paper corsage

I do like a bit of paper detail.  These simple table number cards feature a paper corsage detail which I think would look super smart amongst an ivory scheme with roses as feature flowers.  These are available from Ghost Orchid Designs and you can choose to have just a single rose or a trim of roses on each card. They also have co-ordinating stationery.

add some sole

Sometimes, it really is the little details.  I quite often {like, really often} think how nice it would be to just have a teeny tiny tattoo just so I know it's there, for me and my Boy's eyes only.  In a similar thought, wouldn't it be nice to have something on your wedding day that's just as subtle as an added little touch, such as some kind of detail on the soles of your shoes?

I saw these delights on U.S blog Flirty Guide and I have since searched everywhere for a shoe with a blue sole like this ~ similar to that of Mr Louboutin and his red soles ~ but alas they seem to not exist over here sadly {or if you know they do, please get in touch!!}.

I also heart hearts for soles.

 {Image via Polly Alexandre Photography}

{Image via Orange Girl Photographs}

Another little something you can add to your sole is a bit of bling with these "I Do" shoe stickers from the Wedding Ideas Shop.  They will brighten up some plain ivory soles, and during the day you can give a cheeky little foot kick just to flash the sparkles. 

If you aren't feeling confident with a marker pen to scribble a heart on your own shoes, then these are just so cute ~ practical and pretty! Wear these hearts on your soles and you'll slip no more! Heart Stoppers non-slip stickers are available from Elegant Steps 

sexy back

Turqoise is a pretty hot colour at the moment. It's fresh, modern and Chanel has sold out of it's turquoise shade 'nouvelle vague' nail polish so it must be cool. Check out this cute Wendy Frill Dress from French Connection. Perfect opportunity for bridesmaids to bring sexy back, or put it to the max with this floral delight ~ the Christina Print maxi dress from Coast.

tight fit

Ahh yes, Spring! Well, no not quite. 'Tis the season I term an inbetweener quite frankly. It's neither freezing nor scorching and as such this proves extremely tricky when getting dressed in the mornings. One thing that helps during these uncertain times is....tights.  Yes those wretched things can be as tricky as trying to solve a mensa puzzle at 7 in the morning  and yes, when laddered they can totally ruin your day.  However hear me out.  There is a whole world of choice waiting to be discovered. Colours, patterns, styles there is a pair for everyone. Including Brides or Bridesmaids.  Just have a little lookie at this montage to prove my point that tights can be tantalizing for weddings....

{click to enlarge} 

credits {from top left; Caught The Light Photography, Joanna Wilkinson Photography, via Buhdoop, Emily Quinton Photography, Nelly Suleymanova via Rocknrollbride, Andrew Lin Photography via Absolutely Charmed,  Angela Anderson Studios via  Green Wedding Shoes }

If you are looking for some inspiration here are a few that are on my wish list:

Bebaroque Tuxx Over Knee Socks ~ MyTights

Pamela Mann Doodle Heart Tights ~ My Tights

Sheer Nude Heart Tights ~ Urban Outfitters

Nude Heart Suspender Tights ~ Asos

 

Emilio Cavallini Lace Print Back Seam Tights ~ Asos

Spring Floral Tights ~ Asos

slip up

Here are a few cuties from the lovely vintage shop Freudian Slips Vintage.  Just how adorable would the 1950's floral prom style dress be for a cutesy little back garden wedding? If you are looking for a one-off {oh and pretty reasonably priced} vintage dress for your wedding I'd say bookmark this site and keep a regular check on it as it has some right gems! 

spring nails

I do just LOVE it when spring/summer hits, the fashion, the weather and oooh the beauty trends. How lush are these Illamasqua pastel colours for nails!? Would suit some very pretty bridesmaids who are rocking pastel colour dresses. That minty green one is mine mine mine!

ashes to ashley

Well who'd have thought it. During my epic visit to Westfield, I popped into Laura Ashley in the hope of finding a bridesmaid dress but instead got distracted by the pretty decorative items that they have on offer.  Normally Laura Ashley is a bit, well Mumsy but unless I'm turning into a Mum {which, I assure you, I am not} I think they've got a really great range of products that are perfect for al fresco style weddings with a totally English touch, these are my favourite picks.

Pink Enamel Pinwheel

Dot these around where people will be milling for an outdoors drink reception, will look great in photos.

Floral Etched Tealight Lantern

Place them on outdoor picnic tables or hang from trees {carefully, mind} to create a rustic glow

Pink Peony LED Lights

Scattered as decoreations on the tables they will look utterly pretty.

Chalk Board Sign {yes, another one!}

Well, you know by now what you can do with these! Just scribble away....

Large Optic Storage Jar

Do your own sweetie jar, add sweets in colours to match your theme and a little note saying 'eat me'

Pinwheel String Lights

My obsession with pinwheels begins....

pump up the volume

Now this is my kind of footwear. The Kiera Pearl Heart Pumps from Topshop are flat {hallelujah},  monochrome annnnd they have a big fat heart on the tippy toes. Lots of brides and maids are opting to loose the heels. Maybe not for the whole day but pack a pair of these pumps for you to slip on in the eve so you can dance your little socks off. Well not that you were wearing any but you get the jist...

slate clean

I seem to be going through a chalkboard phase {it doesn't stop on my blog either, I'm about to paint a wall in my kitchen with blackboard paint!}.  I think it's just the idea you can write whatever you want and then hey presto, wipe it and start again. I like the idea of hanging these cute heart shaped boards from ebay to decorate the venue. Scribble the bride and groom names, or just Mr & Mrs and have them hanging behind the couple during the wedding breakfast. Then let your guests have fun with them afterwards for photos. Feels good to wipe the slate clean doesn't it? 

my mood in march - mwa mwa

I may have fooled you into thinking that you are back in February with Valentines Day around the corner but no! I say that hearts are hot and are totally worthy of use all year round, especially when adding this fun retro vibe with it. Hearts and kisses don't have to be soppy ~ here's my modern take on it!

I love the hot pinks and clashing reds, the bold heart graphics, the love undertones and the sweet sugar hits. It's fun, playful, colourful and all about the luurvve but not in a 'ick' kind of way. What a perfect mood to set for a wedding. Mwa Mwa.

{click to enlarge © Charley Beard}

love the idea of a sneaky cheeky kissing booth OR just the poster ;) ~ Not On The Highstreet

cause a sugar high with heart shaped lollipops ~ just fill jars up with them ~ Fota SA for similar Candy Swirls

this va va va voom dress is guaranteed to break hearts ~ Vivien Of Holloway

you'll be receiving kisses with this adorable heart headband ~ Ban.do

get your bridesmaids to wear their heart on there...backs ~ New Look

fun, sexy, sheer and heart patterned, these tights have it all ~ Topshop

this photo is hot hot hot, make your own giant card hearts for you & your maids ~ Our Labor of Love {via Green Wedding Shoes}

want forever love? add this cute personalised heart art to your wedding list ~ Not On The Highstreet

who doesn't want these shoes, they are simply superb ~ Wedding Bee for similar My Wardrobe

keep your guests guessing with these ?  invites ~ Blush Publishing

redder than red tulips add the bold burst of colour ~ The Brides Bouquet

provide these heart cards on the tables for games, just maybe not strip poker ~  Not on The Highstreet

go back to your youth & grab some heart shades & blow bubbles ~ Emily Quinton Photography

keep your guests sweet with these sugar cubes to add to coffee ~ Cox and Cox

guest blogging {emily quinton photography}

You may have wondered where 'my mood in...' March was. Don't worry ~ I've not lost my mood so to speak instead I kinda got a good thing going on with the wonderful photographer Emily Quinton.  She has a lovely blog and I'm very pleased to be a regular part of it. I'll be writing guest posts such as mood boards and just blabbering on in my usual way about trends and stuff. Head on over to  Emily's Blog to see my first installment from a few weeks ago...  And fear not ~ I will still be topping up London Bride with moods too. I promise x

Emily Quinton Photography ~ Blog

{Mmm}

I'm obsessed with writing on things. Don't worry ~ I'm not getting into tagging or graffiti {as if} but these storage jars are right up my street. I can scribble away rub out and then scribble away again. They are being snapped up for my kitchen but they could be great for storing bits n pieces on display at a wedding.  Chalkboard Storage Jars from Heals.

spring in your step

It's highly unusual that something so colourful draws me in as I am mad on monochrome, however this spring bouquet from Flowers Direct really caught my eye. The pinks, the purples, yellows and greenery really give it va va va voom and for a springtime bride would really provide some sunshine. I believe {though i'm no florist} it's multicoloured combo is a beautiful selection of pink anemones {I've never seen hot pink ones before ~ oh my!}, iris, yellow and white tulips and erm some green leaves - not sure what these are! Mumma Beard, you may be in for a treat for Mother's Day....

from me, with love

Just wanted to post a lil snippet of the invite that was designed by yours truly {oh and The Boy with his amazing talents in photoshop} for my super duper sis who's getting married in June. 

© Charley Beard

There is a bit of a story behind this; it's not quite the original design due to Mother {gawd love her} wading in and umm having her say but it's kinda near enough!  The other shame was we had hoped to have it letterpressed but alas the budget didn't allow and though I'm totally, utterly, unbelieveably gutted that it isn't, we had them printed for free as a BIG favour and for that we are very very thankful. You know who you are ;) 

mr & mrs {claire & ben}

This is the gorgeous erring-into-autumn London wedding of Claire and Ben photographed by the fabulo-so Marianne Taylor Photography.  Claire and Ben got married at Chelsea Old Town Hall early on in the day and later held this wonderfully captured reception at The Garden Museum venue.

The Garden Museum in Lambeth is on the River Thames and looks like the most fabulous venue with it's amazing courtyard outside ~ perfect for a drinks reception and then the fabulous medieval church interior to carry on the party with dinner and dancing later.  

This wedding has a really warm and friendly feel about it, and I think Claire looks beautiful with her soft wavy hair and the duck-egg blue dress. I love the contrast of the leafy venue with their urban feel portrait shots with the London skyline as a backdrop.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Congratulations Claire and Ben, you look like you had a fantastic day and thanks to you and photographer Marianne Taylor for allowing me the pleasure of featuring it!