Choosing Your Wedding Gown

People that know me well will know that I’m a perfectionist but I’m also indecisive. These two traits combined didn’t fill me or my mum with confidence before our first trip to a wedding dress shop, ‘how on earth are you going to decide’ my mum asked apprehensively.

Before venturing out to my first appointment I’d taken the time to take cuttings from magazines and websites so I had a clear idea of what style and material I wanted.

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Fabulous Offer - 15% OFF all orders over £75

This dreary weather is getting us down a little so to brighten the mood we're offering all our lovely customers 15% off any orders over £75, that they place before 3rd March. Why not treat yourself to a pretty garter and a pair of earrings or make that big purchase that you may have been putting off.

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The Power of Pinterest for Wedding Planning

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that lets you organise and share images and photos that you find on the web, in addition to browsing other people's boards and pins.

Pinterest and brides gotogether like love and marriage and I've found this social site to be a fantastic free tool for gathering wedding inspiration from across the globe.

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Will you be my bridesmaid?

Will you be my bridesmaid? All my bridesmaids-to-be are scattered across the country so I knew it was going to be difficult to get them all in one place to ask them if they’d do me the honour of being my bridesmaid. After browsing Pinterest I came across what seemed to be an American tradition of putting together ‘Will you be my bridesmaid’ boxes.

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Delicate Hair Accessories by Glass Oyster

We’re pleased to welcome Glass Oyster to our family of designers. The beautiful pieces are handmade here in the UK by Gail Robertson, who says that the headdresses and combs are inspired by many things such as antique lace, the Art Deco period as well as Hollywood glamour.

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It's all in the planning...

As I’m very quickly learning, planning a wedding can be difficult but I’ve set myself the greater challenge of planning an overseas wedding!!

We’ve decided that we’re going to get hitched in Italy. It’s a country that we’ve visited many times; we love the culture, the scenery, the people and the food so that’s where we’d like to spend our special day. We’d like an intimate wedding for around 50 of our close friends and family. 

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Engagement...

Just over 6 weeks ago, my boyfriend proposed in what can only be described as one of the most beautiful towns I have ever visited… Ravello Italy!

We’ve been together a LONG time so as I’m sure all you girls out there can appreciate, I was hoping and praying that this holiday would be the one where he got down on one knee and popped the question…. I wasn’t disappointed!

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Wedding hairstyles for short hair

You may think that there aren’t many creative bridal hairstyles for short hair but you’d be wrong. There are some truly unique styles which lend themselves to certain accessories.

Here at Pearl & Willow we’ve selected a few of our favourites.

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The Romantic World of Polly Edwards

Here At Pearl & Willow we are captivated by the romantic designs of Polly Edwards 2012 collection.

The new collection brings together the very best of Polly Edwards design and individuality. Inspirational, decadent as well as understated and chic. There are choices to work with all styles. Polly designs and creates some of the most distinctive and glamourous headdresses which are all made here in the UK and takes inspiration from the twenties and thirties as well as nature, Christian Dior and John Galliano....

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Wedding Favours Rock

Brides are often unsure what wedding favours to give at their wedding. If you want something quirky and fun then you should visit www.sayitwithasweetie.co.uk.

Blackwoods of Blackpool is the oldest company in Blackpool still making traditional rock in the same family ownership. The rock is still handmade with no machines used. I absolutely adore their wedding collection. The rock is available in different flavours and colours and has different text such as...

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Wedding Hairstyles For Long Hair

The fairytale braid – This hairstyle is for all you romantic brides. It’s a simple style but nonetheless striking. Weave ribbon or pearls through the plait which can be worn to the side or back depending on where you want the emphasis to be.

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The Garter Is The Must Have Wedding Accessory For 2012

Why not dress your pins with a stunning garter from our unique collection?

The garter originates back to the 16^th Century and is considered the oldest surviving wedding tradition. Throwing garters was popular during the 16^th Century when grooms would remove their bride’s garter with their teeth and toss it into the crowd of unmarried men in order to bring good luck.

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Vintage Reigns But What Other Trends Will We See In 2012

Vintage themed weddings reign supreme in 2012 and this trend sees no sign of dying. Vintage weddings are suitable for everyone whether you want a subtle hint such as a vintage wedding dress or a theme for your whole day. Have fun with food... Gone are the days when all wedding parties sit down to a three course meal served by waiting staff.One of the biggest crazes of 2012 will be creative food.

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