Be inspired at Christmas time!

We are very firm believers in getting inspiration for your big day from many different sources from Fashion to interior design. What we really really love about this time of year is that all the sparkly interesting decorative bits come out and are everywhere!

Yes we know it is only October - but all of the November magazine issues are now out and contain a whole host of Christmas decorations.

So our advice to all our lovely Mrs2Be's is to not only reach for the bridal magazines at this time of year (Wedding Ideas being our favourite!), but also reach for those lovely bumpscious Christmassy house magazines!

Just flicking through the pages fills us here with a warm fuzzy venue dressing feeling! From rich sumptuous purples, golds and teals to the more funky pinks, lime greens and electric blues.

You will even find things that would not be out of place on your wedding tables whatever time of year you are getting married. For example these bauble style numbered place card holders from Cox and Cox

Happy planning ♥

Looking for something a bit different at your wedding

If you are looking for something a bit different for your big day - then we have found just the thing - particularly if you have a sense of humour! A Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy North West based lookalike close up magician act!

At your wedding, they will welcome your guests as they arrive. They are then available for photos with the Bride & Groom, Guests and Friends. And for an extra special touch, during the meal, they will entertain your guests around the tables by performing comedy close up magic and the amazing fork bending illusion.

Just imagine the looks on your guests faces!

For more information visit their website www.lookalikesmagic.com or telephone Rob: 07977 008 546 and remember to mention Mrs2Be!

We think you would agree - this would be one fine mess you would want to get in!

Happy Planning ♥

Colour Beautiful

We really love the colour schemes that are around at the moment but don't be afraid to take it that one step further and introduce coloured table linen and coloured glassware to your theme.

This particular example uses coloured plates, bowls and wine goblets with cobalt blue as the main colour and hot pink as the accent colour - great for a summer wedding!

Nicky from Sugared & Spiced Venue Dressing says "More and more couples are introducing coloured fabric to their tables in the form of the tablecloth itself and not just the napkins though if that is a step too far for you then coloured napkins are a very effective way of injecting a shot of colour to the proceedings!"


We asked Nicky which colours are looking strong this Autumn/Winter and she tell us "Purple is still a big winner this season. It is still highly popular in fashion and interiors so it is naturally highly popular in the dressing of wedding venues too. Purple is such a rich vibrant colour with "Cadbury Purple" being the most sought after shade. Teal is another popular choice and is such a lovely colour to team up with other rich colours such as cobalt blue. Again, this is a great choice for the Autumn/Winter season. One of my favourite looks is using Peacock feathers with strong atmospheric purple, green or blue. So regal too!" For information on Sugared & Spiced's venue dressing service go to www.sugaredandspiced.co.uk.

So, what colours are you going for? Are you brave enough to use coloured glassware or table linen?

For more inspiration check our our wedding colour schemes pages. Good Luck & Happy Planning ♥

Hollywood Dreams Designer Days - October 2010

There are 2 new Hollywood Dreams Designer Days coming up this weekend. One at Bellissima Weddings in Essex and the other at Bridal Elegance in Swansea.

Some of the Hollywood Dreams styles are being discontinued they are:

we have discontinued some of our older styles below, they are available to order until the 31st January 2011

Allegra Izzy
Amarylis Lexie
Anabella Louise
Antoinette Melina
Ava Michaela
Bella Nadine
Caprice Pascale
Celia Rochelle
Chantel Savanna
Clarissa Sofia
Grace Sylvie
India Tallula
Tia

These dresses will only be available until 31st of January 2011 - so be quick!

For more information on the designer days that are up and coming visit http://www.mrs2be.com/designer_days.php