tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91042332036260218722024-03-14T14:53:55.098+00:00Theme-Works Weddings // Themed Weddings // Wedding Styling // Wedding Prop HireTheme-Works Weddings are the UK's most exciting and innovative wedding styling experts. Utilising years of experience in theming exceptional events we create magical weddings just as you dreamed.
Whether you are looking for a Winter Wonderland, Vintage Tea Party, Whimsical Fairytale or Traditional and Luxurious wedding we provide a range of styling services to make your wedding dreams come true, including table centre design, venue draping, themed props, lighting and more.Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-78787380867731917382014-02-03T14:34:00.000+00:002014-02-03T14:34:01.301+00:00A Hollywood ending...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With everything in the wedding industry being saturated in all things vintage, when I was approached to work on a different era it was so refreshing! Enter the Hollywood bride Niki....<br />
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Niki, had a clear vision as a bride of what she wanted from the start, her Hollywood Glamour dream was lit by candlelight and accented with crystals. She wanted to take her wedding back in time, to the nostalgic era of the Hollywood icons of old, such as Marylyn Monroe. She started by sending inspirational pictures of how she would like the end result to be, and describing her more personal idea’s. She settled on our bespoke service, and we embarked on designing the wedding she had dreamed of.<br />
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Working with a bride like Niki is a real change of pace, she knew exactly what she wanted, and only needed a little direction from me. She had each area of the venue mapped out in her mind, and had plans for everything. My job was to source & clearly define everything we needed for the final designs, and of course make sure logistically it was all possible.</div>
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The ceremony area was in an open plan area of the venue, so we constructed a tall white draped area to enclose the ceremony, giving her privacy from prying public eyes. We kept everything in black and white, from the love seat they were married under hung with black & clear crystals, to the pedestals covered in candles. </div>
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The entrance to the reception was to be a red carpet affair, with giant gold statues and a personalised clapper board. This was to lead through to the drinks area, complete with brand new white chesterfield chill out area, away from the main room to relax in, completing this Hollywood VIP vibe. Niki wanted to reveal her main reception room to the guests in style, so we specially made some huge Hollywood screen style red curtains, at the given moment, they were to be opened with a flourish revealing the main room.</div>
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Niki had envisioned romance, so we were sparing on the fairy lights, and professional lighting solutions, and went for pure candle light. The result would be a truly romantic setting, with Art Deco inspired drapes and back drops to complete the look.</div>
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After dinner there was to be a second reveal, we decided to construct a separating white voil archway down the centre of the room, giving the illusion of an intimate soirée. Once dinner was finished we were to draw back the archway revealing a starlit room, complete with old school Hollywood photo scene and black and white dance floor. </div>
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Niki’s finished wedding had developed and grown since our first meeting, the end result was truly a Hollywood romance. Each area of her day was designed with thoughtfulness and care, to insure each reveal to the new section was seamless and stylised. I was so happy for Niki and her groom Anton, they embodied their chosen theme on the day and looked like Vintage Hollywood stars. They walked the red carpet like pro’s and partied the night away, so much so that I think even Frank Sinatra would have been impressed!</div>
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competition to give away a themed wedding to promote what we do. We really
wanted to help a bride who had a truly unique idea for her wedding come true.
After reading hundreds of entries, stretching from Disney ideas through to race
car themes, I fell completely head over heels for Maria's idea, she wrote to me about
a magical enchanted forest dream she wanted for her wedding, and I knew this
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<span style="font-family: DaunPenh; font-size: 20pt;"><i><b>“I'd
love an enchanted forest theme. Lots of
greenery by way of trees or bushes.
Twinkly lights for stars, discreet animals peeking out (butterflies,
birds, squirrels (not real!) lots of flowers on the tables, birdcages and
lanterns hanging from branches of the trees, maybe some toadstools and
mushrooms to sit on for funky pictures, grass table tops perhaps or maybe on
just one table with some flowers made of sweets growing out of the grass......
it works in my mind I'm just not great at explaining it! (Or I'm a bit crazy!)”</b></i><span style="color: #f79646; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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accepted, and so the design began!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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speaking with Maria she explained she had written this while recovering from
surgery, and was a little surprised at what she had written. I sensed a sudden
wave of uncertainty from this bride at taking on a fully themed wedding, what
would her friends think, would people think it was funny instead of beautiful,
would it be too “much”!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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then I explained to Maria that I would only take this on if I thought I would be
able to create something that would take her breath away, in every magical and
beautiful way. And luckily for me, she put her worries behind her and we both threw ourselves into the design. Now I just needed to deliver a fairytale ....<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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to incorporate everything Maria had mentioned in her original plan, but
slightly tone it down for her. I wanted to create an elegant decor with lots of traditional
white, and gently bring in touches of forest as if it was bewitched and just
creeping in to peak at the wedding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to give her guests an element of falling down the rabbit hole, or walking into
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then walked through an enchanted garden complete with wishing well, into the
main reception room which had officially turned into a forest. The centre
pieces touched the ceiling, and tiny feathered birds & butterflies looked
down on the guests. Handmade sugar flowers surrounded the base which guests
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moss was added upon the tables to really give that textured forest feel, and spirals
of tall birch stretched high, draped with glints of crystal. With the chairs
each having their own dress, and ivy wrapped around to complete the look, it really came together. The top table was crowned by a stunning pink
blossom tree while the dance floor was framed by two enchanted tress complete
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dressing up box for everyone to enjoy in the evening. This went down extremely well,
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nervous before Maria arrived, I think this was the most nervous I have been in
years! However when Maria and Dan stepped through the wardrobe and saw
everything for the first time I was delighted at their reaction. Maria said
instantly “it looks like the inside of my head!” I think one of the strangest
and yet most delightful comments I have ever had from one of my brides!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rest as they say is history, the couple went on to enjoy a wonderful day, and
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Pam came to us with her venue already booked, and she wanted to use her venue as inspiration to create a magical wedding theme. When Pam and I sat down I soon realised that our bespoke option was best for her, we looked through our packages and nothing really fit her vision. So after a site visit we settled on our plan of action for Pam’s big day.</div>
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... These are the words of one of our beautiful brides, Amanda. Her Jewish wedding got a hint of classic elegance with accents of vintage styling in the hands of <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-team" target="_blank">our fabulous team</a>.<br />
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opted for our <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-bespoke-styling" target="_blank">bespoke design package</a>, this means designing her wedding from a scratch instead of choosing one of our <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-themes" target="_blank">set packages</a>. Bespoke styling makes each wedding very personalised, creating something unique for the bride. It was perfect option for Amanda who had a clear goal on what she wanted for her big day.<br />
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After having a clear vision on what Amanda wanted, Kate and I started designing a perfect wedding for her. As with every wedding, attention is often in the details and smaller accents. Amanda's wedding was no exception, a true example of this was the oversized candelabras. The glossy black finish teamed with the floral design was a perfect harmony of glamour & vintage, the extra height enhanced the visual experience as guests enter the room. Rather than using our own, we out sourced for the perfect candelabras to fit brilliantly into this theme. And the result was absolutely stunning! Dashing candelabras with elegant flower décors were totally eye-catching.<br />
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The most important thing for me as a wedding designer is to never loose site of the bride's original
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The end result came together perfectly, even the weather was on our side. The clouds parting only minutes before the outside ceremony started, and the sun shining down on the risen chuppa we bravely put in place in the drizzle! Amanda of course looked stunning, along with her handsome groom, and the two of them & their friends and family celebrated in true style. What an amazing day!</div>
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This blog is written by one of our event interns, Leni. She gives us a view into the current topic of gay weddings which - despite the element of mystery it holds - are not so different from any other wedding. Leni writes about her friends' big day full of magical surprises, happy tears, and, as Leni's picture reveals to us, a couple of tequilas!</div>
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<i>But a gay wedding still holds an element of mystery and
intrigue for some people. I’m not sure that I can be considered anywhere
close to an authority on this matter, having only been to one in my life, but I
will go on record now as saying this...there is no difference! Family, friends
and loved ones gather in a special place to witness promises between two people
in love. Isn’t that what a wedding is all about? It’s purely a celebration of
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this in any way, shape or form to become a political monologue about a gay marriage. However, I do want to try to help dispel any misconceptions, apprehension, or
myths that surround the illusive gay wedding the only way I know how. Sharing
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<i>The memorable event I allude to, took place on a balmy September
day in Hull. Now I’ll stop you there, ‘Hull?’ I hear you protest, Yes, Hull
everyone. Weddings take place there too, and yes it can be beautiful. Having
lived in this little northern city for over seven years, I feel the need to
defend it from sometimes unfair bad press. OK, it’s not Venice, but it has a lot of charm I tell you. You just have to search a little bit harder to find it
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<i>So like I said; it was September. The couple in question
were my long term friends Rachel and Emma who had been together seven years at
this point, and planning their big day for almost two of those years. Rachel had been the one to
propose. She was not the manlier or the ‘butch’ in the relationship as I know
some people presume there must be. She just always knew that she would be the
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<i>I asked her afterwards; why then? She gave me this look as
if to say ‘it was the perfect place you fool! It was a sunset on a secluded beach
paradise in Thailand’. Yes I am aware that does make me sound foolish, but that
wasn’t really what I was asking. I just wondered why at that point in their
relationship she decided to do it. The simple answer was ‘I couldn’t wait any
longer to make her my wife’. Words I’m have been uttered by many a person who is ready
to take on that commitment, male or female.</i></div>
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<i>So the day finally comes around and this is all we have been
talking about for what seems like forever. I felt like I was the one getting married
and the excitement was tangible. I got to know all the little surprises they
had planned for each other. Like the cream VW combi that Rachel had paid for
Emma to arrive in and the surprise honeymoon back to that proposal spot that
Emma had so meticulously arranged for Rachel. So many magical secrets were kept
in the run up to that day!</i></div>
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<i>Then we’re in this beautiful hotel, Emma is </i><i>gliding down the aisle towards her future wife, </i><i>in a sleeveless, off white, unbelievable gown . Rachel is standing next to her ‘best men’ all decked in a half
tux, half hipster get up, looking just the coolest I think I have ever seen
anyone look. They are both in tears, and as I glance around through blurry eyes, I see
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<i>There were no roles that I could see that differed from any other wedding I had been too, (apart from the overly
tearful best friend, that just couldn't seem to stop telling the happy couple how amazing it
all was) I’ll let you decide who you think may
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<i>So I put it to you now. Is a gay marriage really that illusive?
I must admit that I was wrong (It does happens you know!)</i><br />
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gay wedding" is...well every wedding is different! You may have been to fifty
weddings or none at all, but you will see that no two are the same. So my advice
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<i>I found myself questioning the layout of some venues, loving the ideas of some wedding themes, choosing what music I would like and I've never cringed so much at some of the wedding photos I saw. Seriously, if the photographer at my wedding get’s me to jump with my best man for a photo, or to pick up the bride horizontally, then I will tell them where to go....</i></div>
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So here we are, the following Items I have made completely from scratch, at little to no cost.....<br />
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<b>1. Vintage style vase or candle holder</b><br />
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I am sorry to say that I am a complete coffee addict so this one was a tad selfish, as I got to drink lots of coffee to complete the task! Take an empty coffee jar, or another similar jar (to be fair it doesn't have to be coffee) clean it and remove all the labels.<br />
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Cover the outside of the jar with glue, enough to make all sides tacky, and then roll the length of lace round the jar. Leave to dry for around 30 mins, and check it is all secure, touching up if any segments that are loose. Once dry, tie the ribbon round the top of the jar to hid the lid rings.<br />
And there you have it, with a candle inside the light glancing through the lace looks beautiful and romantic, it also can act as a vase if you prefer. Or if you are doing it in an office environment (as I am) a very fancy pen pot!<br />
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This one was a lot of fun, the first thing you need to do is find a girlfriend and split a bottle of fancy wine, the kind that comes from a really nice shaped bottle! This is the hard part, you must finish the whole bottle.....<br />
Once you have an empty bottle you may want to wait until the next day to start the real crafty aspect, depending on how wobbly you feel after drinking the bottle. I did not wait and a happy 15 minutes was spent making an absolute mess, but the end result was pretty good so I wont complain!<br />
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To start with make sure the outside of the bottle is clean and the labels removed, then paint the black board paint onto the bottle, covering it from top to bottom. Wait 30 minutes and then pop another coat on for good measure and leave it somewhere warm to dry over night. Once dry you can literally draw whatever you want onto the surface in chalk, my thought was to use it as table numbers. You could even leave a small pot of chalk on each table and ask guests to write messages or doodles as a keep sake. My only warning with this would be you may get addicted to black board paint, my partner is not impressed by the amount of items round the house and garden that have now become black boards!<br />
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<b>3. Quirky vintage style ring holder</b><br />
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This may be my fave craft project although it was quite fiddly and time consuming. I would advice practicing this on a book you don't care about first, and then do the real thing with a book that has a little meaning. The first time is always the hardest and this project needs a little practice.<br />
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<li>Old antique style book</li>
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Once you have all your items, take the piece of card and draw a stencil of your choice, I am doing this for one of my brides next month, so I chose her wedding logo which is two love birds. My one piece of advice would be keep the shapes simple. Once you have your stencil open your book, and go about 10 pages in, pencil round your stencils onto the 11th page in a design of your choosing. This next bit is the hard part, and as I have said please be careful at this stage, take the scalpel and cut your shapes deep into the book.<br />
Once you have reached about half way through the book, stop, and dig in a central line in the remaining depth of the book to create a ridge for the rings to sit in. I added a little hard shape, with a shallow depth and filled it in with gold pen for a little glam. Once all the shapes are finished glue the first 10 pages together, and leave to dry.<br />
And there you have a lovely ring box to present to the bride and groom at that crucial moment. You can also, afterwards, glue into the book your order of service, any readings or pictures as a lovely memory book of the day.<br />
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So if you have made the ring box you may find you are left with a lot of shapes cut out from a book, and nothing to do with them. Well I am not a big fan of waste, so I decided to put them to good use. This is a quick and simple way to create a pretty garland.<br />
Raid your craft supplies and find.....<br />
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Take each shape and punch a whole into a central point, thread a length of cotton through the hole and tie it off cutting away the surplice. Once you have all your shapes on threads, lay out your length of lace, the wider the better for this use. Tie each shape in intervals along the lace in varying lengths, and cut away the surplice.<br />
Now you have a garland, it looks lovely hanging in greenery, which is what I will be using it for at one of my weddings next month. But you can use it as your wish, and that, as they say, is that.<br />
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If you are an avid reader of our social forums such as <a href="https://twitter.com/TW_Weddings" target="_blank">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/themeworksweddings" target="_blank">facebook</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/twwedding/boards/" target="_blank">pinterest,</a> you will know that I have a slight obsession with <a href="http://pinterest.com/twwedding/chair-brave/" target="_blank">wedding chair designs</a>. I recently had my whole team up until sillyaclock in the morning, hand sewing a sash design I dreamed up for a wedding we had earlier this year. One of my organizers asked why I have to make everything so complicated, which is what sparked my thought process for this particular design. I wanted to get an effect that was full of impact, but didn't take a year to make, or and arm and a leg to buy! So I came up with this,<br />
Raid your craft supplies and find.....<br />
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This is so simple, but will only work in vintage style wedding with no particular color scheme, more a theme or style. Take a chair with a back made up of a ladder like shape, my fave to use is a Chiavari chair, but it can be any type even a simple kitchen chair. Take each length of material, and thread it through the back of the chair. With each new length of material, thread a slightly different way, to expose the wood at differing intervals. I made mine symmetrical because I cant have anything too haphazard (its a sickness!), however don't let me stop you from making it as mismatched as you like. You are left with a lovely effect, different fabrics will hang slightly differently, and the look would be full of impact with lots of chairs.<br />
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Well that is my inspiration for craft projects at its end, I have actually had a lot of fun putting this all together, and its quite satisfying seeing something come from a little effort! I'm not nearly as good as our prop maker, but I surprised myself with my crafty skills. I hope that reading this may inspire you to make something for your own big day, and surprise yourself, on the other other hand, you know where I am if you need help. As that is what we at Theme-Works Weddings do!<br />
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<br />Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-80586752391558386092013-07-04T14:51:00.000+01:002013-07-04T14:51:21.604+01:00Warming Up Your SmileI don't know about you, but I hate having my photo taken. Why is it that as soon as someone gets a camera out I seem to turn into a hideous ogre, whether it be a weird squint or an horrible double chin situation , the camera by no means loves me.<br />
However after asking round the <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/" target="_blank">office</a> I am not alone in this, and almost everyone has the same fear of the camera lens. The questions is do you?<br />
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One of <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">my brides</a> did a practice run, and definitely got into the swing of it, warming up her smile for the big day.<br />
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The thing is, are you ready to basically be stalked all day by a stranger, on the most important day of you life, would it not be nicer to know them? Sharing romantic moments, trusting them with your keepsakes for the future, & making sure the double chin monster doesn't raise it's ugly head?<br />
If you share the same kind of nerves that I have, then my next series of tips might just calm them.<br />
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<b>Tip 1: Friendly</b><br />
When you are choosing your photographer it is really important that not only are their pics good, but that you get on with them. It is so important in my mind that you create a good relationship before the wedding, and are able to relax. A relaxed <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">bride and groom</a> create stunning photo's, when they almost don't even know the photographer is there!<br />
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<b>Tip 2: Engagement Shoot</b><br />
The best way in my mind to get to know your photog is an engagement shoot, this may seem like an added cost and luxury, but trust me, you will never regret it. You have a chance to get to know your photographer and more importantly they get to know you. They will start to understand what makes you tick and what gets the best results with the smallest amount of direction. This will result in much better <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">wedding </a>pics and a nicer experience for you.<br />
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It also gives you a chance to practice being a celeb for the day, having the paparazzi around can be disconcerting, and you want to be able to switch off from it and relax and have fun together. If you are able to do this, your pics will be amazing, and your photographer will be able to catch true moments for you to look back on. Try slowly breathing out for each shot, your body tends to automatically relax.<br />
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Pick somewhere familiar to you for the engagement shoot, somewhere that can sum up both of your characters, or somewhere you both spend a lot of time. You will feel more comfortable on your own turf, and this will show through in the pics. It is also a nice <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/gallery" target="_blank">gallery</a> to keep & look back on your younger selves in the future, & what you were up to before you took the big step together,<br />
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Enjoy yourselves, don't take it all too seriously, happiness shines through much better than a strained smile. The amount of articles that are out there that tell you how to smile, how to angle your head, how to stand, if you buy to much into this & over-think it, you will have some weird looking shots!!<br />
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Once you have the engagement shoot done, you will feel so much more relaxed about this aspect of your day. You will of seen the great pics your photographer can take of you, and have a little taste of having your photo taken all day, giving you more confidence. So you can look forward to the <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">big day</a> with one less worry, and lets face it, the less a <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">bride</a> has to worry about the better.<br />
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Now I don't claim to be a photographer, I have just seen a lot of nervous <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">brides & grooms</a>. I believe anything you can do to relieve some of that stress on the day is a only a good thing. Most photographers can build this into your package for you, so ask the question, and warm up that smile!<br />
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I would just like to finish by thanking Pam & George for letting me use these amazing pics. What a truly inspiring couple they make, a true, real life, fairy tale in action. Watch this space for their <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">wedding</a> later this year!<br />
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<br />Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-34729898676816479952013-06-18T15:53:00.000+01:002013-06-18T15:53:53.288+01:00My Little OasisI'm sure there are those of you out there who would agree that sometimes London can get too much. The hustle and bustle of the city is enough to weary the best of us, whether its the constant stream of traffic, or claustrophobic crowds of the tube at rush hour. I know you can all tell from these comments that I am not a Londoner, I am just a frequent commuter eager to get work done, and then skedaddle back to the coast where I am more in my comfort zone.<br />
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However <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">doing what I do</a>, it is one of my many tasks to find venues and hotels that will suit <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">my brides</a>. One of the most asked after cities for me is of course the big smoke, London. However with all I have said there are hundreds of delights in London just waiting to be found, and find one I did!<br />
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After a particularly aggravating journey across London I emerged slightly disheveled in charming Bloomsbury, and I made my way to my final destination, <a href="http://www.montaguehotel.com/meetings-and-events/weddings" target="_blank">The Montague On The Gardens</a>. I had heard tell of this hidden hotel through my colleagues and couldn't resist to check things out for myself. Set back from the busy hub of the main stretch, this little gem is tucked into a terrace of historical town houses, just across from a beautiful green stretch. Just at the sight of its entrance I already felt like I had taken a side door out of the City, and into an echo of a forgotten past when decadence & luxury was a way of life.<br />
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Part of the <a href="http://www.montaguehotel.com/about-us" target="_blank">Red Carnation </a>Hotel Collection this hotel is part of line of boutique luxury hotels starting by a couple in love. Bea Tollman, who now along with her daughter, personally designs all the decor of each and every room (each being totally unique, furnished with one off pieces) Her husband Stanley who was a distinguished hotelier, renowned for always having a red carnation in his lapel, hence the name. Now I am a hopeless romantic so this little research into the company already had me charmed!<br />
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Stepping into the luxe surroundings of the reception the opulence of the decor was already evident. With lots of friendly smiles and doors being opened I was ushered away by a porter who gave me a quick tour, and showed me to my room. I am not going to lie but the tour was blur of sumptuous colors and smiling staff all the while my tired feet after there battle across London were screaming enough is enough!<br />
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With my baggage stored away by the porter who discreetly showed me how the rooms technology worked, he disappeared in a whisper and left me to survey my room. Room is not the right word, suite would be more appropriate, I swear it was bigger than my first flat! It was smart and comforting all at the same time, decorated in soft nude's with powder grey touches, everything about the room said relax. Soft fabric lined walls, plush heavy curtains & a huge bed, I new I had found a haven within the metropolis.<br />
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I am ashamed to say the first thing I did was jump in the shower to wash off the day, and without going into too much detail, what a shower it was! A room of rain is a better description! With plenty of products to choose from, soon I was wrapped up in fluffy gown with the bounciest cushioned slippers my feet ever had the good fortune to find.<br />
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I bypassed the lounge area with comfy sofa's and went straight for the huge bed to merely "test out" the comfort, fully meaning to return to a clothed status and business like manner. However who was to know that I would sink into said huge bed, and realize I certainly wouldn't be leaving any time soon! The throw pillows were made of the softest material with a matching throw rug and before I know it i am snuggled up with the plasma screen on and the room service menu in my hand!<br />
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While choosing what sneaky treat I was going to tempt myself with, the door bell went, and with curiosity I padded over to the door. My initial curiosity was overjoyed when I found a box of homemade cookies left for me with a welcoming note, well that was a touch I was not expecting.<br />
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That night I slept like a log, and upon awaking made my way down to the dining room for the biggest breakfast I have ever had the pleasure of eating. My only quibble was too much choice I couldn't decide and ended up trying a bit of everything, leaving me stuffed in an utterly satisfying way!<br />
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With a heavy heart I packed my bags and got ready to leave, but not before a chat with the sales director just to ask more about their weddings, and bridal options. I had assumed that he had notified the staff I was there, what with the cookie delivery and charming staff, teamed with impeccable service, it all seemed to me I was being well looked after. However you can imagine how surprised I was when he informed only a few managers new of my stay, as he had wanted me to really understand the average guest experience. I was totally taken aback and truly impressed that this level of service was kept up consistently for all guests, impressed was the word that came to my mind.<br />
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Upon the tour of the bridal suite and banqueting suite, I came to realize what a perfect venue this was for a bride looking for a venue to cater for a <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/vintage" target="_blank">Vintage wedding</a>. The art decor feel of the banqueting suite teamed with the opulent decor yearns for <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/vintage" target="_blank">vintage wedding</a> to be held there. The intimate elegance of the hotel will give the bride a feeling of utter luxury.<br />
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With the bridal suite including an adjoining room for the bridesmaids the night before (sleep over ahoy!) and a suite dripping with romance for the night of the wedding it ticks all the boxes for me. With gorgeous outside area's and hidden <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/garden-party" target="_blank">secret gardens</a> wedding pics will be stunning, room for anything from an intimate wedding of 30 to grander guest numbers of 120 you can pick and choose the feel of your wedding. Whether that be relaxed bbq on there lovely veranda space, or a formal sit down in the elegant banqueting suite.<br />
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It felt like the sun was only just rising as my new bride
arrived for the early morning interview today I was delighted to see how
relaxed she was about this interview, and we settled in for what is basically a
good old girlie gossip about getting married!</div>
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I thought I would start off by asking how Pam met her fiancé
and as I knew it would be, it’s a hilarious story! Now of course I have got to
know Pam & George fairly well while helping them design their <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">wedding decor</a>
and both are incredibly funny & light hearted. Pam & I hit it off from
the start, so we feel more like old friends now and I was looking forward to
hearing about the start of their little love story.</div>
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Pam & George met at a crazy festival in Serbia and what
better place for a festival than in a historic fortress in that well known
holiday destination Novi Sad! Now whether
this was fate or just pure luck while Pam was “breaking out some bad ass moves”
to some “epic tunes” she and George bumped into each other finding an instant
connection! However Pam being the independent lady she is decided that she wasn’t
going to rush head long into anything. So she took herself home and went back
to sensible Pam, that was until George being the dashing gent he is, drove
hundreds of miles to the theatre she worked in, and pretty much blew her socks
off! And the rest is history as they say.</div>
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So my fave question to ask newly engaged couples is how they
got engaged, and just like their meet cute, it is a brill tale! They were on
holiday in Sardinia exploring the Italian country side, Pam was pretty grumpy wandering around in the blazing sun, &
George was “very strange” mulling over
the coming all important question. So they are sitting looking at the stunning
views at a vantage view point, and George is attempting awkwardly to lie down .
He started with “so we’re really good together aren’t we” ,Pam not understanding
the strange behaviour or reading any of the signs, like the romantic walk, or breathtaking
views, replied with “Well that’s a given really”.</div>
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Brave brave George however continued to arrange himself on one
knee for his question and Pam was completely taken by surprise. In her shock
and excitement the special moment became a blur and she completely forgot to
answer, until gently reminded by George. Pam’s excuse for this is she thought
she was saying yes but in fact nothing was coming out at all! (Unusual for Pam)
Of course the answer was yes, and all the parents were called, and the wine was
drunk, while sunning themselves.</div>
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Pam’s ring while we were chatting was sparkling away, and
when asked she says there is something really official about being given a
piece of jewellery to mark such a momentous question. She proudly gazes at it,
telling me how much George researched and learned about diamonds before
settling on the perfectly cut single solitaire on a simple white gold band.</div>
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On starting the<a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-themes" target="_blank"> planning process</a> Pam was really excited to
get started, however like lots of brides the pressure hit home after trying to
jump the first hurdle. Pam decided to choose her venue first which she saw as
her biggest challenge, and searched through the south east country side seeing
so many venues with George in tow until settling on the perfect setting. A
stunning converted barn, set in the grounds of a beautiful period mansion , nestled
into stunning gardens with hidden enchanted oasis and a mellow stream framed by
romantic willow trees. It is in every way completely heart warming and romantic.
She did however have to confirm everything with her best galpal of course “just
to make sure!”</div>
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On deciding to attach a <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">theme</a> to her wedding plans she
explained that a traditional wedding was never really on the cards just due to
Pam & George’s personality. Nothing about this couple says <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/white-wedding" target="_blank">traditional</a>
whether it be the occasional cheeky rave they like to rock up to, or Pam’s love
of break dancing, so a <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-themes" target="_blank">theme</a> was an easy choice. Pam & George decided to
use Pam’s theatre background as inspiration and go for a Midsummer night’s
dream feel, with <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/vintage" target="_blank">vintage</a> festival thrown in as a nod to their love of music. Pam really wanted the wedding to be an
expression of them as a couple, and portray what their personalities are like,
and really reflect that for their guests to enjoy and for them to look back on.
She didn’t really feel a traditional wedding could do this, and so I suppose
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Pam & George were expecting the design process a lot
more tricky than it actually is. Upon asking Pam if she was nervous about her
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lots of visual aids to envisage the theme, while Pam has the most amazing imagination
and has really been swept along with me as we put this <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">magical theme</a> together.
With George all the scene setting & decor has to have a reason & a propose.
With Pam as long as it is in keeping with her theme, her mind is as open as I
could possibly hope for, making this one of my absolute fave weddings to
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To conclude our interview I thought I would ask some really
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What are you most looking forward to about your wedding
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“Friends and family all in one place, we have guests coming
from all over the world, and it is just so exiting & the nicest thing in
the world to know they would make that journey for us”</div>
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“Walking down the aisle early to find myself awkwardly
standing at the end as the music crescendos and nothing is happening! The
moment we first see each other on our wedding day is really important to me. Also
my hair not doing what it’s supposed too!”</div>
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What are you most looking forward to about being married?</div>
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Quick as a flash Pam sais “The honeymoon!” I have a very
cheeky bride on my hands here, but they are jetting off to Hawaii so I totally don’t
blame her on this one, I’m green with envy! </div>
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Is there anything you are nervous about being married?</div>
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“People always tell you that you will feel different, but I
will have to give you the answer to that later. I am really nervous about
changing my name, as I reckon after 30 years of the same name it will be tricky
taking a new one”</div>
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practice writing her new name for a her signature, which she confessed she has
been doing long before she was engaged!!!</div>
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I get terribly caught up in each wedding I work with, each
wedding I fall hopelessly in love with the <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">theme</a>, meaning I never have a fave,
it is all about the couple. When you enjoy what you do, and you get to hang out
with cool people like these two, what more can one ask for?</div>
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If you are anything like me when you were little you dreamt of
what your day could look like, then as we got older this dream changed, here,
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So when your man got
down on one knee, did you suddenly realise......”Where do I even start!?!”</div>
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There are many out there who have so many ideas and themes
within their styling that their wedding theme ends up looking similar to a
styling jumble sale. 20 odd years of ideas, thoughts and day-dreams combined
into a few rooms. You can imagine this hardly becomes the fairytale setting you
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So, the key is to narrow down your ideas to two or three
amazing concepts, now, at this point take all your little ideas and fave bits
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Creative ways to do this could be through mood boards or
keeping separate scrap books. I am a complete stationary nerd I adore buying
pretty folders and taking on craft projects!</div>
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Once you have done this you have a few clear and concise
themes. From there you pick a favourite and tailor and adjust all your ideas
for this particular theme, this will then result in an obvious tone and message
for the day. It may just be a colour scheme or a full blown concept such as
Enchanted Forest, either way the goal is to have direction.</div>
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2. Use Your Bridal Party</div>
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When speaking to brides a common concern is how much there
is to do and little time to do it. Brides feel rushed and stressed as their day
approaches, leaving no room to get excited and look forward to one of the most
memorable day s of your life. This is not my ideal experience for a bride, not
even close, for one thing it will create worry lines & a smooth faced bride
is so much prettier! </div>
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Use your bridal party, those you have chosen to be part of
your wedding, such as bridesmaids, groomsmen and family. You have not picked
these people to look good in the outfit, you have chosen them to be there for
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Believe me, I am one of the biggest control freaks going,
but I still think it is better for your health if nothing else, to relinquish
the reins even just a little and allow others to get involved. You would be
surprised how many of your friends would be eager to get stuck in with you and
honoured to be included.</div>
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Divide out all those little jobs, correspondence and
irritations to those around you, with clear instruction, and watch your to do
list whittle down to a more manageable amount.</div>
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3. Dont Forget The Groom</div>
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Now, you would think this is a no brainer, however after
being in the industry for as long as I have I can guarantee it needs
addressing. The amount of times I have
had to prompt the bride to introduce me before the wedding to the groom, or
even just to get him on the contact details is a surprise!</div>
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The reason I think this is an important point, is the
wedding is about him too. I know that he probably hasn’t dreamt of this day as
long as we have ladies, and we have the rest of our lives to make it up to him,
however, bare with me. Your wedding and marriage is about becoming a
partnership and what better practice for the real thing than the most stressful
process of planning a wedding!</div>
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The best weddings I have worked with or been too (and
believe me there have been many!) they have been an amalgamation of the brides
and the grooms personalities. But fusing
your tastes and ideas you create a totally unique wedding experience. My heart
will always sink when I speak to a bride and her first words are “I want pink
tones, butterflies and lace!!!!” All I
can think is the grooms poor face! I apologize if this is your vision, or
perhaps your groom likes pink and frills, but for the majority of grooms they
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I am one of those people that instead of watching the bride
as she steps up aisle, I watch the groom. His face lighting up with love and
pure un-shielded joy at the first glimpse of his bride, it’s one of the best
parts of a wedding for me. I have never seen a bored groom looking down the
aisle. He cares about the wedding, so let him into the concept and style too,
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This I cannot stress more, it is so important to your day
and to your planning process too. Start out with this in mind and you will have
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I have spent so much time saying this phrase over and over
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“It is my day”</div>
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This day isn’t for your mum, or your mother in-law, it isn’t
for your sister or for your best friend. This is a day for you and your
partner, you are choosing to share this with all your loved ones, but it is
still yours, your dreams, your fairy tale ending whatever that may be. If you
want an blue colour scheme, and your best friend says blue is out this season,
SO WHAT! Who cares if your wedding colour is in fashion, that changes faster
than you can click your fingers! The important thing is YOU like it, the same
goes with everything else, if your gran doesn’t like beans but it’s your fave
veg of all time, eat the beans!!!!</div>
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There will be so many times everyone will try to instil their
own opinion & style on you, and it’s really important to take a breath,
take a moment and remember who’s day it is. They are not going to be looking
through the pictures, wishing you had gone for the uber chocolate extravaganza
of a cake, while your dairy intolerant mother in law told you the dairy free
cupcakes were a much better option!!</div>
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This one is personal, but I think its important to think
about while styling your big day. I want you to use your imagination here guys,
imagine you are 60, it’s your anniversary, you are sitting with your husband
looking through your wedding pictures. Your remembering how happy you were on
that day, how in love you were, how much you danced the night away, these are
beautiful thoughts. However you do not want to open the album and wince at the
very “fashion forward” black wedding dress you thought was so on trend at the
time, and cringe at the ostentatious white horse you arrived on because that
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concept because you have day dreamed about it for hours while you should have
been working! Choose it because you can’t imagine your day without it, under no
circumstance should you choose it because someone told you “You have to, It’s
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your wedding instead of how to style I suppose but I don’t think you can do one
without the other. And if you’re really struggling with your styling, you know
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Weddings can be so daunting. What to do? Where to start?
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we thought it may help to put together a little A to Z of how to do the Vintage
theme, or in our terms we call it the V to E of <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/vintage" target="_blank">Vintage</a>. Hopefully this will
iron out some of the few key areas you will need to consider and how best to
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V: is for veil. One of the most exciting moments of a brides
day is when her veil is lifted and the most important moment of her life is
revealed. However, the twist on this is not just to use the idea of a veil in
your attire but to use it in your décor and theming. It is common practice in
many events to use a big reveal to uncover another area of the event space. If
your wedding day is not the biggest event of your life then I don't know what
is! Use a veil to separate one area from another this will cause excitement and
suspense for your guests and give everyone something to look forward to. For example
you could have your wedding breakfast in one area and then reveal another space
for the evenings reception. This could be themed in an entirely different way
to create a different atmosphere, like a starry lit <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-room-dressing" target="_blank">dance floor</a> with vintage
sweet carts and entertainment of an old swing band. This could easily be
achieved at your wedding by using a big piece of material, the veil and
allowing it to fall and uncover the next part of the day.<br />
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I: is for invitation.
An invitation is the first sign people get of what your wedding will be like.
There are so many options out there this can be confusing. You can either buy
them pre made, design your own and get them printed, or even go down the craft
route and make your own. A good idea is devising a combination of these ideas,
for those of us who do not have the time to dedicate our lives to all the
intricacies that a wedding seems to provide. To enhance the idea of your
vintage theme a nice option is to buy a beautifully simple invitation and add a
vintage feel to this, like a bit of vintage lace wrapped round or tied into a
bow. It is so personal and your guests will understand your efforts to try and
give your day its own personal touch. All of these additional extras really
make your day stand out from other weddings that you go to or have been too.
The more times you use these accents of lace around the venue the more fluid
your theme will be. Look to add this to your<a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-table-decor" target="_blank"> table centres</a> such as hanging lace
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N: is for name tags. Every table needs a name tag, it is so
personal and a great way to enhance your vintage theme. Where traditionally a
<a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">table plan</a> would consist of names on a board, for a vintage barn wedding we're
theming this summer, we've suggested hanging keys from a tree. More simply, you
could use a vintage frame to carry your theme through. Tie a label with your
guests name on it and the table they will be sitting at. This creates fun as it
becomes a game to find your key. To keep continuity you could use some lace
instead of string, similar to the previous example used for invitations. For
the vintage barn wedding mentioned above we are taking the idea of a game
further and having an old vintage cabinet with a prize in it. This will get
every guest involved as everyone will have to see if their key fits. A great
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T: is for theme. The vintage theme has been around for a
while and I'm not afraid to say it is here to stay. What is the vintage era,
well here at theme works weddings we have decided that it runs from the <a href="http://pinterest.com/twwedding/the-great-gatsby/" target="_blank">1920's</a>
to the 1950's, each decade has a slightly different twist on the vintage look.
From delicate lace to slightly heavier darker wood each works within its own
right and this is the topic for the next couple of months so look out for our
other blogs on which decade of vintage will catch your eye. Bear in mind to
always try and have some continuity in your theme and not to cover too many
different styles at once. Simplicity speaks wonders. Last week's blog covers a
modern take on Vintage, as we can appreciate some Brides want the look without
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A: is for aisle. Such a proud moment when the bride walks
down the aisle! Why not incorporate this into your theme as much as all the
other elements of your day? It is so nice to see all of those individual
touches that make your big day so special. A really nice idea is to use little
jam jars filled with a few simple sprigs of wild<a href="http://pinterest.com/twwedding/floral-style-wedding-table-centres/" target="_blank"> flowers</a>. Tie the jar with some
lace for an added vintage touch. Alternatively you could use old photo frames
hung from the aisle side seat, filled with old black and white family photos so
that you will feel like a bit of history is with you on your big day. Make a
big thing of the alter and hang lots of white draping. Alternatively, use an
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G: is for guest book. It is such a nice memory to go back
after your wedding day and look over all of the beautiful comments that people
have left about your big day. Make a feature of your guestbook and all of your
guests will know exactly where to go. One of our brides has used a vintage
French dresser with draws containing beautiful flowers. On the <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-room-dressing" target="_blank">dresser</a> is a
guest book placed by pictures of all of her old family wedding pictures in
vintage frames. A beautifully personal touch that speaks louder than words.</div>
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E: is for <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-room-dressing" target="_blank">entrance</a>. Every bride and groom likes to make a
big entrance. A really nice way to achieve this in the vintage theme is to use
a love seat. This is an arch way with two facing seats either side. You could
make your arch into a tunnel to make everyone feel like they are walking
through a traditional country garden or use it like a trellis and weave flowers
and lights in and out for that special wow factor.</div>
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This is our V to E of Vintage, covering many of the steps to
achieve your big day. We hope that it helps to drive your inspiration and illuminate
some of the key points when using the vintage theme. Here at <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-WorksWeddings</a> we are always excited to turn your theming dreams into a reality so
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The love affair the bridal industry is having with <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/vintage" target="_blank">vintage</a>
is in full swing, ever popular and chic I’m sure it is something many of you
brides are considering. However you don’t have to necessarily step back in time
through that vintage portal to channel this ever fashionable theme. One way to
re-vamp this theme is to take a modern stance to vintage, embracing the new
with the old. If you think carefully, this is what marriage is all about,
looking to a new future due to a romantic & cherished past.<br />
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The modern vintage bride doesn't necessarily trawl through
all the flea markets and antique shops, covering herself in dust and cobwebs! She
looks for a modern twist, and the products are flooding the market. It’s about
keeping to light pastel colours and accenting it with <a href="http://pinterest.com/twwedding/precious-metals-wedding-styling-ideas/" target="_blank">metallics</a>, or Black, creating
a lovely bold statement. Using regal patterns, and scalloped edging to fabrics
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When it comes to styling the venue, when setting the scene,
the most popular mind set is to take the inside outside, and bring the outside
in! This sounds bizarre but it works beautifully, so along with your modern
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For the outside area’s look at using the ever present shabby
chic items in the retail world as accessories, a chandelier, or perhaps some oversized
antique styled picture frames. You can hang these from trees or use them for
photo opportunities. It also works really well on a patio with a covered area
such as trellising or beams, giving a seamless feel from the inside style
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To bring the outside in, take the view that kooky is okay, for
the modern twist this is in subtle amounts. Try using moss within your <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-table-decor" target="_blank">centrepieces</a> or even grass. It gives the table a fresh yet surreal feel which adds to
the magic of the vintage theme. The key with the modern twist to this, is
keeping it clean, and simple, with as little flourish as possible. Allowing
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When it comes to aisle design keep the lines clean and the pastels flowing, but with those bold streaks of your chosen accent. Choose an aisle runner that really fits in with your theme and colour way, don’t be afraid to venture out from the norm. I think with this theme it is nice to bring in some foliage, so think about lining the aisle with potted trees. The ends of the rows of <a href="http://pinterest.com/twwedding/chair-brave/" target="_blank">seating</a> for your guests is often forgotten, and this can be such a simple yet effective area to style. Think of posies with lace ribbon, or perhaps little floral balls hanging from the chairs. Candle light is very important with any romantic setting, even during the day they can add the atmosphere of intimacy, so always think of ways to include this during the heart of your day.<br />
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As a theme for your big day, vintage art deco is a truly fabulous way to go, with the era encapsulating the essence of romance and glamour, with a hint of risque excitement. It would no doubt prove to be an awe inspiring day for you and your guests.<br />
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Surround yourself with luxe fabrics and pearls, drape them without reserve from the ceiling and walls. Include deco shaped mirrors, the bigger the better, either casually leaning up against key walls, or if the venue allows, hanging up amongst the draping.<br />
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When it comes to a colour scheme keep with the traditional deco black and cream, but add in hues of muted brushed pink. The black and cream really embodies the art deco theme with clean lines and asymmetrical shapes, this can be quite harsh, even with the addition of texture. So by adding an almost vintage pink you are softening the effect, and bringing that dash of romance every wedding deserves.<br />
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Your tables make a huge impact on how the reception room looks to your guests as they enter the room. The key is not to forget them, stick a centre piece in the middle and hope for the best. It is important to really style the tables according to your theme if you are looking for the maximum impact. Theme Works Weddings has a huge passion for <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/wedding-table-decor" target="_blank">table styling</a> and maybe an unhealthy passion for the right chair!!! In regards to "The Great Gatsby" I imagine the tables would be a heady mix of gold trim and giant bottles of champagne, this isn't always possible with today's budgets so there are always great alternatives. My favourite for this theme is a vintage mirrored vase, preferably tall so as to add height and impact. With vintage blush roses inside the vase, peppered with feather plooms. For the best effect make sure the vase has a rustic gold hue to the finish for a vintage antique look, and for glamour add a single pearl into the centre of each rose.<br />
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For your chairs please don't feel you have to settle for a generic white chair cover and coloured sash. You can do so much more than that, we feel it is really important to think outside of the box with every wedding and I feel the Gatsby era movers and shakers would turn their noses up at such laziness! Think of changing the chairs altogether to something aesthetically elegant to look at to start with, with the addition of something simple such as a corsage to tie it into the theme. Or if you do like sashes, tie an oversized swathe of cream voile vertically, tie with simple knot with black ribbon with the addition of a rose if you prefer. The oversized ends will hang down as if each chair has its own dress. Beautiful!<br />
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A Chill out area is a great addition to your wedding reception, and Theme Works Weddings specialises in providing amazing unique chill out areas. The idea is to allow your guests an area to drink and chat. The specific styled furniture adds a talking topic and truly accents your theme. For this <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/theme/vintage" target="_blank">vintage wedding</a> I would go for the comfy white chesterfields, lit with elegant lamps and a black carpet. To add to the theme I would add in some small square mirrored cases dotted around, with the pink roses to soften the deco lines.<br />
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I can't wait to go and see The Great Gatsby now!! I also have convinced myself this would be an amazing theme for someone's big day, so anyone keen please get in touch so I can bring this to life!!<br />
Also please do check out our pinterest board on this theme, along with many other inspiration boards if you are looking for unique ideas - <a href="http://pinterest.com/twwedding/the-great-gatsby" target="_blank">Theme Works Weddings Pinterest "the-great-gatsby"</a><br />
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<br />Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-58226382620544765672012-10-30T10:41:00.000+00:002013-04-10T12:32:58.386+01:00Woodland Festival Wedding at Broyle Place, Sussex<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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In September 2012 <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-Works Weddings</a> created a magical Woodland Festival themed wedding for Jen and Jamie. Jen describes her experience working with <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-Works Weddings</a> to style her big day.<br />
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<i> "We both enjoy going to music festivals and we wanted our wedding to reflect this. Our wedding venue was a 12th century manor house with an old oak boathouse in the grounds which enabled the ceremony to be held outside, surrounded by a lovely mature wooded area. We felt that the Woodland Festival theme would really suit the venue. We also wanted a sky blue colour theme in the wedding too, as this was a colour my late father wore quite a lot, and reminded me of him, so it was a way of having him there with us on our big day."</i></div>
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<i>"Before our big day Kate from <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-Works Weddings</a> came and visited the venue with us and suggested lots of amazing ideas that really worked to bring the festival theme to Broyle Place. Blue and white feather flags lined the wooded driveway, and there were picnic blankets and baskets under the trees for the guests to sit on, as well as beautiful bunting all through the trees."</i><br />
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<i>"Our table centrepieces were fabulous- they really captured the woodland theme, and also incorporated delphiniums, which were one of my Dads favourite flowers- another way that <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-Works Weddings</a> helped his presence to be felt on the day."</i><br />
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<i>"Inside the marquee looked fantastic, with more bunting, and the blue theme carried on with blue voile draping across the ceiling and in the flowers on the table centrepieces."</i><br />
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<b><span style="color: #a64d79;">What was your favourite part of your day? </span></b><br />
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<i>"The best bit, and my most favourite memory of the whole day (apart from marrying my husband of course!) was when all the guests sat down for the wedding breakfast ; watching guests from young to old donning bunny ears, glitter hats and wigs from the fancy dress favour boxes! It was a real talking point which broke the ice between guests that didn’t know each other, and made for some great photos! The atmosphere that the fancy dress created was unbelievable, to have all our guests laughing and thoroughly embracing the fun was just brilliant."</i><br />
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<i>"The cherry on top of the cake was really the side stalls- all the guests came out after the wedding breakfast to have a go on them, and it was great seeing them all (esp the younger ones) walking around with their prizes!"</i><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>What did your guests say about your wedding decor and styling? </b></span><br />
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<i>"The feedback we got from the guests was 100% positive. I think that everyone that I spoke to commented on how fabulous the venue looked. Even the manager of Broyle Place, Emma, said that she had never seen the venue look so good, especially the way the boathouse was draped. The atmosphere that the fancy dress created was unbelievable- to have all our guests laughing and thoroughly embracing the fun was just brilliant. And it has to be said, we were literally gobsmacked when we saw the marquee for the first time- the transformation from the plain, bare marquee that we had seen when we visited the venue, to what we saw was truly unbelievable, and we both have just loved looking through all the pics again and remembering how good it looked."</i><br />
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<b><span style="color: #a64d79;">Do you have any advice for couples looking for something a bit special at their wedding? </span></b><br />
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<i>"I would advise any brides (or grooms!) to get <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-Works Weddings</a> to help them!! I can honestly say that I would not change anything, and I think that my hubby and all our guests would agree. I read about a thousand wedding magazine and browsed so many websites in the run up to our wedding, and on our own, there was no way we could have pulled off the day that you guys gave us."</i><br />
<i><br />"To say that we were absolutely over the moon with everything would be an understatement- you gave us the real WOW factor that has had our guests talking about our wedding for weeks after- in fact, whenever we see anyone now they still comment on how good it was!! Kate and Sophie did the most amazing job of planning and organising, and came up with the most fabulous ideas when I talked to them about what me and Jamie wanted for our big day."</i><br />
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<i>"I was blown away by how <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-Works Weddings</a> incorporated what we wanted in with their ideas, and when I arrived at the venue just before the ceremony I just could not believe that this was MY big day- it was like something that you could only dream of. They really had taken into consideration the essence of the venue, and all the decorations, from the bunting to the table centres, right through to the draping of the oak boathouse where we said our vows, complimented the venue so so well. Both Sophie and Kate bent over backwards to help put this anxious bride at ease- especially when it came to answering all my constant emails! They liaised with the venue to make sure that everyone involved knew exactly what was going on, and I was able to relax (well, relax as much as any bride-to-be can!!), because I knew that so much of what we wanted was taken care of. Before <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/weddings" target="_blank">Theme-Works Weddings</a> came on board me and Jamie had been worrying about getting everything done the morning before the wedding- Jamie had an image of him getting to the venue with the ushers at 6am to get decorations and table centres in place! It was just such a weight off our minds that Sophie, Kate and her team could take care of things for us."</i></div>
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<b>If you'd like Theme-Works Weddings to style your big day call 01273 224777, email <a href="mailto:info@theme-works.co.uk">info@theme-works.co.uk</a> or visit <a href="http://www.them-works.co.uk/weddings">www.them-works.co.uk/weddings</a></b><br />
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<b>All images in this post are from Theme-Works Real Weddings 2012</b></h3>
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<b>Photography credit: <a href="http://www.kandephotography.co.uk/" target="_blank">Nicola Rhodes</a></b></div>
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Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-28094407081983118332012-10-17T10:37:00.000+01:002013-02-26T15:31:37.354+00:00Interactive wedding guest entertainment ideas<br />
A wedding day can whiz by in a flash and before you know it, you've gone from sitting in front of a mirror with your hair in rollers to saying "I do", sipping Champagne, posing for photos and hitting the dance floor. Adding in a few special entertainment touches to your day can help to slow down the proceedings and provide some personalised mementos of the day. Here is a selection of some of the best wedding guest entertainment ideas we've seen at our recent themed weddings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding party poster colouring-in print, sourced by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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Wedding Party Poster Colouring-In Print</h3>
The Wedding Party Poster starts the day as a simple black and white line drawing of quirky characters holding blank sign boards. With a set of brief instructions and pot of felt-tip pens on the side, the print is gradually filled in by guests who pick a character (that most resembles themselves, perhaps), colour it in and write a message on the board their character is holding. As the day draws on, the print fills up to become a riot of colour and creativity, with stacks of sweet messages from your wedding guests. A fun wedding guestbook alternative or addition that makes for a unique keepsake for the bride and groom.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding favour idea - Self Portrait Project, designed by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding favour idea - Self Portrait Project, designed by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding favour idea - Self Portrait Project, designed by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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The Self Portrait Project Wedding Favour</h3>
A fun way to get your guests giggling at the tables is to ask them to draw one another. Including a blank instruction card at each place setting will see your guests try their hand at sketching themselves or their partners, usually with quite comical results. A central post box takes collection of all the cards for the bride and groom to take away at the end of the night. One of our recent brides plans to use the drawings to create a bespoke printed tea towel (remember making those at primary school?) to give away to guests as Christmas presents, continuing her quirky Vintage Tea Party themed wedding.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding photobooth kit by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding photobooth hire by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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Blazing a trail in the UK since travelling over from the US, wedding photobooths are fast becoming a wedding party must-have for their unique ability to bring out the silly side in even your most sober (literally in some cases) of guests. Custom wedding photobooth backdrops can be created by Theme-Works Weddings to match your colour-scheme as seen in the yellow and white combination above. Wedding photobooth accessories include a dressing up box filled with trendy moustaches on sticks, oversized spectacles and an array of daft hats. Alternatives to the traditional studio/backdrop set up include a converted vintage Mini Cooper (as pictured above) and Photo Wall (images coming soon). </div>
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Perfectly suited to a Circus, Village Fete or Festival themed wedding, these fairground-style side stalls are fun for kids and big kids alike. Games include coconut shy, tin can alley and hook-a-duck. Prizes can be awarded, or simply played for fun. The side stalls can be set up in the grounds of your wedding venue or indoors.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage sweetie bar and custom printed wedding sweetie bags by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom rubber stamp and bespoke wedding sweetie bags by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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Secret Sweetie Bar for Weddings</h3>
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Tucked away amongst our quirky vintage furniture sits an antique globe bar. The more curious amongst your guests will peek inside and discover jars of all shapes and sizes filled with pick n mix sweets, scoops and striped paper bags. As part of the Theme-Works Weddings service, a custom print can be applied to the paper bags by way of a bespoke designed rubber stamp, as pictured above for a recent wedding we produced. Bags come in all sorts of colours to match the scheme or overall look you want to achieve.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding Scalextric set, sourced by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding Scalextric set, sourced by Theme-Works Weddings © Danni Beach Photography</td></tr>
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One of our clients requested some evening entertainment "for boys that don't dance" and we were delighted to source the couple a scalextric set for their after-dinner wedding reception entertainment. The set is staffed and comes complete with a leaderboard and prize to the fastest lap of the night.<br />
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<br />Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-33523449389202124142012-10-12T17:08:00.003+01:002012-10-17T11:30:39.409+01:00Seaside Sparkle Themed Wedding, Terraces BrightonOur weddings season 2012 kicked off with an early summer soiree by the sea, a celebration of the best of Brighton for the beautiful couple, Rachael and Paul. Combining the fun of the seaside with an elegance befitting a glamorous bride, the Seaside Sparkle theme was born.<br />
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The couple's love for Brighton shone through during their consultation and became a key influence we returned to at each stage of their wedding decor design process. Their wedding venue, Terraces, offered uninterrupted views of the pier with its beach side location and boasted floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of this special feature.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seaside Sparkle themed wedding decor by Theme-Works</td></tr>
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Terraces is a popular Brighton restaurant with a neutral interior that featured dark heavy curtains and wall art that wasn't to the couple's taste. Both of these elements were neutralised with ivory wall drapes and ceiling sails in a fan formation which formed a canopy above the dining area, creating an ethereal feel to the space. Behind the top table, nets of fairy lights were hung behind the fabric, creating a focal point to the room. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding ceremony draping and bay trees by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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An enclosed section of the restaurant was used for the ceremony, where a similar combination of wall draping and fairy lights was used to bring a whimsical feel to the functional space. Bay trees were positioned to mark the entrance to the aisle and another pair either side of the registrar's table to create a formal look. The restaurant's chairs were fitted with white chair covers and blue organza sashes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seaside themed wedding stationary by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brighton beach themed wedding stationary by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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All printed materials were designed with the wedding invitation brand in mind. A Brighton themed table plan coupled with branded sticks of Brighton Rock for favours carried the theme throughout the little details, including painstakingly attaching individual crystals on to each branded place setting and tables named after iconic Brighton landmarks. The overall look was one of relaxed elegance with detailed touches that show how much the couple cared about making every part of their wedding inimitably them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ivory wedding draping by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding cake table backdrop by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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The happy couple disappeared into the fun and thrills of Brighton Pier with their wedding party whilst their wedding venue was turned from breakfast service into the evening reception. Top tables were cleared and the cake table moved into position, with our fairy-lit backdrop providing an ideal focal point to stage the cutting of the cake. </div>
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As day turned to night, the fairy lights shone through, bringing the sparkle to this seaside themed Brighton wedding.<br />
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Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com0Terraces, Brighton, UK50.819418354755562 -0.1333701610565185550.819104854755565 -0.13398716105651856 50.81973185475556 -0.13275316105651855tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-61741287106077809702012-10-11T15:49:00.000+01:002013-02-25T22:33:48.325+00:00Vintage Tea Party Wedding, Fabrica BrightonThere simply isn't enough space in the title to comprehensively sum up the theme of today's Real Themed Wedding. What started off as a vintage tea party styled wedding reception turned into an interactive, entertainment-packed theme park inspired wedding with a big emphasis on fun and personalised touches.<br />
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Victoria and Martin commissioned Theme-Works Weddings to produce the interior wedding decor for their stunning wedding venue in central Brighton, Fabrica. Fabrica is a deconsecrated church operating as an art gallery by day, and in between exhibitions offers private hire of the space, which means only a small number of dates are available at this characterful venue.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mad hatter's tea party themed wedding decor by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage fete themed wedding decor by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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Venue decor included a quirky garden for the drinks reception area, bringing the outdoors in to this city centre venue. Guests made their way past a white picket fence entrance and through our iron rose arch dressed in white hydrangea, green guelder rose and ivy. Small wooden benches covered in artificial box hedging offered informal seating, with our toadstool side tables, oversized tea cup seats and life size flamingo bringing colour to the arrangement which sat beneath a riot of bunting. The bride wanted an entrance to 'wow' and set the tone of the day - fun, vibrant and throwing convention out the window.<br />
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The wedding table decorations featured vintage floral fabric overlays with individual place settings written on luggage tags tied around a favour. For the gents, a miniature bottle of vintage port; for the ladies, a miniature jar of local plum jam - two of the Bride and Groom's favourite treats.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shabby chic themed wedding table decor by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage wedding table decorations by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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The cake table - an antique wooden desk in ivory and dove grey - sat beneath pom poms in the bride's favourite colour - yellow - backlit by LED uplighters in warm greens and pinks. To complement the wooden desk, a vintage dresser was used to display photos from the Bride and Groom's childhood.<br />
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Bunting, we love bunting. Bunting for weddings has to be loud and proud to compete with all the other elements of a dressed wedding venue. Ever wondered what half a kilometer of bunting looks like? Wonder no more! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wedding bunting and festoon lights by Theme-Works Weddings</td></tr>
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Our traditional Royal Mail wedding postbox took special care of all the Bride and Groom's wedding cards. To continue the 'Best of British' vibe a retro vintage globe bar housed a secret Pick n Mix stash with custom branded paper sweet bags. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Royal Mail wedding postbox and antique globe Pick n Mix bar by Theme-Works Weddings photography by <a href="http://www.dannibeachphotography.com/" target="_blank">Danni Beach Photography</a></td></tr>
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The Bride and Groom requested custom Mr and Mrs wedding chair backs at the top table, along with some other special request custom wedding props which we'll share in more detail in another blog post. Table centres were created by the Bride's own family using containers supplied by Theme-Works Weddings. A mixture of table centre containers created an informal vista to the overall room, echoing the sentiment of the day for fun, eye-catching details and surprises around every corner.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom Mr & Mrs wedding chair backs and table centre hire by Theme-Works Weddings photography by <a href="http://www.dannibeachphotography.com/" target="_blank">Danni Beach Photography</a></td></tr>
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On behalf of the Theme-Works Weddings team, congratulations to the happy couple and thank you for the opportunity to style your day your way!<br />
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<b>All images in this post are from Theme-Works Real Weddings 2012</b></h3>
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<b>Photography credits: </b><a href="http://www.dannibeachphotography.com/">Danni Beach Photography</a> and <a href="http://www.photomadly.com/">PhotoMadly</a>. </div>
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Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com4Fabrica, Brighton, UK50.822712405160281 -0.1419317722320556650.82208540516028 -0.14316577223205568 50.823339405160283 -0.14069777223205565tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104233203626021872.post-92227928980150369792012-10-11T09:49:00.002+01:002012-10-15T16:11:43.530+01:00Welcome<div>
Welcome to the Theme-Works Weddings Blog - home to our creative team's inspirations, discoveries and ideas to create the wedding of the century.</div>
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We'll be checking in on a regular basis with our latest new-favourite-things, dispatches from the front line of wedding styling and inspirational discoveries we just had to share with you. </div>
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First up, <a href="http://www.theme-works.co.uk/about-us">meet the team</a>! In our central Brighton HQ we have a team of staff working year-round to develop our themed wedding styling service - starting with our websites where most customers first encounter us, right through to the warehouse where our extensive collection of styling kit is stored and finally to the on-site team of venue dressers styling venues up and down the country. </div>
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Theme-Works Weddingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04831857686771806899noreply@blogger.com2Brighton Beach, Brighton, UK50.819276014006761 -0.1404833793640136750.818022014006758 -0.14295087936401368 50.820530014006764 -0.13801587936401366