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Flower Power, Graffiti, Lace & Tattoos – A Marry Me Ink & Jay Emme Collaboration

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If you haven’t seen Jay, Sarah or myself sneak peeking last Tuesday’s shoot on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter – Where the heck have you been?

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What started out as a free day to be able to travel down to Birmingham for Jay and myself to play around and hang out – turned out to be one of the most laid back and fun shoots I’ve done yet.

With Sarah’s Doo Wop Dos‘ hair & make-up magic, The Couture Company‘s stunning gowns and hairpieces, Strange Case Collective‘s huge colourful paper flowers and the fab surroundings of The Custard Factory – last Tuesday we ended departing super excited for another shoot already!

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So I met with Sarah off the train and we headed straight up to The Custard Factory where Jo showed me a glimpse of what dresses I’d get to prance around in  – I was so excited! Sarah got her mini salon set up in one of the studios including rollers heating and shadow palette out whilst Jay went to the impromptu spring garden and arranged the fabulous paper flowers from Strange Case Collective.

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Both dresses were a dream to wear!

This first dress from The Couture Company was my favourite of the two I wore on the day. Just everything about it was perfect – the laser cut flowers, the off the shoulder straps, the multicoloured buttons, the skirt pleats THAT waterfall hemline..

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Ice Cream Surprise!

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Today I get to share with you this cute shoot from Haywood Jones Photography at The Custard Factory for a fantastic list of suppliers and accessories such as dresses from The Couture Company, the shoe wizard Revive Me Boutique, glittery hair pieces from What Katy Did Next and many more!

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With hair and make up from the team at Le Keux Vintage Events and Salon and the two gorgeous faces that are Coco Fierce and Lotti Bella with the cute ice cream van call Annie.

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“The shoot idea was the brainchild of button bouquet designer Emma of Beau Buttons, Emma had a an obsession with the 4 P’s – Pastels, polka dots , Pin-ups and  Parma violets!!”

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A Bride In Red – Adele & Anthony

“I’ve know ever since I was a little girl I wanted to get married in red dress, but unfortunately my taste was not shared by many bridal shops, apart from one.”

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Today I get to share with you Adele – a beautiful bride who decided to wear red on her wedding day, with thanks to The Couture Company who created such a gorgeous dress and with fantastic images from Ben Fones Photography.

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“We like to think that the whole wedding was relaxed, full of laughter with family and friends, but with our own little twist on tradition. This is just like our lives!”

It was the most important thing to me that my tattoos had to be on display (much to my mum’s dismay) if they could not be incorporated into the design of the dress they must be shown off. I converted my Mom in the end proving body art can be just as beautiful as the dress you wear; you just have to find the perfect one.

I was told about The Couture Company from a friend who was also getting married, I did not hold out much hope as I had been disappointed before. But boy was I so wrong!!! As soon as I walked through the door I knew I’d get my dress from here!! Jo and her team were so lovely and laid back which made me relax and completely trust them to create the dress of my dreams, and she didn’t disappoint, Jo has a fantastic ability to pick the idea out your head and make it a reality. I didn’t want to take my dress off on my wedding day, it was so beautiful, and beauty should not be hidden in a wardrobe, so I have had mine framed and hung on my lounge wall for to see! 

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A Punk Engagement Shoot at The Custard Factory – Rich & Louise [Tattoo Bride Blog]

These images are just too cool! When Samantha of Samantha J Photography sent me a link to this colourful engagement shoot, the first thing I noticed was how cute Louise & Rich were – seriously, it looked like they they totally loved their engagement shoot with Samantha. 

 

How awesome is Louise’s hair? I love the colour! 

When Louise & Rich booked me to photograph their wedding I was soooooo excited…it’s unreal!!

I was bowled over at the mention of halloween fancy dress at the reception, the wedding shoes having bats on them..
BUT when Rich mentioned he was possibly going to be covered in UV body paint during the evening I nearly fainted!!

So..I knew that their engagement shoot HAD to be different..it absolutely had to reflect their personalities & as I had recently done a fashion/bridal shoot at the Custard Factory in Birmingham…I just knew it was perfect.

So we headed off one Sunday & had a fantastic time… BOY I can’t wait to photograph their big day!!!!!

Seriously? Fancy dress? HECK YES! Boy I can’t wait for that wedding!
Big thanks to Samantha for sharing these gorgeous photos, and for Louise & Rich for sharing some of their secret peeps into how awesome their wedding is going to be!

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