proud as a peacock

Oh how I love the colours of the Peacock. The tan, the azure and sapphire blues against the sea green are seriously wow. Now I'm not sure that this would be totally suitable for the bride however I think for a peacock colour theme this super stunning feather headband from Mieri at Etsy would be a fabulous fashion statement on the bridesmaids.

teatime treat

I know there are a lot of amazing and delicious cookie bakers out there, but if you are stuck for time and on a budget then these dainty little teatime treats from Waitrose will fit the bill perfectly. Place in funky boxes (try Paperchase) or wrap in cellophane for favours and you could even add a little Alice in Wonderland style 'Eat Me' tag with your guests names on them to double up as place settings. I think the gorgeous teapot cookies are more useful than a chocolate teapot and would look great with an afternoon tea spread.

table service

I am feeling very un-pampered at the moment. It's post summer. The tan is a distant memory my sunkissed summer hair now looks a bit dull and the now 2 month old pedicure is less than perfect. There just isn't enough time to spend on self-indulging treats. However, if I were getting married the new Dior Dressing Table service at Claridges is something I might just have to make time for pre or post wedding! Guests in the Linley Classic and Couture suites have the perfect getting ready package and will receive a personally monogrammed silk dressing gown, marabou mule slippers, a cashmere eye mask and fragrances galore not to mention the essential Dior beauty kit. With cocktail in hand and Fred Astaire playing in the background it would be rude to keep this all to myself... or would it?

rock n roll

Yum Yum. Inspired by Georgina & Riccardo's wedding (see earlier post) I am hankering after sticks of rock as they are such a kitsch and colourful (not to mention tasty) addition to a wedding, and not just those near the seaside! The Rock People will make the sticks exactly the way you want them, from label design to colour and even flavour. Why not double them up as favours and place settings with your guests names on the label. I think they would look great on plain white tables to add a splash of colour, or bundled together in big bowls for guests to help themselves to. I know I would!

mr & mrs {Danae & Douglas}

Woweeee! I fell head over heels for the fun n games and eye popping colour at Danae and Douglas's 'Lego Candy' wedding in Bo'ness at Carriden House, West Lothian. Absolutely enchanting photos captured by husband and wife photographer team Lillian and Leonard at this "very fun, relaxed, 1950's Lego Candy wedding, complete with hot pink dress". I think Danae proves that you don't have to opt for the traditional white or ivory dress with this fab fuchsia number by dress designer Lynne Edward and for similar styles check out one of my fave designer, Candy Anthony.

An unusual element was the Lego which was featured throughout the wedding and I especially love the dinky little Lego cake toppers. The flowers were these almost cartoon-like potted topiary with sporadic bright blooms all by Flowerevolution. Danae and Douglas's wedding looks like one big party, and one which I wish I was invited to! Guests including family from Tennesse sipped on moonshine, while kids and grown-ups bounced away on the trampoline as well as challenging eachother to a game of giant Jenga. The bride and groom don't seem to have stopped grinning, and I don't blame them as there's nothing quite like a few garden games to put a smile on your face!

clutching at straws

I love bows. And I love bags. So these finds were a bit of a treat to myself. Chloé's eye-catching twinkling leather bow embellished clutch (top) is total luxe, or check out Monsoon's substantially more affordable bow n sparkle diamante clutch.

piping dreams

I've been literally drooling at the thought of tucking into one of these delicious and decadent Cakes by Robin. Additive and E-number free these freshly baked beauties are made just the way you want it. Whether it's pretty pastels, tiers of snowy whiteness, striking stripes or cute-as-a-button hearts it's Robin's childhood dream to bring your visions to life, and well, you wouldn't want to stop someone achieving their childhood dream. Would you?

mr & mrs {Georgina and Riccardo}

Utterly art-deco-dorable this wedding. Georgina (who runs this cute and quirky tea shop in Highgate) and Riccardo got married at the amazing Burgh Island. I've been wowed by this venue and hotel for a long time so it was fab to see a wedding held there. Set on it's own tidal island the hotel built in the late 1920's is distinctively art deco, which was the perfect compliment for this wedding. The beautiful images were taken by Joanna Wilkinson Photography and I just love how they've captured the style of this fun couple. There are so many lovely details; her quirky seamed tights, his bowler hat, the embellished dress, the vintage style cake stand (from Esther Coombs) the sea tractor (which transports the guests to and from the island) the sticks of rocks as favours and let's not forget the Charlston dancing. Burrrrilliant.

bal-loony

More and more I see utterly gorgeous photographs from weddings and engagement shoots with balloons as props and decor. There's just something about balloons that creates that childlike freedom when you hold one. I am falling head over heels for the 36 inch giant round ones, which are pretty darn big. Signature Balloons have an amazing selection, and just too many colours to mention, but white does it for me every time. I couldn't help but spot the 12 inch heart balloons they do too - kitsch but totally fab. Now I just need some sort of party as an excuse to release them!

{inspiration from: Style Me Pretty, Max Wanger, Amy Atlas Events & The Bride's Cafe}