A Mexican and Venezuelan infused Real Wedding

It is such an honour to be able to see so many beautiful brides and amazing Wedding photographs and the wedding of Gabriela and Reynaldo really stood out.  I hope you enjoy seeing their day as much as I did. Gabriela and Reynaldo married in their current home town of Houston, Texas in a beautiful courtyard wedding ceremony. Surrounded by friends and family from all over the world (Mexico, Venezuela, Europe) you can see the amazing happiness surrounding the couple in all of the photos.

The morning of the wedding was spent with all of the bride's closest friends and family getting ready together in her apartment whilst simultaneously finishing the floral arrangements together. All of the flowers and the bride's beautiful bouquet were made by the bridal party. 

Gabriela walked down the aisle to Paul McCartney's "Calico Skies" performed live by their friends Diego and Alan and right after they were pronounced husband and wife The Beatles' "All You Need is Love" was played.

 

"Our wedding was just like us, and that is why we loved it" Gabriela

 

Gabriela's top tips: 
1. Have a glass of wine to ease the nerves as you're getting ready 
2. Don't try to look like somebody else, but instead the best version of yourself.
3. Focus on having fun and enjoying the wedding, and don't worry about the little things 

Dress, shoes and earings by BHLDN

Photography by Irene Ruiz 

Wedding Shows

Feeling like you need some Wedding inspiration? Need some more ideas to pull it all together? Or just fancy a fun day out with your bridesmaids?  Your luck is in! The Wedding fair season is fast approaching (how on earth is it August already?!). There are so many fairs to choose from – just take a look online for ones near you.  I thought I would share with you some of the fairs that we are hoping to attend this year, and perhaps we will see some of you there... 

The National Wedding Show

Running in both London (28^th to 30^thSeptember 2012) and Birmingham (5^th to 7^th October 2012) The National Wedding Show houses over 250 exhibitors offering thousands of inspirational ideas for your big day whatever you’re looking for. From wedding gowns to wedding cars, venues to menus, gifts to grooms wear, you’re guaranteed to find exactly what you’re looking for whatever your budget and style! The beauty of it is that you can see, touch, taste and try on before you buy making the planning of your big day simple. Tickets are available herefrom £13.50.

The Designer Wedding Show

 Set in Battersea Park on 12-14^th October 2012 The Designer Wedding Show promises to bring together both high-profile designers and less well-known names. Presenting a collection of 130 companies offering everything for stylish weddings.  Including bridal fashion, stationery, millinery, menswear, bridesmaidsfashion, shoes, jewellery, fashion for the mother of the bride, photography, cakes,  venues, gift lists and flowers. Tickets are available herefrom £16.

The In Wedding Show

 The In Wedding Show on Sunday 9^th September is designed to help any bride (and groom) plan and prepare for their big day. The whole purpose of the show is to bring together a selection of companies, services and products for your special day all under one roof.  You can try cake samples, look at venue options, source wedding invitations, organise your wedding gift list, find the perfect floral arrangements speak to professional photographers. There is even a ‘grooms wear’ area to keep the leading man in your life happy! Tickets are a real bargain for this event, available herefrom £3.50.

The Luxury Wedding Show

 Taking place at Somerset House from 20^th to 21^st October 2012 the Luxury Wedding Show London promises to bring the UK’s most influential names in the wedding industry together.  From accessories, bridal wear, cakes, caterers, cosmetics, favours, flowers, gift list, honeymoon destinations, jewellery, lingerie, menswear, music and entertainment, occasion wear, photographers, shoes, stationery, tiaras, venues, venue stylists, videographers and wedding planners. Tickets are a tad expensive for this event, available here from £50, however they do offer an ‘early bird' discount offer if you get in quick!

Lantern Love

I think candle light is a must at weddings and I try to add candles to every area of the reception that I can. And in the evening lanterns really will add a special touch to your day, whether they are scattered on the tables, hanging from trees around the grounds of the reception or creating a pathway to guide your guests. So many of the lanterns available at Notonthehighstreet.com caught my eye with almost one for every theme or wedding style (and budget!) that I could think of.  So, here is just a small selection of the ones that I loved. I definitely recommend taking a look for yourself at what they have to offer as there are just so many beautiful styles on there.

This vintage glass Victorian tea light holder has a delicate pretty decoration around the top and a slim metal handle. Perfect to hook on a tree in the garden with a candle in it or use as a mini vase with a single bloom.  After your wedding this would also look beautiful on your dressing table with jewellery hanging from it. Available from Notonthehighstreet (£6.50 each)

These very simple paper lanterns are perfect to create a magical walkway to your Wedding reception.  You could even send these as your ‘save the date’ by simply writing your message on the top and bottom. Available at notonthehighstreet (£9.50 for 7)

I think these are just style lanterns are just beautiful and would really add some Eastern charm to your day. With a selection of three fantastic jewel colours (amber, purple or turquoise) you could either create a sea of colour, or match them into your colour theme. The potion-bottle shaped structure is made from antique-gold iron with beautiful patterned glass windows and have a strong antique gold chain attached for ease of hanging. Available at notonthehighstreet (Sadly, they will set you back £23 each, but I still love them!)

This natural birch bark lantern would be a stunning addition to compliment a very natural wedding theme. The cut out heart shape reveals inner glass and candle light. Various sizes are available. Available at notonthehighstreet (£13.10 for a set of 2 small lanterns)

 

Although extremely basic, I think these zinc hanging tea light holders have a real charm, with the option of either a single large star or all over small stars these are perfect for adding warmth and atmosphere to your Wedding. I think to get the full effect you would need a lot of these, in both designs grouped together. Available at notonthehighstreet (£2.50 each)

 

These bright glass hanging jam jar lanterns would look fantastic scattered through the branches of trees at your reception for a magical fairy-like effect. Available at notonthehighstreet (£18 for 4 lanterns)

If you have a pastel theme... look no further! These beautiful pastel coloured lanterns available in green, lavender, pink and blue are just beautiful and can be accessorised with ribbons and flowers to really incorporate them into the reception. Available at notonthehighstreet (£7.99 each)

If you have any water at your reception, be it a lake, pond or even just a fountain, these delightful floating water lanterns would be fantastic to really make it a feature in the evening.   Each bio-degradable floating water lantern comes flat packed and complete with a tea light inside. Available at notonthehighstreet (£15 for 10 lanterns)

Lanterns would also be a great favour at the end of the evening too and something for the guests to remember your day every time it is lit!