Wedding Hair Feature; Rockalily Cuts

 

We're talking wedding hair!

So for todays feature I spoke to the lovely ReeRee Rocket from Rockalily Cuts!

 

 

Rockalily Cuts is in Hoxton, East London and it opened in May 2012. We specialise in alternative, vintage and rockabilly hair but we do mainstream hair too! Anything from a basic trim and blow dry, to lavender victory rolls. Half of our clients are men, and we don't only do bridal hair, but grooms' hair too! It's fun to see gents getting in on the action too.

What should brides to be/ grooms to be, look for in wedding hair?

Some brides want to look completely different on their wedding day, whereas some want to feel very much like themselves. The beauty of it is that it's completely up to you!

 

Should BTB & GTB bring in photos of what they like?

We usually advise collecting some photos of hairstyles that inspire them, but to understand that everyone's hair is different. It won't be possible to completely replicate a hairstyle from a photo, when the model has shorter wavy hair and the bride has long and fine hair. We will always advise hairstyles based on your wedding, your hair and your tastes.

Should using a professional stylist be important?

I don't think it is important for everyone to have a professional hairstylist. Some people, with very simple hair needs may prefer to just do it themselves, and that's ok! But if you do want a hairstylist to do it, the bonus of a professional is that they understand what is needed to make your hair look good for the length of the whole day.

Any tips for telling your hairdresser you love/hate your hair trial?

We understand how personal hair is! It isn't personal if the bride wants to try something else. However it does get frustrating if the client cannot explain why they don't like the style. Do you like hair on your face or off? With height and body or more sleek? Do you want it to be fixed/solid, or more fluid? Do you like your parting on a certain side? Giving specific feedback means that you can work your way to your own perfect do.

Should a trial include only one hairstyle or should you be offered the option of trying more than one?

This really depends on the arrangement you've set up with your hairdresser. This is a good question to ask when you're booking your session in.

 

Should a hairstylist offer tips & information on a hairstyle, if they know it won't suit a client?

I think so, yes. However, the advice should only be given if the client is unhappy. I'd never want to tell a bride that I thought her hair didn't suit her, when she feels amazing. It's all about how we feel in our own hair. Who cares what anyone else thinks?!

How should you pick a hairstylist? Is it okay to ask for a portfolio?

Location, price, availability and quality of work are all things to consider when looking for a hairstylist. The personality of the stylist is a big factor too - you don't want to spend some of your wedding day with someone you don't like!

 

 

 

Rockalily Information

 

Owner

 ReeRee Rockette

#SBS winner (chosen by Theo Paphitis) and #WOW winner (chosen by Jacqueline Gold)

 

Rockalily Cuts Website

 

ReeRee Rockets Blog

 

Rockalily Facebook

 

ReeRee Rockets Twitter

 

 

I'd like to thank ReeRee for all her input into this feature & for letting me feature Rockalily Cuts on the Blog! Don't forget to check Rockalily Cuts out and give them a visit for your perfect hair!

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Featured Supplier - Galaxy Rox Jewellery

Our featured supplier today is Galaxy Rox Jewellery, an independent online jewellery store that sells Amethyst and Gemstone jewellery sourced from around the world.

 

 

 

 

When did you start Galaxy Rox & why?

Galaxy Rox Jewellery was launched in November 2013 by myself, Rox :) I'm a
26 year old, heavily tattooed lady. I had studied Fine Art at University
and like many students landed myself a job after university which I had
no interest in and was working purely to pay the bills! I was made
redundant last summer by the said company whom I had worked for, for 4
years and was completely lost on where to go with life. I majorly
struggled with depression and huge anxiety after being made redundant
and was at pretty much the lowest point of my life, the only thing I
really had to get me through was my love of accessories and crystals.
After much research and a lot of encouragement and help from my family,
friends and fiancé, I took the brave step of launching my own online
jewellery business! That was pretty much the birth of GalaxyRox!

Where do you get your inspiration for your designs from?

All of our pieces are sourced from suppliers around the world, I work
closely with all of our suppliers to source new and exciting pieces and
cherry pick jewellery that I feel represents the GalaxyRox brand. We are
currently working hard to start producing our own designs which we will
hopefully launch in the near future  I wanted our customers to be able
to shop quirky, alternative crystal and gemstone pieces at a competitive
price. I have a massive love for fashion and feel accessories can make
an outfit. I noticed whilst researching that lots of the younger
generation had become interested in the holistic energy of crystals and
their properties.


What advice would you give someone who is purchasing their first item from Galaxyrox?
I like to think that crystal and gemstone jewellery usually chooses the
customer! So go with what your eye is drawn to, and don't be afraid of
colour. As clichéd as it sounds, you do only live once so embrace what
you love and be yourself. All our pieces come with a hand stamped cotton
drawstring jewellery pouch and a personal note. I want our customers to
feel special every time they make a purchase from us.

 

 

 

 

Personally I can't help but fall in love with Galaxy Rox, gorgeous colours & beautiful gemstones... what's not to like?!

 

Rox's love can be seen throughout the range of products she offers and her customer reviews & feedback which can be found on Instagram, speak volumes!

 

Why not have these as your wedding jewellery or that little gift for you gorgeous bridesmaids?

 

Fallen in love with Galaxy Rox Jewellery? Check them out on;

 

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Galaxy Rox Website

 

 

Blue Crackle Quartz Pendant

Rough Garnet Ring

Druzy Purple Ring

Triangle Druzy Pendants

Wedding Security

I know right? Wedding security, really?

What are they going to do make sure no one sticks their finger in the cake?

Check invitations upon arrival?

 

You may scoff but for some wedding security is a must have and we're not just talking big celebrities!

 

Jealous ex-partners ruining weddings is becoming more and more heard of, not too long ago this article was in the news; Sister Jailed For Wrecking Her Own Brothers Wedding.

 

So is wedding security a step too far or in some cases is it needed?

 I spoke to Ade from Vigilantprotector.co.uk to find out more...

'There are lots of reasons to consider having security at a wedding, expensive gifts, venues with multiple functions at the same time etc, however we find the most common reason is a jealous ex partner threatening to turn up and have their say' says Ade. 'Wedding security offers a covert or overt solution by ensuring that the problem doesn't reach the wedding.' 

 

 

 

 'A wedding we did last year the bride had been harassed by her former partner for 8 years and they just wanted the pierce of mind that they were not going to ruin their wedding day. Another wedding we worked at last year was the Grooms Ex-Wife making threats! Jealousy mixed with a less than amicable split from a previous partner can get emotions running high, then you throw alcohol into the mix and people are capable of doing strange things!'

 

 

'With everyone sharing their lives on Facebook & Twitter, it makes keeping the date or venue secret a lot harder, hence, we get called! Most of our clients choose not to tell their guests about the problems and we guarantee not to disclose it to any venue staff that don't need to know, most just assume it's somebody famous getting married!'

Wedding Security isn't going to be something every couple need or want, but it is looking to be apart of the industry that will start to boom, especially with our lives now being so public thanks to social media.

 

Is wedding security something you've ever considered? I'd love to hear from anyone who has had security at their wedding or is looking to have any! You can contact me here

 

I'd like to thanks Ade from Vigilant Protector (find them on Twitter too) for the information & for bringing up this issue!

Weddings - The Groom Edition

Ever wondered what the groom thought of the big day? Here at Cherry Bomb Weddings we wanted to get both sides of the story so we asked a groom who got married back in 2012!

Hi Stewart!

So how involved were you in your wedding planning?
I was fairly involved with the planning of the wedding or so I like to think, at the end of the day what ever the wife wanted, she got!

Did you attend any wedding fairs?
I really enjoyed going to wedding fairs, well the first few anyway. We we're going to 1 a week at one point however I did find a magician inspired by the Gavin and Stacy TV show though so that was an upside.
All the free cake as well!
There is some downsides and that's how pushy some of the venders can be, and it really is aimed at the women, take the wedding dress fashion shows, not a man there of his own free will I'm sure, I even went off for a stroll and a beer when I was taken to one.

Overall they did help, even if its just to get some sort of an idea of what's out there.


If you could do it differently what would you do?
I wouldn't pay the amount I did for the balloons, we should have researched who we used in more depth. They weren't very professional and turned up when they felt like it on the morning of the wedding.
I'd also probably use a different suit hire shop, the one we chose made so many mistakes and at one point even blamed me for loosing a suit when a member of their staff hadn't even given me it!

Best bits?
The stag do was interesting, buying my wedding ring from The Great Frog and our cakes made by Laura from Cupcake-a-licious were amazing.

Did you and your bride have any arguments?
The venue choice, the welcome drinks and the first dance all caused some heated discussions. There's just so much choice and everyone gives you their opinion, in the end we ignored everyone's advice and just chose what made us happy.

Stag Do - is it as bad as every Bride imagines?
I had a pretty mellow one, headed back to my home town in Wiltshire for a meal and a lock in. At the end of the night I was in the best shape by far, one person was so drunk he was put in a taxi and sent home to his poor girlfriend and another fell out of a door, with a pint of beer and somehow didn't spill a drop! We thought he had possibly died the next morning as no one could wake him up in his hotel room.

The Wedding Dress - is it worth the hype?
They are defiantly worth the money! I got a little choked up when I first seen the wife walking up the aisle.

What's your opinion on the wedding industry?
It's too bride orientated! There's bridal fashion shows, hair and makeup trials, shoes, tiaras..... yet not a lot for the groom. There's no male based wedding magazines or fashion shows! If your lucky you might get half a page in a bridal based magazine on groom fashion but that's pretty much it.
I know weddings are generally the Brides big day but it's our day too!

General overall feelings -  Would you do it again?
I would do it all over again, I had an amazing time. It's worth all the stress and arguing over what to put in favour boxes!

Any advice for husbands to be?

Yes! - Happy Wife, Happy Life!

Wedding Details

Venue - Glenmore House

VW Camper Van - Buttercup Bus

Wedding Dress - Cloud 9 Bridal

Suits - Moss Bros

Cupcakes - Cupcake-a-licious

Photographer -Jane Alexander

Bridesmaid Dresses - Ebay

Tiara - Wedding dress fair