Category Archives: Planning

Amanda’s Antics – The Tattooed Bride Journal Part Three

It’s time for part three of what Amanda and Jared have been up to recently with their wedding planning. *SPOILER ALERT* This instalment features some very stunning dresses!

Hello again!
I wish I could say time is slowing down, but days seem to just keep slipping away. Today I will be talking about save the dates and wedding dress shopping!

[1] Save The Dates

During the last post I was able to show you all some of our engagement photos. I cannot stress how important it is to get these done ASAP. I knew I wanted to design my save the date including our most recent pictures. We also had never taken any professional photos together (he dodged it for almost 4 years) up until this point. After looking at different wedding time lines they mentioned save the dates on average go out about 6 months in advance- about 8 for destination weddings. You also have to consider the fact you need to design, purchase, gather addresses and finally… send them out stamped!

Our wedding date again for everyone’s reference is 10-18-14. I was able to get these pictures taken within 2 months of being engaged. I didn’t have to look far because my Maid Of Honor is an amazing local photographer. I knew Jared would be most comfortable around her and I am obsessed with her work. If I have learned anything during this process thus far about saving money, always consider families and friends for your vendors. If there are not any photogs, djs, chef ect. that you know, ask your friends who just got married. Chances are they have a really good person in mind or have researched and could give you some insight. 

Back to the save the dates: Designing – these are some of my favorite inspirations 

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Take a look at how ours came out! I absolutely adore them! 

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Essences – Pantone’s Colour Of The Year

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Essences are back and kick starting the latest set is Pantone’s colour of the year for 2014 – Radiant Orchid. I’m currently in love with all the deep plum and grey purple tones this year – gorgeous colours for all year round, especially Autumn! There’s a full list of links at the bottom of the mood board – Be sure to let me know what colour/theme you’d like Marry Me Ink to put together for the next edition of Essences!

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Balloon bride, stripy strawsvenue dressing, bridesmaids, altar, mini cakes, tiered cake.

How To Plan Your Cohesive Themed Wedding

Wondered where to start when planning your wedding? Simply Bridal tells you how and it’s simple.. Pick a theme and work from that.

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Like Simply Bridal have said – Pick a theme and you’ll know what to do for all of those smaller details. My favourite themes at the moment orientate around colours. What theme are you having for your wedding? 

Introducing Acacia Floristry

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Today I get to introduce you to the wonderful Jodie, the creator of the fabulous designs of Acacia Floristry. Jodie’s designs include both fresh flowers and glittering brooch bouquets.

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My name’s Jodie, I own Acacia and have been a florist for a very long time!

My love of the industry began when I started bunking off school to work on weddings midweek, (maybe it was the thrill of hiding under the work bench, every time a teacher came in the shop, that got me hooked)

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I live on the border between Wiltshire and the Cotswolds with my hubby, two kids Liv and Jazy, and an evil black cat that hates me!

I’ve booked in for my first tattoo with my husbands artist, and for the first time ever I’m struggling with design, half the reason why I read Marry Me Ink!!

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