Many of you will know by now that Annabel and I are both proud owners of our very own little people. Annabel has her girls, Eska and Leanora, and I have my daughter Isabel and son Jesse. As such, we feel we can legitimately claim a certain level of expertise when it comes to helping you source the best and most beautiful children's clothes and accessories for the youngest members of your wedding party. Love My Dress sponsor Nicki Macfarlane is a leading designer of bridesmaid, flower girl, First Holy Communion and pageboy outfits. You may well be more familiar... Continue reading

Who needs a bit of sparkle in their life today? I know I do! Annabel and I were recently approached by Molly Brown London and, after spending some time gazing longingly at the stunning range of jewellery on offer via their website, we knew we had to share this delightful find with you all as quickly as possible. 'The beauty of jewellery is that it holds our memories; a love for jewellery can be inspired at any age and hopefully indulged for a lifetime. ' Described by Vogue as 'Tiffany for girls', Molly Brown London is a collection of simple... Continue reading

I don't believe in regrets, but if I did one of the main ones relating to our wedding day would be the decision not to invest in any live music or entertainment. While our carefully selected iPod playlist got people up and dancing, there's something about the atmosphere created by live music that simply cannot be recreated by what is essentially a modern day mix-tape. Unless you happen to make a habit of booking live acts for large events, the process of finding a band or other entertainment for your wedding day can feel like a minefield, which is why... Continue reading

Ladies, are you still searching for your wedding dress? If this important purchase remains firmly at the top of your 'to buy' list, we urge you to take a moment today and lose yourself in the work of Naomi Neoh, purveyor of perfect, pretty bridalwear. Annabel and I are head over heels in love with Naomi's elegant gowns. Love My Dress Wedding Blog - Photography Copyright (c) 2012, Hannah Duffy at Wedding Belles Now based in Dulwich, London, Naomi's career as a designer came about quite by accident... 'I studied physics. Then I was an IT consultant and a merchandiser... Continue reading

While it may not seem like the most glamorous of topics, Annabel and I hope wedding insurance is something you will dedicate some serious thought to in the run up to your big day. Whether you're planning a large, lavish event or a modest, DIY affair, there will always be significant sums of money involved in organising a wedding. From deposits to dresses, the financial outlay is certainly not something to be taken lightly. Protecting your investment should probably be a priority, but it's not always something that features highly in the bridal 'to do' list. There's an awful lot... Continue reading

Charlotte and Darren were married on 13th October 2012 at Andaz on London's Liverpool Street. After checking in with Love My Dress almost every day while planning her wedding, Charlotte decided to submit her wedding photos for consideration and, boy, are we glad she did! From her gorgeous Candy Anthony dress to the perfectly coiffed hair, this is clearly a bride with buckets of style. The groom was equally as chic too. I do so love a man in a bow tie. 'Neither of us had given the wedding much thought when we got engaged and we soon realised we... Continue reading

Today I want to introduce you to Sellmywedding.co.uk, an online marketplace where newlyweds can sell their pre-loved wedding items to other brides-to-be. A year may have passed since my husband and I said 'I do', but most of our wedding still lurks beneath our double bed. If you were brave enough to crawl amongst the dust and debris, you'd find pretty tea light holders, a table plan, unworn wellington boots, vintage table cloths, cake stands and a battered old suitcase stuffed with even more matrimonial paraphernalia. As such, this post is as much for my own benefit as it is... Continue reading

I've never made any secret of my love for pretty paper. Despite the fact my wedding day is long gone, and I have no call for wedding stationery of any kind, I can't help but pore over images of carefully crafted paper goods. Today I suggest we all get lost in the work of Leonie Gordon... Leonie Gordon London is a boutique-style company that specialises in designing luxury, bespoke stationery for weddings and special occasions. Leonie's signature style is all about luxury and contemporary elegance. Her invitation's are designed to perfectly set the tone of the wedding or event and... Continue reading

It's time for me to introduce you to another of our sponsors today, and hopefully aid you in your search for the very best suppliers for your wedding day. Michael is the man behind the camera at Jackson & Co Photography. Based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, but happy to travel anywhere in Britain and beyond, he told me that, for him, wedding photography is 'all about the people'. Let's find out more... Love My Dress Wedding Blog - Photography Copyright (c) 2013, Jackson & Co Photography How did you get into wedding photography? 'Like so many other people I have... Continue reading

As is often the case with engagements, ours started something of a trend. Within 12 months of slipping that ring on my finger, no fewer than three of my friends had followed suit and taken those first tentative steps towards marriage. For the most part, we all threw ourselves into the planning process with great gusto. My husband proposed while we were holidaying in Bali. Almost as soon as we had touched down on the runway at Heathrow, I was on the phone to my best girl friends, asking them to be my bridesmaids. Back at my Mum's house later... Continue reading

'Possibly one of the most romantic places on earth in Winter...' Here at Love My Dress H.Q., we receive many, many emails from suppliers and companies looking to connect with our readers to promote their products and services. Part of our job is sifting through these emails and finding the real gems of information, those one-off fabulous promotions we know you will want to know about, or that we think you will benefit from. I can honestly say that one of the most exciting such emails to have arrived in recent weeks was from Clarenco, a company who specialise in... Continue reading

Given we have rather a lot of content to share with and inspire you at the moment, Annabel and I are packing today with an extra few treats for you; we've already featured these beautiful winter floral inspiration boards (one for all you lovers of pink and purple) and at mid-day, we'll be announcing the winner of the Zoe Lem wedding competition, and then we have this, the first of two weddings we'll be sharing before the day is out. This morning's real wedding was a relaxed affair planned in only 5 months by the bride and groom, Cecilia and... Continue reading

We're testing a new series here on Love My Dress, a series that focuses on our thoughts and observations of various aspects of bridal fashions. This afternoon, Franky is kicking off our new ''Notes on Style' series with a look at that prettiest of cotton fabrics broderie anglaise, and offers up some wedding day style inspiration for you all. Enjoy... I've only been a bridesmaid once in my life. Just over 15 years ago my sister and I were attendants to my Mother's cousin when she married her fiance one sunny afternoon in Surrey. The bride wore a gown she... Continue reading

** Shropshire Petals are offering Love My Dress readers a 10% discount on their order. Simply enter the code LMD12 at the checkout. ** The moment my new husband and I walked through the huge double doors of our wedding venue and headed towards the car that would return us to our hotel stands as one of my favourite memories from the whole day. As sad as I was that it was all over, being greeted by the smiling faces of friends and family as confetti showered over us was an incredible moment. All Images Copyright (c) 2012, Shropshire Petals... Continue reading

I feel so privileged in my position as a blogger, to be able to share and promote the talents of some of what I consider to be the UK's very best independent designers. Anyone who knows me properly knows that I am fiercely supportive of the independent designer - there is a reason for that, perhaps best described here. I appreciate that I am in a position to promote these creatively very skilled people and I take pride in using my blog as a vehicle for doing so. One of my very favourite independent designers is a lady who goes... Continue reading