Embrace the wet weather

Good evening readers, how are you all? Enjoying the beginning of our British summer? My post this evening is dedicated to British weather and how to embrace the rain  on your special day...  It woud be great to have some feedback and any ideas or requests which you may have of things you would like me to talk about / research / post, would be really apprieciated and ensure I am writting about things of interest.                                                    Here in the Cotswolds we had another wet, grey week with only the odd spell of sunshine bursting through the clouds every now and again... As a Mummy, I am always prepared for wet weather and thinking a step ahead, about foot wear Wellies, the correct clothing Rain Coat and activities which we can do no matter what the day brings. There are plently of  things we save for a rainy day.   Noah especially loves splashing in puddles, making mud pies, long walks collecting soggy leaves with  his wellies on and anorak zipped up, listening to the rain from beneath the rain covers and waiting for that very special and colourful rainbow. 

So today, I have been inspried by the wet weather we keep getting here in the Cotwolds. My garden is looking beautiful, like a sea of lushness, greens, purple lavenders and herbs. I love it when the rain falls on a spiders web which has been carefully crafted amongst the plants, as it catches the light and twinkles.. Its so pretty and such a work of art. 

I have collected up a few images of Wet Wedding Days and Rainy Inspiration, because a bride does have choices and the weather should never put a 'dampener' on the day. Its understandable why a Bride to be may be concerned about the weather on her wedding day, dampness causing frizzy hair, mud and puddles, dirty wedding dress and wedding shoes, poor photo opertunities, frustrated wet guests, the list could go on. However, embrace the weather and be weather prepared, snow, sun or rain.

Wellies and umberellas are 2 wonderful ways of being weather prepared and also adding a little 'fun' and creativity into the day and photo shoots.

Personaly I love rainy wedding shots, I think the use of umbrellas and rain boots can be so magical and romantic, creative and fun.

Whether they match your outfit or wedding style or completely stand out.

I hope you enjoy these beautiful raining pics =)

Credits

http://daily.wedshare.com/2010/01/26/rainy-day-wedding-fashion-rain-boots-part-1-2934.html

http://aaronshintaku.com/blog/?p=360

http://itsabridesworld.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/rainy-day-weddings/

http://www.favourswithlove.blospot.com/

http://favorswithlove.blogspot.com/2010/01/rainy-wedding-day.html

Image from Ladyamy Bespoke Wedding Design

http://www.ladyamyweddingdesign.co.uk/

Photo by sakuraphotography.com

http://njbridesblog.com/blog/Blog/tabid/108/EntryID/51/Default.aspx

http://www.taylormadefootwear.co.uk/page3.htm

http://www.problempresents.com/cms_pages/handbags.htm

http://www.cathepplephotography.com/

http://blog.purebylindsey.com/?tag=wedding-pictures-in-the-rain

-party-ideas/detail/wedding-parasols-and-fashion-umbrellas-a-bride-has-options/P1/

http://www.ladyamyweddingdesign.com/

 

http://www.mcavoyphotography.co.uk/

http://www.utterprints.co.uk/

..and what a beautiful creation a Rainbow is

I hope you have enjoyed this post?

Love

Lauren

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House of Isteria

Eveneing peeps, how are you all? Enjoying a grey English summer ;) Today I met a very gorgeous lady for coffee and cake, in a very pretty hidden vintage tea room. I was told about Well Walk Tea Rooms a few weeks ago and can't stop raving about it.. its simply the best place to go for a cuppa in Cheltenham. With scrummy home made cakes and walls covered in vintage treasures, I am in heaven. So I suggested meeting a very lovely twitter friend there this afternoon, Charlie for House of Istria. http://houseofistria.blogspot.com/ 

Beautiful Bespoke Wedding Hair Accessories, designed with style and made with love and care by the adorable Charlie.

Charlie is just adorable, has the sweetest and kindest heart. We met via twitter and occasional share a tweet, chatting about vintage treatures and of course weddings ;)

I have been designing and organising an event, which is a little secret atm, but will all be revealed soon and Charlie is lending some of her beautiful hair accessories from her new collection. I had a little sneak peek today at a couple and she is just such a talented lady. They were uber pretty and any bride wearing a piece designed by Charlie from House of Istria should feel very special.  

 I simply Love Charlies wedding pics, a very beautiful DIY and personalised wedding with a lovely gentle and romantic rustic feel.. Lots of inspiration for when I get hitched lol

Beautiful wedding stationery, by Nikki at Knots and Kisses Ladyamy is her weekly Wedding related guest blogger, so I write short sweet, fun and informative post every Wednesday about weddings / vintage inspiration, mood boards, local venues and new supplier I meet. Please take a peek at this weeks, beautiful Cotswold wedding venues. Which was heavinly inspired by my lovely drives around the Cotswolds with my 2 gorgeous boys, Wayne and Noah (whos nearly 2) eeek!! and the weddings which I am planning at the mo for  2012 http://knotsandkisses.blogspot.com/2011/07/ladyamys-most-desired-wedding-venues-in.html#comments

So Ladyamy has just launched her Events page, how EXCITING!!! I have been so busy this summer with not only weddings but events to, I have decited to add them on my services.. The page is being tweeked but please do take a peek.

Please also take a look at my latest Wedding Styling Album, of the most beautiful Perfect Peack vintage inspired wedding, I will soon be blogging about ;)

Im off for an early night as I have a ann early start tomorrow.. Wedding and Noahs first ever Nursery Fete, awww!! Night Peeps

Love Lauren

x

Wedding Ramblings x

Hello to all my new blog readers and followers.. How are you all?

Congratulations on your engagement, if you are a gorgeous bride or groom to be. This is an uber exciting and magical time for you both, if I can offer any advice please do get in touch.. if not feel free to roam my little Wedding blog for tips and inspiration..

I adore everything and anything inspired by luxury vintage, shabby chic, bohemium with a natural country garden feel to it..

Bio

A little bit about me, Lauren =)

I am a qualified senior hair stylist, I used to work for Toni and Guy in Cheltenham. I am a Bridal hair specialist with over 6 years experience, I'm also a Wedding Planner of a beautiful company Ladyamy. I am a landlady to a devine couple and girlfriend to the incredible chef, Wayne. My soul mate and bezzy and I'm a Mummy to our gorgeous little boy, Noah who is 2 in a few weeks. Life is always enjoyable, whether thats at home or work.. filled with fun and laughter

Coming soon

I have just launched the new 'movement' and lovely words on my home page of the Ladyamy website. I hope you like it, please do take a peek and let me know your thought??

I have a couple of really awesome pages coming soon, they will be here on the blog and also on the website. Lovely Words, will be launched first. Its going to be a very simple but beautiful page ouzing character, filled with quoates from romantic novels and poems, love stores and fairy tales. So stay tuned...

I am also in the middle of organising a couple of uber exciting 'marketing' things so keep your eyes pealed, Ladyamy has been a busy bee this summer.

Don't miss out on the Special Offers featured on the blog, take a look through the archive for that special treat..

Enjoy the rest fo your sunday peeps, I will see you Wednesday on the gorgeous Knots and Kisses blog for more guest posting.. This week is a real treat =)

If you missed my guest post last week, you can view it here.. http://knotsandkisses.blogspot.com/ Knots and Kisses makes stunning wedding stationery.

  

     

Credits

http://www.facebook.com/#!/DaisyCupcakes 

http://weddingdish.thinklikeabride.com/2009/08/shabby-chic-getting-the-look-for-your-wedding/

http://www.artessen.com/

http://becomeatopweddingplannerblog.com/become-a-top-wedding-planner-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%9Cshabby-chic%E2%80%9D-themed-wedding-ideas-from-%E2%80%9Ctori-and-dean-storibook-weddings%E2%80%9D/

http://www.weddingideasandtips.com/general-wedding-stuff/shabby-chic-lace/

http://hindsightbride.com/2011/06/07/6-fresh-burlap-wedding-ideas/

Contact me on... I love to chat so give me call and I love recieving mail so drop me an email / letter =)

Website Services http://www.ladyamyweddingdesign.co.uk/services.htm

Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/miss_ladyAMY

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001556488137

Love Lauren

x

beautiful calm and relaxing...

Holly Taymar

with

Christpoher Bilton

beautiful calm and relaxing music..

perfect for a special occasion

http://www.myspace.com/hollytaymar 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-KEVJMG19Y 

                                                 http://www.hollytaymar.com/more_music

I could listen to Holly singing all day, her voice is just beautiful and so relaxing.. My other half got to hear Holly live last weekend at a wedding and 1st hand says she is simply incredible with a very natural soft voice.. Perfect for background, easy listening music and something very special and calm during a wedding celebration..

Enjoy

Love Lauren

x

Dreams To Reality

Today on the Ladyamy blog I am featuring a really special treat, for all those gorgeous brides to bes who are looking at saving a few pennys.. take a look at this summer offer on lovely wedding stationery.

http://www.dreams-to-reality.co.uk/

SUMMER SALE!

15% off

ALL wedding stationery

No minimum spend

No catches

Just a nice simple 15% off

so now is the best time to place your order to get this discount

Simply quote

DTR15

 

Hurry ... this sale ends

31st August 2011!

 

Best Wishes

Lauren

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