Wonderful Cheshire Weddings

Category: Boho Weddings

Happily Ever Hygge
It’s meant to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside and teach you to love the simple things in life; the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is already a popular source of home décor inspiration and life style choice that is fast making its mark on the wedding market…
Celebrating the simple things in life, enjoying cosy moments with your nearest and dearest and enjoying everything nature has to offer sums up hygge perfectly. With autumn upon us and winter just around the corner we in perfect hygge season, so sit back, grab a mug of hot chocolate and prepare for cosiness overload with our tips for pulling off the perfect hygge inspired big-day…
Back to Nature
Hygge is all about embracing nature and using beautiful things from the environment to enhance your life. This means floral touches should be kept natural with lots of greenery and seasonal blooms that are abundant in your chosen location. Keep table settings simple – vintage mismatched crockery and glassware with lots of tall candles, greenery and twinkling lights will create the perfect hygge vibe.
Atmospheric Lighting
Creating the perfect ambience with soft lighting, particularly candlelight is an absolute must. Festoon lighting, fire pits and more fairy lights that you can shake a stick at will also help get the hygge flowing.
Keep It Casual
Your bridal look and indeed what Mr wears should be kept as casual and personal as possible. Vintage dresses and cool accessories such as leather jackets, funky waistcoats and bow ties all work well. To be totally hygge you have to feel like you and be warm, cosy and comfortable at the same time so don’t be afraid to throw on your favourite cardigan or even a bit of vintage velvet to nail that statement Scandi look.
Food For The Soul
Like everything else at a hygge wedding, food should be kept as simple as possible. Think warming casseroles, roast meats and lots of seasonal trimmings. For a full-on winter feast an outdoor hog roast could be a great alternative to a buffet and a boozy hot chocolate stand or cookie and milk stations can be a cute alternative for a cosy dessert.
Choose The Perfect Venue
Rustic romance is the order of the day when choosing a venue. Obviously an outdoor wedding in a tent or tepee is bang on trend but a wedding barn or shabby-chic country pile can work just as well with a hygge theme.
February 3, 2020
Boho Vibes At The Little Fox
The super-talented team from Flourish Flowers created a stunning styled shoot in one of Wirral’s prettiest villages, Thornton Hough. The creative duo, Angela and Jenna, brought together some of the regions most talented suppliers to help them create a beautiful boho-inspired look that oozed country chic.
Shot on the hottest day of the year against the backdrop of the wonderful Little Fox with amazing imagery from the super-shooters at Madison Picture the whole thing screams #countrysideweddinggoals from start to finish.
The stunning models wore a selection of bridal and bridesmaid gowns from Wirral’s leading bridal boutique Bellissima Brides in Brimstage and the hair and makeup was kept picture perfect (in all that heat!) by the super talented Samantha Gannon Hair , Carla Kelly MUA and Sian for So Coco Rouge.
August 8, 2019
Styled Shoot – Luxury Boho Inspiration With Earth Florists
Moongates, marquees and magical gowns! We are adding a little romance to your week with this beautifully styled shoot. Shot exclusively on the Wirral for leading florists Earth of Heswall. This super-stylish shoot showcases some of Earth’s in the coolest collaboration we have seen this year.
Full of fabulous floral charm with just the right amount of elegance check out our loved-up couple showcasing Essence of Australia and Morilee gowns from Bellissima Brides of Brimstage. and grooms wear from Moss Bros, Liverpool.
Signature Events brand new Mostyn Grange Marquee venue provides the stunning backdrop and the uber-cool Funky Campers UK team didn’t disappoint with their adorable split-screen 1966 camper super-star, Phoebe.
Wedding MUA Emma Lampkin completed the bohemian feel with her stunning hair & make-up and the whole affair was beautifully shot by wedding photography ‘dream team’, Cathy Prescott and Alex Ford.
June 2, 2019
How Boho Can You Go!
Boho weddings are big business. It seems as though every venue and décor specialist is pushing the free-spirited ‘shabby-chic’ look; but what really makes a true boho big day?
A classic boho wedding appeals to relaxed couples who are looking for an informal celebration that really showcases nature. A typical boho celebration would be held outdoors, or at least semi-outdoors, in a woodland, farm or beach setting.
If this is the style for you, check out our top tips to help you become the ultimate boho bride…
The Dress
Think natural and unstructured with a real nod to hippy times. Your dress should be made with natural materials and lace always features heavily for the boho bride. Designed for dreamers and brides with a true gypsy soul these dresses are often feature intricate design but are easy to move around in and fit with the natural surroundings.
Flowing locks topped with a sweet smelling floral crown are also a big feature for any self-respecting boho bride!
EDITOR’S CHOICE: We love Aussie designer Anna Campbell. Available at www.jeanjacksoncouture.com in Manchester this dreamy collection is perfect for the super-stylish boho bride.
Groom Style
Casual but cool, grooms need to channel their own personalities into a dapper, relaxed style that really compliments their bride. Forget formal, we are talking coloured suits, waistcoats and bow ties with plenty of swagger.
Food
It’s all about the feast at a boho wedding. Think delicious street food or picnic style treats served beneath swaying festoon lighting. Our boho couples stay away from the traditional 3 course wedding breakfast opting for far flung flavours and edgy woodland inspired grub to feed their guests. Sharing food, street food vans and full on hog roasts can all fit the bill – just make sure its plentiful, tasty and fits the overall theme perfectly.
Décor
Multitudes of flora, oversized, unstructured bouquets and tonnes of natural foliage will set the tone perfectly. Lots of boho couples opt for cute DIY elements too so think personalised favours, hand-painted signs and piles of old jam-jars stuffed with seasonal blooms and you will get the idea.
Props can also play a big part and you can hire just about anything from a stack of old fruit crates to wicker baskets, hay bales and just about everything in between.
There are some superb boho décor specialists and we particularly love the beautiful rustic, shabby-chic style from the talented team at Sweet Pea and Ivy. Loving your work girls!
May 27, 2019
Veiled Beauty
Nothing says ‘here comes the bride’ quite like a veil. They have been around for as long as marriage itself and have evolved to mean different things to different cultures.
In ancient Greece, brides wore thick, bright red veils to ward off evil spirits – so thick in face they couldn’t actually see where they were going so their fathers had to guide them carefully down the aisle to meet their grooms.
In biblical times, Jewish grooms placed a veil over their brides face to show that they were marrying them for their inner beauty whilst in cultures where arranged marriages are the norm the veil is still used to conceal the brides face until the deed is done.
Today, the veil still holds religious relevance for some, whereas, for others, it is a simple fashion accessory and a way of complementing the gown or chosen wedding theme.
We take a look at some of the top trends gracing aisles across the UK in 2019…
Art Deco Elegance
1920’s inspired veils are still big news, especially for boho brides looking for some understated elegance. Think fitted skull cap style veils with minimal, hand-embellished detail and lashings of vintage glamour. Max Mara are leading the designer trend for flapper-veils and we think this full length number made of light white tulle with raw edging and a train collected at the back is just dreamy. (£275)
Mantilla Magnificence
Channel your inner señorita with these Spanish inspired beauties. Mantilla veils ooze romance with detailed lace trims that sit exquisitely around the shoulders and face.
We adore this Joyce Jackson floor length creation from Lace and Favour (£228) and it’s a style we expect to see a lot more of over the coming year.
Boho Beauty
For free spirited, botanical loving boho brides we are literally bowled over by the new trend for dip-dye decadence. The Palm Springs bridal cape from Crown & Glory is a fresh new take on veil inspired cover-ups and comes in 25 amazing shades, so you can colour match your cape to just about any theme. (£175)
Say It With Sparkles
If bling is your thing do not fear, sparkles are here and they’re not going anywhere fast! From delicately beaded tulle creations to full-on rhinestone bling-fests, you can sparkle and shine your way down the aisle in style. We love this subtle shoulder length number from The Wedding Veil Shop. Its got just the right amount of twinkle without being over the top. (£58)
Edgy Elegance
If a full length, bridal style veil is just not your thing, you can pay a nod to the tradition and go all quirky with a birdcage style creation. Perfect for the edgy bride who wants less fuss and more style, this stunning Starburst Glitter Birdcage from Crown and Glory comes in over 30 super-glam colours and we think it could be your ultimate crowning glory! (£45)
May 5, 2019