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FAQ on my virtual wedding design packages

The lowdown on how a Virtual Design Package might save your wedding if you don’t plan on spending thousands on a wedding stylist or wedding planner! If you’re getting married in 24,25,26 in London - this one’s for you!

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How To Choose Your UK Wedding Venue

How to choose a wedding venue, where you can get married in the UK and what’s the difference between a Dry Hire Venue and an Events Venue? Read on for some handy info if you’re still deciding how and where to tie the knot.

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5 reasons dark and moody autumn/winter weddings rock!

As I’m in the middle of designing an Autumn Winter (mid November) wedding for 2024, I thought I’d share some of the inspiration and images that are feeding into the creative process. Of course I love bright Summer weddings too but I ALSO LOVE dark, moody, gothic, cosy wedding aesthetics. Take a look below and let me know if you’ve been converted to the dark side…

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MY TOP TEN WEDDING INSPO SOURCES - THAT AREN’T PINTEREST OR INSTA!

I want to take your hand and gentle guide you away from those two well known platforms, and steer you towards some refreshing sources of inspiration available away from the hordes! Here’s my top ten wedding inspiration sources to pull into designing a wedding, curated to make sure you have a unique wedding theme that’s personal to you both as a couple, whilst looking gorgeous, contemporary and a photographer’s dream.

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MY TOP 5 FREESTANDING WEDDING BACKDROPS

What do you do when you’ve found your perfect UK wedding venue but they tell you you can’t attach anything to the walls or ceiling - when you’ve had your heart set on adding a few decorative touches that will put your stamp on the day and make some joyous photos to keep forever. No hanging, no existing fixtures to use? You go freestanding!

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CELESTIAL WEDDING THEME AND DECORATION IDEAS

Wedding decor can be one of the last things a couple might consider when they’re pulling their wedding together but I think small details like hanging stars can really make an impact.

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HOW TO USE RE-USABLE WEDDING DECOR IN YOUR TABLESCAPE

People can end up buying or making things for their wedding that they know they’ll never use again, like table numbers and signage.

And that’s even before things like nameplaces which will most likely end up in the bin.

This year I want to take my commitment to reducing waste and being more eco-friendly one step further, which is why I’m introducing some re-usable wedding decorations and wedding styling products.

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7 ECO-FRIENDLY WEDDING DECORATION IDEAS

We all want our weddings to look gorgeous - but at what cost? We have to take responsibility for the environment and make wedding styling choices that will have significantly less impact on the planet.

Here are my 5 principles to use when thinking about your wedding design and decorations, followed by some practical specific suggestions for materials and styling.

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