Rustic Wedding Crates

Are you hoping to have a Wedding with a country, rustic theme?  If so, I have the perfect item for you. These rustic wedding crates make a perfect addition to reception decorations, as table centres, for flower arrangements, gifts for mothers, favours, general storage and all sorts...  

Alternatively they make an excellent gift box for a friend's wedding present! And probably something the bride and groom will treasure more than the present.

For a 15% discount quote: BDF15%

Weddings With Macmillan

It was whilst speaking to a future bride at The National Wedding Show at the weekend that I became aware of Macmillan's collection of Wedding favours and accessories and they really caught my eye. What a fantastic way to be able to both support the fantastic Macmillan Charity and also perhaps remember those who could not make it to your day.

My favourite item in their range are the place cards with flower seeds favour packet hidden inside. Each placecard, edged with pretty detail, comes with a small packet of 'Love in a Mist' flower seeds inside for your guests to take home and plant.  I think this is a Wedding favour guaranteed to touch the hearts of many of your guests. (10 place cards and seed packets per pack. £9.95)

 They also have a great activity book to keep Children entertained. (£6 each)

For their full Wedding range visit the Macmillan Website.

Take Your Seat, Please!

Stylish place card holders add a little sparkle to your tables and can also double up as fantastic favours. Here are a few that have caught my eye...

1. Glass vase name card holder, £12 for 4, The Wedding of my dreams 2. Vintage love bird name holder, £16 for 3, The Wedding of my Dreams 3. Glass Bell place name holder, £12.95 for 8, Francesca And Florence 4. Small black heart chalkboard place name holder, £2 each, Home Treats 5. Fabric covered heart pegs, £4 for 6, Francesca And Florence 6. Macaroon place card holder, £21.50 for 8, Etsy.

Beautiful (And Affordable) Wedding Stationery

Brides out there looking to produce beautiful, bespoke and personalised Wedding stationery but are not wanting to spend a fortune, I have found a perfect solution for you. Wedding stationery supplier Candelabra offers fantastic stationery packages starting from just £250 (including invitations, lined envelopes, thank you notelets, table place cards, order of service booklets, menu blanks, table names or numbers and table plan kits). 

So for those of you thinking of going down the DIY route I advise you have a quick look at Candelabra first.  The bespoke artwork service (£100) will allow you to work directly with the talented founder, Sas Mackie, to create a totally unique design tailored to your Wedding.  Sas will do the hard work for you!

"I love nothing more than working with a couple to realise their dream wedding stationery. The invitation is often the very first glimpse a guest will have of the wonderful wedding to come, so it is incredibly important to get it just right." Sas Mackie, Founder.

One word of Bride de Force advice when ordering any print materials is to make sure you ask for samples before pressing the green light. This way you will know exactly what you are getting.

"My source material comes from the curious world of Hackney, where old school tradition meets contemporary art and fashion. I love luxurious paper and print quality, but I can't resist a bargain, so I wanted to bring these qualities to the Candelabra Stationery style." Sas Mackie, Founder.

The Perfect Wedding Present For The Couple Who Has Everything!

When you are seriously stuck with what to get for that person who has everything, don't fear... I have found the perfect solution! When pondering (for hours on end) about what to buy my sister, Fleur, and her fiance recently my husband came up with a fantastic idea... a double swing for their new garden.  It ticked all of the boxes... something to keep forever, something unusual that no one else would buy and something they could both use.

I then came across Make Me Something Special who created exactly what I wanted.  The beautiful double wooden swing was delivered just two weeks after I ordered it, handmade using the finest English Oak (to make sure it will last) and beautifully carved with their initials and Wedding date.

Make Me Something Special also have other fantastic ideas for personalised Wedding presents, I absolutely love their engraved chopping boards, that would also make great cheese boards... one for my Christmas list!

For 10% discount at Make Me Something Special use the code: BRIDEDEFORCE at the checkout. 

Make the most of becoming MR & MRS!

It will be the very beginning of your time as MR & MRS so make the most of it at your Wedding Reception. Wedding of my dreams have a fantastic array of 'Mr & Mrs' accessories... from Mr & Mrs tape:

... to Mr & Mrs paper bunting:

... to Mr & Mrs Signs:

So get creative and add some Mr & Mrs to your day!

Vintage Letterpress Love

If you are looking for some quirky and cool vintage style stationery for your Wedding I absolutely love this style produced by Vintage Princess Stationery. 

These typography based invitations feature a selection of vintage style fonts in red and blue with the reply card designed to look like an old fashioned postcard.

The range also includes matching save the date cards, thank you cards, reply cards, menus, place cards, table cards and seating plans.

Wedding Favours

It is hard to find an original Wedding Favour that your guests will treasure. So I think these little Echeverias planted in terracotta pots are just gorgeous, and they are also something that can be nurtured by your guests as an on going reminder of your Wedding day.

Pop a label on each with your guest's names on, or simply write 'take me home' and they could also double up as place settings or table centre decorations. I think they are great value too, priced at £40 for 20 potted plants, available from Etsy.

Save The Date Magnets

I am a huge fan of fridge magnets as 'save the dates' and I have an ongoing collection on my fridge that I will never remove! Which is why when I spotted this original design I had to share it with you all...

So if you are looking for an organic, romantic natural look these could be perfect? Find them on Etsy. Priced from 90p each.

Unique Wedding Stationery - Dottie Creations

I have to admit I absolutely adore quirky, personalised details at Weddings. It is just so important to add your own style and to set your day away from the rest. Which is just one of the reasons why I love the work of Dottie Creations. 

 Set up by the hugely talented Zoe Vawser, who does all of the designs herself, Dottie Creations offers a 'one-stop-shop' for all of your Wedding Stationery requirements. From invitations to place settings, guest books to favours, menus to table plans, Zoe will create a collection of designs to suit you, your style and your Wedding.  Here are some of her fabulous designs and creations...