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Blush Floral Design

Dolce Sposa — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:03:40 +0000

If i can get married all over again, I know which company i’ll ask to hep me on my big day!! I super love how they put all their flowers together…..so romantic, pretty, vintage and timeless!!!

Blush is an award-winning florist who always endeavour to offer a personal service, working closely with any bridal party to develop a style tailored to most requirements. They have specialized in vintage and country-themed weddings and events, but they are also able to cater for a wide range of tastes and styles.

At a Glance

Package - Rough price guide – bridal bouquets from £70, bridesmaid’s from £40, buttonholes from £5, table centres from £50

Style – Primarily known for their country-chic or rustic vintage looks, but are always happy to work hand-in-hand with clients to produce bespoke arrangements to suit specific needs

Wedding venues – Claridge’s, Bury Court Barn, North Brook Park and Rivervale

Destination Wedding – Happy to undertake weddings and events across the globe at extra cost.

Wedding Tip: When meeting with your wedding florist be prepared to consider a range of flower types, as varieties change with the season. Be prepared to adjust your budget or be open to alternatives if the specific flower you want is unavailable at the time of your wedding.

Wedding Florist – Blush Floral Design

T: 0797 4035 281 19

E: bex_morg[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk

A: Hale Reeds, Farnham, GU99BN

Photos courtesy of Blush Floral Design

Carla Beever – Makeup by Carla

Dolce Sposa — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Bridal hair & make-up is one of the most important aspect of your wedding and it is vital that you do a lot of research when finding your perfect stylist. I want all my brides and readers to look beautiful inside and out on their big day so I would never recommend anyone here at Dolce Sposa unless I am 100% sure that they are good.

Beauty and fashion make-up artist Carla Beever of Makeup by Carla is one stylist I am happy to feature here because I’ve seen how she works, and she is definitely very impressive not only with her experience and professionalism but I also like her personality. She is very friendly and she knows how to make brides feel comfortable from start to finish. She is good at giving her expert advice but she also knows how to respect and listen to brides which is very nice especially for someone in her calibre. I love how she makes everything look so effortlessly easy and how each clients from the bride, bridesmaids and all the mums look so radiant, natural and flawless.

At a Glance

£95 hair & make-up trial
£220 on the day bridal hair & make-up
£90 bridesmaids hair & make-up
Cosmetics used: Chanel, MAC, Laura Mercier, Shu Uemura, Nars, Bobbi Brown, I.D Bare Minerals, Dior, Dermalogica
£20 for airbrush
Destination weddings at extra charge

Carla’s work was recently featured at Cosmopolitan Bride…

Bridal Make-Up – Makeup by Carla

E: carla(at)makeupbycarla(dot)co(dot)uk
M: +44 (0) 7734 348053

Photos courtesy of Makeup by Carla and Cosmopolitan Bride

Happy Valentine’s Day

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:23:02 +0000

Happy Valentines Day to all our readers! I hope you are all having a romantic and memorable day with your other half.

With love, we share with you a beautiful Valentine’s Heart Rose from Only Roses.

Check out some of our romantic proposal ideas perfect for Valentine’s Day…..

And if you are feeling all the love and is definitely ready to take the next step, read our Top Tips for Buying an Engagement Diamond Ring….

Photo courtesy of Only Roses

The Bingham Wedding Open Day – 19th February

Dolce Sposa — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:24:11 +0000

The Bingham Hotel in Richmond is one place you should definitely check out if you are looking for a romantic wedding venue that is contemporary, chic and charming. They are scheduled to have their wedding open day in two weeks time and it will be a good opportunity for you to meet the events team to discuss what The Bingham can offer you on your special day.

Date: Sunday, 19th February 2012

Time: 11am to 4pm

Wedding Venue – The Bingham

E: events@thebingham.co.uk

T: 020 8940 0902

Photos courtesy of Rosie Parsons

The Designer Wedding Show – 11 to 13 February 2012

Dolce Sposa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:14:35 +0000

I love The Designer Wedding Show in London and I am sure you will do too when you see all the beautiful things it has to offer. A definite must-see and must-visit when planning for your wedding day.

Here are some of the things you can expect at the show:

check out different wedding venue stalls
meet potential wedding vendors from bridal cakes, wedding cars, wedding stationary, wedding planners, honeymoon planners, wedding accessories and the like
view portfolios of different wedding photographers
bridal make-up consultations
see the latest trends in bridal design during the bridal catwalk

EVENT DETAILS

The Designer Wedding Show
British Genius Site, North Carriage Drive
Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ

Tel. 0871 230 5579

Ticket costs 16.00 advance booking and 18.00 at the door

Opening hours – 10:00 to 17:00

Photos courtesy of Vera Wang

The Wentworth Club Wedding Open Day 2012

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:22:01 +0000

Check out the beautiful grounds and wedding facilities that you and your guests can enjoy at The Wentworth Club on Sunday, 19th February 2012. It is a beautiful wedding venue to visit especially if you are a golf enthusiast!

Get in touch with the events team to book an appointment.
Wentworth Club – Wedding Venue
Wentworth Drive, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4LS

E: banquetsales@wentworthclub.com
T: +44 (0) 1344 846331 / 33

Jenny Packham Sale – 3rd to 19th January 2012

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:13:16 +0000

Ladies, save the dates in your diaries and do not miss out on this fabulous sale from Jenny Packham.

The Gherkin – London City Wedding Venue

Dolce Sposa — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:10:49 +0000

Iconic and unique wedding venue at its best!! I love the whole setting, it is very romantic and special. The 360 degrees panoramic views of London will take your breath away. Getting married here will truly and literally make you feel you are on top of the world!

At a Glance:

Accommodation – N/A
Architecture – modern skyscraper by Norman Foster
Capacity – 106 for seated reception or 260 for buffet
Ceremony –Licensed for Civil Ceremony
Children – Very welcome
Exclusive Use Only - Yes
Facilities – wedding planner, restaurant, in-house caterer, and 360 panoramic views of London
Location – London City
Marquee wedding – N/A
Room Hire –£6,000
Style – unique London city wedding venue
Transportation – Liverpool Street tube station
Transportation – 1hour away from London Heathrow by car
Wedding Package – £199 + VAT

*Prices include room hire, food & bevarage for canapes and wedding breakfast to name a few. Exclusive of music, registrar fees and other wedding costs. Please get in touch with Searcys at The Gherkin to get further details.

40 | 30 The Gherkin

30 St Mary Axenue, London, EC3A 8EP

T: +44 (0) 20 7071 5011

E: entertaining (a)searcys.co.uk

Photos courtesy of The Gherkin

Valentino Short Wedding Dress

Dolce Sposa — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:57:45 +0000

I am so in love with this Valentino short wedding dress. It is so chic and romantic. I love the details of the dress. The overall combination of lace, organza rossettes and bead-embellished bodice are absolutely gorgeous.

This wedding dress will surely make every heads turn….a real show stopper and perfect for a beach wedding, city wedding, garden wedding or a chic registrar wedding.

Valentino embellished silk strapless dress is retailing at £5,865 (available from Net-a-Porter).

Wedding Events Calendar – Shows & Events in the UK 2011/12

Dolce Sposa — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:27:50 +0000

This Wedding Events Calendar is designed to be a comprehensive calendar/diary of all the wedding shows and events happening in the UK in 2011/2012. From wedding fairs and trunk shows to sample sales and launches of new wedding collections. A must-have wedding diary for all brides-to-be!

Please contact christina{at}dolcesposa{dot}com for details on how to feature your event on this calendar.