Ideas & Inspiration Blog

Ideas & Inspiration Blog

Welcome to our blog. When we re-designed our new web site in early 2020, we did not transfer all the old blog content across as most of it dated back to 2014 and earlier. We're all set to create lots of new content so don't forget to Like & Follow us on our Facebook page to be kept up to date. 
As the content grows, you will find wedding planning advice and suggestions, as well as features on suppliers from the Isle of Wight. It will be packed with ideas and inspiration for your wedding day and our posts aim to help take the stress out of planning.

We call on our lovely Isle of Wight wedding suppliers to get involved and consider becoming a guest blogger. And of course, we want to invite real Isle of Wight couples to share their experiences (maybe you were recently were married or are currently planning your wedding!) They say everyone should be published at least once in their lives... well, here's your chance!
Please get in touch if you would like to write an article for our blog!
a necklace , garter belt , and gloves are on a table .
by Wight Wedding Days 01 Mar, 2024
As the old adage goes, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe." These words have echoed through generations of brides, encapsulating the essence of classic wedding traditions.
by Wight Wedding Days 18 Sept, 2023
Congratulations! You've just said "yes" to the love of your life, and you're officially engaged. This exciting moment marks the beginning of a beautiful journey together, but it also initiates the intricate process of planning your dream wedding.
bride and groom showing what shoes they're wearing
by Wight Wedding Days 24 Mar, 2021
It’s hard to predict what will happen with everything that the last 12 months have thrown at us, which is why we feel it is best to take everything with a pinch of salt. In the best-case scenario, we will be able to have large weddings from 21st June, but there is a caution to this tale…
Wight Wedding Days | Your bouquet - to throw or not to throw?
by Katie Mew 31 Jan, 2020
So it comes to that point where you are talking to your venue, wedding planner, or your florist about the itinerary for the day and start to discuss factoring in time for throwing your bouquet. Some people feel it’s tradition to throw the bouquet, with your back turned on the gathering hoards of your single female guests all standing feigning impartial desire to be the one that catches it, and so securing the luck that will ensure they are…next. The fact that they strategically placed themselves next to the woman shorter than them and at good elbow-to-the-head height, is neither here nor there. I have to admit that when I have been at a wedding and someone has decided they are going to throw their beautiful bouquet, even the venue staff press their faces against the glass to capture a little of the atmosphere. In these modern times anything goes and you can pick and choose which ‘traditions’ you would like to make an appearance at your Wight Wedding Day, and the bouquet throw is one of them.
Katie Mew in the bridal consultation hot seat
by Katie Mew 13 Jan, 2020
I’ve never really been one for wearing make up all the time, this is mainly because I haven’t quite got to grips with what I’m doing when it comes to all the different products. There are so many options available and my skin never seems to know what’s best for it. There are times during the winter when I’ll develop noticeably dry skin; then, come the spring it’ll be oily and no make-up will be required during the summer months. Basically – I’m making excuses for being a bit lazy when it comes to making myself up. Of course, there are people getting married out there who will have different commandments and routines when it comes to skin and body care. Some apply a minimal amount, some slather it on; some care for their skin daily and some only on special occasions, or when they have time. I know some people who are so up-to-date on make up brands and preparatory products that they are able to apply make up as beautifully as a professional. Sadly, unless I go for a talent transplant some time soon, I can only dream of ever being able to make myself look catwalk beautiful on my own. If like me, you think you might like the help of a professional make-up artist on your wedding day and you want to know what to expect without paying for a demonstration, I went through it for you. Jo Lofthouse of Isle of Wight Make up and Facepaint offered to help me to experience and understand what happens during a bridal consultation. Offering to give the full effect as she would with any bride or member of the bridal party, so I can give an insight into what the process would be (this blog post). Hopefully, this will help demonstrate the fantastic benefits of using a professional make up artist, especially for any future brides who have never had their make up done professionally.
Forget Me Not Designs - Wedding Dress
by Katie Mew 01 Jan, 2020
Choosing a wedding dress is never easy - it can take a lot of time and money to find your dream dress. With the cost of commissioning a ‘made to measure’ wedding dress often falling in line, if not cheaper than some of the top Designer brands, we think brides would be barmy not to consider spending money on a dress that’s tailor made to their body and taste.
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