Sweet Treats

So today i thought i would tell you about a brand new local business that is set to be really popular in the wedding business!

If you are looking at adding a little something extra to your wedding reception, then look no further! Chally Candy is a luxury candy cart company that will fill their gorgeous cart full of goodies of your choosing (flying saucers and marshmallows for me!) for up to 100 guests as standard. 

They also provide all the scoops, tongs and bags you will need,so you don't need to worry about sourcing all of the extra bits. It also comes with fairy lights on the cart itself, which will look gorgeous at your evening reception, and act as a real focal point.

Usually candy carts are unmanned, however Chally Candy offer staff as an added extra should you want someone to maintain the cart and answer any guest queries. This is a great feature, as there are not many companies that offer this service, which is a great selling point!

They are fully insured and will deliver to your chosen venue, set up and collect, so it really is a weight of your mind, especially with so many other things to worry about. 

They also have a gorgeous wooden post box to hire along side the cart, and there is a special offer when booking the two together. 

You can find them on Facebook here or email challycandy@gmail.com

So what would you have on your Candy Cart? 

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Bridesmaid dress inspiration from House of Fraser

House of Fraser is well known for their luxury ladies wear, and this time of year is no exception, as they are gearing up for the Christmas season (yes.. i know it's only August!).

If you are looking for bridesmaid dresses that are a bit different to the 'norm' but still want them to be formal and elegant, this is really the place to look. I have picked out a few gorgeous pieces from various designers.

Phase Eight - Minueta £120.00
Coast - Roxie £220.00
Coast - Adelise £180.00


If you are looking for shorter styles for a more informal day:

Coast - Daymee £150.00
Aftershock Talula £220.00
Untold Chiffon One Shoulder Dress £115.00



There are some gorgeous fabrics out there at the moment, as well as some vibrant colours. Teal, various reds, blues and purples seem to be the colours of the moment, and can easily be incorporated into your wedding. 

Are you thinking of long or short bridesmaid dresses? Are you having a formal day, or a more relaxed one?

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Glitzy Secrets

So recently i have been trying to find some gorgeous wedding jewellery, and i stumbled on Glitzy Secrets

They have some gorgeous pieces that you can mix and match to create your perfect look. Their pieces are high quality and really affordable.

Left: Deco Dream £24.00


Right: Chic in Pearls £18.00






The Deco Dream Earrings are right on trend for 2013/2014 weddings, as the Art Deco theme runs through the new bridal collections coming out right about now. They look far more expensive than they are, and so stylish too! Perfect for a glam vintage wedding.

Chic in Pearls are the epitome of wedding jewellery to me. Glamorous, classic and chic, they would look gorgeous with most hair styles, and a simple string of pearls would compliment them to complete the look. 

Clockwise from top left

1 - Precious in Pearls bracelet      £24.00

2 - Enchanting Beauty bangle        £28.00

3 - Garland of Pearl bangle            £34.00

4 - Pearl Heirloom cuff                    £34.00

They also stock some exquisite headpieces, combs, tiaras and clips for you, and smaller ones for your bridesmaids.

Are you having pearls or diamonds in your wedding jewellery? Or maybe a bit of both?

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Need a florist?

Getting married locally? Need a florist?

I can highly recommend Fine Flowers, based in Rugeley. (OK, i may be slightly biased, as ordered my flower arrangements from them!)

Fine Flowers is a well established company run by a lovely lady called Lynne. They specialise in wedding flowers, and a great job they do of it too! They cater to all tastes, budgets and themes. If you have something specific in mind, they will do their best to bring that idea to life. 

They also hire out large martini glasses and candelabras for your centerpieces. My personal favourites are the candelabras, I think they look so elegant. You could also have flowers put around the base if you wish.

Another great thing about Fine Flowers is that they also hire out post boxes, hat stands, table plans and vases to place the bouquets in when not needed. These are things most people like to have as part of their big day, so it's nice to be able to hire them so they are not clogging up your cupboards in years to come! 

You can find them on Facebook or by following this link, or you can view their website here

What will your wedding flowers look like? Any unusual colour schemes or centerpieces?

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Fancy Favours...

Can't find favours to match your wedding theme? Want something a bit unusual?

Look no further than Not On The High Street 

There really is something for everyone. If you are looking for something a little different and personal to you as a couple, then this is for you.

Here are my top picks!

Seed Packets

These cute seed packets are gorgeous as they are a lasting reminder of your special day. They can be personalised with your names and date of the wedding, and they have instructions for planting on the reverse, perfect for those guests that haven't got green fingers!


Honey Pot

Well isn't this just adorable? The honey pot with wooden dipper is perfect for a spring/summer wedding and is suitable for all of your guests. It is something they can take home and keep as a token of the day they shared with you.


Bath Soak/Bath Milk

Great for a vintage style wedding, these bath goodies will please guests of all ages. The ladies bath milk comes in 3 fragrances - Soothing Lavender,Enchanted or Heavenly Angel. The mens bath soak contains sea salt, and has a fragrance that includes fresh mint, herbs and camphor.


Wooden Spoon

If you are looking for something food-related, but you don't want edible favours, this is perfect for you. These wooden spoons have a shortbread recipe attached. Children and adults of all ages would love this as it is something that will be put to good use when your guests get home. You can personalise the tag and choose the ribbon to match your colour scheme.

So what do you think? Would you give unusual favours, or are you sticking with tradition?

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Monochrome trend for 2014

So it looks like a super trend for Spring/Summer 2014 is the monochrome wedding! Vera Wang unveiled her new collection at Bridal Fashion week earlier in the year, and monochrome played a big part in that.

Thinking along the same lines, I have found some gorgeous ideas..

I stumbled across this gorgeous cake from www.rachelles.co.uk 

Less is definitely more with this cake, with the gorgeous cascade of anemones down the side. 

Black bridesmaid dresses with a white sash look simple and elegant. You could brighten it up with an accent colour for the flowers if you wish. A cerise pink or yellow would look amazing!

This gorgeous posy of Gerberas would look beautiful against the black dresses, or even as a bridal bouquet as the black centers would really stand out against the bridal gown. A posy of white roses, or even a very simple bunch of daisies would look equally as gorgeous.

So..there you have it! My top picks for a monochrome wedding. 

Would you have a black and white day? Or would you throw in an accent colour to jazz it up a bit?

Thanks for reading!

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My first ever post!

Hi guys, welcome to the wonderful world of White Orchid!

So after organising my own wedding in June 2013, i realised just how much I LOVE weddings! I really enjoy looking at the latest trends and am really interested in what brides want on the biggest day of their life.

All of the posts will be things I have come across and fell in love with, but I would love to hear your feedback and comments about the things you are looking for when planning your wedding.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my posts, and I look forward to hearing from you! xx