I felt it only right and proper that given that pale blue is one of my favourite colours ever in the universe, that there needs to be a little more of it occupying these blog pages - not that it has been a neglected hue, we've got a whole load of pale blue wedding ideas already to inspire you
This lovely wedding was sent in by the fabulous and award winning duo that is Cotton Candy Weddings, who were lucky enough to be the chosen photographers to shoot Vee and Rich's wedding in June last year at Boreham House in Chelmsford, Essex.
"The theme I wanted was ‘vintage glamour’ – I love vintage stores, buying vintage clothes and also love the stars of the 50’s and the old fashioned romance of the era. I wanted to create a timeless feel to the day and used powder blue as a colour theme throughout and used blue ribbon throughout each element (the stationary, on the cake and in the bridesmaids flowers)."
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"Our Florist TJ from TJ Design Studio was brilliant – She listened to all my ideas and had real vision herself – we bounced off of each other and she created a beautiful look for the day – exactly what I wanted.
She made my bouquet from ivory roses and weaved in a lot of my old broaches and jewellery as well as some off cuts from my dress. The bridesmaid flowers were beautiful powder blue hydrangeas and the centre pieces were floating hydrangeas with pearls. I’m so glad I used her."
Don't you just love these peachy colour bridesmaids dresses by Twobirds?
"My dress was by Royal Couturier Stewart Parvin and I purchased it from The Bespoke Wardrobe in Ingatestone, Essex. It was truly beautifully made – thick lace material and had a timeless look to it.
It was the bolero and dress together that made me fall in love with it. I wore a bracelet Rich had bought me years before and also a Pandora bracelet he gave me on the day and studded earrings borrowed from my step-mum. The Bolero was bought as a sample from The Bespoke Wardrobe and I hired the belt from The Bespoke wardrobe also. My mum also made my garters belt – ivory and lace with a little blue bow."
"The bridesmaids all wore gifts I bought them which were a mix of old vintage and new pieces from the fabulous Glitzy Secrets."
"As a cliché we met in a nightclub in Essex!! Rich is very smug that I made the first move! We went to Paris for new years even two years into our relationship, and we just fell in love with the city – I remember Rich telling me this is where he would propose.
Five Years later we booked a last minute trip to Paris for new years eve and he asked me on the Ponts de Arts bridge the day before New Years Eve. We had been together for 8 years when I walked down the aisle – about time!"
"The Wartime tribute singer Violet Rae sang during the day and The Sugar Shack band in the evening."
"One of my best friends organised my cake for me – she knew my theme and it was a surprise for me on the day – I loved it a 4 tier simple but elegant cake with the third tier made to look like lace and tied with a blue ribbon with a vintage broach from my Mum..."
"Our photographers were Cotton Candy Weddings – we absolutely loved them: having two photographers meant they captured both the time Rich and I spent getting ready individually and the rest of the day too. They captured a mixed look of old and new and made us feel so relaxed."
"We Loved the decadent feel to our venue, Boreham House, and the fact that we could have the drinks pre the wedding breakfast inside should it rain – had a beautiful large room, high ceilings and large chandeliers."
"With the exception of the Save the Date cards which were from etsy.com I made all the stationary myself - With the help of my step mum, bridesmaids and friends. This included the order of service, menus, name cards, table names and invitations.
I made the table plan with my husband’s family. I bought a large piece of wood and some gorgeous wall paper from B&Q which my father in law pasted on for me! And used a collection of eclectic photo frames from new & second hand stores and ebay for each table name and hung them on the make shift wall."
"Try and book the venue and the photographers asap - we were surprised how far in advance they were booked– once that’s done you have enough time for everything else. Having a theme also helped me to stay focused and make decisions more quickly. I would also say take help where it’s offered, especially if you are making things yourself. Lastly, it’s easy for me to say now but try not to get caught up with the small detail as in the end nothing is ever perfect and you will have an amazing day regardless.
"We can't pinpoint a favourite part of the day as we loved it all so much! But highlights include
getting ready in the morning, walking down the aisle and seeing Rich at
the end of it and the end of the night dancing to the band when all the
formalities were done and we could let our hair down.
Pale blue, peach and so very pretty and perfect, don't you think? It's great to see a bride wearing Stewart Parvin too. Are there any more of you SP wedding dress fans out there?
Just a little reminder for you about our Lovely Favours £500 promotion that was launched this afternoon too!
With much love,
Annabel
Photographer - Cotton Candy Weddings
Venue - Boreham House in Chelmsford
Wedding Dress - Stewart Parvin via The Bespoke Wardrobe
Veil/Headpiece - The Bespoke Wardrobe
Brides Shoes - Online bargain – under £25
Bride's accessories - Vintage earrings
Grooms Suit - Anthony’s in Billericay
Bridesmaids Dresses - Twobirds + shoes from Next + accessories from Glitzy Secrets
Flowers - TJ Design Studio
Cake - A friend
Entertainment - Violet Rae + The Sugar Shack band
