Quick bridal planning resource ....I came across Snippet & Ink a few weeks ago when doing some research and i fell in love with this site... it's like Style me pretty but with a very different and lovely twist... I love the way Kathryn goes into depth about each mood board; from the mood to the colour palette, ideas of the type of venues where you could make the ideas on the board shine, flowers etc.. 

I really love the budget friendly boards she had going on last week. There is a budget friendly board for every style; from casual dinner to champagne and dessert, garden brunch to cocktail and Hors D'oeuvre... it's almost like having a mini-wedding planner with insider tips. She not only gives you the mood boards and information of where to find the items, she also goes on to share with you how you can save and what to splurge on.... the only thing i regret is that most of you British brides may not be able to get your hands on the items mentioned as the retailers are based across the pond; never mind... where there is will, there is always a way right?

here are a few mood boards from her Snippet & ink:

images courtesy of Snippet & ink.

This next post is actually inspired from a conversation I had last week with a friend who is getting married.... She was looking for something to give to her bridesmaids ... the gifts have to be elegant and affordable but also personal......

after trawling the net, I found Kirsten Goss and her gorgeous personalised jewelry. I met up with the girls from Kirsten Goss 2 years ago at the designer wedding show but i'd totally forgotten about them until I started researching this again.....

Kirsten Goss provides personalised items for your bridesmaids that not only tie in with your wedding theme but are modern enough to be worn afterwards....  I especially love the vintage style hair pins!!.....

The best thing I've found is they do offer discounts from 5% for 2 bridesmaid gifts ordered to 15% of for 4 bridesmaids or more regardless of whether you are an existing Kirsten Goss bridal customer or not......

Just thought i'd share this little gem of a place in wimbledon village to all brides still doing their search.  Luella's is owned by Rachel and Jude and is based in Wimbledon Village. It is a one stop shop for brides and bridesmaids and they offer everything but the wedding dress..... shoes, bridesmaid dresses, lingerie, shrugs, veils, bags, stationary, luggage & gifts, facinators.....you get the drift.....

I really love their bridesmaid dresses.....here are a few featured at the national wedding show catwalk last year.....