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Marry Me Ink’s 2014 Bride – Want To Take A Part In The Next Saga?

View More: http://clairebasiuk.pass.us/bloorSagas Of A Tattooed Bride – Swamps & Matt Got Married. Copyright Claire Basiuk

That’s right, Marry Me Ink is looking for a new bride for 2014 to be the next Saga after the awesome Swamps.

If you weren’t here last year, then where were you? Swamps treated the lovely readers of Marry Me Ink to monthly instalments of all the trials and tribulations that go into planning the perfect day.

aaronemily_final_077A Monochrome, Kangaroo Ground Wedding – Emily & Aaron. Copyright Lakshal Perera 

There are no limitations on becoming Marry Me Ink’s next real bride, all we need is you to be getting married between August and December of 2014 (with still some wedding planning to do) and that you’ll be showing off your tattoos on your wedding day, just as all the brides Marry Me Ink features do!

2013-12-07_0012Copyright Dan Hough Photography

Whether you’re having a civil partnership, church, restaurant or a town hall wedding, Marry Me Ink wants to hear from you! All you have to do is email Rachael@marrymeink.co.uk with this info..

1. Make the subject of the email “Marry Me Ink’s 2014 Bride”.
2. Attach photos of you and your fiancé in the emails, and your tattoos (If not visible in the couple photo)
3. Give a brief story (one to two paragraphs) on how you met & how your significant other proposed.
4. Let me know the date you’re getting married!
5. Tell me WHY you think you’d make a great bride to follow in 2014.
6. Hit SEND!

4-LeonJessicaWedding-48A Thrift And Homespun Wedding – Jess & Leon. Copyright Christine Lim Photography

Then, with the power of Facebook, there will be an online vote to help select the next bride in the saga with the help of your friends, family and other Marry Me Ink readers! You have until Friday the 24th of January to get your emails in! And on Monday the 27th, the entrants will be up for everyone to choose! 

Here’s to 2014!

WIN A VINTAGE MAKEOVER WITH ALT. STUDIO

DSC_8744If you’re a regular Marry Me Ink-er you’ll know how much I LOVE Alt. Studio.

Founded by Simon Hunt and based in the Nortehrn Quarter of Manchester, you are sure in for a treat of you win this vintage makeover. I myself have had the pleasure of working with Simon before..

DSC_3305Seriously, I had the best day EVER that day. Having my make up done, with retro tunes on in the background, it was like I’d stepped back in time! Continue reading

Handmade Wedding Crafts – COMPETITION

Today I get to introduce you to the AWESOME Betty again. You may remember her from The Vintage Pamper Box. Betty is also the owner of the fabulous Pamper and Curves blog.

Betty is quite a dab-hand at DIY – You may have seen her crafts featured in Vintage Life Magazine? Today I get to show off something that she’s been working VERY hard on..

IMG_0391That’s correct. If you’re a bride-to-be looking at how to DIY some fantastic crafts for your wedding day – LOOK NO FURTHER! 

My personal favourite is the shot glass candle:

IMG_0396Including gorgeous crafts such as hair fascinators and birdcage veils, it’s a must have for the crafty bride-to-be! Continue reading

Planning Your Wedding Photography – A Guide For Couples

Today I’m excited to share a fabulous online planning guide to get the most from your wedding photography.

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Created by the fabulous Laura of Babb Photo – This online guide is available to couples for just £4.99! Continue reading