking at but your bestie just can't let it go, how do you break the news without going all Bridezilla?!

 

(Picture from weddingideasaustralia.com.au)

 

It won't be easy, it won't be nice but you'll get criticized by someone either way so just do what makes you happy!

 

Just explain while their idea is appreciated it isn't how you pictured your big day! Instead show them what you've been looking at/planning and get them involved with it.

It's a lot easier to knock someone's idea back with reason rather than just 'because those dresses are revolting/that is so old fashioned/OMG WTF' Most people will be happy you've taken their opinion on board and care enough to have listened!

 

 

picture from aspirationbride.com

 

 

I know hearing the same advice/opinion over and over again can get annoying but be aware that if more than one person has suggested it or said it, it might actually be worth doing a bit of research into!

I was insistent on having fake flowers at my wedding, I've never been a flowery girl and didn't see the point of spending loads of money on flowers that would soon die all for one day! To cut a long story short, I ended up with a real red rose bouquet and all my bridesmaids had fake. After my Mum and my Nan kept on and on I finally agreed to go have a look and fell in love.

 Looking back I'm so glad it was something I decided to take on board!

 

 

 

 

Don't forget most people only offer their opinions because they think they're being helpful and I know it can be the most annoying thing in the world but at least they care enough to want to help!

 

 

Wedding Day Survival Kit

Everything's sorted, paid off and there's only a few days to go. Now I don't want to be the one to put thought's into your head but have you really got everything sorted?

What happens if you fake eyelash decides to come loose? Your lipstick wears off? A broken fly?

Never fear! Here are a few essentials for any Bride & Groom!

 

Sewing Kit

A travel sewing kit can be a life saver! Loose seams, broken fly's, loose buttons... all fixable! So even if someone does manage to get caught and rip something, crisis averted! HORRAY!

 

Cath Kidston bright pop travel sewing case

 

 

Makeup Bag

Waterproof mascara should be one that doesn't even need to be mentioned! Tweezers, eyelash glue, lipstick, eyeliner, eye shadow, a compact mirror, cotton buds & tooth brush and toothpaste! Clear nail varnish for any last minute tight ladders oh and don't forget foundation & powder - even the Groom doesn't want the only memory of his wedding day to be that huge spot on his nose!

 

Spare Shoes

Bride & Groom.... there's no shame in admitting defeat at your reception and rocking out some comfy shoes! After all you want to enjoy your day not spend it wincing every time you take a step!

 

Hair Clips & hairspray

Bobby pins. Sort out those fly a way's stat!! Bobby pins can even come in helpful to keeping that tie tail at bay or holding a pocket handkerchief in place!

 

lookfantastic.com - Label M Mini Hairspray

 

 

Deodorant, perfume & aftershave

Nerves equal sweating. Do I really need to say more?!

 

Sunscreen

Yes. Really. If your having a summer wedding this really is a must! Do you want tan lines that match your wedding dress on your honeymoon? How about a red faced Groom in all the photos? Plus I haven't even mentioned sun spots, sun burn.....

 

Plasters

From blisters to someone cutting their finger on something. Imagine blood on your gorgeous gown or freshly steamed suit?! eurgh!

 

prezzybox.com - Cupcake Plasters

 

 

Tissues

Your probably going to cry..... and even if you don't you know your mother will!

 

Painkillers

Stress headaches, painful blisters..... always better to be prepared!

 

Money

Ask someone you trust to have a bit of spare cash for you, as you'll never know when you'll need it!

Mints

You'll be kissing hundreds of people, always nice to keep fresh and minty!

 

americansweets.co.uk- American Retro Rairy Cakes Mint Tin

Hopefully you won't need any of the above on your wedding day, but failing to prepare is preparing to fail and as you've already spent so long planning these few bits are really nothing in comparison! 

Groom Edition; Wedding fairs, tattoos and an industry aimed at the Bride

 

 

 

So I was dragged along to the national wedding fair at Olympia a few weekends ago, I was dreading it to be honest, all the pushy vendors and such and having to explain that my wife is a wedding blogger and I'm not getting married (although if she had her way we would be doing it every bloody year) but was pleasantly surprised that it was all quite laid back and I could browse the products and services they offered freely. One thing that was apparent like every other wedding fair I went to, it was not to groom orientated, a few car stalls and some suit stalls and a suits few in the fashion show but apart from that nada!

 Now to be honest I've racked my brains as to what I would of liked to see at these fairs, I was quite lucky as all I was after was a magician and cupcakes and I found these, but I'm sure there is a market for men at wedding fairs but I can't just put my finger on what it is yet.

Now there was one stall that peeked my curiosity and then enraged me immensely, it was to do with tattoos, now I personally have a fair ole few and couldn't imagine covering them for anything and this included my wedding day! The service they provided was airbrushing skin tone make up on so you look "normal and natural" for your big day, now the friends and acquaintances I have that have tattoos have them because they like them, it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks!

 

 

 

 When you go in to get a tattoo it is explained that they are for life, so why you would get them covered up is beyond me (that being said if you have a bad tattoo I can kinda understand the appeal. Then again if you have a bad tattoo it's probably because you decided to get it done on the cheap or while in Magaluf and woke up in a drunk haze with it, if this is the case why not get it lazered off anyway?!), is there really a future market for this?

 

All in all the wedding industry needs a shake up, more businesses aimed at the Groom and more acceptance that every Bride and Groom isn't going to fit into the cookie cutter!

 

Until next time,

Stew

 

 

 

 

Rockabilly inspired wedding inspiration

Lets face it, the rockabilly look is gorgeous! Tea length dresses that are flattering to just about every figure, dapper grooms and quirky accents!

(photo via Pinterest)

I am a bit biased here, my wedding had a rockabilly/rock theme. I had my bridesmaids in tea length black and white polka dot dresses, my husband had red leopard print creepers, we had cupcakes, vinyl's, VW camper van & I even rocked the aisle to AC/DC. So I can completely understand the fascination with this wedding trend!

You don't have to go the whole hog, even rockabilly themed favours or tiny details can make the difference, so don't worry if you can't face leaving behind the dream of your gorgeous princess dress....I couldn't do it either!


So I've put together a gorgeous Pinterest board from completely rockabilly weddings to tiny details. Did you know you can get custom printed guitar pick favours? No? Well then you better check it out!

Pinterest Rockabilly Wedding Inspiration

Why is the wedding industry so Bride orientated?

 

I mean really? Why is everything apart from suit hire so pushed towards the bride?

 

 

 

My husband was hideous when it came to wedding planning, while every glossy magazine was basically telling me to pick and tell him later, we were constantly bickering at each other choices. Looking back though, why should he have just taken it lying down? We both footed the bill and it was his day too!

 

While looking around the National Wedding Show I noticed that there were only two stalls aimed at Grooms. The fashion show offered suit options agreed, but why so little? Why isn't there barbers offering to do the grooms hair? Why isn't there more adverts for men to get manicures for the big day? Why not have more companies that offer cars and transport for hire aimed just at the Groom?

 

 

 

 

Let's face it, wedding planning is all about the Bride, it's her day! The dresses, the hair, makeup, car, shoes, tiara & accessories. I know women are accepted for dreaming of their perfect day but what about the guys that do it too? What about gay couples? Why do they have to wade through hundreds upon hundreds of companies aimed at the Bride?

 

 

 

 

 

With this in mind, this blog post is just for you gorgeous Grooms!

 

Transport

 How about a Jaguar, X5 or Ferrari?! If this sounds up your street and will make your big day go with a bang then you can find them here www.grooms-cars.co.uk

 

Suit Hire

 I wouldn't promote using Moss Bros as we had loads of problems with them but here's a few other companies worth looking at hughharris.co.uk, www.debenhams-formalhire.com & www.burton.co.uk

 

Groom Pampering

Haircuts, facials & massages, why not lads it's your day too! www.thegroomroom.co ,www.groomlondon.com & don't forget to check out google!

 

Stag Do

Have your night out go with a bang - www.thestagcompany.com, staghen.lastminute.com & www.lastnightoffreedom.co.uk/

 

I really hope the wedding industry does have a shift soon! It really should be thinking about more than just the Bride! So Grooms to be, what would you like to see at the next wedding fair you attend?!

 

 

National Wedding Show London

Today I spent the day with hundreds of brides and grooms to be at the wedding wonderland that is The National Wedding Show.

When you walk in your hit with glittering dresses, goodie bags filled with treats and more wedding inspiration than you can shake a stick at!

The first thing I had to go and watch was the Wedding Attire Catwalk and I'm so so pleased I did! There were 10 themes such as Carnival, Masquerade and City Chic, all of which had various different wedding dresses and suits (yes grooms, they even cater for you!). From the more traditional to the dip-dyed beauty's of tomorrow all available from designers such as Justin Alexander, Nigel Rayment and Ivory & co!

They key word for this seasons gorgeous styles has to be detail. Perfect laces, bows, plunging backs and gorgeous embellished belts!

After spending 20 minutes drooling over the attire I made my way across Olympia and sat in on Bride De Force's Top 10 Planning Tips. A brilliant easy to digest 20 minutes of top planning tips and easy to follow advice, well worth a sit in! You even get a gorgeous coin free from Potcakes Weddings!

 

 

I finally decided to have a walk around and see what was for offer! With over 250 stalls I was definitely spoilt for choice, there's even a Vintage area and a gorgeous Champagne Bar!

No matter if your having a traditional wedding or something more modern the National Wedding Show is definitely the place to be!

 

 

 

 

 

 Be sure to check out the Essie Nail Bar while your there, there's a free buff and polish for every purchase plus you get a free Essie Nail Varnish in your goodie bag, along with loads of other great products! Don't forget to check out You & Your Wedding Stands too! For just £5 you get two magazine's that would normally costs you over £7 plus goodies! Pamper while looking for wedding inspiration!

As if that wasn't enough, there's also a huge Bare Minerals stall!

 

 

   

 All in all, the National Wedding Show is a must have for everyone and anyone planning their wedding! Be sure to get your tickets and get yourself down there, as it's still running in London until Sunday 23/02/14 then it hits Manchester & Birmingham! Don't worry if you can't make it this month, The National Wedding Show is back in September & October, happy days!!

www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk/