Miscellaneous Monday: All That Glitters

It’s Miscellaneous Monday! And we’re here to kick off your week with sparkle, stunning designs, and then even more sparkle. If you find any of this miscellany as interesting as we do, please share it on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest!

Favourite décor trend: glitter, glitter, glitter

As evidenced by last week’s Miscellaneous Monday, we love the trend of glittery or sequined décor. (And it looks like we’re not the only ones!) When done right, it’s a far cry from the glitter of bedazzled jeans, and hearkens more toward the glitzy era of Gatsby’s 1920. One of the West’s favourite wedding suppliers, Pudding Bridge (in collaboration with the Little Wedding Helper), recently introduced their sequin collection, which is the perfect way to grab hold of this trend! The collection features a variety of sequined table linens – and if they don’t have precisely what you’re looking for, they’re even open to special requests! Just email Helen@PuddingBridge.co.uk to ask.

Favourite wedding stationery: Lizzy-May Designs

Our editor is a sucker for anything designed in a new or different way, and Lizzy-May Designs really fits the bill here. Her stationery, which was featured in our latest issue, really captures the personalities of the brides and grooms that she designs for. Lizzy is a photographer by training (and still shoots some gorgeous weddings!) and really brings her eye for composition, colour and point-of-view to all of her stationery. Check her out at lizzy-may.com.

Favourite Pinterest find: peacock brooch bouquet

If you never thought you’d see those words combined, you’re not alone – neither did we. But when we saw this fantastic creative combo of beading, sparkle and peacock colouring, we had to share it. It’s a bit out there, perhaps, but so lovely. What do you think? Yay or nay? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter (@WestWeddingsMag)

A note from me to you...

Can you remember the last time that you received a handwritten note or letter?

In our world of texts, emails, tweets and status posts we now communication in a very different way, but the handwritten note is still a very special one.

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One way of adding a personal touch to your wedding is to write a little note to your guests. Thanking them for sharing your special day on beautiful piece of paper, a luggage label, or simply just a small tag tied to a favour or napkin takes a few minutes, costs little but stays in the memories of your guests after the day has finished.

 

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A simple handwritten note shows that someone took the time to sit down and want to tell us something because we are special to them. 

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If you feel that your handwriting is not up to scratch then there are many calligraphers who can write on your behalf.  More Than Words have an amazing service that would make an amazing wedding present or thank you gift. A handwritten note is duplicated and turned into a work of art to cherish forever.

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So treat yourself to a new pen, some gorgeous card or paper and make the time to thank your friends and family who make your celebration and support you in your new chapter in life. In fact, who could you send a little note to today?

Love Kirsten xx

Kirsten is a venue stylist and runs her own business The Little Wedding Helper. To discuss how she can help make your special day as fabulous as possible visit her website and get in touch.