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Tattoo Portraits & Vintage Makeovers with Alt.Studio Manchester [Tattooed Bridal and Wedding Blog]

Posted on March 20, 2012 | 3 comments

Simon of Alt.Studio, Manchester had been uploading sneaky peeks of all the tattoo portraits and vintage makeovers on the studio’s Facebook page and I was just itching to feature them! It didn’t take much convincing when Simon asked me if I’d like to nip in one Saturday and get a feel of what it’s like to be photographed in the studio. I gave a big YES and one sunny Saturday I travelled to Manchester’s northern quarter with a suitcase of goodies – ready to meet Simon and  Nikki Armstrong of Make It Up.

(Did I mention that my hair colour for the shoot was a total accident the evening before?!! I kind of liked it. Therefore, the red is staying!)

Right around the corner from the awesome Afflecks Palace, Alt.Studio is so welcoming! Greeted by a huge hug off Simon and then chatting away with them both about which eras of Vintage we were going to get rolling with. I chose 50s as I took my fabulous Unique Vintage one piece and then we took off with a long silk dress from Thunder Egg for a glamorous trip back into the 20s.

I am SO pleased with how the images turned out – I seriously cannot recommend Simon and the rest of the team enough! The day was SO MUCH FUN! And I would totally recommend it! An afternoon of fun!

For a limited time only, Simon is offering the vintage makeover shoots for FREE. Yes, FREE! Be sure to head on over & “Like” Alt.Studio Facebook page and message the page for more details, quoting “Marry Me Ink”.

Below are more images from various other vintage makeovers and tattoo portraits that Simon has photographed recently. Take a look through and do leave Simon and the other lovely faces some love!

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Dates For Your Diary – All Wrapped Up Events Present: The Wedding Carnival

Posted on March 15, 2012 | 3 comments

Keep Saturday the 24th MARCH FREE!!

From 11am the ladies from All Wrapped Up Events are showcasing what is set to be THE wedding event of the year!

FREE ENTRY!

However, if you sign up here beforehand, the first 200 get goodie bags! What’s not to love?!! 

From inspiration zones to dress showcasing, The carnival is going to be such a treat for your peepers!

Here is a little something I put together for inspiration ideas for my section at the carnival

That’s right – I’ll be featuring inspiration for your own unique Sail Away nautical theme. And I’ll be there too!

Showcasing on the day will be lots more fabulous suppliers to the wedding industry.

Bridal catwalk shows at 12pm and 2pm exhibitors include, Bridal Wear, Menswear, Cakes, Stationery, Hair and Make-up, Flowers , Chocolate Fountains, Candy Carts, Vintage Props, DJ’s, String Quartets,  Wedding Cars… and so much more!

Here are just a few of the lovely people who you can come & say hello to:

◊ Elle Is For LOVE
◊ Love Umbrellas
◊ Gimme Cake
◊ LOVE Bouquets 
◊ Little Bundles Bunting

A big thank you to All Wrapped Up Events for letting me take part in this spectacular event! See you there on the 24th!

Images: Mark Tattersall Photography
Bridal Dresses: Charlotte Balbier
Hair fascinators and hats: Pearls and Swine
Petticoats: Doris Designs Ltd
Flowers: Laura Coleman Flowers
Crystal bouquet: L.O.V.E. bouquets
Cupcakes: Cheshire Cat Cake Company
Umbrellas: LOVE umbrellas
Props, socks and accessories: All Wrapped Up Events


 

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Accessories Ahoy! Friday 10th February 2012: Dolly Cool

Posted on February 10, 2012 | 3 comments

“Cool Jewels For Rockin’ Gals!”

 

Welcome to a new fortnightly post for Marry Me Ink!.. To which I’ll be focusing on alternative accessories for the tattooed lady!

In celebration of Dolly Cool‘s third birthday this week (and because Clare is awesome!) I though why not feature some of her wonderful range on the site?!!

Dolly Cool is inspired on Clare’s love of Rockabilly, Tattoos and the 50s – What’s not to love?!! All jewellery is hand drawn & coloured on hard wearing plastic and then attached to silver plated low-nickel 

Seriously – I am totally in love with the new Skele & Spotty Owl range! (And of course the awesome anchor & sailor octopus!)

They’re so cute! 

Clare is based just around the corner from me (how convenient?!) in Manchester, where she designs, produces and hand embroiders all her products.

EVERYTHING is Clare’s own work! (How fantastic are her products?!!)

The fun “Candy Cool” range – 1″ tiles on 16″ silver plated chains

As well as gorgeous jewellery, Clare also creates wonderful hair pieces and ties:

How awesome right?!!

You can find Clare on her stall at this year’s Tattoo Tea Party weekend in Manchester on the 3rd & 4th of March.

Visit www.dollycool.co.uk to see a full range of products (I selected a couple of my favourites) and like the facebook page.

You can also see the Inked Up shoot I did in Manchester using Dolly Cool’s Skully Russian Doll range here!

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Marry Me Ink Hits Manchester! [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Posted on December 12, 2011 | 14 comments

So here they are – FINALLY! I’ve been SOOOOO excited about sharing this shoot with you!

It all started out with a little message from Andrea Ellison Photography with regards to a wedding she’s recently done featuring a lovely tattooed bride (To be coming up on the blog soon!) as to if I could use her images.. More messages were exchanged and I was asked if I ever wanted to do a shoot for the Marry Me Ink site – She’s be up for doing so.

As you know – I was SO up for that! Details were exchanged and I was informed that we’d also be joined by Claire Penn Photography, Maria Bentley of Studio 1208 AND Victoria Thomas Make Up (The most fantastic/crazy/pink haired lady you ever did see!)

HA! Isn’t Victoria just fantastical?! After setting a date of when – it was a case of what themes, where the hell to get a dress and where to do all the shots. All being Northern lasses, Manchester was our central point and their Northern Quarter is TOO funky not to shoot in! Being a HUGE Afflecks Palace advocate, where better for me to parade around in a dress, no?!!

I didn’t need to look far for a dress – Kate Youdale of The Party Frock kindly offered to make me a dress.. Yes, that’s right – MAKE!! LOTS of tulle, in many colours – Ivory, royal blue & emerald green!

The epic spotty shoes are my own – Irregular Choice of course! As for hair accessories.. Anissa Lee offered to give her helping hand in providing some epic hair pieces, including a massive bow and a cute top hat! The sugar skull fascinator was supplied the wonderful Diablo Jo’s Rockabilly Accessories (which I may add – they have been kind enough to let me keep!). The gorgeous skully nesting doll necklace & ring were provided by the very talented Dolly Cool.
I seriously cannot thank everyone enough for all of their time and effort into making these items and letting us use them for the shoot. 

From drinking tea in the cafe to being bombarded by the public’s own tattoos & cameras – Manchester sure was tonnes of fun! And here it is again – a huge, HUGE thank you to everyone involved!

Do leave Andrea, Claire & Maria big love for their images they provided me with and for Victoria, Kate, Anissa, Diablo Jo’s, Afflecks Palace and Dolly Cool for being so generous with their time and supplies! – BIG LOVE! – Rach.XX
 

























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