It’s fair to say we are all eager for the pleasures of summer after a slightly underwhelming spring. Nothing is more quintessentially British and charming than celebrating longer days, sunshine, and warmer weather (however long it lasts!). Whether you’re tying the knot at the historic Temple of Minerva or amidst the picturesque scenery of Parade […]
We love Titchwell Manor’s rebrand!
Norfolk’s stunning Titchwell Manor has just undergone a rebrand – and we love it! The boutique Victorian farmhouse wedding venue is very special, and we are delighted to see this new angle.
First Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas – Paper
Congratulations, you have survived a year of married life together! It has been 365 days, also known as 8760 hours or 525600 minutes, since you tied the knot. Now it’s time to celebrate your first anniversary, and what better way than to give the traditional gift of paper?
The Mr and Mrs Game: How Well Do You Know Your Spouse-to-be?
Mr and Mrs was a highly successful television game show which found popularity in the UK from the 1960s. The goal was for couples to prove how much they knew about each other, and hilarity ensued. We think it’s the ideal game to play at your hen and stag do!
Iconic Wedding Dresses: Wallis Simpson
If it wasn’t for American socialite Wallis Simpson, The Royal Family as we now know it would be completely unrecognisable. Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry her in 1937. As a result, his brother, Prince Albert became King George VI.
Iconic Wedding Dresses: Mary of Teck
Queen Mary was engaged to Prince Albert, the eldest grandson of Queen Victoria. However, he died just weeks before their wedding. As a result, she instead married his brother, Prince George. Because of this, Mary of Teck had not one but two royal wedding dresses designed for her. Unfortunately, little remains of the plans for […]
Iconic Wedding Dresses: Priscilla Presley
Elvis and Priscilla Presley are one of those couples whose names just fit together. However, their relationship took many turns before they tied the knot, and they divorced only six years later. Nevertheless, the relationship, and her wedding dress, are now truly iconic.
A Royal Wedding History: Andrew, Edward and Charles
The princes Andrew, Edward and Charles are Queen Elizabeth II’s sons. Therefore, as they are so closely related to the monarch, their weddings are of great interest to the country. More than that, their offspring come first in line to be the future rulers of the country. And, above all else, the population loves a […]
Iconic wedding dresses of the ’60s
Think about the 1960s and it’s hard not to think of music: The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Lulu… One other thing they had in common were their weddings, and iconic wedding dresses. There was no overriding style of fashion, and as a result there are plenty of different types of wedding gowns. Above all, the 60s […]
Iconic wedding dresses of the ’50s
Celebrating the end of WWII and rationing, the 1950s saw a significant new era of experimental and iconic bridal fashion. This decade is still a source of inspiration for dressmakers today.