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

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.

All Wrapped Up Celebrate Their First Birthday!

Colette and Kelly of All Wrapped Up Events have turned ONE this month!

 

After getting to know the duo the last few months, I can’t wait to celebrate with them! From hosting the most awesome Wedding Carnival ever in March to continually growing their fantastic business, they both deserve a party to celebrate all their achievements! 

“So before “us” there was just All Wrapped Up (Wedding planning) and Simply Covered (Chair Covers).. then in April we merged and in May 2011 we opened our little boutique and became a “WE”

Being best friends made the first year of the shop and business together a doddle.. yes we’ve had our ups and downs along the way.. but we have learnt a lot and also have grown into the company we wanted to be!

So to celebrate this we are having a P A R T Y!

Nothing too much, no dress code or glamour to be added… just us, you and a few cocktails!!”

 

I’ll be there! Come and celebrate this awesome  time with the girls. Plus – The Liars Club is a fantastic venue! 

A 1940s Tiara And An Arm Of Tattoos – Dave & Tracy [Tattooed Bride UK Wedding Blog]

THIS is the wedding that got me connected to amazing wedding photographer Andrea Ellison back in October, to which birthed the fantastic Marry Me Ink promotional shoot with three other fantastical ladies in Manchester.. Remember it??

Anyway! Back to the wedding! I love the feel of these pictures – so fresh, crisp and natural. I love how relaxed the whole day looked for Dave & Tracy (Whose sleeve is awesome!).

I’m going to hand straight over to Tracy and let her share a bit about her tattoos with you!

Ooow how exciting! I love this ’cause I rarely get the opportunity to talk tattoos, so forgive me if I ramble! 

Well I’ve always loved all styles of tattoos, I just love the idea that your body can become a canvas for amazing art. When you think about it its crazy! Any piece of art from oil paintings to photography can be put under your skin with superb detail to the original and become a part of who you are till the day you die. All forms of art create an emotional response in us but to me the art of tattooing is just that little bit more special, you commit to that piece of art for life.

“I love the Japanese style tattoo’s so I knew that’s what I wanted and I really liked the idea that the dragon and tiger represent yin and yang, so these are prominent in my sleeve. The yin and yang theory is something I try to live by, we all need balance, I just think it runs through the fabric of life.

So really my tattoo represents life in all its parts good and bad.

“I did think about my wedding day when I got my sleeve, but it wasn’t something that worried me, it was just a question I asked myself to make sure I wanted my tattoo, along with the question ‘Will i still like it when i’m 70 and my bingo wings are hailing buses for me?’ the answer was always the same, ‘yeah, because this is who I am.‘ It may not be the classic bride look but what is that anyway?

“People are individuals, you’ve got to look like you on your wedding day.”

 

I’ve always wanted a traditional wedding, basically what my mum and dad had. Beautiful church, confetti, lots of family and celebrations. But I added a slight vintage look with our vintage rose flowers and my 1940’s inspired side tiara. It was important to us to keep the wedding laid back, comfortable and fun. Because basically that’s us, so the groom and ushers wore nice but comfortable suits and my bridesmaids wore flattering dresses I made sure they were comfortable in.

“I probably subconsciously got my inspiration for my wedding dress off my mum. As a child I loved looking at their wedding album, my mum wore an a-line lace dress with a veil – She looked stunning! It also just wasn’t my style for a big princess dress, I wanted to be able to dance the night away! When I saw my Benjamin Roberts dress in Cheshire brides in Frodsham, I just new it was the one. The most beautiful lace under soft tulle, I had straps added with pearls and crystals on because I felt more comfortable that way. Topped off with my side tiara from Bellissima Weddings and my veil from Ebay! 

“I love the fact that my tattoo’s are shown in all our wedding photo’s and so does my family, as long as you get the right tattoo for you, you’ll be happy to be a tattooed bride!”

Doesn’t Tracy look amazing! The dress is beautiful and that tiara is just gorgeous!

Do leave Dave & Tracy some love in the comments below and huge thanks to Andrea for letting me blog this wedding!

LETS GET READY TO FROCK ‘N’ ROLL!!

Hello! Today I’m going to bring your some fabulous retro dress designs from Emma of Frock ‘n Roll Dresses!

“Hi my name is Emma Amies owner of frock n roll the online shop.

I make handmade vintage inspired clothing and accessories with a rockabilly twist. I am a self taught dressmaker and have a real passion for what I do. My garments are all unique and made using unusual and vibrant fabrics sourced from allover the world!
My love for the 1950s is captured in my creations and are all made to flatter women of all shapes and sizes. Recently I loaned some clothes to the lovely Coco Fierce who wore my dresses for a photo shoot which will be featured in a rockabilly magazine!
I also love tattoos and have ten myself! with more plans for more in the very near future!
Some pieces are total one offs while others are available in a range of sizes. I can make to order and frequently add new items on my website.www.frocknroll.biz
Aren’t they fabulous pieces?!! Leave some love for both Emma and Coco Fierce – they look fabulous! (My personal favourite is the leopard print!)
Also – Coco Fierce is currently competing to become Miss Tattoo UK and has reached the top 20. You can vote for here here: www.design4lifetattoo.co.uk/ltc/content/coco-fierce
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
(Photography credit: www.davidmcgathan.co.uk)