Scented Candles - My Top Five

I have to admit I am a total scented candle addict... the ritual of lighting a candle once the house is calm makes me feel a real sense of zen.  Scented candles also have a lot to add to your Wedding... whether it be to 'scent' your venue, as gorgeous gifts or as a treat to yourself for your morning preparations. It is amazing how a certain scent stays with you, and I love the idea of having a 'scent' that reminds you of your special day... a candle that you can light on each Wedding anniversary to remember your amazing day.  Or is that just me being a crazy romantic!? Whatever you decide... I thought I would share with you my top five scented candles...

Number 1 has to be Jo Malone's Pomegranate Noir Candle, £39. The 'scent' we decided on for FleurdeForce's Wedding day. This candle brings back wonderful memories of Fleur's day and I just love it.  I would have it burning every day in my home if I could.

Number 2 is the fabulous Branche D’Olive's Orange Blossom scented candle. With delicate and delicious notes of orange blossom. This candle is also such fantastic value, priced at £16.94. The fantastic ethos of Branche D'Olive, supporting local producers and family companies, also makes it top of my shopping list.

Number 3 is all in the appearance... how beautiful are these Anthropologie scented candles housed in fabulous tins of copper, gold and silver.  The scents of lavender fern, sweet carrot zest and ginger black oak are just fabulous. So for those of you following a 'metallic' wedding theme these would be the perfect enhancement to your Wedding decorations. Priced at £16 (small), £22 (medium), £24 (large).

Number 4  is the Miller Harris Citron Citron Scented Candle. "A vibrant spritz of Sicilian lemon, Spanish orange and Jamaican lime are given spin by cool mint and basil, while a complex base of green moss, Moroccan cedar and cardamom provide a lasting background"... how can you resist?!  Priced at £40 each.

Number 5  is the Diptyque 'Coing' scented candle priced at £40 each. "The comforting, autumnal, luscious scent of delicious quince jelly being made in the kitchen."

 Which is your favourite scented candle? I would love to hear some inspiration from you all...

A Real Wedding Complete With A Rainbow!

It makes me so happy working on our 'Real Wedding' features and Vicki and Sean's fabulous Wedding is no exception.  You can't beat an outdoor English Wedding, how lucky they were to have blue skies for their ceremony and a rainbow to enhance their photos! The couple styled their Wedding perfectly... mixing classical beauty and formal traditions with a magical outdoor charm and rustic simplicity.

Many thanks goes to the fabulous photographer Will from Silverton Photography.

Timepieces for your Bridesmaids

Looking for something fun and funky as a present for your gorgeous Bridesmaids?  These Owl watches' are just that. Although not perhaps something that they can wear on the day but they are definitely something that they will love and treasure forever.

There are six new limited edition Spring pastel shades... I absolutely love the hot pink one.  Which is your favourite?  Available at Owl Watches, priced at £65 each.

Perfect Shoes For Your Honeymoon

For those of you who made it to see me at The National Wedding Shows recently, or have seen the videos from it on Bride de Force, you may recall Nicole Smallwood, who hosted the main stage. Fabulous Nicole, fashion stylist to the stars, has just launched a new shoe collection with Upper Street and her collection is just so honeymoon wardrobe perfect I had to share it with you all.

Her fabulous collection, Miami Days and Miami Nights, takes everything that I am loving this season, delicious sugary colours combined with metallics as well as embracing the glamour, allure and confidence of Miami women.

With the options in the collection of skyscraper heels or pretty ballet pumps there are shoes to suit all occasions on your honeymoon.  It is just tricky narrowing down which ones you like most.

Nicole says “I am so excited to be back working with Upper Street. This collection hits all the key style notes and there is a look to suit every mood and occasion. You can relax in pastels or go bold with metallics and brights.’ 

Styles are available in UK sizes 34-44 in standard fit with prices from £130-£160 for a ballet flat and £180 for heels. Shoes can be customised in different colours, materials and heel heights with prices on request from Upper Street. 

Slippers To Get Ready In

Getting ready with your Bridesmaids is a key part of your Wedding Day, not only a chance to spend time with your best friends in the last few hours as a single lady but also time to capture these moments by a fabulous photographer.  These gorgeous Ruby & Ed ballerina slippers add a fantastic 'pop' of colour to your photos, as well as a great treat for your Bridesmaids.

Available from Ruby & Ed, priced at £39 each.

Four Inspirational Wedding Looks

This fabulous bridal fashion shoot showcases amazing and inspirational wedding looks that are anything but traditional.  Inspirational for those of you wanting to make your wedding unique and favor a cool bohemian alternative that is grounded in fashion.

Which one of the four looks is your favourite? Would you wear a western hat in lieu of a veil or favour an unexpected bodycon dress enhanced with bracelets up your arm?

CREDITS
Look 1: Annabella Silk Gown / Look 2: Infinity Dress, Gentry Mid Boot, Matador Hat / Look 3: Rachel Scallop Lace Poncho, Revival Moccasin / Look 4: Florence Lace Dress, Tala Armband
Photography: Annie Edmonds
HMU: Emily Nickrent
Model: Kate Zubok @ FORD
Huge thanks goes to The Free People.