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A French Revolution! Haywood Jones Love Shoot Winners: Lottie & Stan [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Posted on June 19, 2012 | 8 comments

Remember back in January when I held this competition on the Marry Me Ink blog with Bethan of Haywood Jones Photography as a starter for 2012? Well, if not, I held a competition for a couple to win a wonderful love shoot with the amazing Bethan.

HERE ARE THE RESULTS OF LOTTI AND STAN WHO LOOK AMAZING!

Lotti and Stan won with the most votes on their mood board entry which looked a bit like this:

Amazing right?! They won with 336 votes! You all sure loved them! 

“My name is Lotti and I am marrying Stan in August of this year after being together for 6 years. We currently live in Manchester although we’re both originally from Essex.
I’m really into my tattoos- I have work by Nick Horn at Good Times tattoo, Rachel McCarthy of Modern Body Art, Diego and Sol Azaldegui of MVL tattoo studio, Leeds to name a few. Stan’s not one for tattoos himself but he’s always appreciated my passion.

“Our wedding theme is French revolution/Marie Antoinette with a powder blue and white colour scheme (like Wedgewood china). For the wedding we thought it would be more appropriate to keep everything more toned down and elegant- it would be wonderful however to do a with the same theme however where we could be more theatrical, incorporate brighter colours and more modern elements and have fun with it- I’m thinking cupcakes being thrown around, balloons and candyfloss hair!! 

“I also really like cutesy Japanese sweet/gothic Lolita style- some of which has filtered through to Hong Kong where my other half’s family originates from and where we visited last year. I love Hong Kong- it’s really inspiring- so it would be great to incorporate this aspect to things aswell. It would be great to have some pictures of us having fun and letting off some steam before the wedding day. We have our fingers crossed!“

Aren’t they the cutest couple? I love how they both went all out and both looked amazing! Getting tweets before and after the shoot was exciting too! 
“So I saw some photo’s for the @MarryMeInk blog taken by @HaywoodJones, they were pretty awesome“

I for one cannot WAIT to see their wedding post August, I’ll be sure to keep you updated! Do leave the beautiful couple some love and HUGE thanks to lovely Bethan of Haywood Jones Photography for holding the competition – she is amazing!

Credits:
Lotti’s Dress: Lady Allura’s Latex
Stan’s Suit: Moss Brothers
Make Up Artist: Miki Banana
Hair Piece: Kezia Argue
Jewellery: Rachel’s Wonders 

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Craft Parties from Adore By Chloe [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Posted on June 9, 2012 | Comments Off on Craft Parties from Adore By Chloe [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Good afternoon! I hope you are well on such a terribly wet weekend. I’m quite enjoying being snuggled in watching series’ all day – We spent Thursday getting drenched in the downpour and scared at Alton Towers so it’s nice to have a rest! (P.S. The new Nemesis Sub Terra is not a ride, just a horrible walk-through scare! NOT for kids and the easily scared!)

Do you fancy something different from your usual hen party? Chloe from Adore By Chloe has created craft parties! 

“How about hosting a craft party? It’s the perfect daytime activity for hens that want a relaxed, fun and creative afternoon. Run by Chloe from Adore, the UK’s leading crafty wedding blog, you’ll have a craft expert to teach you new skills, help you make something personal and give you lots of creative ideas and tips!”

There are plenty of crafts to choose from, from creating handmade stationery to decorating personalised candles. Chloe can also create a bespoke service to help create something unique for your wedding day or for you all to take home.

How it works…

1) Email Chloe with your preferred date, time and craft project. Once this is finalised a non-refundable £100 deposit is required to secure the booking.
2) Invite your group along!
3) Chloe will get in touch a few weeks before to confirm numbers and all the final details.
4) On the day of the party Chloe will set up all the materials and equipment you need to get making and bring lots of examples to help inspire you!

Prices start at £15 per person (depending on the craft) for a minimum of 6 people. The parties can last up to 3 hours and be held anywhere in the East Midlands– at your home or a venue of your choice!

You can contact Chloe here…

Website: www.adorebychloe.co.uk
Email: hello@adorebychloe.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/#!/chloeadlington
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adore-by-Chloe/162088620519090

Isn’t this such a fun idea? Get your emails into Chloe for a fun and crafty way to spend with your favourite group of girls before your wedding!

Photography Credit: www.butterworthphotography.co.uk

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All Wrapped Up Events’ WORKSHOPS [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Posted on May 22, 2012 | Comments Off on All Wrapped Up Events’ WORKSHOPS [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Do you fancy getting stuck into something creative? (I know I’ll be getting myself involved in one of these for sure!)

Kelly & Colette at All Wrapped Up Events have been busy planning for all you bride-to-be’s (And for the D.I.Y curious) lots of lovely classes happening over the next two months, just around the corner of their brand new glittering home at RVP Wine and Cafe bar.

Tonight’s includes a cupcake decorating class with Cheshire Cat Cake Company! (I sampled their carrot cake at the All Wrapped Up 1st birthday party – it was delicious!)

TUESDAY 22ND MAY – 7PM
CUPCAKE DECORATING with Francesca of Cheshire Cat Cake Company.
You will each take away your fantastic cupcakes decorated and a wealth of skills to try yourself!
£28 PER PERSON 

TUESDAY 29TH MAY – 7.30PM
SILVER SIXPENCE MADE BY YOU – VINTAGE HEADPIECES
A wonderful class run by Nicola of Silver Sixpence in her shoe where you can learn how to craft your own vintage style headwear.
£30 PER PERSON 

THURSDAY 31ST MAY – 7PM
DIY ALL WRAPPED UP
Ran by Kelly & Colette at All Wrapped Up we will talk you through how to make your own DIY decorations!
£20 PER PERSON

TUESDAY 5TH JUNE 7PM
MAKEUP MADE EASY
Ran by the wonderful Catherine at Ivy Clara you will be shown demonstrations tips and advice on all aspects of makeup, you will also get the chance to practise yourself!
£15 PER PERSON

TUESDAY 12TH JUNE 7PM
CLASS FOR THE FLORALLY CURIOUS
Immerse yourself in all things blooms and satisfy your floral curiosities at this two hour class by Laura Coleman Flowers, using the loveliest of flowers.
£35 PER PERSON 

Class numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment!
All places are secured via a £5 deposit via PayPal or over the phone.

Please email info@allwrappedupevents.co.uk with the name of the workshop you wish to attend and full details relating to deposits will be sent.
Balance payments will be advised when booking, most being atleast 7 days prior to the class

(TEA, COFFEE, JUICE, FINGER BUFFET AND CAKES SERVED ON ARRIVAL AND THROUGHOUT THE WORKSHOPS)


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A Spring Science Fair Bridal Shoot by Marry Me Ink [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Posted on May 11, 2012 | 7 comments

It’s finally here! Marry Me Ink’s first styled bridal shoot!

The idea of a Spring Science Fair came about when discussing different themes for weddings one day out with a friend.
The mad scientist look!
Being a huge fan of The Big Bang Theory and an absolute sucker for science geekery – What better to combine all three sciences into one amazing shoot?!!

(Yes that’s a heart in a jar)

After much discussion with the amazing Ali Lovegrove Photography, vendors and friends, the team that was pulled together I was more than pleased with!
Leah of Golden Apple Designs created the most beautiful stationery for the shoot that I have ever seen. Seriously – I probably only sent her two emails with basic ideas and she created more on paper than what in could in words!

Unfortunately on the morning of the shoot, Allie (who was also modelling for the shoot) fell ill. This is the only reason I ended up being on camera again!
The aim of this bridal shoot, as well as being tonnes of fun, is further promote the beliefs that of which Marry Me Ink was originally built on – You can be YOU on your wedding day, showing off ALL your tattoos!

Chemistry.. It’s what makes a couple work.. Mixed with a bit of biology of the heart. The physics of what makes the earth go round.. Your love for your partner, the attraction of magnet poles (Without getting too soppy!).

We had so much throughout the day. Leah & myself had lots of fun getting the heart into the jar whilst Alice cracked on making Clare & Sally absolutely stunning!

Clare & Sally’s dresses were created by the amazing Dressing Room Boutique, the one I wore is my own Fearne Cotton dress which I’ve just never had chance to wear yet!
All accessories and props (especially the amazing bouquet!) were locally sourced from alternative boutiques and businesses who were more than delighted to let us use their products (See thanks for more information).

Do leave some love for all those involved. It was such a fantastic day, we had so much fun with it. From adding food colouring to the test tubes to standing around eating my homemade peanut butter cups! All girls involved are great & I’m truly grateful for everyone’s help during the months of preparation, weeks of collecting props and on the day of making it fun!  

Huge thanks to:

  • Clare of Dolly Cool for bringing a box full of luscious jewellery and looking gorgeous on camera.
  • Sally Monster with the most amazing hair for modelling. 
  • Alice of Kitty Wink Vintage for making us all look like neon signs. 
  • Leah of Golden Apple Designs for creating the most geek-chic stationery you will ever see and for taking the long journey to hand deliver them on the day.
  • The Dressing Room Boutique for supplying  Clare & Sally’s dresses. 
  • L.O.V.E Bouquets for the gorgeous “L.O.V.E ROCKS” bouquet complete with skulls and spiders.
  • Kalandra Jane Designs for the elegant and bespoke  hair pieces.
  • Rose Bridge High School‘s science department for allowing us to use their props.
  • Purpose Life Church for allowing us to use their whole building for the afternoon.
  • And of course, the outstanding Ali Lovegrove Photography. For travelling all the way down with Leah, documenting the day and taking the time to edit the photos. For creating multiple amazing images of the array of props, models and prep of the shoot, behind the scenes and footage of the day.

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