It may be winter, but we're all about a bit of sunshine at JTB headquarters - and who else to trust to bring it in bucket loads but the wonderful Jane; my all-round flower queen and fellow large-glass-of-wine enthusiast. Her work is always inspirationally 'non-trad', with a design-led approach and some serious expertise in seasonal, totally beautiful blooms; if you're on the hunt for a floral wizard then read on to find out more and soak up some of those rays! Who the devil a

"Oh you're a PLANNER! I'd love to do that, do you go to cake tastings and own a warehouse full of napkins and have couples calling you at all hours of the day then?" "Ummmmmm, No." I'd hazard a guess that around 95% of my starting conversations about being a wedding planner open with this... but I'm not judging; wedding planning looks a WHOLE lot different in 2019 than it did even 10 years ago, and the age of the On-the-Day Coordinator is upon us! But, what exactly IS an OTD

In the first of what I hope will be many a chin-wag with some of the best suppliers in the biz (and the loveliest - guaranteed) this month I've been talking to the fabulous Grania of Ink & Paper London, who I first encountered when we started sending each other motivational DMs to keep us on-track with our running (even with a twisted ankle she put me to shame but it was the start of something beautiful!) She makes gorgeous, bespoke stationery and is an absolute gem to boot,

Practical and achievable wedding timelines are somewhat illusive, and instead often totally bizarre (I just read one which allocated 30 minutes for dinner... Are they eating out of a trough?!) and it's normally one of the biggest 'WTF's' couple's come across during their planning - So here I've popped together some insider know-how on how long to REALLY budget for those key moments (side-note: If you want it to actually go really smoothly, just get a coordinator in - of cours

Want to treat your feet to something a little different on your big day? From painted points to bold brogues there are a million and one ways to stamp (and stomp) a little more 'you' on your wedding... Bold and Bright Make a statement with these bright and graphic beauties! Left to Right: Row 1: Sophia Webster, Asos, LK Bennet. Row 2: Topshop, Kat Maconie, Nasty Gal. Row 3: Ted Baker, Dune, Steve Madden. Rock 'n Roll Studs and leather to and an edge to your dress. Left to rig

You've picked your perfect location, you've set the date, so now the fun can really start! Here I've popped together some essential tips for what to do next and all the useful questions to ask, because knowing your venue inside and out will save you bags of time (and stress!), so treat it like a chocolate-smothered-knickerbockerglory and get. stuck. in. 1. Measure up! Once you've booked, head back to the venue and get measuring. To help, they may already have a detailed floor

Velvet has had a serious resurgence in the last few years; no longer reserved for dusty theatre curtains and tired pub stools, oh no, this is officially one of the hottest fabrics to be adorning your nuptials with. I've rounded up some gorgeous inspiration plus a sprinkling of brilliant DIY tutorials to help you let it slink it's way into your day, enjoy! Pimped-up Paper - Place cards and Stationery Image Credits - Clockwise from top left: Pinterest, Elmo Paper Stories, Laura

I didn't think I could truly profess to being a lover of all things Do-It-Yourself without actually Doing-It-Myself, so here it is: My first (and hopefully not my last) step-by-step guide for some absolutely delicious and INCREDIBLY simple stamp-lettered sugar cookies! I made these for my stand at The Wonderous Wedding fair a few weeks back and funnily enough, pretty much every person that walked past couldn't resist to stop and have a nibble, so they're a tried and tested cr

London Bridal Fashion Week is just around the corner, and the trends that shall soon be flooding our Instagram feeds will no doubt see their way in to our fave high street bridal wear ranges very soon - but if you just can't wait then I've rounded up some of the most gorgeous and original bridal dresses, separates and jumpsuits out there Right. Now. Ranging from £89.99 (seriously) to just under £700 it really doesn't have to cost the earth to make you feel a million dollars!

Greenery is not going ANYWHERE this year, or ever for that matter, and it's easy to see why - lush, natural and affordable(!) it has a million and one uses, so here I've rounded up 5 super-fun and super-simple ways to DIY foliage throughout your big day, including links to all their tutorials so you can get creative without a moment to lose! Backdrop This gorgeous, minimalist vine backdrop is featured over on the ruffled blog and continues to prove that less really can be mor

Couples often spend a long time agonising over the decorations for their tables; runners, flowers, napkins and so on - but how many of you have taken a moment and looked.. up? Filling the blank space that hangs above where your guests sit will not only add some serious wow-factor, but could end up saving you both time AND money - so keep those tables simple and reach for the skies... Flower Clouds These abstract, ethereal and dreamy bursts are a sure-fire way to add some seri

Working as a planner I see, daily, the awesome wedding industry in all its loved-up glory; there's a constant stream of people having perfect proposals, epic hen parties and swoon-worthy, instagrammable nuptials. However, something that isn't touched on nearly enough (and I'm just going to hop up on my soap box here, so bare with me) is that weddings. are. stressful. Whether you are a couple, navigating it all for the very first time- wide eyed and filled to the brim with ant

The best way to get those creative juices flowing, check out what's fresh on the wedding scene and meet the suppliers who are nailing it all is to head on down to a wedding fair; however if you are wanting to steer clear of the 'traditional', then I've lined up a shortlist of some of the coolest, alternative wedding fairs out there this year. Keep your eyes peeled for future blog posts where I'll be offering up tips on how to get the most out of your visits, but for now enjoy

The ring has been well and truly put-on-it, you've drunk your fill of champagne (for now) and as the dust begins to settle the questions start flooding in: "So, when's the date?" "Picked your venue?" "Who's coming?" "What's the cake like?" "Where are you going to honeymoon?!" Bit full on, isn't it? No doubt you are SO. EXCITED. but that also means you are walking the fine line between really enjoying the next year or so of planning, and falling down a fondant-filled rabbit ho

When you start building your wedding scheme, it's always a good idea to begin with one item; be it the taco from your favourite brunching haunt, a swatch of wallpaper from your first place together, or it could just be a song that you remember dancing all night along to in the heady first days of your romance. This shoot was no different, and the starting piece of inspiration was a fabulous, hand-painted leather jacket created by blogger Paige Joanna Calvert; from there grew

Back in August Laura at Devine Bride asked if I would be able to assist her at a gorgeous wedding at Hackney Showrooms, East London. ​ Bas and Tom wanted to include an array of personal touches, with many having links to their families' backgrounds including evil-eye favours and a huge selection of beautiful wheat and dried-flower centre pieces. The guests feasted on the most incredible meze platters and then partied the night away with Turkish dancing and TWO guest DJs. On t

Counting myself amongst 'Gen Y' (not that I think I've ever referred to myself as that until this moment), I am all too aware of what it means to be twenty/thirty something, working several jobs to make one dream come true, getting a foot on the gold-plated property ladder whilst also trying to find time to wash your hair, keep up with the Kardashians and maybe even maintain a relationship(?!). With so much on, weddings are fast needing to become two things: Super easy to put

Who loves local? We love local! Where you can, it's great to be able to support hard-working, British businesses during your wedding planning, plus it's even better when the things they make are A-mazingly gorgeous! Here I've rounded up five fabulous Etsy suppliers, offering some of the coolest in fun wedding essentials and extras for you to lust after... Beau Tie UK Established in 2012 and based in Swindon, Beau Tie is my all-time fave for quirky and gorgeous ties, bow ties

Let’s face it, for many people the thought of making a ceremony backdrop using just tissue paper and fishing wire does nothing but fill them with dread. Countless times I’ve heard people say "I wish I’d done that at my wedding, but I’m just not creative", to which I calmly reply: "WHAAAT?!" Call me optimistic, but I genuinely believe anyone can have a DIY wedding, even if they’ve never made a bed, so I’ve got some tips to ease you in to the world of Do-It-Yourself wedding won

It may be getting a little cooler, but there's nothing stopping your big day from being hot-to-trot, with these fantastic DIY makes. There's something for everyone, so whether you're new to the handmade game or regularly wield a glue-gun, take your pick and get creative! 1. Dreamy Chandelier These gorgeously whimsical chandeliers from Home-Edit are crazy-simple to make and cheap too! Check out the tutorial here, and take note of the added wow-factor when they're lit from insi