I love stationary almost as much as cupcakes and I think wedding guests notice the smallest of details in the wedding starting with the invitations. The invitation itself represents the wedding and you can usually tell who skims and saves on their wedding depending on the type of invitations you receive. I’ve received post cards and one page handout invites that definitely set the tone for the wedding. Last year, I visited my friends home and she had three wedding invites on the mantle above the fireplace and was referring …

I was out shopping at Sloane Square this afternoon – so much more relaxing than the maddening crowds of Oxford Street. I also noticed that some of the well heeled residents of Chelsea are walking models themselves. Anyways, I saw a Peter Jones display with all their wedding items. Arent the heart hangings just delicate and ethereal?

Once inside, I noticed that Peter Jones (which is also known as John Lewis elsewhere in the country) had some buntings you could buy ready made. They are called Spring Fete Buntings and retail …

Get your nerd on and use Scrabble to add something unique to your wedding by having Scrabble name tags. I looooved the game as a child and I would have loved to use this idea. On the positive side, this type of name tag offers flexibility to change on the day of the wedding itself – there is always atleast one cancellation/fight/emergency on the day of the wedding and some table arrangements need to be changed. On the flip side, Im sure other brides are also worried about not having …

I’ve always been a fan of MOO business cards because they are so unique and beautifully crafted. Instead of the usual sized business cards, they are super slim and have a matt photo finish (always a good way to stand out in a professional way)

I stumbled upon a friend’s photo album where they used the MOO business card at their daughter’s birthday. I’m so impressed by the original way they utilised the MOO products. I think bridezillas could steal this idea and have a photo of the bride and groom …

After the last blog update where I rambled on my cupcake high, I’ve decided to let the cupcake/cakes speak for themselves. Here are some cupcakes from Cakes4fun in Putney where they had the most amazing cupcakes/cake displays. Enjoy sweeties!

something a tad Mariah Carey with the butterfly theme:

Or something a little ‘Alice and Wonderland’ a la Ashlee Simpson-Wentz perhaps?

Hmmm… maybe more suitable for a baby shower or baby girl’s birthday? or some brides who have a serious pink and chocolate craving?

I once read a quote “Presentation is everything”. Something about Coloured Lined Envelopes looks so posh and luxurious. Its one of my dreams in life to one day own my own wrapping paper and card business and produce writing sets in the most luxurious of all materials and colours…. In an age of emails and texts, I think a simple and sincere handwritten thank you note is so hard to find and something like this would add a touch of class to your correspondence.
Anyways, back to weddings, if your wedding …

I was just watching ‘Have you seen the Morgans’ starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant. I actually enjoyed the movie, clearly my hubby voted with his feet twenty minutes into the movie. Aside from commenting on the aging movie stars, I did love the part where SJP recounts her wedding vows (which were on my wedding website as well!) taken from Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116:
Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! …

So I did a little more research into Tiffany Blue and Yellow (Linda’s original choices) and I found a few to give us some inspiration. I didnt realise that Tiffany Blue could range anywhere from quite a strong blue to a very light pale blue shade and that yellow could also be toned down. Personally, I would prefer lighter colours so they wont be competing for attention in the photos. Also, keep in mind your skin tone and colour. Fairer skinned brides could carry off a very strong colour (think …

Now that my wedding is over, I know I’ve neglected this blog a little. But recently, my best friend Linda got engaged in the US and I now have the energy and enthusiasm to do some wedding planning. I bombarded her with a million questions when she first broke the news – When do you plan to get married? Where? Do you know what type of ceremony you want to do? She laughed at my over-enthusiasm. She hasnt figured out all the decisions yet. She may do a legal ceremony …

Last month Barack Obama welcomed the Indian prime minister on the first state reception of his presidency. But, as a wedding enthusiast, my eyes were on the lovely Michelle Obama: what she would wear, and the reception she would throw…. and she did not disappoint!
Michelle Obama wore a strapless, gold and cream-coloured sheath dress with an overlay of silver and matching shawl that was designed by Indian designer Naeem Khan and made in India. It resembled the churidhar (or shawl) or the Indian salwar-keemeez! Michelle could have even looked like …