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Marry Me Ink Competition Time!

Posted on December 17, 2011 | 2 comments

Hello wonderful people! Today I bring exciting news!! This week Marry Me Ink has smashed some targets and as a celebration, I will be doing a PRIZE GIVE AWAY!!

That’s right! All together, there are FIVE prizes, therefore creating five lucky winners! Oh boy am I excited to share these prizes with you!

I want to thank all the lovely ladies for letting me gift my readers with such freakin’ awesome prizes!

ARE YOU READY?!!!!!!

Prize ONE

The Alternative Wedding Fair have kindly donated a pair of tickets to one their upcoming events in either London or Manchester, depending on where you are based and where you are willing to travel to.
I visited the last one in St Ives and it was fabulous. It was so much fun and I got to meet some fabulous suppliers!

Prize TWO

ONE gorgeous hair clip hand made by Kylie of Funky I Do wedding blog. In lovely red and green colours – PERFECT for the festivities of the season and would also be perfect heading up to Valentine’s Day!!

Prize THREE

You see THAT hair bow head band that Anissa Lee hand crafted for the Marry Me Ink – Tattooed Bride photo shoot in Afflecks Palace?!! WELL – She is donating it for one of the prizes.. Seriously – Anissa work is all hand crafted from paper and card – she did a fantastic job of making this for the shoot.. I really wanted to keep it!!

Prize FOUR

An absolutely STUNNING alternative arrangement from Alternative Boukay. The create bouquets from fabrics, beadings and shells – the picture above being from their “Summer Breeze” collection. This prize would be greatly suited for the bride wanting that extra unique touch on their special day. (T&C’s – Wedding must be at LEAST 8-10 weeks away, limited use of platinum features are included in the prize. Shells are the only materials excluded in the prize give away. Winner must contact Alternative Boukay to claim prizewithin ONE WEEK of winning.)

Prize FIVE

OKAY! So you’re wondering what the last prize is?!! Ahhh! I’m so excited to be giving this away!!
Nic of Songbird Tattoo Studio has been SO generous to donate this prize for the give away.. Are you ready?!!

Nic has donated a voucher equal to the cost of ONE HOUR’S worth of inking!! YES – A FREE TATTOO!
Nic and her husband Mike had their wedding featured on the site when it first launched and it’s been great to have them involved again at such an exciting time! You can see examples of Nic’s work here & and all over Mike’s arms on their wedding photos I posted. Below are the terms and conditions of the tattoo prize..

Woo! I think that ALL of these prizes are worth grabbing and I can’t thank the suppliers enough for their generosity!
If only I could keep them all to myself!!

Any how – here are the details on how to enter for a chance to win one of these prizes (Yes 5 separate draws for each separate prize!)

1. Send an email to marrymeink@gmail.com
2. In the subject line, state “December Give Away” and add which prize(s) you would like to be entered into for winning.. For example: “Prizes ONE, TWO, FOUR” Or “ALL PRIZES” if you would like the chance to win ONE OF ALL FIVE.
3. In the email – state you full name.
4. HIT SEND!!!!
5. Competition will close FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER and winners will be selected at random and then notified by myself by SATURDAY 24th DECEMBER 6pm.

It really is that simple!

GO AHEAD AND ENTER NOW!!

Good luck to you all! – Rach.XX

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Posted in Competitions, Events, Personal, Wedding

Tagged competition, prize, tattoo, Tattoo Parlour, tattoos

A Tambourine And A Couple Of Masks – Nathan & Heidi [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Posted on December 15, 2011 | 2 comments

Oh my word!! Look at these two would you?!! HOW FLIPPIN’ CUTE?!! Seriously when I came across Made U Look Photography – I straight away contacted them ad Christina practically replied straight away!

I love every thing about this couple! From the face masks to Nathan’s Bowie tee (EPIC!) to Heidi casually carrying a tambourine!

Heidi’s skull tattoo is gorgeous!! (I can see another tattoo being added to my ever growing list!)

Here is what I was told about the couple (Who get married in the summer):

“Heidi & the Nate Dogg are so dang quirky, laid back & full of life!!! We just loved hanging out with them & capturing their love & all of the things they love.
These two couldn’t be more perfect for each other!! They are both just as charming as ever, & possess such mega happy vibes & love for all of the good things in life!

“Photographing their love in the golden summer sunshine was so inspiring & left us feeling over the moon!

OOOOHHHH how we love, love, love, love, love them & hope you guys also enjoy this little peek into their radical life! & OMG, we are soooo stoked about their UH-freaking-mazing wedding in the works for 2012!!! Eeeeeeeeeeee!“

These pictures are just so lovely! Both of their tattoos are just so colourful! Especially Heidi’s thigh peice!
Do leave some love for the Made U Look Photography team &, of course, for Nathan & Heidi! – Rach.XX

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Posted in Engagements, Love Sessions

Tagged engagement, Mask, tattoos, USA

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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Posted in Bridal Shoots, Inspirational, Personal

Tagged inspiration, Launch, Manchester, promotional, Re-brand, Tattooed Bride, tattoos, wedding

Inky Boudoir [Tattooed Bride Blog]

Posted on December 8, 2011 | 6 comments

Today I bring to Marry Me Ink, a stunning boudoir shoot from the wonderful Billingham Photography.

When I came across Adrian & Cat’s pictures of Gemma, I was so excited! Boudoir is definitely a great gift to surprise your OH with pre-wedding, post wedding, for an an anniversary, oh hell, you don’t need an excuse! I see it as a great way to get to show off all of those tattoos!

My favourite is Gemma’s chest piece.. I have one in mind scrawled on a to do list somewhere..

“This is Gemma, she was recently tattooed in this shoot, she had developed a bug’ for ink with the intention of further adding to her designs.

This ‘boudoir’ style shoot took place in Gemma’s home which was minimalist with amazing natural light filtering through the windows, the neutral tones were the perfect background to show the fiery red hair combined with the amazing tattoos, the ‘No Regrets’ tattoo on her forearm was the exact way she felt about her new love of ink.

We really enjoyed this shoot as it is so far removed from what is ‘usual’ and expected in boudoir photography, tattooed women are so wonderful to photograph, Gemma was so confident with herself since having ink, she explained that it gave her new confidence after having her ‘daughter’. We offer boudoir shoots with a difference, we shoot in your own home or at a location of your choice, for more information on Boudoir shoots, contact us for individual quotes.

We also shoot weddings and are on the lookout for tattooed couples, check out our website for more information.”

Sheesh! How gorgeous is Gemma?!! Especially all of her intricate inkings! I spot another favourite.. The sugar skull!
Do leave Adrian, Cat & Gemma some love – They totally deserve it! – Rach.XX