Champagne and crumpets, my November wedding blog *We did it! Photos included*

[emyandpotato]

I think that's beautiful!! But I sympathise with the frustration. I am going through a similar thing with my bouquet Whatever you do is going to be gorgeous though

Thank you, they're just not right though, know what I mean? It looks too... I dunno, but not right

Can you know get the bouquet just so? I haven't looked at flowers but I imagine I'll be the same, I've not seen a bouquet yet that I thought was perfect so I totally sympathise! I'm sure whatever you pick will be beautiful though, and anyway, it's only an accessory to you and your dress most people won't notice it!

 

[emyandpotato]

Yet another fab idea, they look great!
I don't think I can wait til November to see pictures of your day, I'm so excited

Thanks lovely

 

[aly888]

I think that's beautiful!! But I sympathise with the frustration. I am going through a similar thing with my bouquet Whatever you do is going to be gorgeous though

Thank you, they're just not right though, know what I mean? It looks too... I dunno, but not right

Can you know get the bouquet just so? I haven't looked at flowers but I imagine I'll be the same, I've not seen a bouquet yet that I thought was perfect so I totally sympathise! I'm sure whatever you pick will be beautiful though, and anyway, it's only an accessory to you and your dress most people won't notice it!

I know exactly what you mean Take a break from them for a week or so and go back to it with a fresh mind

My bouquet is made entirely of brooches. I'm struggling to get them arranged in a way that I'm happy with. It's driving my bonkers!! In some ways I wish I hadn't bothered and had just gone for flowers. Haha

 

[emyandpotato]

Oh wow that's so cool! Could you have some flowers and some brooches perhaps just to experiment with different things? I'm sure it'll look stunning whatever, and it's so unique!

 

[aly888]

I've tried it with flowers but it didn't look right, so I tore it apart. I'm sure it'll be alright on the night, as they say!!

 

[emyandpotato]

Rory's cravat to wear at the wedding arrived today!

 

[emyandpotato]

Decided on my bouquet! Gonna do it myself and just bunch everything together. I am very aware this won't be to most of your tastes but I want it to look very bohemian. I'm gonna do mostly these sort of flowers with long stalks:

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/pietoudolflandscapes_zps55d34962.jpeg

Then some peonies or cream coloured roses, perhaps a bit of lavender and, if I can find any, some dandelion clocks.

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/PBLavenderRetreatDriedLavender_zps3da94159.jpeg

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/ana-rosa-via-loveyourhomes-blogspot-com-br_zpsde8aef50.jpeg

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/17381148532404366_NN22zNSk_zps5df56136.jpeg

Will use similar for decorating the venue and will either have lavender in my hair, or something like this: https://pinterest.com/pin/17381148533747618/

Oh and I'm gonna be doing my hair myself I know it's a huge risk but I'm having a hellish time finding a hairdresser in an area I don't know at all. I'm just gonna practise practise practise and hope for the best!

 

[emyandpotato]

Also, our venue has said no open flames I thought about fairy lights but now I'm not sure, so I've been buying old oil lamps as I think they look quite beautiful and I only want soft lighting. The fire will be burning as well, and there will be a few electric lamps around so it won't be too dark.

A few I have already:

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/113158838

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/113150698

If anyone else has ideas on what I can do without open flames I'd appreciate it!

 

[aly888]

I assume by naked flames they just mean things like candles?? I love old oil lamps and glass lamps like that, but would they consider that a naked flame?

Also a tip for making your own bouquet...practice!!!! I've been making mine for about 10 months now and every time I go back to it I pull it apart and start again. Haha

 

[emyandpotato]

I assume by naked flames they just mean things like candles?? I love old oil lamps and glass lamps like that, but would they consider that a naked flame?

Also a tip for making your own bouquet...practice!!!! I've been making mine for about 10 months now and every time I go back to it I pull it apart and start again. Haha

They mean no tea lights on trays, no pillar candles etc. I'm allowed candles in lanterns that keep the whole thing covered IYKWIM? Hope oil lamps are okay! Not gonna ask and hope no one is there on the day!

 

[aly888]

Haha, good plan I love old rustic lanterns. They're going to really add to the atmosphere

 

[emyandpotato]

Matter of upmost importance here!

What colour linen table cloths? Considering I want a sort of haute boho look.

Dark grey, light grey, or beige? Well and truly stuck!

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/ScreenShot2013-01-15at134722_zps6f071a1f.png

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/ScreenShot2013-01-15at134806_zps90bb2463.png

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/ScreenShot2013-01-15at134713_zps15ea37a8.png

 

[aly888]

I can't help I'm afraid. I guess it depends what else is going on the tables and how it'll all look together

 

[Lauren25]

I personally prefer the light grey or beige but I agree with Aly I think it depends what else you have on the tables and also what are the rest of the things in your room like colour wise, is there a colour that would blend/suit the rest of the room best ?

 

[emyandpotato]

Another little detail Gonna serve butterbeer the night before. You know, from Harry Potter? I am a secret Harry Potter obsessee (books, not films) so it's a bit of an ode to that, and to most of my childhood really!

 

[emyandpotato]

I have a new love; dried roses. I think they're stunning, they remind me of oil paintings. Anyway, I'm bulk buying them. They're much cheaper than normal roses so I'm gonna use them all over the venue, along with a few darker flowers like the ones I posted before.

 

[emyandpotato]

I think I'm gonna paint the white of the wine cooler bath a dark greyish colour, I just think it'd look miles better with the rest of the venue.

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/cache_272_272_2_IMG_2899_zpsadfb6a01.jpeg

 

[emyandpotato]

Another thing, and I warn you it sounds very silly, I am thinking of having an outdoor sunset ceremony. In winter. Yeah I know.

Have always loved this idea but obviously didn't think it was possible having a winter wedding, not to mention the cost of teepees being ridiculous. I just found out that my venue has a beautiful walled garden though, so it inspired me to rethink. My idea is to get a very large and very thing sheet of clear waterproof plastic (the flexible fabric-like stuff) and attach it to a sheer sheet of silk or similar and then attach it to the walls so that it forms a large tent like room, and from the underneath only the linen is visible. I am then thinking of getting some fairy lights and putting them on the upside of the linen roof so that they're visible but blurred. I was then thinking of putting a few heaters in, and making a huge campfire for guests to sit around (or possibly a few campfires). I'd have blankets around to give it a cosy feel and keep people warm, and have tea and hot chocolate being served. I'd put candles everywhere so that the lighting was beautiful and I think that as the sun is setting it really would be lovely. Of course, I'd warn people beforehand to wrap up warm! I'm going to view the venue again on the 9th so I'll decide for sure then


Inspiration:
https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/17381148532404392_EGFcwg9x_zpse9efaa78.jpeg

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/nightime-wedding-reception_zps30772911.jpeg

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/search-2_zps1e836978.jpeg

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/31950113916_zps6399fbf6.jpeg

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/34757150830-1_zps51415ddc.jpeg

 

[emyandpotato]

I finally made a cover for my invites that I'm happy with! We're having this for the outer page

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/fuckinghell_zps8138adc2.jpeg

then a simple page like this (obviously different words, this is just inspiration) with details, and then the proper details on cards after that.

https://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/tomcantgetitup/PinnedImage_zpsf8783fb7.jpeg

Hopefully it'll look nice! I have some lovely grey-beige lokta paper (handmade textured stuff) to make them with.

 

[emyandpotato]

I'm struggling a bit with candles. I need ones where the flame isn't too open so I'm quite limited. Which of these, if any, do you think go best with my theme?

https://www.coxandcox.co.uk/four-mercuried-glass-tea-lights-antique-silver

https://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/bennett-tealight-holder

https://www.theweddingofmydreams.co...ver-a-grey/258-mercury-silver-tea-lights.html

https://www.nkuku.com/Item/House_-AND-_Home~T-Lights_-AMP-_Candle_Holders/BL30/Box_Lanterns.html