HAIR

I like the curls and the nice hair accessory here.











DESSERT TABLES

Loving the idea of having a dessert table instead of a cake.  They look fantastic and everyone can tuck in and help themselves so it might be a good way of getting more than one option of pudding as well.
The lovely wedding planning lady at my venue has said it's not a problem and the chef can do some of these tasty treats -
  • Lime and coconut crème brulee with passion fruit macaroons
  • Chocolate velvet tart with honeycomb
  • Lemon curd crepe cake with raspberries
  • Strawberry vacharin with white chocolate
  • Caramel and hazelnut torte with banana 


    I found the images below from an American company Carter and Cook Event Co.
    dessert table - yum!
    love the various cake stands
    homemade cookies - always a good choice
    There's a website based in Sweden called Call Me Cupcake which just has the most amazing looking cake tables and cupcakes.  A few of which are below - just gorgeous. I'm hungry just looking at them.
    can you believe this was the 1st cake she made!?  It looks perfect.
     
    we could have our names on each cake!
     Dessert tables seem quite popular - I'm finding lots of ideas on the net when searching for cake tables...here's some more.
    styled by My Vintage Party
     


    we could use chocolates from Thorntons or Hotel Chocolate
    cute mini puddings
     Another good idea if I don't do a cake table is a sweetie table...  I've found some fab pictures on the Wedding Bee website..
    great idea to have sweetie bags for the candy buffet
     

    THE WEDDING OF MY DREAMS

    www.theweddingofmydreams.co.uk is a great website for all things decorative for your wedding.  I am particularly liking the wee birdie placeholders.  The prices seem very reasonable as I've seen similar but more expensive items on ebay.

    Silver lovebird name place holder  £16 for 4


    place settings £8.80 for 8

     butterfly place holder £1.55 from 'oh so cherished'

    these are handy place cards - already cut with dappled edges.  £31.99 for 100 from 'oh so cherished'


     This set of paper lanterns have a stamped out butterfly graphic to let the light glow through. Weigh the paper lanterns down with a little gravel or sand and place a tea light inside. They are made from flame retardant material and can be used over and over.
    Butterfly design Paper Lanterns £2.25 for 3
    votive candle holders £5.25 for 3


    Ooo sparkly brooches!

    LINKS DIRECTORY

    Websites I want to check out when I have the time....


    BRIDAL ACCESSORIES
    www.yarwood-white.com
    www.hkjewellery.co.uk
    http://www.ayedo.co.uk/shop/index.php

    BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES
    www.dessy.com
    www.twobirdsbridesmaids.co.uk
    www.angelscloset.com
    www.alexiadesigns.com

    DECORATION
    www.chaircoverexpress.co.uk

    DRESSES
    www.clairepettibone.com
    www.amandawyatt.com
    www.lillymei.com
    http://www.morilee.com/bridesmaids

    CAKES
    www.bakerella.com
    www.makiscakes.com
    www.choccywoccydoodah.com
    www.cakeaffair.co.uk
    www.scrumptiouscakes.co.uk
    www.maisiefantaisie.co.uk

    FLOWERS
    www.flowersperthshire.co.uk
    www.celiainnesflowers.com
    www.flowersbyfionahalliburton.co.uk
    www.wowflowerdesigns.com
    www.robbieandnicoll.co.uk
    www.coachhouseflowers.com

    HAIR/MAKE UP
    www.lynseyferguson.co.uk
    www.juliesangster.co.uk
    http://www.archibaldphotography.co.uk/blog/2010/09/08/wedding-day-makeup-what-should-brides-think-about


    PHOTOGRAPHY
    www.graemebrownphotography.com
    www.smwphotography.co.uk

    www.blueskyphotography.co.uk

    www.linksphotography.co.uk
    www.craigsandersphotography.co.uk


    STATIONERY
    www.helloducky.co.uk
    www.theweddinginvitation.co.uk
    www.goodonpaperdesign.com

    MISC
    www.bigwowweddings.co.uk
    http://www.carnmeal.com/subcat/5/bridal-tiaras-hair-combs - great for crafty ideas!
    www.elizabethannedesigns.com
    www.the-wedding-fairy.co.uk
    http://scottish-weddings.scotclans.com/scottish_weddings
    www.marthastewartweddings.com
    www.etsy.com
    www.turquoiseholidays.com
    www.senduspacking.com
    www.houseoffraser.co.uk
    www.notonthehighstreet.com
    www.angelinacolarusso.com
    www.thecreativecaterers.com
    www.hudsoncatering.co.uk
    www.azuregivingandliving.co.uk
    www.littlemisswedding.co.uk
    www.studiorouge.co.uk
    www.scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
    www.stylemepretty.com
    www.kilter.co.uk
    www.rocknrollbride.com/tag/scotland
    http://hindsightbride.com

    GREAT WEBSITE FOR DECORATIONS (AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS!)

    Just came accross the Cox & Cox website in a magazine and they have lots of cool stuff I could decorate my venue with - although I better be careful and not go overboard as it'll end up costing a fortune if I do.



     


     
      




    OMG CAKE POPS!

    How cool are these?!  Cakes on sticks - cake pops.  Genius.

     
    toadstool cake pops!
     
    wedding cake pops - how cute!
      
    russian doll cake pops

    NICE THINGS FROM FOLKSY

    Folksy is like a UK version of etsy - lots of nice handmade things for sale.  But beware - it is very addictive shopping.... I'm tempted to buy all these anyway - wedding or not!

    bracelet from Folksy
     
    Verdigris Long Leaf & Vintage style Rose Bracelet