When NOT to book that supplier
Most couples planning their wedding have accepted that they’re going to have to spend on something. Unless it’s the most low key day you could imagine, you’re going to have…
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WIN your complete wedding photography package with Cassandra Lane Photography
A few weeks ago I put up a very popular engagement shoot post featuring photos by one of my brilliant Very Vintage Directory gals Cassandra Lane Photography. Since then I’ve…
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Shouting about it: an exciting development at Under the Vintage Veil
I have some exceptionally exciting news for Under the Vintage Veil readers. I’ve had the official go ahead to shout about this and I think I’m finally ready to share…
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Shoe Lust: The Love Letters Collection by Emmy Shoes
Shoes like these deserve a blog post of their own. Even if they’ve been featured in every wedding magazine out there, even if they’re not news, they’re still exceptionally newsworthy….
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Running a business: Do nice guys finish last?
Oooof guys this is a difficult one. Think of everyone you know who’s successful. Are they necessarily liked? No. I am a nice guy… girl… most of the time (I…
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Styling a village hall wedding!
I’m often being asked if a village hall wedding is feasible. It’s great on the purse strings, but a village hall is a blank canvas. It can be difficult to…
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The F Word.
I’ve been back and forth with whether or not to post this. The reason being I know how easy it can be to trigger an eating disorder trauma with a…
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The Miss Vintage Wedding Affair – A review
Happy Monday morning everyone! Don’t all cheer at once! It’s been rather quiet on the blogging front, mainly because I’ve been out doing the investigative journalist thing – and then…
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WIN a gorgeous headpiece from the Gemma Sutton collection at Donna Crain
Listen up, vintage-loving brides. I have one very awesome competition for you! You can win the finishing touch to your big day outfit right here on the blog! Luxury make-up…
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Meet the Under the Vintage Veil team at The Miss Vintage Wedding Affair
I’m rather excited today. Mainly because it’s only three more sleeps until I exhibit at The Miss Vintage Wedding Affair. Taking place on Sunday, 19th February at Glenmore House, Surbiton, Surrey The…
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I don’t see what anyone could see in anyone else… but you
Happy day-after-Valentine’s Day everyone! Remember the Mad Max-themed engagement shoot by Dominic of Dominic Clark Photography? Well here’s part 2 of Benji and Fiona’s engagement shoot series – I love…
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Cake of the week – “Pink and Blush Gold Roses” by Rosalind Miller
When I stumbled across this phenomenal cake design by Rosalind Miller at the Designer Wedding Show, reviving my “cake of the week” post was a no brainer. So here’s a…
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We have a winner…
I hope I’m about to make someone’s Valentine’s Day. The lovely Emma of Lyric Canvas has chosen a winner from the amazing competition she kindly ran on the blog this…
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On letting go…
Planning a wedding is a lot like running a business. Not for everyone, not even for most people, but I suspect if you’re an avid wedding blog reader, you probably…
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A fifties-inspired bride in a Candy Anthony gown
Afternoon all – a bit of a late post today. As you all know I’m an absolute sucker for a fifties-inspired gown, particularly when it’s a Candy Anthony dress coupled…
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The Designer Wedding Show – a review
So yesterday was pretty quiet on the blog. Mainly because I treated myself to a day out at the Designer Wedding Show. For those of you who’ve never been, it’s…
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Personal post: originality, blogging and life lessons
Hellooo everyone. Please do forgive the personal post, brides, I sometimes do like to muse about the progress of this blog, the achievements, the trials, and the lessons I’ve learned…
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A vintage English country garden wedding
Evening everyone – it’s a late one (I’ve been doing battle with technology today) but just I had to show you this lovely vintage tea party real wedding, submitted by…
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The Big Debate: Is a wedding invite a burden?
Brides, I’m afraid that I’m the bearer of bad news. You see, no matter how much you try to plan your wedding to be convenient, or at least accessible to…
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The winner of their evening’s wedding music is…
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsAs chosen at random by the lovely folks at Wedbeat… the winner of an evening’s wedding music courtesy of Wedbeat is… Laura Babb! We’ll be in touch to organise your... -
WIN your own wedding canvas board from Lyric Canvas
Posted on February 8, 2012 | 28 CommentsLadies and gents I’m so so SO happy to be the one to introduce you to an amazing new company – Lyric Canvas. Lyric Canvas makes personalised canvas boards for... -
The bride’s speech – what is there left to say?
Posted on February 8, 2012 | 9 CommentsAs you guys probably know, I consider myself something of a feminist. Actually, perhaps feminist is the wrong word – more an advocate of equality. As such, despite having a... -
The great seating plan minefield
Posted on February 7, 2012 | 11 CommentsEver tried to successfully seat 100 people together? Well, that’s pretty much been today’s task. And let me tell you, it’s a diplomatic nightmare. With just a few clicks of... -
Getting married – cold feet
Posted on February 6, 2012 | 12 CommentsMaybe it’s the weather, and the fact that I literally have really, really cold feet right now, despite owning about 500 pairs of slippers, but I’ve been thinking a lot... -
A Mad Max-inspired engagement shoot
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsThe very best thing about being a wedding blogger is that feeling when something truly creative and exciting arrives in your inbox. I’m so excited to share these Mad Max-themed... -
A florist’s real wedding – yes, I love botanical gardens!
Posted on February 5, 2012 | 1 CommentSo it’s another botanical garden wedding. Because they’re absolutely ace and I love them. I can’t think of anywhere more beautiful to get married than surrounded by amazing flowers. In... -
“Finding the one” guest post by Charlotte Bridal
Posted on February 4, 2012 | No CommentsWhen I first started my dress hunt I wrote an advice piece on how to start looking for your gown. But what I was missing was the expert knowledge on... -
What’s the point of wedding blogs?
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 7 CommentsLet me preface this by saying that, if you’re reading this, then I’m probably preaching to the converted. But maybe you’ve stumbled on this post by Googling “what’s a wedding... -
Beautiful in love – a botanical garden love shoot
Posted on January 31, 2012 | 4 CommentsI’m a rare breed of blogger in that I love enagement shoots! I love them because behind all the planning, the detail and the stress, there’s a couple in love.... -
The Big Debate: The ex factor
Posted on January 30, 2012 | 7 CommentsI’m the jealous type. It’s not easy to admit that. But quite frankly, if it were up to me, I’d have reality wiped out in favour of fervently believing I’m... -
Under the Vintage Veil’s Valentine’s round up
Posted on January 30, 2012 | 3 CommentsHappy Monday folks – I’m very excited about Valentine’s Day this year – my last one as an unmarried gal! But I know a lot of you out there are... -
Win your wedding music from Wedbeat.com (Ended)
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsMusic lovers, this competition is for you. Have you been agonising over the cost of a DJ or a band? Are you a fan of music but put off by... -
The big debate – two dresses are better than one?
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 9 CommentsI have to admit – I’m having cold feet. I love my wedding dress – I really do. But I bought it before I really fell head over heels in... -
Jon and Charlotte’s city wedding with a vintage twist
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 2 CommentsI’m very excited to show you these gorgeous images by one of my favourite photographers, Babb Photo. I think I’ll let the pictures do the talking, but I just love...