Calling all grooms!

Stop press! Are you a groom looking for that all-important suit? This Saturday, 11th August, is the ideal time to get it, since it's Groom's Day at the Poppy in Pearls pop up shop in Bath.

Local tailor David Minns from A Suit That Fits will be on hand to help you create the bespoke suit you've always dreamed of, whether it's a dinner suit, morning dress, lounge suit or tailcoat, as well as those important accessories such as cummerbands and bow ties. London landmark and Coastline cufflinks will also be available at a special weekend price of £110 rather than £130.

Suits, accessories, all in one place - what are you waiting for?

Sneak peek: behind the scenes of the latest West Weddings photoshoot

One of my favourite things about being the editor of West Weddings is doing the photoshoots. It's always a really fun day when we get a great team of people together to create some beautiful photographs, and our photoshoot for the upcoming autumn edition was no exception.

 

Held at Old Down Manor in South Gloucestershire, and with David J Brewin at the photographic helm, we all had a brilliant time creating a 1920s inspired wedding. The photos from the day will be in the autumn edition of West Weddings, out on 17th August, and we'll also share some other shots on the blog. In the meantime, to whet your appetite, here are a few behind the scenes photos...

Hannah and I check out the grand staircase at Old Down

One of our beautiful dresses from Truly You

Ria from HUSH puts the finishing touches to model Jessica



David Hill-Souch from Shoot DHS, who art directed the shoot, with groom Tian

Hannah and I are pretty pleased with how it's going so far!

Verena from Truly You and Amanda from Bridezillas keep a close eye on proceedings - and you can just see Kate in the mirror!

Hannah, Jacqui and I check out David's latest shot

The West Weddings shoe collection, which usually lives under my desk!

Jessica strikes a pose in the bridal suite

Everyone was taking photos by the end!

We tried to get this peacock to be in a photo, but he wasn't having any of it

How to photobomb a professional shoot!

The West Weddings autumn photoshoot team were:

David J Brewin
Shoot DHS
Hannah Chapman
Kate Hacker (who took all the photos in this post except the final two)
Jacqui Lewis
Truly You
Bridezillas
HUSH
RSR Men's Hair
England's Finest Cars
Tigerlily Flowers
Hope Designs
Clifton Bunting
Poppy in Pearls

Poppy in Pearls pops up in Bath

Hello and welcome to Amy Cottington from Flowers for Eddie! Amy, who runs a beautiful bespoke florists in Bath, has kindly written this guest post for the West Weddings blog, all about Poppy in Pearls' fab new pop up shop, which we wrote about here. Flowers for Eddie is also providing the beautiful floral arrangements in the pop up shop for the next month. Take it away Amy...

 

This Saturday saw the launch of exciting new pop up shop Poppy in Pearls. For the next month, brides to be can shop this very British bridal store safe in the knowledge that everything has been lovingly sourced in the UK and beautifully presented by founder Sarah Ross.

Sarah’s love affair with all things British and bridal started as she embarked on planning her very own wedding journey back in 2009. So fed up of finding less than inspiring products, Sarah thought that there must be somewhere she could turn to find the very best that UK designers  had to offer... there wasn’t and so the blueprint for Poppy in Pearls was dreamt up on her honeymoon!

Sarah’s online collection can now be viewed in the perfect surroundings of Milsom Place. I visited on Friday and got a guided tour from the lady herself. The interior of this treasure trove is a clear indication of what Sarah strives to achieve from her ever expanding collection. Beautiful, ornate dressers house the most delicate made to order jewellery – perfect for brides looking for a keepsake of their day, or a bridesmaid’s gift with extra special significance. Handmade silk lingerie and scented candles peep from the draws of an antique chest and a wedding breakfast table is styled with vintage treasures from ceramic love hearts spelling ‘Mr & Mrs’ to a porcelain love bird in which to nest your wedding rings.

Whilst in town, Sarah has also collaborated with some of Bath’s leading talent. From live flower demo’s to vintage lace making and bespoke suit fittings there’s something different happening every weekend between now and August 19th.  My advice, if you are planning a wedding and are tired of the ordinary, pop along to Poppy in Pearls. You may just find something extraordinary.
 

The pop up shop is in Unit 12 Milsom Place, Milsom Street, Bath. You can also visit the Poppy in Pearls website if you can't make it to Bath!

Pop goes the boutique!

If you're looking for accessories and gifts for your forthcoming wedding, don't miss a new pop up shop that is appearing in Bath for one month only!

Between 21st July and 19th August, online boutique Poppy in Pearls will have its own pop up shop in Bath's Milsom Place shopping arcade, showcasing a selection of jewellery, stationery, decoration, accessories and gifts for your wedding, all from the best of the UK's independent designers and makers. 

Poppy in Pearls is the brainchild of former picture editor Sarah Ross, who launched the site  this February after planning her own wedding. “After finding it difficult to source beautiful British made products, I wanted to create a resource for creative brides-to-be, as well as gift buying visitors. I decided to design a site where brides, as well as mothers, sisters, daughters and friends, can visit to shop for inspiring wedding ideas - all from the comfort of their sofa or sneaky work ‘lunch breaks’!" 

The boutique has been such a success that Sarah is bringing her wares to the streets of Bath for a limited time this summer, so you can see these lovely items in real life.  

For more information on the pop up shop, or to browse the range of gifts and items on offer in the boutique, check out the Poppy in Pearls site.