I love nothing more than to hear back from a Queens and Bowl bride after her wedding day.  To see a photograph of your chosen piece of bridal jewellery or vintage inspired accessories, fills me with pride and joy!

Anna and Kevin

The beautiful Anna and her handsome new hubbie Kevin, were kind enough to send me these images captured on their day. Anna tied the knot  back in March in London’s Chelsea registry office followed by a glitzy party at the Ritz Hotel!

Anna chose the Minnelli shrug to complete her vintage bridal look and was absolutely thrilled with her purchase.

Here are some more photographs from the happy couple for you to enjoy…

Anna wears Minnelli Feather Shrug

Anna and Kevin

Anna wears the Minnelli Feather Shrug

Anna and Kevin

When deciding on your wedding day ‘look’, don’t make the mistake often made by brides-to-be – becoming someone you’re not!

What I’m trying to say is…don’t opt for a strapless gown if you know your body type suits something with sleeves; don’t spend a year growing your hair and then have it scraped back off your face in a serious beehive; don’t go overboard on your make-up if you are a natural beauty.

The same applies for wedding shoes. It might seem obvious but I’ve met plenty of brides who crave a pair of killer heels for their big day, only to make it as far as the trip back down the aisle and then dump them for bare feet.  There’s nothing wrong with wearing a pair of five inch platform divas if that’s what you normally do, but if you are usually a low heel girl, then stick with what you do best and enjoy your whole day complete with beautiful wedding shoes.

Want some vintage-inspired, low-heel wedding shoe inspiration?

Marcie Shoes £179.99

Anya Ivory pair £155

Queenie Shoes £95

Isabella pair £160

Where do you go for inspiration when you’re planning your wedding day? Maybe you are influenced by celebrity weddings, perhaps you have inherited an heirloom that you want to base your whole theme around, or maybe you’ve been to a friend’s wedding and brought away ideas that you want to make your own with a bit of artistic licence!

There are so many places that will give you ideas on how to pull a look together, but sometimes it can be daunting just knowing where to start looking!  I hope you enjoy reading my blog ; the opportunity to delve into my treasure chest of beautiful vintage inspired wedding accessories….

To help you, I’ve listed just a few of my favourite blogs specifically for brides and all things wedding related. My advice is to subscribe to their RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed so you can be constantly updated on the latest trends and features…

Love My Dress

This wedding blog and style diary is full of vintage, glamorous and elegant wedding inspiration. Established by Annabel Beeforth who is bursting with advice from bridal wear through to planning and decor ideas.

Boho Weddings and Events

Kelly designs and puts together weddings and events and is inspired by anything a little quirky and offbeat. Her blog is dedicated to showing you how to be creative and a little ‘boho’ when it comes to organising your big day.

OMG I'm Getting Married

A wedding blog created by Alexis, who has recently tied the knot herself and set up this blog to help inspire other brides-to-be following in her footsteps. OMG loves weddings, loves photography, loves fashion – how many other reasons do you need to stop by and say hello?

Rock N Roll Bride

A blog that promotes individuality and general awesomeness. Rock n Roll Bride provides a little haven for kick-ass real wedding inspiration and a mecca for truly gorgeous photography.

Beyond Beyond

A collection of all the things wedding, but concentrating on incredible photography, unique wedding graphics and design, accessories and D.I.Y ideas.  It’s written by stationery and graphic designer Amma who has piled all her inspiration into one quirky and very amusing blog.

Fifties Wedding

A website dedicated to all things influenced by the fashion and styling of the 50′s. A real indulgence for lovers of the era and absolutely bursting with ideas on how to create the perfect 50′s themed wedding.

Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

As the name suggests, this little virtual world of wedding goodness is packed full of eclectic wedding inspiration and a tonne of real wedding ideas. Written by a self-confessed eccentric, indecisive bride-to-be whose blog entries take you on a real ramble through the world of weddings.

If there are blogs and websites that inspire you, I’d love to hear about them.  Hope this helps a little!

Kate x

Winter is just around the corner and as every November and Christmas bride-to-be dreams of snuggling up to her new hubbie in front of a roaring log fire or sneaking a first kiss in front of a dazzling white snowy backdrop, my mind is on all the beautiful wedding shrugs that are available to keep our brides deliciously warm and looking stunning on her wintery wedding day.

Take a look at our collection of bridal shrugs, jackets and stoles; the perfect accompaniment for keeping you as warm and fuzzy on the outside and you are going to feel on the inside.

Kate x

Minnelli

Prague

Valencia

Paris

From wedding tiaras to elegant veils, from bridal combs to glorious headpieces, what you choose to put on your head or in your hair for your special day, says a lot about you.

The boho chic of a delicate flower, the sophistication of a birdcage veil or the sheer glamour of a vintage jewelled tiara, whatever your inspiration and personality, I am sure you will find the most perfect finishing touch for your bridal ensemble from our incredible collection.

A headpiece must compliment your outfit and most importantly be comfortable and work with your chosen bridal hairstyle. Rumour has it the tiara worn by Princess Diana on her wedding day was so heavy it resulted in a splitting headache, as she was not used to wearing it.  My advice to my brides-to-be is to enjoy spending a couple of days around the house, attending to your normal chores and daily routine complete with your tiara or comb – it will give you an idea of how it feels and what you can or can’t do.

Plus you will feel like a princess and frankly, I think you should feel like that as often as possible! Enjoy some of our favourite headpieces and then head over to the website to pick yours.

Kate x

Side Tiara £175

Side Tiara £210

Feather Comb £140

Feather Style Mantilla £260

Side Tiara £195

Flower Comb £90

Winter leaf Comb £16