Cool & Quirky Drink Ideas!! Cheers

17 Jun

Weddings… the perfect occasion for a real knees up with your nearest and dearest!! But just exactly how are you going to present and serve your alcoholic delights? Be creative and innovative……..there are plenty of quirky ways to serve your drinks rather than splashing out and hiring a third party to serve your guests all night long! We’ve compiled our favourites…. a mixture of booze baths, creative creations, wheelbarrow wonders and crazy cocktails….I’m getting thirsty already and its not even Pimm’s ‘O’ Clock!!

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We love the idea of letting your guests just grab their drinks from your display and go party! lso great for a bring your own option….

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Wheelbarrow Wonders

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We are introduced to new and quirky drink companies on a daily basis.. Our favourites have to be the The Cocktail Caravan.. Two very cool festival loving girls who love a party have converted their caravan into quirky cocktail bar!! We like the sound of Moscow Disco…

Another bar service that has recently launched is the Bug Bar – A cool VW campervan converted into an all singing bar and DJ booth!! Talk about entertainment…

Thats all for now.. If you love your cocktails then pop back later this week for our list of favourites!!

If you have a cool drink related company then please do get in touch hello@festivalbrides.co.uk

Big Monday Love xx

30% Off Bridesmaid Dresses – ilovegorgeous

13 Jun

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Now you know we are huge fans of ilovegorgeous.. If you have little ones as bridesmaid these are the perfect dresses for a free spirited look - Less of the meringue and frills and more of the soft flowing chiffon vibe.

We also love to let you know when they are discounting so you can dress the little ones for less.

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At the moment they have 30% off selected dresses in their collection. So be sure to start shopping even if the big day is next year – A great chance to grab a bargain!!

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Free Spirited Style – Cute Cover Ups

12 Jun

You can never be sure if there will be a bit of a chill on your wedding day!! Take this week for example…Summer where art thou?

Invest in a beautiful shawl, cape or blanket to keep your shoulders warm!! Look for printed kimonos or heavily embroidered blankets – They look great in pictures as a contrast to your white dress. Or opt for a delicate beaded or lace number, not great for warmth but a pretty and soft contrast to your dress. Check out the inspiration below.. We just love the contrasting colours in the lavender field.. The brighter the better!!

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26434886_013_a We love BHLDN for pretty vintage inspired attire and decor. They have a lovely selection of capes – Choose from the Trickling Capelet, Rose Garden Cape, Celestial Cover Up or Creme De Menthe Topper!!

It is also a good idea to look at fashion sites such as Topshop, River Island and ASOS. Search for kimonos and you will be sure to find some bright beautiful numbers!!

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From the top to the bottom 1. River Island Coachella Kimono 2. Beautiful soft print Kimono by Winter Kate 3. Crochet Cardi with fringing

We hope we have inspired you with some alternative cover ups!!

Big love

Festival Brides xx

 

Hair and Make-Up tips by Sabrina Lily…. Body Beautiful Week 1

11 Jun

This summer Hair Stylist and Make Up Artist Sabrina Lily will be sharing advice on the best products and treatments to have in the lead up to your festival wedding. Sabrina is currently working for a well known Musical in London and when she is not turning people into different characters Sabrina can be found beautifying brides for their big day. Before working in theatre, Sabrina’s experience in editorial work and the cosmetics world have given her knowledge that have made her indispensable to her clients. Stay tuned for weekly beauty inspired blog posts and keep your eyes peeled for a lovely prize at the end of the summer!

Over the summer I will be giving you a guide to products, treatments, make-up and hair tips to get you ready for your festival wedding…..

I don’t know any bride that hasn’t been curious about making themselves look and feel their very best on their wedding day. Whether you want to lose weight or get your skin glowing here are some suggestions…

Do:

www.fitforaprincess.co.uk – Janey Holliday who owns Fit For a Princess hated exercise – so she developed an amazing collection of female friendly workouts that are mainly about fun and clever exercise structures to change a woman’s body shape and encourage positivity with working out.

www.moveyourframe.com/shoreditch/home  – Really cool place (obviously, it is in Shoreditch) that offers workshops and different classes everyday…They offer everything from Pilates to Music Video Classes, which would personally be my choice. #AlwaysWantedToMoonwalk

www.sohotbikramyoga.co.uk  - Intensive yoga + Breathing exercises + 41 degrees = sweaty betty. But really – I didn’t realise it was possible to sweat so much so quickly. This isn’t maybe the most fun, but if you are into yoga and saunas, save time and mix the two! And you sort of feel high after, in the most legal way possible.

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 Out of everything, your arms are the most likely to be on show. I’m a little bit in love with Mama Mio – http://www.mamamio.com/uk/bootcamp-for-arms-skincare-and-exercise-system.html their Bootcamp For Arms has everything you need to get those arms looking super fabulous – you can’t hide them behind your back all day!

After a shower (with plenty of dry brushing beforehand) when your skin is warm and still slightly damp – massage in plenty of Dr Hauschka’s body oil. Smells like lemoncello….just try not to drink it!

This oil really helps circulation and encourages your body to detox – it’s not greasy, and you feel super soft all day.

Run around the house with these pretty weights www.sweatybetty.com/dumbbells-prodbaoo64a_magenta/ If you use them properly and not as book ends you will definitely notice a difference!!

Have this:

I have an obsession with treatments. I’m a control freak – so a treatment is my scheduled time to calm down.

I have The Organic Phamacy on the King’s Road on speedial. They have just released some amazing new facials. (Keep an eye out for my review on my Flawless face post). However their Green Coffee Body Sculpting massage is extremely effective in getting everything moving. It incorporates coffee and chilli to reduce bloating and increase lymphatic drainage. www.theorganicpharmacy.com/natural-treatments/body-treatments

The Organic Pharmacy King’s Road – 020 7351 2232

@sabrinalilymua

Festival Brides Love: Sylvie & Joan

10 Jun

If you’re looking for a rocking festival-style wedding, or a beautifully bohemian outdoor ceremony then Sylvie and Joan are the wedding planners for you. Sylvie and Joan is a boutique planning and styling service based in Wales, with a passion for creating unique and alternative weddings. Wedding planner Emma assists couples to design and deliver spirited, inspired weddings fuelled by creativity, warmth and personality.

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With many years of experience in delivering boutique festivals and events, Sylvie and Joan specialise in beautiful outdoor ceremonies and festival-style weddings.

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Sylvie and Joan work with couples to search out unique and alternative venues and suppliers for their festival inspired wedding. Services include: full festival wedding planning, partial planning and production, on-the-day co-ordination and bespoke, creative event styling.

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Emma says, the couples I work with are seeking a creative and free-spirited celebration. I’ve helped to plan weddings in fields, in hay barns, in gardens, in the forest and on the beach with traditional elegant marquees, tipis, yurts and big top tents. I really enjoy working with couples to overcome the logistical challenges of making their vision come to life. The weddings that really inspire me are the one’s that start with the couples saying ‘I’m not sure how this would work but…’

Lucy&Will www.sylvieandjoan.co.uk

emma@sylvieandjoan.co.uk / 07852 388970

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