Nautical Nothings

After a weekend spent by the sea, I am inspired by all things nautical..... I love this fresh looking palette, just perfect for a Greek wedding on the islands!!!

Remote Greek Island Weddings

When dreaming about your wedding in Greece, perhaps you imagine an almost private island, with just a few inhabitants, some cute guesthouses, a tiny chapel on the sea and a typical village feast in the local taverna!!!

And you're right, this is amazing as a setting, after all remember my wedding in Kastellorizo, only 150 inhabitants, but enough services to keep my 200 guests occupied, fed and accommodated for 4 days, it worked!

Does it work everywhere? Absolutely not. So what are the points to consider when this is your dream:

• Type of wedding that you want, the sunset civil wedding in front of the chapel may not be possible, your planner must speak to the local authorities first to see if they will allow
• The amount of accommodation available and the level. It worked for us....just, but there were limited mod cons, and thank goodness some guests were fine with that. 
• The access will be difficult, let's face facts, if there are TUI flights into the airport every day, it's not a remote Greek island, factor in ferries, wind, waves, sea sickness and possible cancellations to schedules, you have to be laid back about timelines and travel otherwise it will NOT WORK.
• You will have to bring in most suppliers, FACT, do not use local photographers, you will almost certainly regret this decision

I don't want this post to be particularly long, just to the point! Remember the limitations of choosing a remote island, factor this choice when setting your budget and then....relax. It's the only way to go with a Greek Island Wedding!

Wonderful White Weddings

It's no secret that I love simple, white & elegant weddings and today's board illustrates the idea of using white on white in layers, with a lot of texture, which is my ideal!



Do you like white on white or do you find it boring?

A Minty Moment...

I think mint is definitely having a moment, a very strong moment and I love, love, love this colour! I think it is going to overtake nude in a big way and become next summer's hottest trend in weddings!

Georges Hobeika 2013

Hello All, 

Today I am posting on a designer I admire very much, George Hobeika, he has a very strong use of fabric, beading and creating a feminine silhouette. I find his designs refreshing, modern, without being overly contemporary and conforming to current trends!

http://www.georgeshobeika.com/

Images from http://fashionbride.wordpress.com/

Lighting up your venue!

When you have the budget to spend, lighting can really bring a venue to life, transform a flat interior, create a party atmosphere, light up your surroundings, create shadows, create romance.

Candlelight at dinner, then disco balls and ridiculous smoke machines may sound cheesy, but ALWAYS get the crowd on the floor.