Category Archives: Inspirational

Edgy & Modern Woodland Winter Photoshoot at The Pumping House

Today on Marry Me Ink, this is the first post of 2021 as I’ve been busy working within the NHS throughout the Pandemic, I get to share with you this gorgeous styled shoot from Chris, Birmingham Wedding Photographer – Artisan X Wedding Photography and Amulet Wedding & Events that took place last year at The Pumping House, Ollerton.

Set in the distinctive Pumping House, a local landmark in the heart of Sherwood Forest, this edgy and modern winter photoshoot perfectly blends the striking industrial spaces with the soft and romantic forest surroundings. The venue spaces provided an ideal backdrop to juxtapose the dramatic and moody style of the model. We wanted to create
contrasting scenes to showcase each suppliers work whilst highlighting a variety of unconventional & alternative looks.

Dove and Lace specialise in design of luxury and unique wedding and event stationery –
“The Pumping House has an edgy and industrial vibe which I wanted to capture and portray through the stationery and also to tie in with the alternative, moody and romantic theme of our shoot. From the smaller and finer details on the table, to the main invitation flat lay, the focus was to be edgy, but elegant, distinctive but commercial, still appealing to a wide audience of couples.

For the shoot, I provided the mauve pink vellum menus, hand calligraphy place names with hand dyed silk ribbons. Plus, for the flat lay, an invitation, RSVP, extra details card and vellum wrap, finished with a luxury pink velvet ribbon. Each element has the black and blush theme running throughout to highlight the moody but romantic vibes.”

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Fun Theme Ideas for Your Wedding Reception

Photo by NadineDoerle

So your big day is coming up, and you’re running around trying to pin down all the details. Will your wedding have a live band? Who’s catering? Where will the guests sit? Have you even gotten a dress yet? And what about that wedding reception?

Your wedding reception is the first chance you have as a married couple to spend time with your loved ones. Guests are excited to see the happy couple, socialise with each other, and eat, drink, and dance the night away. One way you can make sure they’ll have a night they won’t ever forget is by having a themed wedding reception. Having a theme will give you and your guests something to be excited about, and take your wedding from “event” to “party.” 

Here are some ideas for fun wedding reception themes:

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Halloween Spook With A Sparkle

Halloween is one of my favourite times of year, so when this shoot from Magpie Event Planning and Jamie Webb Photography landed in my inbox, I obviously had to share on the run-up to the 31st! I got the chance to speak to Daniella of Magpie Event Planning on the idea behind their sparkly, yet spooky shoot..

Halloween doesn’t always mean dark and black to all couples, some brides wish to demonstrate a glitzier side to the holiday, and Magpie Event Planning together with a fab team of suppliers combined spook with sparkle!

This involved glittery tableware from The Pretty Accessory and drinks shimmer from The Unicorn Shimmer Co, served in skeleton stemmed glassware alongside personalised pumpkin napkins from Extra Special Touch. We added the spook with some fantastic stationery from Hey Belles which added a touch of Ouija board next to the beautiful red glitzed cake by Edible Essence and of course a skeleton – our cake table was in fact a historic stretcher which was used in the time which Eggbuckland Keep was in use.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Outdoor Autumn Weddings

Many brides look forward to autumn every year because it’s a romantic season to have your wedding. The natural autumnal colors provide a gorgeous backdrop to any wedding, which is why so many brides want to have their autumn weddings outdoors.

There are plenty of reasons to have your autumn wedding outside, but there are also some mistakes you should be aware of so you don’t repeat them on your wedding day.

Read on to learn some important do’s and don’ts of outdoor autumn weddings. You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t work, so your wedding will be a success no matter what.

Do: Watch the Calendar
The day you choose to have your wedding is so important. It has to be a day that’s special for you and your fiance, but it also has to be available for all your guests. Think about major events around this time of year like massive football games, marathons or other festivals in your area that cause a scheduling conflict for your guests.

You should also watch the calendar for autumn weather events – Early autumn counts as hurricane season, so you should be especially careful to watch for developing storms if you’re getting married in hurricane prone areas.

Don’t: Forget About Wet Leaves
Most of the time, autumn weddings will use the changing leaves as part of the decor. It’s an inexpensive way to embrace the season and decorate your venue, but sometimes it’s not so smart to keep leaves out on the floor.

If it rains the night before or the morning of your wedding, be prepared to sweep the wet leaves away. Wet leaves make it much easier for people to slip and fall, even on surfaces that are grassy. Your guests should be able to wear stylish wedding shoes without needing to watch where they walk. Avoid simple accidents by getting rid of any wet leaves and other debris from fall rainstorms before your guests arrive at your venue.

Do: Provide Cold Weather Backup
The perfect autumn weather is the kind where people can wear light sweaters and closed toed shoes, but at night, the temperature can dip into chilly and even cold weather.

Don’t forget that your guests will be hanging out at your wedding after the sun goes down. They’ll need a way to stay warm, especially if the forecast for the day predicts colder weather than you originally expected.
Think about setting up space heaters, piles of blankets, hot drinks and even a fire pit with s’mores supplies so no one is left uncomfortable.

Don’t: Avoid Seasonal Decor
You may wonder if it’s tacky to use traditional autumn decor in your wedding, but don’t worry about it! It’ll look especially classy in an outdoor wedding, when the natural elements are all around you.

Use decor like pumpkins, gourds and even garlands in autumn colors to really pull the season in and embrace the autumnal wedding theme. Make sure to get plastic fruits, so you don’t have to worry about anything rotting before your wedding.

Do: Enhance Your Menu
The same thing goes for your wedding menu–embrace the warm, autumna foods. Food like pumpkin soup, roasted turkey and cranberry sides will fit right in with the season. Just make sure to have some staple menu items available for younger picky eaters, like mac and cheese and salad.

Don’t: Book a Dirt Floor
When it rains in the autumn, the ground holds onto the water longer than in the summer. With no summer heat to dry things up, your venue could be a muddy mess if you book a place with a dirt floor.

Make sure your venue has an area outside with some kind of flooring installed so mud isn’t an issue. If you keep that in mind along with other helpful tips like watching the weather and thinking about seasonal decor, your outdoor autumn wedding will be a major success.