Tag Archives: Wedding Inspiration

Pretty Pins – 29th August 2014

This week on the wonderful world of Pinterest, I’ve been checking out quirky and alternative wedding altars for you to say your vows in front of. Below are a small selection of my favourites!

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~ Old Doors ~ Wall Of Clocks ~ Umbrellas ~ Cool Fireplace ~ A Beach Wedding With Surfboards ~ Eco Amphitheatre

Essences – Yellow and Grey

This fortnight’s edition of Essences brings you the gorgeous mixture of yellow and grey. I love neutral colours that are brightened with a pop of colour. I love the alphabetised table plan!

MMI_2410~ Table Plan ~ Flowers ~ Groomsmen ~ Bride and Bridesmaids ~ Invitations ~ Coloured Fans ~

All of Marry Me Ink’s Essences boards can now be found in one place here on Pinterest! Be sure to check it out for more colourful wedding planning ideas! What other colours would you like to see?

Essences – Coral & Gold

Today on Marry Me Ink’s essences for you tattooed brides, it’s all about a pair of my favourite colours – coral and gold! Here is a selection of images I found on Pinterest – Be sure to check it out, it’s so much fun!

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Groomswear, Coral and Gold altar, Venue dressing, Stationery, Cake, Confetti Balloons, Bride and Bridesmaids

Feather And Leather

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Today I get to share with you a fantastic shoot from Kat Forsyth Photography who is Gwenda of Fearless Florals’ partner in crime for shoots of the more alternative persuasion (Gwenda is also modelling!) – Her ability to capture drama and mood with both intensity and refinement is exceptional.

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“I have always had a huge affinity with the Steampunk aesthetic and had been waiting for the right concept and collaborators to come along to create a shoot in this genre.” explains Gwenda.

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The peacock feather dress had spent time languishing in my wardrobe, waiting for it’s time to shine and, paired with a this was the perfect opportunity! Anneke of Retromorphosist took the colours of the feather as inspiration for her exquisite make-up and wrangled some rather uncooperative real feather lashes into place. She also expertly tamed an unruly wig into position allowing a top hat fascinator I made for the occasion to complete the outfit.

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I used roses, hypericum, alstroemeria, waxflower and hydrangea combined with Cape Greens to create a colourful and heavily textured bouquet and table flowers.

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