Category Archives: Planning

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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Diamond Rings Made From Hair Compliment Alternative Weddings

Happy 2020! Alternative weddings were all the rage in the UK in 2019. Millennials are redefining marriage and what is popular in the United Kingdom. Not only has this age group raised the average age that people get married, with women being around 31.5 and men around 33.4 according to recent data, millennials are also reshaping the styles and traditions surrounding weddings.

One of the most popular trends seen in recent years on the wedding scene is the uptick in “alternative” weddings. From choosing alternative wedding venues in the United Kingdom to picking out custom dresses that show off a bride’s tattoos, there are literally endless options when it comes to planning the perfect alternative wedding that best represents the unique style and taste of the couple.

Every detail about that special day for the couple can be customised all the way from the centrepieces down to the shoes, etc. One major token of love that is exchanged on that day is the set of wedding rings. When shopping for a diamond ring for a wedding, did you know that you have options to make it just as original as the dress and the rest of the wedding? 

One popular trend in the UK is for the partners to each cut off a lock of hair, combine their samples, and send it to a company that extracts the pure carbon from the hair and grows it into diamond wedding rings.

Liven up your wedding ring by including coloured diamonds

One of the most simple yet tasteful and creative ways to brighten up a wedding is by the addition of strategically-added colour. Couples have invented all sorts of ways to incorporate more colour into their weddings from choosing dresses that are not the traditional white or that include splashes of colours, to adorning the venue with colours for a reception, even trashing the dress with a variety of colours!

When most people think about a diamond for a wedding ring, a picture comes to mind of a clear or white diamond on the ring. It often doesn’t occur to people that diamonds mined from the earth are found in a variety of colours. At Heart in Diamond, they are able to grow diamonds that are identical in terms of physical, optical, and chemical properties as the diamonds that are plucked from the mines. 

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How the Alternative Bride Can Include Even More Colour into Her Wedding

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As years have passed, weddings have taken so many forms. Traditional, destination, and alternative are just some of the directions you can take when planning your wedding. For non-traditional weddings, otherwise known as alternative, these can be some of the most fun events to attend. Even though alternative brides and weddings are already unique and as colourful as possible, here are some ways that alternative brides can add even more colour into their big day!

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Wear a Colourful Wedding Dress

The first and most obvious place to start with wanting a colourful alternative wedding is within your wedding dress. Nowadays, there are numerous kinds of wedding dress colours available. Whether you’re interested in wearing a light pink, black, red, or blue, wearing a colourful wedding dress is the perfect starting point for making your wedding a colourful affair.

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Add in Bold Accessories

Why not use your wedding dress as the perfect building block to add in other bold accessories as well? Depending on what kind of vibe you’re going for, this can be achieved through wearing a wide-brimmed hat, rocking feather earrings or adding a colourful bib necklace to your look. Whatever you choose to go with, wearing a bold accessory is just one more thing that will help add colour and personality to your wedding.

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Find Dresses that Show Off Your Tattoos

If you’re someone with a love for ink, use your wedding day as the time to show it off! While there are numerous styles of wedding dresses, find one that not only fits your body perfectly but also shows off some of your body art. If you have tattoos on your back, find a backless wedding dress that shows them off. If you and/or your partner have tattoos on your arms, you can wear a sleeveless dress and your partner can wear a shirt with his sleeves rolled up. The other option is of course to find a wedding dress you love and make alterations to your exact specifications. This day is all about you, so don’t be afraid to show off what makes you uniquely special.

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Have Your Bridal Party Rock Coloured Hair

If you really want your alternative wedding to stand out, have your bridal party get involved. As your bridesmaids are more than likely to be rocking the same kind of dresses, why not have them rock similar coloured hair as well? Adding in fun hair colours to your wedding party will be something your guests and bridesmaids will look back on fondly. If in need of inspiration, take a look at hair colour company, oVertone’s Pinterest as their boards offer both hair colour and hairstyle ideas perfect for any wedding!

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.