Wedding Lanterns Decoration Ideas - Less Ordinary

We love how many different looks you can create with wedding lanterns. Our wedding lanterns have proved to be a really low cost way to decorate your venue but at the same time creating a beautiful setting and a big impact. Take a look at these inspiring examples on how you can decorate your wedding venue with lanterns:

Image courtesy of http://www.bvweddings.com/

Image courtesy of http://www.weddingbee.com/

Image courtesy of http://www.weddingbycolor.com/

See our range of wedding lanterns online at A Wedding Less Ordinary - http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/ and create A Wedding Less Ordinary of your own.

Get the look: Calla Lily Wedding Theme

Calla Lillies are perfect for weddings, indoor or outdoor. The Calla Lily is elegant, sleek and sophisticated. We have seen the trend in Calla Lily theme weddings grow year on year and is shows no sign of stopping. With their tall, simple shape, the Calla Lily creates magnificent bridal bouquets, table centerpieces, wedding favours and reception accessories.



Calla Centerpiece via theknot.com, Wedding Cake via Daphne Borowski Photography NY,
Calla Lily Bottle Stopper Favours from http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/, Swaying Calla Lily Placecard Holder from http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/, Calla Lily Vase Candle Favours from http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/, Calla Lily Bouquet via http://www.bridalorama.com/    

 
The enchanting Calla Lily makes the perfect wedding symbol. It's elegance will certainly reflect on the style of your wedding.

A Modern Classic Wedding-Inspiration by Wedding Stylist Chloe

Today, we are delighted to introduce our guest blogger Chloe Adlington from Love Making It Chloe is passionate about helping brides create the wedding of their dreams. Filled with creativity and knowledge of the latest trends in wedding planning, Chloe shows that by paying attention to the details and with a little DIY, your wedding will be 'a wedding less ordinary'

Chloe has recently launched her Wedding Styling Service. We have full details on this and how you can arrange a consultation with Chloe below, however first feast your eyes on this stunning inspiration board Chloe has put together exclusively for us at A Wedding Less Ordinary.


Image sources: Wedding sign, Bride & Groom with frame via www.cottoncandyweddings.co.uk Table setting via www.thesweetoccasion.com, Button hole label & White Roses via www.rockmywedding.co.uk, Origami wedding invite by www.paperbirddesign.co.uk, Wedding cake via www.projectwedding.com, Ring pillow via www.beforethebigday.blogspot.com, Sparkly shoes by www.christianlouboutin.com, Black chandelier by www.heals.co.uk, Silhouette chairs via www.wedding-galleries.blogspot.com, Cupcake via www.thesweetoccasion.com, Wedding Dress via www.nextgenerationphotography.co.uk  

Now here's some information from Chloe on how you can get in touch and produce the wedding style you want:

“Fresh, personal and chic wedding styling to help you create your perfect DIY wedding.”

I believe that with care, attention and creativity you can create the elegant, glamorous or vintage wedding you want. It doesn’t all have to cost the earth, my services are designed to help you do-it-yourself and craft a stylish wedding you’ll love.

Wedding Design – a perfect engagement present to get your wedding planning started! Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed with ideas or struggling to find inspiration to style your wedding, this service will utilise my expertise in wedding design and creativity to identify and create your individual wedding style and theme.

In the first meeting we will discuss your ideas and preferences and get to know each other! I’ll seek to understand your personalities and tastes as a couple to make suggestions that fit with your plans.
After this session I will produce two wedding style concepts through inspiration boards that include colour palettes and creative detailing ideas to achieve your perfect look.

I will also provide a list of trusted suppliers to achieve the look to save you time in sourcing it all yourself and enjoy being in control!

Creative / DIY wedding – You want a wedding that has been crafted with love and attention that is personal to you? This service will help you design and create the elements of your wedding that make it special. It can also be a lot of fun and a great way of involving your friends and family in the wedding planning process.

We’ll meet to discuss your thoughts, talk through viable DIY options given your time, budget and skills and I’ll bring examples and lots of creative ideas. I’ll then bring back a proposal with as much information as you need, from suppliers, craft workshops or party ideas, tutorials to make at home, etc.

Venue Search - This is one of the hardest decisions as it influences the design and ambience of your wedding and it has to live up to your dream wedding vision.

From an initial meeting I will learn about your budget and requirements to use my trusted contacts and experience to find suitable wedding venues to save you time and hard work in finding relevant options.

I will come back with a proposal of three venues with full details, costings, photographs and potential styling ideas that would work well to help you choose the right venue. I can also provide my professional opinion to help you thinking through all the pros and cons of each venue.

Wedding Styling - perhaps you have your venue, the photographer and the dress, and a vision of how you want your perfect day to look but struggling to pull it all together and make it happen? This service is all about the details of the venue decoration and table styling.

After an initial meeting and a venue visit I will provide a detailed list of styling suggestions, including costs, suppliers and DIY ideas. I will also provide lots of tablescape ideas and can do a table mock up on request.

Creative Photo Shoots - have fun creating photo’s to cherish forever e.g. a pre-wed engagement shoot or a ‘rock the dress’ shoot! The photo shoot is designed specially for you to have some fun on your own, with your husband, friends or family, it’s up to you! I can help you style a glamorous and individual photo shoot to produce gorgeous photo’s you can cherish. I’ll source a location, photographer, props, hair and make up so you just get to enjoy yourself!

Prices start at £150 and bespoke packages are available on consultation.

For a FREE consultation just email me (chloe@lovemakingit.co.uk) and we can meet for coffee to get to know each other, discuss what you want from your wedding and how I can help.

Get the Look: Tiffany Blue Wedding Theme

This week we received a lovely review from one of our customers on our tiffany blue wedding favour boxes which inspired us to create these inspiration boards overflowing with tiffany style wedding ideas. Browse our boards below to help you create the Tiffany Blue Wedding that you are dreaming of. Here's the little favour boxes that inspired this whole blog post...


From our lovely customer Carly: "Such cute little boxes (5 out of 5 stars) These aqua blue boxes match my bridesmaids dresses perfectly and will look chic with one for every guest laid out on the tables in my marquee. Will be perfect filled with silver chocolate hearts. Just like a little Tiffany box."  available online at http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/
 

For a colour that evokes thoughts of class, elegance, and sophistication, a Tiffany blue wedding theme is an excellent choice. The famous Tiffany blue colour can be used in every aspect of your wedding; including décor, attire, invitations and gifts for guests. Take a look at the fabulous ideas above to make your wedding day spectacular.

 Here's a quick peek of our top 3 tiffany style wedding favours:

1: Tiffany Style Wedding Favour Boxes

2: Something Blue Gift Box Candle Favours

3: Antique Acrylic Placecard Holders

Read more on how to create a Tiffany Blue Wedding Theme with our detailed article online here Go on, create a wedding less ordinary... a tiffany blue wedding less ordinary!

Pretty-as-a-Picture Wedding Cakes by Zoe Clark

We recently came across these beautifully delicious cakes by desginer Zoe Clark and knew we had to showcase these amazing cakes on our blog. The team at Zoe Clark design each cake to meet each customers' indivual taste. The designs incorporate both traditional and contemporary elements seamlessly. We've picked our 4 instant favourites from Zoe's collection below. Feast your eyes on these...



Vintage Bows & Brooch & the Pink Vintage Lace Wedding Cake by Zoe Clark (They remind us of our popular wedding favour - the Elegant Lace Wedding Cake Candle available on http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/)

Our Elegant Lace Candle Wedding Favour compliments these designs perfectly!

  

     

The Hydrangea Rose Wedding Cake & Gift Box Wedding Cake by Zoe Clark

 See more of Zoe's stunning wedding cake creations online at http://www.zoeclarkcakes.com/



 

Vintage Glam Wedding Ideas

Following on from the vintage glam style that birdcage veils ooze, we're taking inspiration from this and taking a look at some stunning ideas on how to create a Vintage Glam Wedding.

Vintage Glam Weddings are some of the hottest style weddings out there this season, and we predict this to continue as a top wedding theme for 2012 and 2013. There's just something about that 1940's Hollywood look with the fishtail dresses, gorgeous hats, and feathered flower arrangements that is so attractive for the modern bride. If this style really appeals to you take a look at the inspiring ideas for your Vintage Glam Wedding below:

Vintage Glam Wedding Inspiration Board



Photography by: Laura Ryan Photography



Photography by: Laura Ryan Photography



Photography by: http://www.jenstewartphotography.com/



One of the best ways to add that vintage look to your wedding is with the dresses you choose. Dresses from this era are often sleek through the knees, where they flare out mermaid style. Your bridal dress can suit this style, and adding a deep V neck will make it even more glamorous. Add in more details like rhinestones and vintage jewellery to really draw the theme together. There are so many Vintage Glam Wedding accessories available, you really can create a wedding less ordinary. See our vintage glam wedding favours at http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/

Vintage Glam: Birdcage Veils Here to Stay in 2011

Following on from the Love Bird theme, a trend that is set to continue through the 2011 wedding season is the romantic birdcage veils. Made popular in the glamourous 1940s, the birdcage veil is a must-have wedding accessory that adds instant glamour and sophistication to modern brides.

Birdcage veils suit most wedding dress styles and can be adapted to add any finishing touches you may like. The addition of Peacock feathers was very popular in 2010 and with this summers jewel tone trend, this is still a beautiful choice.

The birdcage veil is a very elegant and sophisticated bridal accessory to complete a chic look. We've collected a few beautiful examples below:



Veils from NoMoreTwistHandmade.Etsy.com & OneMoreDove.Etsy.com



Love Birds Wedding Theme - Top Theme for 2011 & 2012

The theme of Love Birds is becoming increasingly popular  and due to this there are many new exquisite wedding accessories available to tie into this beautifully elegant theme. Love Birds signify long lasting love and commitment. Always perching on branches in a pair, symbolising the stong love between them, it is easy to see why this has become a significant motif for weddings. We are delighted to show off some of our new adorable Love bird theme wedding favours & accessories to match your theme perfectly.

All Love Bird Wedding Favours & Accessories available to purchase online at http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/

New Year & New Wedding Favours for Spring 2011

Wishing you all a Happy New Year and our very best wishes for 2011!

The New Year brings many new exciting wedding favours for us here at A Wedding Less Ordinary. We have many new designs to unveil over the course of the new wedding season however we would like to kick start the year with our new elegant personalised favour boxes. Here's a sneak peek below however for our full range of unique wedding favours please visit us at http://www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk/

 New for 2011 - our range of personalised favour boxes are designed to delight. Transform a simple favour box into your own unique style with a variety of colour options and beautiful designs to choose from. At only £1 per personalised box, it is the perfect, low cost way of giving a personal (and trendy) thank you to your guests for sharing in your special day with you.

Top Ideas for a Spring 2011 Wedding

If you’re getting married in the spring of 2011, it’s time to start your planning process! You’ve got to start thinking about colours, dresses, invitations, decorations, favours, and all the other innumerable little details that brides have to plan out before their wedding days. If you really want your wedding to be at the height of spring fashions, check out the current trends for early 2011 weddings that are coming down straight from the designers.

This Year, It’s All in the Details
Many brides start drawing all their wedding inspiration straight from bridal gown designers, who are already coming out with their Spring 2011 lines of bridal gowns. This year, it’s really all about details. Following earlier trends, asymmetrical lines will still be popular, both on necklines and in the skirts of dresses.

Right now, though, large ruffles are giving way to smaller details, such as little sprinklings of colour-on-colour ruffles and even three-dimensional appliquéd flowers and petals. Many dresses are now overlaid in sheer fabrics to tone down the shine and shimmer of the fabric underneath, and we’re seeing lots of floral accents at waistlines and necklines. Most of these dresses are fitted through long waists and rely on ruching and gathering to hide figure flaws.

The total effect of these dresses, many of which are breaking away from traditional styles with colours like light gray, pale peach, and ivory, is one of feminine detail. This attention to detail is spilling over into every other wedding trend for the spring of 2011.

It Starts with the Invitation
Your invitation is really what will set the tone for the rest of your wedding. No matter what your wedding ideas, the invitation needs to match. This spring, many invitations are playing off of those floral, feminine dress details with little details of their own. They are coming in all sorts of pastel colours, and the fonts tend to be script and embellished.

Sending invitations like these gives the idea that your wedding is going to be formal, elegant, and a little bit girly. Colours like pink are still in, but many invitations are veering towards a lighter pink on ivory paper. This is particularly fitting for spring weddings.

Hairstyles and More
Like wedding dresses, wedding hairstyles are getting more feminine. Long hair is back in fashion, and many brides are choosing to wear their long locks curled tightly and flowing down their backs. Veils add another element of texture to already girly wedding dresses, and they can add a sense of tradition to an otherwise trendy 2011 wedding ensemble.

Designer Showcase: Phillipa Lepley Spring 2011 Collection

Phillipa Lepley – a leading couture bridal designer based in London is known for simple, elegant designs that indulge in luxurious fabrics and dazzling embellishments. Phillipa attributes her success in bridal design to her use of mathematics throughout her couture design process. By designing gowns to flatter the female form, Phillipa undeniably fashions the most exquisite gowns to make every bride feel and look her best on their wedding day.

The launch of Phillipa’s Spring 2011 Collection shows her love of romance. Feast your eyes on this display of beautiful feminine, luxury heaven…

Enjoy!

See the full collection at www.phillipalepley.com

Designer Showcase: Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2011

What better way to start our showcase of the hottest 2011 designer wedding dresses than to indulge you in the luciousness that is the Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2011 collection. We'll start off with the big dream-like princess style gowns and work our way through to the amazingly beautiful and modern short wedding dresses that are sure to take the 2011 wedding season by storm.

Enjoy!



See the full Spring/Summer 2011 Jenny Packham Collection at www.jennypackham.com

Winter Wedding Inspiration Board

Winter Weddings are magical. With snow glistening on the ground and the holiday season brightening the mood, a winter wedding is a perfect choice for a stunningly beautiful and classy event.

Our White on White (with a hint of Ice Blue) Inspiration Board Image Credits: Centre Wedding Dress from DressesTutor.com ; Cake from Little Venice Cake Company; Fire & Ice Cocktails from The Knot; Wedding Decor by Preston Bailey; Wedding Cake Topper from A Wedding Less Ordinary; Snowflake Bookmark from A Wedding Less Ordinary; Wedding Shoes from Barratts, Wedding Clutch Bag from Barratts; Winter Bouquet Image from Real Weddings at The Knot.

A few of our winter wedding favours available at www.aweddinglessordinary.co.uk

Wedding Trends: The Wedding Colours for 2011

Choosing your wedding colours is key to the rest of the details for your wedding. Your colours will dictate your invitation style, your flowers, and even your centrepieces and wedding favours for the big day. If you want to have a truly fashionable wedding, you need to stay on top of wedding colour trends that are coming in for 2011 weddings.

As is usually the case, there are all sorts of trends coming around right now. Some are for fun, funky weddings, often with a beach or getaway theme even if they aren’t actual destination weddings. Others are toned down and have a more sophisticated feel. Depending on the look you want to create with your wedding, there are trendy colours out there to help you do it.

Fun and Funky Colours
Some of the hottest new colours for 2011 weddings are, well, hot. Bright, bold, saturated tones are really in right now. Look for colours like hot pink, bright orange, and Kelly green as you’re planning your wedding. You can often balance the visual impact of these choices with deep jewel tones, such as purple, navy, and even the chocolate brown that has been and will remain popular. Of course, one of the best ways to make your colours look fun and funky is to pair up colours that don’t necessarily ‘go’ together. Try hot pink and navy or turquoise and purple for an interesting pop.

Sophisticated Colours
For brides who want a more sophisticated and elegant feel, the colours are dusty and almost a bit old-fashioned. Think dusty pear green, light tangerine, light aqua, and gold. These colours can be paired with interesting new accent colours like grey, chestnut, and beige. Colours like these tend to work well with traditional wedding colours like ivory and can add an interesting element to invitations and decorations.

Pairing Colours
One of the latest and greatest trends for wedding colours is, again, the pairing of colours you wouldn’t normally think of together. In 2009 and 2010, this took the form of chocolate brown or black paired with bright jewel tones, turquoises, and pinks. This trend of dark and light colours together isn’t going away for 2011, either.