15.06.2020 │ Penn Woods

Instagram: @happilyeveroxlade │ Shell Sperling Photography

Birdie is a unique photo booth experience in... wait for it... a marshmallow pink VW camper van! Backdrops, props, snazzy technology – if you can name it, our photo booth has got it. A self-contained, ready-to-roll shenanigan station. That’s right – we’ve kitted out a classic camper van and turned it into the retro talking point of any event or party.

 

Enter the 'glamper van' , grab some props then watch as the screen comes to life and captures your moments of mischief. Finished? View the hilarious boomerang GIF you have created, share and print. 

She may be an old bird, but don't be fooled: this baby is packed with all the latest tech. Your package includes unlimited prints, GIFs and a whole host of themed props and backdrops.

If you're a part of the insta bride community, then I am sure you know what a Cricut machine is, they have become increasingly popular with many avid crafters over the last year or so. To those of you that don't know what a Cricut machine is; Cricut is a brand of cutting machine that allows you to complete a huge number of crafting projects. Depending which version of the Cricut you purchase, there are hundreds of different fabrics and materials you can cut on these machines. The D.I.Y possibilities truly are endless. 

They are however rather pricey. The most popular version seems to be the Cricut Air 2, which comes in at around £260, however you also have the Cricut Joy; £180, and the Cricut Maker; £380. *these prices have all been based on Hobbycraft. As well as the machine, you need to take into the account the tools you need to go with the machine; weeding tool, scraper, tweezers etc, and of course the vinyls and card to make your crafting dreams a reality. 

We have been in touch with a few lovely ladies from the insta bridal community, who have purchased cricut machines, and they have all provided some AMAZING advice and inspo. 

For 2 and a half years I have been using a Cricut Explore Air 2 machine and loved it! It was like my first child (so well behaved ha). I have recently purchased a Cricut Maker - hopefully will be able to tell you about this in a few months time!

What haven’t I made?! For my wedding nearly everything was made using this machine!

- Guest name vinyls for flutes as our wedding favours

- Ring security briefcase and sunglasses

- Personalised hangers for my bridal party

- Bridal squad sunglasses and tumblers for my hen do abroad

- Friends themed hen do t-shirts

- Country centrepieces for our wedding

- Friends themed wedding wine glasses

- Guest globes (alternative to guest books) for our wedding day

- Whiskey glasses for the gents

- Personalised candles for wedding party gifts

- IKEA greenhouse card box

- Wedding pj’s and slippers for the bridal party

- Beer pong table for entertainment at our wedding

Now I use it for my business @bystephanievanessa where I make so many different customised

things like Guest Books, and Vinyls for Flutes, Hangers, Jacket transfers, T-shirts and so much more!

Now with my Cricut Maker I’m going to be looking to expand on this and see what I can come

up with next!

Monday 7th May 2018 │ Doxford Barns, Northumberland 

Craig saw me walking down the street one day, then another day I drove past him and his friend, he asked his friend who I was to which his friend gave him completely the wrong information! Eventually he found me on Facebook, and we spoke on and off for just under a year before we actually met. We eventually met on a Tuesday, and by the Sunday we were official! If you know, you know... 

We were on holiday in Spain, Craig knew I would want my parents there so he had them come out for the last few days of our holiday. I had been badgering him all holiday about getting engaged and he thought I knew his plan but I didn’t! When my mum arrived I completely forgot as I was so excited to see her. We planned to go out for dinner on their second night to our favourite steak place, when we arrived there was a 40 minute wait so we went for a walk on the beach (which worked out well as Craig said he couldn’t eat before as he was so nervous). We went down to the beach To “look at the inflatable assault course in the sea” to see if we wanted to do it the next day, just as it was starting to get dark, my mum and dad were miles behind (obviously giving us space) but I was getting annoyed that they were taking ages to catch up (lol). Next minute I’m marching on to make sure I can see this assault course before it gets pitch black, and Craig's not next to me... I turn around and he’s about 10 metres behind me on his knee next to loads of fairy lights. I ran back completely confused as to what he was doing and he asked me to marry him! It was dark by now and I couldn’t even see the ring but I didn’t care! My mum and dad came running over and put a torch on my ring and I couldn’t believe how stunning it was, about 2 years earlier I had shown Craig a ring I liked and it was the exact ring. A beautiful pear-shaped engagement ring. He did good.

Here at For Better For Waltz I help couples of all abilities craft a first dance they feel comfortable and confident with. I passionately believe anyone can make a first dance an enjoyable part of their wedding day, even with four left feet between them! It just takes a different approach. And some practice of course. I’ve pulled together five top tips for couples to help get that first dance just right…

If you want to do a more structured first dance, don’t leave it until last minute. The last week or two before a wedding can be stressful, so it’s not the best time to start learning a routine from scratch.

Decide early on in the planning stages if you want a first dance, and if you require outside help to create one. Make sure you start working it at least six weeks before the big day.  

We've tried and tested the best hair care products you need to reach your wedding hair goals! From supplements and hair treatments, to brushes and scrunchies, here are our absolute favourites...

If you want your hair to grow fast and full then this product is for you! Take 2 tablets everyday and you’ll see a difference in the first 4 weeks.  

Tip: look out for it the the penny sale, where you can buy 1 get 1 for a penny and stock up! 

Saturday 28th October 2017 │ Royal Holloway University 

I was told to dress up in white, wear my hen do veil and my bridesmaid sent me the sash and badges in the post. My mum dropped off some decor and a hamper full of cute gifts and sweeties, as well as all my favourite homemade tapas. When I logged onto zoom, with my tapas at the ready, they all had the matching Bride Squad glasses and my mum was holding a 'Zoomville' poster. 

Supplier Takeover: Mud Urban Flowers

est. 2017 │ Central Scotland  

www.mudurbanflowers.com │ Instagram: @mudurbanflowers │ Facebook: @MudUrbanFlowers 

Weddings aren't cheap and we all know in the lead up to our big day we want to save as much as possible! We've put together a list of our favourite money saving apps and websites to use for all your wedding purchases. All of these apps are free and can earn you hundreds of £££s each year. 

A free mobile app linked to your phone number which takes money off your phone bill for every qualifying purchase you make. This cashback app is automatic which is what makes it so great, once you download and link your debit and credit cards you don’t need to do anything. Everytime you spend at a qualifying store on line or in store you get a % back, sometimes up to 20%. Participating stores include Primark, Boots, Morrisons, Argos and so many more. This app can be used in conjunction with all other cashback apps as it is automatic. 

If you use code R443PGAJ when you sign up, you'll get 50p to get you started and a further £1 if you make a qualifying purchase within 7 days of downloading! 

Saturday 16th November 2019 │ The Oak Tree of Peover, Cheshire │ Instagram: @merriwifelife

We got engaged in Bali! We’d rented our own private villa with a pool. Chris proposed on my birthday. We’d hired a chef to come make us dinner. We were so full after that we decided to jump in the swimming pool. And that’s where he proposed! It was so magical under the stars with just the 2 of us.

Not a real moon, unfortunately, but a moon nonetheless!

Keeping costs down when planning your wedding isn’t always possible, every aspect must be perfect and sometimes there is no other alternative but to splurge and invest. But that doesn’t always have to be the case with your makeup and skincare. 

Saturday 29th February 2020 │ Oaks Farm, Croydon

With my now-husband in the military, we wanted to get married to making moving around together more easy. We bought the ring together in October 2018, but actually, he was the one who picked it out for me to try on (based on the advice I'd given him!). We went for a platinum, slight twist band with small diamonds along the shoulder, meeting a single diamond in its centre. Fast forward to February 2019, and I booked a cottage in the Cotswolds for us to spend a night at. Harry asked if there was any posh restaurants nearby (baring in mind, it was the middle of nowhere!) so I had my suspicions and decided to paint my nails, just in case. After a meal out at a local pub, I was getting into comfies and picking a film for the evening, while Harry went to the car to grab the laptop. He came back in with flowers, chocolates and went down on one knee to ask me to marry him. Apparently I said yes before he even asked! It was all a blur and very emotional, but of course I said yes.