See more images in our gallery and the amazing local suppliers who came together to make this shoot possible in this blog post.Photography by Squib Photography
lush green wedding inspiration
Images curated on Pinterest
Image Credits (clockwise):
Bouquet via Intimate Weddings
Tablescape and Cake via Blooms By The Box
Tie & Buttonhole: Photographer Jaime Y Photography via Wedding Loft
Drinks: via Classic Bride
Shoes via Marriage.com
Bouquet: Photographer Will Hartl via Brides Magazine
Stationery: Photographer Jenny GG Photography via Modernly Wed
#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 12th July 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are talking about hen party ideas #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Get creative with a life painting class, or a workshop in making lingerie, flower crowns, garters or perfume #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Eat, drink & be merry with master classes in cocktail making, sushi rolling, cupcake decorating or chocolate making #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Get physical with hen limpics or dancing lessons such as burlesque or pole dancing #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Get thinking with a murder mystery party, treasure hunt or scavenger hunt #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Enjoy relaxing and being at a spa, with a massage or manicure #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Play party games, wear fancy dress, take on dares, do a mr & mrs quiz, dress in a toilet roll bridal outfit #UKWedLunch
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Photography by Farrow Photography
What a day for celebration the fourth of July is: Independence Day, Alice Day and today is the 3rd birthday of Hanami Dream weddings and special occasions!
Yes, today marks three years since I published my first styled photo shoot under the umbrella of Hanami Dream. After that Alice in Wonderland shoot, came the Wizard of Oz, followed by a Wind in the Willows wedding. Now, I’m just about to promote my latest shoot, a modern Edwardian Secret Garden themed wedding. I can’t wait to share the images soon!
From my first tweet in 2014, to a steadily increasing readership (and social media following) with around 1,200 unique page views a month on average. Plus a combined social media network of over 4,000 followers and ongoing promotion and networking means this is ever growing.
It’s crazy to think how many things have evolved over the past three years; now 209 blog posts later and I’ve been a finalist in the UK Blog Awards two years running, a finalist in the West Oxfordshire Business Awards, won mood board competitions, launched #UKWedLunch, won accolades such as #QueenOf Wedding Inspiration by The Royal Connection, the #SmartSocial award from Marketme, #BrightPig’s Business of the Week and I was also picked by Jacqueline Gold CBE to be a WOW Winner.
Personally in the last 3 years, I’ve also had another 2 babies, managed our building project and continued to study with UKAWEP. I was proud to be picked as Student of the month and the course has (and continues) to open my eyes up to a whole world of weddings beyond just wedding planning.
My focus has changed this year and I’m concentrating on making the blog work commercially as well as providing inspiration to brides and grooms in the Cotswolds. This feels like a fantastic evolution, which really excites me and fits in with my current family life, plus combines my experience within the scope of the wedding industry.
I look forward to working with more local wedding professionals, services and venues #keepitlocal. And I can’t wait to produce more styled photo shoots and have more opportunities to collaborate with local suppliers.
Please get in touch if you’d like to advertise on the blog, submit your own wedding details, would like to collaborate on a shoot, write a guest post or need some marketing advice and guidance. Together we can build the local wedding industry and inspire brides and grooms for their special day.
Happy birthday to Hanami Dream – definitely time for cake now!
Hanami Dream is a wonderful wedding service:
marketing consultant, blogger and venue stylist;
plus inspiration for couples to start wedded bliss!
To have and hold,
In the Oxfordshire Cotswolds?
Then you should be heading
To my blog about weddings!
www.hanamidream.co.uk
Photography by Tom Weller
Flowers can make an amazing statement to your wedding and can compliment and reflect the theme, style, colours, tone and surroundings of your day. See more in this beginner’s guide to wedding flowers.
The tradition of wedding flowers is steeped in symbolism and there’s lots to think about in terms of colours, meaning and seasonality. Plus, you need to need to make plans in advance for what you want to happen to your flowers after the wedding day too.
Here are some suggestions for the enjoyment of your flowers to continue after the wedding:
Photography by Farrow Photography
However a massive trend right now is to pick an alternative to real flowers altogether, with paper florals emerging as an ecological and lasting alternative. See some of my other key wedding trends to look out for in 2017.
Photography by Robin Smith
Here are some of my favourite wedding bouquet alternatives:
Foliage is also a great alternative to flowers (and a fraction of the price) and sits nicely alongside trends for ‘bringing the garden inside’. If you do go for flowers then make a statement – ‘go big or go home’!
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 21st June 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are looking at music at weddings #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Think about what is playing before you even arrive – will it be recorded or live singing or played instruments #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Consider the music for your entrance. Practice walking to the tempo in heels and long dress. Don’t rush it! #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Choose something to entertain your guests whilst you sign the register #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Pick something uplifting to leave the ceremony to celebrate the start of your new life together #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Have relaxing background music when guests are arriving at the reception & between formal sections #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Book a band or dj that fits the vibe of the day that will get people on the dance floor #UKWedLunch
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#UKWedLunch – Wednesday 14th June 2017
As well as general wedding planning chat, today we are looking at bouquet alternatives #weddingplanning #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 1: Have an alternative to real flowers. Make flowers out of: fabric, felt, paper or sheet music #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 2: Use flowers in different formats other than traditional bouquet like: corsage, pomander, hoop, wreath, dried #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 3: Hold an object instead of flowers like: book, bible, giant balloons, lantern, fan, parasol, clutch, muff #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 4: Carry something on a stick like: ribbon wand, dream catcher, pinwheels #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 5: Use sparkly things to make a bouquet of: jewels, beads, brooches, buttons #UKWedLunch
TOP TIP 6: Use other natural alternatives to flowers like: fruit, vegetables, feathers, wheat, pine cones #UKWedLunch
This week has been about bouquet alternatives #UKWedLunch
As well as general wedding planning chat, next week will be about music at weddings #UKWedLunch
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Photography by Robin Smith
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Eloise, May 2017
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Andrew Jones, Music for You, May 2017
