Perfect Print Gifts

Two of our great friends gave Jubbs and I one of these prints for our birthday.  I have since payed the pleasure forward to another friend of mine.  I think they would make a great gift for older bridesmaids or groomsmen.  It is a unique gift and a nice change from what people normally give for the thank you gifts.

They have an array of colours and also different types of maps, from the UK to the USA, to Australia.  This can then be a cool personal touch if adapted to the country that your bridesmaids or groomsmen come from.  I gave my friend one of Australia as she is married to an Aussi and has lived there for a number of years.  They both loved it and I must admit, I am pretty proud of myself! 

All images from boldandnoble.com

They are all priced at £43 unframed but are made to fit off the shelf frames.  Visit the website to see a larger range of their designs www.boldandnoble.com

I am a huge fan!

NY

Pretty Polka Dot Favours

How cute are these?! You have got to love Etsy.com and its abundance of inspiring vendors.  I like the idea of using these as option for the bridesmaids favours,  especially if you are having children as your bridesmaids.  I think that little girls and young teenagers would adore them and it enables you to right a personal note on the chalk board side.

There are an abundance of colours to choose from and also different patterns.  For me the polka dot is the favorite.

All images from zelmarose @ etsy.com

Plus, as we know, anything that is easy to pack rocks my world!

NY

From the Designer Wedding Show...Part 1

 So I went on Friday to the Designer Wedding Show as planned and I must say, I am not sure how impressed I was with it.  Now, to be fair, it was very quiet when I went and there were no shows going on at the time, but I was not too impressed with the price of the ticket in relation to what I got to see for it.  I have a friend who is getting marries next year and was in need of some inspiration who went on Sunday and had a very different feeling about it, so take my opinion with a pinch of salt.  That said, I did rediscovered the joy of Two Birds dresses.

Image from twobirdsbridesmaids.co.uk

I remember seeing them in a magazine a while back but actually seeing them in real life took them to a whole new level for me.  They are great and so practical for a destination wedding.  Basically you buy a dress that can be worn 15 different ways which means that all your bridesmaids can wear the same colour (or not) and still be unique is awesome.   

Images from twobirdsbridesmaids.co.uk

Not only that, but they come in different styles and length and I personally love the ones with the roses on them, they are gorgeous. At the show there were 3 different shaped ladies modelling them and I was amazed at how good they looked on all of them.  They really are a very cool idea and the ease of packing them just increases their genius in my mind.

NY

My Beautiful Bridesmaids!

Images by Annie
Angelopoulou &
Friends

What to dress to your bridesmaids in.  That was a real problem for me as I, personally dislike bridesmaids over a certain age to all be dressed the same and therefore did not want that for my bridesmaids.  Also I am extremely keen on the colour black and so is my friend Parks who was my M.O.H but my mother nearly had a heart attack over just the mention of the idea. Guess who one that fight!!!  It is really important to take into consideration the likes, styles, body shapes and characters of your bridesmaids if you are going to subject them to a public appearance in a dress they have had some, little or no say in.  I have been a bridesmaid 3 times in my life, the first time was traumatising and the other two times where fine as the brides took into account that I am extremely funny about wearing dresses and if I didn't like it, I point blank wouldn't wear it.  Now I know that it is the brides big day but honestly, you have to be a little considerate to your wedding party too.  Can I say one thing, there is never a good time for the colour nude, please, ladies, leave it alone. It truly is not flattering even on a super model.

So, my choices.  I had three bridesmaids:  Two in their 30's (one who was pregnant) and a six year old. Now I am not going to lie and say they all went out and bought their own dresses but I did send them through photos of dresses that I liked and thought would suit them and if I don't say myself, I did good!  Evie (the 6yr old) was not too keen on the colour of her first dress but Monsoon bought the same dress out in fuchsia and it was a hit and to be honest I completely agreed with her.  You really can get some great dresses out there that are a) not 'bridesmaid' dresses as such b) not a back breaking price and any tweaking that is needed can always be done.  The 2 older girls had a dress by Ted Baker and an Amanda Wakeley Elements dress (a range for Littlewoods.com and a bargain!) In the end, the fact they were comfortable, felt good and looked great was what was important for me and I think they did.  Obviously, your opinion is your own!

NY