Just because we are in lockdown, doesn’t mean the world has ended. Lots of things are on hold, postponed until a more normal time, but not your relationship which means people are still getting engaged. If that’s you, then congratulations. We all need good news like that to keep us sane and upbeat in this strange world we’re all living in. And there is so much you can do towards wedding planning during lockdown, even though we’re all staying at home. Read more
Options for bridesmaids are very different today than what they were the first time I was a bridesmaid (it was the 80s, that’s all you need to know). Bridesmaids’ dresses have become fashionable outfits that can be worn again. Recently, they have taken a step in another direction, meaning dresses aren’t the only option. For a modern, chic look, you can dress your bridal squad in jumpsuits. Read more
OK, so 2020 is an interesting year so far. As I’m writing, it’s the third week of the lock-down, and we have no idea when it’s going to lift. This is a stressful situation, particularly if you were due to get married. All your careful planning must go on hold until things get back to normal. Read more
I love looking at hair accessories. They serve two purposes. As well as the main function of keeping your hair the way you want it throughout the day, the right accessory can finish your look. We’ve already looked at headbands and floral crowns, so today I want to put the spotlight on smaller magical hair accessories. Read more
With trips to the hairdresser on hold for a little while, now is the perfect time to grow your hair and to make the decision a little easier, here are some gorgeous long bridal hairstyles for you to aspire to. Read more
Today, I want to look at all the unique places you can have floral backdrops for your wedding photos at Capesthorne Hall. Because of the size of our building, there are lots of special places both indoors and out, that will give you some amazing pictures to treasure forever. Read more
If your daughter has gotten engaged, trying to find the perfect outfit can be a little overwhelming. You don’t want to outshine your daughter, but there will be a lot of attention on you, so you must look your best. Here are some great outfits that won’t break the bank to give you some inspiration. Read more
OK, so weddings are on hold for a while. It’s not the end of the world though, it means you have more time to plan, source what you want and give self-employed people some business. Everyone wins. Today, I’m looking at wedding cake toppers and moving away from the traditional figures of couples. Read more
When choosing how to have your hair for your wedding, there are a couple of things to think about. The main one for me though is how much fussing do you want during the day? If you have an elaborate style are you going to spend most of your day panicking about whether your hair is still in place? If the answer is yes, then simple hairstyles are the way to go. Read more
If you’re getting married this year, here are two bridal head wear trends that you need to know about before going straight for a tiara or a veil: bridal headbands and floral crowns. Read more