I couldn’t resist

By Hayley, 31 January, 2010 4:35 pm

I couldn’t resist adding these sweet favour boxes on my style blog.  The colouring is the same as our signature logo and I can imagine them to look really effective as favours placed on the tables.  You could pretty much offer what you like inside.  You could also customise to reflect your special day…spot on I reckon.

Stylish storage boxes

By Hayley, 28 January, 2010 10:45 pm

I recently came across these great vintage style boxes from a lovely company called Rose and Grey.  They are a small family run business with some wonderful products for you and your home.  Guarenteed to add a touch of style and elegance mixed in with a vintage feel…

Cupcake Favours as an alternative to a wedding cake…its possible…

By Hayley, 24 January, 2010 9:05 am

Some people would rather not have a wedding cake.  Although its nice to capture that moment of you both cutting the cake its sometimes nice to do something a bit different.  I found a great alternative…these cupcakes all wraped beautifully and customised to suit.  A really great idea, and if your guests are too tipsy to remember your cake,  instead they can  take it home and enjoy it the following day…perfect! 

Wedding photography from a different angle

By Hayley, 22 January, 2010 11:52 pm

Wedding Photography

Your wedding photographs may become your most treasured possession in the years after your special day, so it’s worth taking the time to get them right. But you don’t have to settle for the typical contrived wedding shots. There are so many talented contemporary photographers out there who might capture a unique angle, atmosphere, scene or poignant moment that the traditional approach may miss.

Shop around for local photographers and browse for specialists online where you can check out their portfolio, but we’d suggest going with someone who’s been recommended by a friend, if possible. In fact, for my own wedding we were lucky enough to get two photographers. so we could be sure we’d get all the shots we wanted!

The example image above is from Altmix Photography in the U.S.

Another beautiful Jenny Packham dress

Jenny Packham

We all have our favorite designers and Jenny Packham without a doubt is one of mine.  I often look at her new designs and wish I could have them all, she has an amazing style and an idea for that perfect look that isn’t over the top.  This photo above is one of my forever favorites and so elegant.  Great for that vintage style wedding as well.  A dress like this along with some SlaterSparke stationery would work wonders.

Adding a little tag goes a long way…

By Hayley, 15 January, 2010 8:38 am

DIY tags

I always think its nice to add a personal touch to your wedding favours.  Even if its adding a simple antique style tag like these.  You can stain your own tags to make them look older by dipping them in tea to give them that rustic look, they look really effective and so cheap to do.  Why not give it a go! 

Driftwood Hearts…the perfect wedding gift!

By Hayley, 29 December, 2009 10:59 am

Driftwood heart

I had a lovely surprise this Christmas when I received one of these driftwood hearts from my auntie and then found out that she made it herself.   When I looked on the internet they’re actually very popular and pretty expensive.  This equivalent is from www. bythesea.co.uk who supply some fabulous gifts and jewellery.  You can also pick one of these up from Karen Millar – Devon Driftwood Designs Ltd.  All great for that perfect wedding gift! 

Grace featured in Your Wedding magazine!

By Hayley, 29 November, 2009 10:46 am

Your Bristol & Somerset Your Wedding Magazine CoverI was excited to discover that Bristol & Somerset Your Wedding Magazine have chosen to feature our ‘Grace’ design in this month’s issue!

This is part of their ‘Statement Stationery’ article and we’re very pleased to have SlaterSparke included as one of their top invitation designers. Thank you to the editor who got in contact with us and asked for images and details. Grace was highlighted as an example of how lace can be incorporated to give a vintage look and I think it looks great.

You can find this Dec/Jan issue of Your Wedding at WH Smith, Borders and other independent newsagents, and you can find out more about this publication at www.yourbristolsomersetwedding.co.uk. It’s a wonderful glossy magazine, packed with loads of ideas and especially useful for brides to be in the west of England.

Look out for more press appearances for SlaterSparke in 2010 when we’ll start a new marketing campaign and launch more new stationery designs.

A different idea for a festive wedding!

By Hayley, 25 November, 2009 10:38 am

Cox & Cox

These lovely name card holders are just the ticket for that festive wedding.  You can find them from Cox & Cox, one of my fav places for gifts and wedding ideas.  They can double up as your baubles for many years to come so your guests will get a momento, if you feel like giving them away that is!

www.coxandcox.co.uk

Jenny Packham, stylish in every possible way!

By Hayley, 23 November, 2009 1:29 pm

Jenny Packham

I love all Jenny’s dresses, they are so classy and striking its easy to tell her designs from any others.  As one of the UK’s most regarded designers you feel that little bit more special in one of Jenny’s wonderful dresses!  Go to her website to see more of the Jenny Packham designs.

www.jennypackham.com