With the summer season full of weddings, events and celebrations (including our favourite Royal Ascot!) just round the corner, what better excuse to buy a fabulous new hat!
With all these events to look forward to I thought I would share a bit of inspiration with you today. I love London Milliner Gina Foster – just look at these beauties. Check out her website for the latest Jubilee Collection.
Who does a hat better than the lovely Kate Middleton?! Some of her best hats can be seen on this collage below. I love the one on the top right and also the one in the middle that she is wearing with that very fabulous Alexander McQueen coat.
There are just too many fabulous hats out there – how is a girl supposed to choose?! Which is your favourite? What hat occasions do you have coming up? x
There lots of parties, events and weddings going on over this super long Jubilee weekend so I thought it would be nice to share a few recipe ideas – Jubilee and British themed of course!
The peplum is currently a big trend in fashion and has been seen all over the catwalks, as well as also adorning lots of beautiful celebrities. According to Vogue - there is no better way to dress your midriff than with a peplum – “a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips”.
Fashion and trends tend to spill over into the bridal market and this did not stop at peplums! They create such a beautiful feminine shape – emphasising the waist and curves. We thought we would show you a few of our favourite peplum looks today.
I am not really a fan of themed weddings but we do love The Hunger Games here at Temple Gregory so thought this inspiration shoot (seen on The Wedding Chicks) was definitely worth sharing.
This fun shoot is inspired by thoughts of what Katniss and Peeta’s wedding may be like and I totally love the story behind it coming together!
Before planning the shoot photographer (Courtney Clarke Photography) was with the make-up artist (Lindsay Archdekin) who told her that her fiancé had read the Hunger Games series to her out loud!
When they reached the third book, he had glued the pages together, cut out a secret compartment for an engagement ring, and proposed!! Awww! The photographer was then quickly inspired to read the books and they planned the shoot from there.
What do you think – are you a Hunger Games fan? Which is your favourite photo? Are there any aspects you would want at your wedding? It is a Pronovias dress… often a popular choice!
If you have not read the books, do it – we recommend them x
We love a veil here at Temple Gregory and wanted to see what you thought. I think they are like Marmite with many brides – when tried on you either love or hate. I would definitely recommend that you at least try one – just so you know for sure, as I have seen lots of brides change their minds as soon as they put it on!
I think the Duchess of Cambridge has played a big part in the recent growth in popularity after looking so gorgeous in hers.
In ancient Rome the veil was worn and was usually red or another bright colour – this was to conceal the bride from the evil spirits that would otherwise be attracted to her. It is also said that in medieval times, the veil was used to protect the bride from “the evil eye” whilst also being a symbol of purity, chastity, and modesty.
It is also considered bad luck for the bride to be seen by the groom before the ceremony and in the old days of marriage by purchase, the groom first saw his wife to be when he unveiled her during the ceremony! Thank goodness times have changed! Today a veil is more about style and sometimes modesty for the ceremony – but not usually evil spirits.
They come in all sorts of lengths, shapes and fabrics so here is a bit of inspiration for you.
Luxury and romance are two of our favourite things here at Temple Gregory, so we thought we would apply that to a few beautiful wedding and honeymoon destinations to provide you with a bit of inspiration.
When we think about a romantic city, Paris inevitably comes to mind. The Eiffel Tower, the historic palaces, the streets of Montmartre and its luxurious hotels – all create the perfect setting for a proposal, wedding or romantic honeymoon.
Another city, which is synonymous with luxury and elegance is Monte Carlo. A place that can truly make you feel like a Princess – just like the beautiful Grace Kelly and Prince Ranier III on their wedding day.
Udaipur in India is somewhere I have wanted to go for a long time – with its lake palaces and fabulous architecture – full of beauty and culture. Perfect for a honeymoon or wedding. This is the City Palace in Udaipur shown below.
Another ideal and picturesque option would be the Seychelles – honeymoon choice for Kate & Wills! If your dream is a relaxing, romantic paradise island – then where better?
I wanted to share some more fabulousness from Belle the Magazine - hanging wedding decor. As Belle says – your venue ceiling may not be your first thought when it comes to decorating your venue, however just think of the fabulous impact you could create – a real wow factor. Here are a few examples -
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